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  • Page 1 RS300-E8 Series RS300-E8-PS4 RS300-E8-RS4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................... vii About this guide ....................... viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 System specifications ................1-4 Front panel features ................... 1-6 Rear panel features ..................1-7 Internal features ..................1-8 LED information ..................
  • Page 4 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ..............2-17 Removable/optional components ............2-18 2.8.1 System fans ................2-18 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ......2-19 2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) .... 2-21 2.8.4 Installing the SSD cage (optional) ..........2-22 Chapter 3: Installation Options Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..................5-10 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ..............5-11 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ............... 5-14 5.4.3 SATA Configuration ..............5-15 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration ..........5-16 5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ............5-18 5.4.6 USB Configuration ..............5-20 5.4.7 TPM................... 5-21 5.4.8 ACPI Settings ................
  • Page 6 ® Installing the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........7-22 ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........7-24 Appendix Notices ........................A-2 REACH ....................A-2 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ............A-3 Australia statement notice ................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................A-4...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D) 4 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm) Accessories 1 x RS300-E8 Series User’s Guide 1 x ASWM* User’s Guide 1 x ASMB7 User’s Guide (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected) 1 x RS300-E8 Series Support DVD...

  • 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 The ASUS RS300-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-C/4L ® ® server board. The server supports Intel LGA1150 Xeon E3-1200 v3 processors with the latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS300-E8-PS4...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    OS Support Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit ® RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.3 U8 64-bit Centos 5.8/6.2/6.3 64-bit * Visit http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support. Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise Management Out of Band Solution Remote Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for each Node are located on the front panel. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bays Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw VGA port...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 RS300-E8-PS4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port LAN port 5* Gigabit LAN port 4 Gigabit LAN port 3 Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 This port is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 18: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Power supply and power fan PCI Express slot Riser Card ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Board SSD Cage (Optional) System fans SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) HDD tray 1—Connect to SATA1 port HDD tray 2—Connect to...

  • Page 19: Led Information

    2. With ASMB7-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is indicated No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN LEDs LAN connection is present Location switch is pressed Location LED Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn it off) ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 20: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED SATA HDD LED Description This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 22: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover Locate and remove the front side screws. Front side screw Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.
  • Page 24 Press the load lever with your thumb Load lever (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.
  • Page 25 Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: Remove the protection sticker on the back of the CPU heatsink. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
  • Page 27 Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with two screws. Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as shown in the right figure. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm On 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 RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 30: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAIII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAII hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. spring lock To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.
  • Page 31 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 RS300-E8 Series 2-11...

  • Page 32: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card: Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the...
  • Page 33 PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.2 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.

  • Page 35: Cable Connections

    The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 2-15...
  • Page 36 USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) PIKE Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors 2-16...

  • Page 37: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    1-2 (Onboard) supply pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Connects the data cables Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs connected to the motherboard * For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Removable/Optional Components

    Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional) SSD cage (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

  • Page 39: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card (Optional)

    2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.
  • Page 40 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1–4 connectors (blue). Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 41: Installing Asmb7 Series Management Board (Optional)

    Orient and press the ASMB7 management card in place. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 5 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. LAN port 5 LAN port 1 ASUS RS300-E8 Series 2-21...

  • Page 42: Installing The Ssd Cage (Optional)

    2.8.4 Installing the SSD cage (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional SSD cage on your server module. Remove the three screws on the side of the SSD cage. Lift the SSD cage and set aside. With the SSD cage resting on a flat surface, insert the SSD card into the SSD cage.
  • Page 43 Secure the SDD cage to the server module using the bundled screws. Connect the SATA cable connector to the onboard SATA connectors. Connect the Power cable to the connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 2-23...
  • Page 44 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

  • Page 46: Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide

    Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws, and 4 rail washers (2 more for each buffer) Rail Washers Rail screws Latch screws Front end Fixing latches Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws. Fixing latch The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models.
  • Page 47 Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 48 When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the mounting hole.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

  • Page 50: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) RAID configuration utility setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) P latform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) setting (3-pin PECI1) Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 51 LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) 4-15 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-15 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 4-16 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 4-17 17. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-18 18. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-19 Onboard LEDs Page Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-20 Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-20 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4-21 Power LED (+5V_LED1) 4-21 Location LED (LOCLED1) 4-22 ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 53 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210AT Gigabit LAN ® controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 54 RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create ® disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 2–3 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology. ® P9D-C Series RAID setting Platform Environmental Control Interface setting (3-pin PECI1) When an ASMB7-iKVM is installed, set these to pins 2–3 for correct sensor information of the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1–2 if ASMB7-iKVM is not installed. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 55: Internal Connectors

    7-pin 3Gbps SATA5-6 [Black]) ® Supported by the Intel C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 56 PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to PSAS connectors 1–8 (blue) when installing a PIKE RAID card. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 57 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 58 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for temperature monitoring.
  • Page 59 The fan connectors support cooling fans. 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. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-11...
  • Page 60 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. The PSGPIO1 and PSGPIO2 connectors only function when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-12...
  • Page 61 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-13...
  • Page 62 Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. •...
  • Page 63 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for the parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-15...
  • Page 64 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-16...
  • Page 65 These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs, otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-17...
  • Page 66 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurrance. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
  • Page 67 Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2) These leads are for the Locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-19...

  • Page 68: Internal Leds

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB7 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB7 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-20...
  • Page 69 • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 60 seconds for the system to power up. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-21...
  • Page 70 Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that lights up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-22...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Asus Ezflash Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS 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 74: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support 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 75 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the event log settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Tool For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options Exit 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 RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 78: 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, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and 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 79: Main Menu

    = day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss]. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 80: 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...

  • Page 81: Cpu Configuration

    [CPU C7s] C1 state auto demotion [Enabled] C3 state auto demotion [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Intel TXT (LT) Support [Disabled] ACPI T State [Disabled] Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-11...
  • Page 82 Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS.
  • Page 83 LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI T State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-13...

  • Page 84: Pch-Io Configuration

    5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 settings. Intel PCH SKU Name C224 Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration USB Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings.

  • Page 85: Sata Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] [RAID] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-15...

  • Page 86: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI Software Preserve SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System Agent parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 87 This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GDXC Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-17...

  • Page 88: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Change PCI Express Devices PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 Settings. PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] PCI Common Settings Load RT32 Image [Enabled] PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Configuration...
  • Page 89 PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE Option Rom 3 - 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PIKE Option Rom. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-19...

  • Page 90: Usb Configuration

    5.4.6 USB Configuration This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option USB Devices disables legacy support 1 Mouse,2 Hubs if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option Legacy USB Support [Enabled] will keep USB devices USB3.0 Support...

  • Page 91: Tpm

    Allows you to enable or disable the Hibernation feature (OS/S4 sleep state). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep state. Configuration options: [ Suspend Disabled] [S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-21...

  • Page 92: Whea Support

    5.4.9 WHEA Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disable Windows WHEA Support [Enabled] Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial...

  • Page 93: Intel Server Platform Services

    M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager End-of-POST Status EOP disabled in POST ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-23...

  • Page 94: Onboard Lan Configuration

    5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL I210 LAN Disable/Enable INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8 INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E9 INTEL I210 LAN3 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:EA...

  • Page 95: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space] Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-25...
  • Page 96 Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Recorded mode to capture Terminal data.

  • Page 97: Runtime Error Logging Support

    Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user- configurable where you can set values. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-27...

  • Page 98: Network Stack

    5.4.17 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable the Network stack [Disable] network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network Stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 99: Event Logs Menu

    This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-29...

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any RT code is execute above 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed.
  • Page 101 • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. - Press <F8> after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
  • Page 102 CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] This option controls if CSM Boot Option filter [Legacy only] will be launched. Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Storage OpRom policy [Legacy only] Launch Video OpRom policy [Legacy only]...

  • Page 103: Monitor Menu

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE1 Voltage: +12V, +5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [ Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-33...

  • Page 104: Security

    Security 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator...
  • Page 105 Image Execution Policy Key Management Secure Boot Control [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-35...
  • Page 106 Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Image Execution Policy per Interval FV [Always Execute] device path on Security Option ROM [Deny Execute] Violation. Removable Media [Deny Execute] Fixed Media [Deny Execute]...

  • Page 107: Tool Menu

    Press ENTER to run the utility Start EzFlash to select and update BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility. 5.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 108 Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or press <Esc> to exit. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then press <Enter>. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-38...

  • Page 109: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

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

  • Page 110: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® ® The motherboard comes with the Intel C224 controller that supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 ® support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 111: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    RAID controller. For example, use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology ® enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C224 chipset. ® ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 112: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

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

  • Page 113: 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 RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 114 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 115: 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 RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 116: 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 117: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...
  • Page 118 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 119: 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 RS300-E8 Series 6-11...

  • Page 120: 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.

  • Page 121: 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 RS300-E8 Series 6-13...
  • Page 122 Confirm the volume creation, then 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 123: 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 RS300-E8 Series 6-15...

  • Page 124: 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 Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete.

  • Page 125: 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 RS300-E8 Series 6-17...
  • Page 126 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6-18...

  • Page 127: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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

  • Page 128: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive.
  • Page 129 Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 130: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows Server 2008 OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server 2008 OS: ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the ® screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008.
  • Page 131 Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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. ASUS RS300-E8 Series...

  • Page 134: Makedisk Menu Tab

    7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide.

  • Page 135: Contact Information Menu

    7.3.5 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. ® 7.3.6 Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ®...
  • Page 136 ® From the Intel Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 137 The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. When finished, click Next. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-11...
  • Page 138 To install the Intel Chipset device software on Windows Server 2012: ® ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 139 Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-13...

  • Page 140: Installing The Lan Driver

    Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Network Connections ® Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows operating system. ® To install the LAN controller device on Windows Server 2008 R2: ®...
  • Page 141 I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-15...
  • Page 142 Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears. The Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears when the system detects open or running applications that needs to be closed. You have to terminate open or running applications specified in the dialog box to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 143 ® window, click Install Drivers and Software. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-17...
  • Page 144 Click Install to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 145: Installing The Vga Driver

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers tab to start the installation. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms and click Next. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-19...
  • Page 146 Key in a username and organization then click Next. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. Click Install to begin the installation. When done, click Finish. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 147 DVD. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the installation. Click OK in the Driver Information window. Wait for the loading of drivers to finish. Click OK to complete the installation. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-21...

  • Page 148: Installing The Intel ® C22X Mei Null Heci Driver

    ® Installing the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ® on the motherboard. To install the Intel C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows: ®...
  • Page 149 Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-23...

  • Page 150: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver

    ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ® on the system. To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows Server 2008 R2: ®...
  • Page 151 Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-25...
  • Page 152 To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows Server 2012: ® ® Restart the computer. Log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
  • Page 153 In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-27...
  • Page 154 7-28 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 155: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 156: Notices

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix...

  • Page 157: Asus Recycling/Takeback Services

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

  • Page 158: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 159 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 160 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.

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