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  • Page 1 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 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

    Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 1.3 System specifications ................1-4 Front panel features................... 1-6 TS300-E10-PS4 ................... 1-6 TS300-E10-PS8 ................... 1-7 Rear panel features ..................1-8 Internal features ..................1-9 LED information ..................1-10 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Expansion slots..................2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card............2-19 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card (for TS300-E10-PS4 only)..2-21 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-23 2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card..........2-25 Cable connections ................... 2-27 2.8.1 Motherboard connections............
  • Page 5 Contents Main menu ....................5-9 Advanced menu ..................5-10 5.4.1 Rework Configuration..............5-11 5.4.2 CPU Configuration ..............5-11 5.4.3 Power & Performance ............... 5-13 5.4.4 Server ME Configuration ............5-15 5.4.5 Trusted Computing..............5-15 5.4.6 APM Configuration ..............5-16 5.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings ..........
  • Page 6 Installing the RAID controller driver..........7-2 Management applications and utilities installation ........ 7-5 Running the Support DVD ................. 7-5 Installing the system drivers..............7-6 Appendix P11C-E/4L block diagram ..................A-2 Q-Code table ......................A-3 Notices ........................A-6 ASUS contact information ..................A-9...

  • 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 Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    1 x 4 bay HDD Module Cage (2nd set) (for TS300-E10-PS4 only) 1 x ASUS PIKE II RAID Card * Four hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Upgrade the optional ASUS PIKE II card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs.

  • 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

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system ® ® featuring the ASUS P11C-E/4L Server Board. The server supports LGA1151 Intel Xeon Coffee Lake Processor plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. TS300-E10-PS4...
  • Page 15 CentOS 7.4 (1708) / Scientific Linux 7.4 CentOS 7.3 (1611) / Scientific Linux 7.3 CentOS 6.9 / Scientific Linux 6.9 * Support versions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.asus.com for updates. Software Management Out of Band Solution...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Upgrade the optional ASUS PIKE II card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. • ** The function of front panel audio I/O ports is available only when the MIO card is installed.

  • Page 17: Ts300-E10-Ps8

    2 x USB 3.0 ports Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • • * The function of front panel audio I/O ports is available only when the MIO card is installed. LAN port 1 這邊編號我不太清 ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features

    2 x USB 3.0 ports Management LAN port* VGA port LAN (RJ-45) port 1-4 COM port Expansion slots This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 這邊編號我不太清楚...

  • Page 19: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 500W Gold Single Power Supply 120mm x 38mm system fan ASUS P11C-E/4L Server Board Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive (optional) 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane)

  • Page 20: Led Information

    Access Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event Message A hardware temperature overheat is detected. Use ASUS Control Center (ACC) to check the abnormal status. No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data...

  • Page 21: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    GREEN Linked YELLOW 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection YELLOW...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

  • Page 23: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover: Remove the two screws that secure the side cover. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1151 socket designed for the Intel ® ® ® ® Xeon E-21xx/E-22xx; Intel 8th/9th Generation Core™ i3; Intel Pentium™; Intel Celeron™ product family processor. • Upon purchase of the server system, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position. Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 26 Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. Retention tab Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's CPU notches alignment keys. The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on Gold Alignment triangle the socket and damaging the CPU. mark Alignment ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 27 Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides Load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied 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.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you ® buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel certified multi-directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan. • Use an LGA1151-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1151 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

  • Page 30: System Memory

    DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. UDIMM DIMM Slot DIMM Populated DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM Per Channel per Channel Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue). ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to DIMM notch unlock the DIMM socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. Hold the DIMM at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into place and the DIMM is seated securely in place. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. •...

  • Page 32: Front Panel Assembly

    Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The images of the system shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-11...

  • Page 33: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly

    2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 34: Sata/Sas Hard Disk Drives

    The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. The first set is defaulted and the second set is optional. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Take note of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks. The images of the system shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. 2.5.1 Removing the HDD module cage Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. Remove the HDD module cage. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-13...

  • Page 35: Installing The Hdd Module Cage

    2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage Prepare the HDD tray then locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. Lock the cage latch properly. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 36: Removing The Backplane

    Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. Remove the backplane from the module. 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-15...
  • Page 37 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and then secure it with four screws. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 38 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-17...

  • Page 39: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optional optical drive occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch hard drive adapter for installing 3.5-inch zip or floppy disk drives. You must remove the front panel assembly before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the 5.25- inch drive. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the right until it clicks in place. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. Connect the 4-pin power connector from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the side chassis cover. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Push back the expansion card lock latch. Pull the latch of the expansion card lock to release the metal slot cover. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card. Align the PCI card’s golden contact points with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-19...
  • Page 41 Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates the card is locked in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 42: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card (For Ts300-E10-Ps4 Only)

    2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card (for TS300-E10-PS4 only) You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: Remove the default cable from the motherboard. Follow steps 3 to 7 in section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to install your ASUS PIKE II card. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-21...
  • Page 43 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to the backplane using the mini-SAS HD cable. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 44: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-23...
  • Page 45 Expansion slots MIO1 1 x MIO slot with PCI-E x1 slot (Gen3 x1 link) PCIE6 1 x P CI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) PCIE5 1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) PCIE4 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link) PCI1 1 x PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 46: Installing An M.2 Expansion Card

    2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connectors on your motherboard. The illustrations below vary with models. The installation steps are the same. Top screw Stand screw Remove the top screw and the stand from the motherboard. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the stand to the motherboard. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-25...
  • Page 47 Prepare the M.2 card. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connector of the M.2 card is inserted firmly in place and that the screw hole on the M.2 card matches the stand screw on the motherboard. Secure the M.2 card with the top screw. Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the top screw and the stand screw before securing it. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 48: Cable Connections

    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. 2.8.1 Motherboard connections Standard cables connected to the motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) System fan connector (from motherboard to system fan) USB 3.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) USB 2.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA connector (from motherboard to front 3.5 / 5.25-inch SATA/SAS device) Mini-SAS HD connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 10. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors 11. COM port connector (from motherboard to rear I/O) ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-27...

  • Page 49: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section 1.7 LED information for details. Front side The front side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for the hot-swap drive trays. HDD1 HDD2 Drive status LEDs HDD3 HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1, HDD2, HDD1 HDD3, HDD4) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference. HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector HDD 1 HDD1 CON1 HDD 2 HDD2 CON2 HDD 3...
  • Page 50 Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 Connectors Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or MSAS_HD1 connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card. BPSMB1 Connects to AUX_PANEL1 connector on the motherboard PWR1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-29...

  • Page 51: Removable Components

    Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: System fans (front and rear) Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fans Removing the front system fan To remove the front system fan: Remove the two screws that secure the right side...
  • Page 52 Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: Pull the rear system fan latches outwards (A) to release the rear system fan (B), as shown in the figure below. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard, then remove the rear system fan from the server system. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 2-31...

  • Page 53: Chassis Footpads

    2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation Options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions. To remove the footpads: Lay the system chassis on its side. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Preparing The System For Rack Mounting

    Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads. Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the...

  • Page 56: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Use three screws to secure the side hooks to both rails. Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space Drive in two screws on the rack rails. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 57: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair. Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails.

  • Page 58: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

  • Page 59: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 60 Message LED (MLED1) CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-10 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-10 SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1-2) 4-11 Smart Ride Through setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-11 ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 61 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA 6 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 4-12 connector [Gray], 7-8 connector [Light Blue]) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-12 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1114, USB7) 4-13 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-13 CPU, front and rear fan connectors 4-14 (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-14 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) 4-15 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

  • Page 62: Onboard Leds

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB9 is working normally. The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB9 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB9 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. •...

  • Page 63: Cpu Warning Led (Errcpu1)

    CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1) 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 ASMB9 management card. Message LED (MLED1) The Message LED is an onboard LED that lights up to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 64: Catterr Led (Catterr1)

    CATTERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATTERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 65: 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. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 66: Vga Controller Setting (3-Pin Vga_Sw1)

    VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) ® These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 67: Me Firmware Force Recovery Setting (3-Pin Me_Rcvr1)

    ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-10...

  • Page 68: Sata Dom Power Setting (3-Pin Dom1_Pwr1-2)

    SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM1_PWR2) This jumper allows you to configure the DOM power setting. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-11...

  • Page 69: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA5-8) ® Supported by the Intel C236 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. • When the M.2 (NGFF1) is operating in SATA mode, SATA5 will be disabled. • When the M.2 (NGFF2) is operating in SATA mode, SATA6 will be disabled. 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.

  • Page 70: Usb 2.0 Connectors (10-1 Pin Usb1114, Usb7)

    USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1114; USB7) 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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows 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 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-13...

  • Page 71: Cpu, Front And Rear Fan Connectors

    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. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 72: Serial Port Connectors (10-1 Pin Com1/Com2)

    These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-15...

  • Page 73: Trusted Platform Module Connector (14-1 Pin Tpm1)

    Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 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 a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. • The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output current of 1A. • Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-16...

  • Page 74: Vga Connector (16-1 Pin Vga_Hdr1)

    VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-17...

  • Page 75: System Panel Connector (20-1 Pin Panel1)

    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 occurrence. 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 76: Auxiliary Panel Connectors

    Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2) These connectors 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_BMCLOCBTN) These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. 5. LAN activity LED and USB port (USB power and OC pin) These leads are for the USB ports on the front or rear panel. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-19...

  • Page 77: Ngff) Card Connectors (Ngff1-2)

    M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install an M.2 device. • NGFF1 supports PCIe 3.0 x2 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • NGFF2 supports SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 SATA storage devices. • When the M.2 (NGFF1) is operating in SATA mode, SATA5 will be disabled. • When the M.2 (NGFF2) is operating in SATA mode, SATA6 will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-20...

  • Page 78: System Management Bus (Smbus) Connector (5-1 Pin Smbus1)

    System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 4-21...

  • Page 79: Mini-Sas Hd Connector (Isata1)

    Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1) This motherboard comes with a mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connector, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. The connector supports up to four devices. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-22...

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: Asus Ez Flash Utility

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

  • Page 83: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 84 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : P11C-E/4L Platform : P11C-E/4L Version : 0215 Version : 0217 Build date: 01/13/2016 Build date: 02/20/2016 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

  • Page 85: Bios Setup Program

    If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 86: Bios Menu Screen

    F or displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Tool For configuring options for special functions Event Logs For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 87: Menu Items

    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, Server Mgmt, and Event Logs) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can...

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 89: 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. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-10...

  • Page 90: Rework Configuration

    5.4.1 Rework Configuration Board Rework Compliance [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable Board Rework Compliance Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-11...
  • Page 91 Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled] Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Software Controlled] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to [Enabled] or [Software Controlled]. Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs] Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type.

  • Page 92: Power & Performance

    Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance] This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-13...
  • Page 93 Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH will dynamically increase CPU frequency in order to enter pkg C-State faster to reduce overall power. RTH is controlled through MSR 1FC bit 20. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.

  • Page 94: Server Me Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.4 Server ME Configuration TPM Device Selection [PTT] Allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [PTT] [dTPM] 5.4.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-15...

  • Page 95: Apm Configuration

    5.4.6 APM Configuration ErP [Enabled (S5)] This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the systen ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] 5.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-16...

  • Page 96: Onboard Lan Configuration

    [iSCSI] is selected. Intel I210 LAN2-4 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN Enable to [Enabled]. ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ® Due to Intel limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] or [iSCSI] is selected. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-17...

  • Page 97: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
  • Page 98 Redirection COM Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST [Always Enable] Allows you to select the redirection after POST. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-19...

  • Page 99: Intel Txt Information

    Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 100: Pci Subsystem Settings

    Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-21...

  • Page 101: Usb Configuration

    5.4.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OS(s) without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.

  • Page 102: Network Stack Configuration

    The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-23...

  • Page 103: Csm Configuration

    IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Enables or disables support for IPSEC Certificate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5. Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50. 5.4.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

  • Page 104: Nvme Configuration

    You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.4.16 WHEA Configuration Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Tls Auth. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-25...

  • Page 105: Iscsi Configuration

    5.4.18 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-26...

  • Page 106: Chipset Menu

    ECC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Fast Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-27...
  • Page 107 PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value. Configuration options: [1.0x] [0.1x] [0.01x] [0.001x] PEG0 Physical Slot Number [1] Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 8191.

  • Page 108: Pch-Io Configuration

    2048MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is configurable only when you set VT-d to [Enabled]. X2APIC Opt Out [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express clock gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-29...
  • Page 109 DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Port8xh Decode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Port8xh Decode to [Enabled]. Port8xh Decode Port# [0] Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port availability.
  • Page 110 Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting [Non-ACT Topology] This item allows you to select the Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting. Configuration options: [Non-ACT Topology] [ACT Topology] HD Audio Link Frequency [24 MHz] Allows you to select the HD Audio Link Frequency. Configuration options: [6 MHz] [12 MHz] [24 MHz] iDisplay Audio Link Frequency [96 MHz] Allows you to select the iDisplay Audio Link Frequency. Configuration options: [48 MHz] [96 MHz] iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode [2T Mode] Allows you to select the iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode. Configuration options: [1T Mode][2T Mode] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-31...

  • Page 111: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
  • Page 112 2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>. Secure Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-33...
  • Page 113 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Factory keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

  • Page 114: Boot Menu

    Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete] Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-35...
  • Page 115 These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option.

  • Page 116: Monitor Menu

    Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting order of the devices. Monitor menu This menu displays the system temperature, fan speed, and power status. You can also change the fan settings in this menu. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-37...

  • Page 117: Tool Menu

    Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100. Tool menu ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

  • Page 118: View Smbios Event Log

    Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.10.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-39...

  • Page 119: Server Mgmt Menu

    5.11 Server Mgmt menu BMC Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. Wait for BMC [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable wait for BMC response for specified time out. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).

  • Page 120: System Event Log

    This item allow you to perform a BMC warm reset. 5.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. • • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-41...

  • Page 121: Bmc Self Test Log

    Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Allows you to select which codes to log. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] 5.11.2 Bmc self test log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

  • Page 122: Bmc Network Configuration

    Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. IPV4 DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] [DynamicBmcNonDhcp] IPV6 DM_LAN1 IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-43...

  • Page 123: View System Event Log

    The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] Shared LAN IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

  • Page 124: Save & Exit Menu

    Exit System setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 5-45...
  • Page 125 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-46...

  • Page 126: 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 127: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. 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 128: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Go to the Chipset Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SATA And RSTe Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 129: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    ® 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 130: 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 131 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10:...

  • Page 132: 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 133: 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 134: 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 135 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 136: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 6-11...

  • Page 137: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

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

  • Page 138: Creating A Raid Set

    Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 6-13...
  • Page 139 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 140: Changing A Volume Type

    OK. 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 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 6-15...

  • Page 141: Deleting A Volume

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

  • Page 142: 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 TS300-E10-PS4/PS8 6-17...
  • Page 143 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6-18...

  • Page 144: 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 145: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive ®...
  • Page 146 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 147 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

  • Page 148: 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 149: Installing The System Drivers

    7.4 Installing the system drivers This section provides the instructions on how to install the system drivers. You will need to ® manually install the system drivers on a Windows operating system. To install the system drivers: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 150 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 151 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 152: Appendix

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

  • Page 153: P11C-E/4L Block Diagram

    P11C-E/4L block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 154: Q-Code Table

    Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...
  • Page 155 Code Description Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B –...
  • Page 156 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS TS300-E10-PS4/PS8...

  • Page 157: 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 158 ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 159 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

  • Page 160: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 161 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 162 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 163 Appendix A-12...

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