Page 1: User Guide
TS300-E7/PS4 Pedestal/5U 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 Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-6 Internal features ................
Page 4: Contents
Removing and reinstalling the backplane ..... 2-18 Expansion cards ................ 2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card ......... 2-19 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ........2-20 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board ......2-21 2.7.4 Configuring an expansion card ........2-22 Cable connections ..............
Page 5 Contents 5.2.7 Configuration fields ............5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window ............... 5-8 5.2.9 Scroll bar ................. 5-8 Main menu ..................5-9 5.3.1 System Date ..............5-9 5.3.2 System Time ..............5-9 5.3.3 Security ................5-9 Event Logs menu ............... 5-11 Advanced menu ................. 5-13 5.5.1 ACPI Settings ..............
Page 6 Contents 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives ..........6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ..... 6-18 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ........6-21 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...... 6-22 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ............ 6-23 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility .....
Page 7: Notices
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Page 8: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...
Page 9: About This Guide
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Page 10 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...
Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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 13: System Specifications
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel ® LGA1155 Xeon ® E3-1200 / Core™ i3-2100 processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name...
Page 14 Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / 3 x 5.25” media bays (Options: No device / DVD-RW) 5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB5-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) Onboard I/O 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows...
Page 15: Front Panel Features
4-bay HDD cage Audio I/O ports USB 2.0 ports 1. The function of front panel audio I/O ports is available only when the sound card is installed. 2. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 16: Rear Panel Features
VGA port 120mm x 38mm system Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 3 Gigabit LAN port 4 Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots *The port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 17: Internal Features
Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 500W(80+) Bronze Single Power supply unit: 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays...
Page 18: Led Information
LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Message LED LAN1 LED HDD Access LED LAN2 LED Power LED Drive Status LED Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal;...
Page 19: Rear Panel Leds
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED 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 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 20 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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.
Page 23: Reinstalling The Side Cover
Position the side cover to the chassis. 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-E7/PS4...
Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
Page 25 CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the Gold CPU into the socket to prevent triangle bending the connectors on the mark socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment keys ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 26 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.
Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
CPU fan connector. 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 28: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
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 29: System Memory
Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Dual Rank • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 30: Installing A Dimm
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Page 31: Front Panel Assembly
Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11...
Page 32: 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.
Page 33: Sata/Sas Hard Disk Drives
Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. When the HDD module cage is completed 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-13...
Page 34: Installing The Second Hdd Module Cage (Optional)
Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) This server supports up to eight SAS hard disk drives by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. Release the screw of the front plate and follow the direction of the arrow to remove the front plate from the server chassis.
Page 35 11. Connect eight SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Connect the other ends of the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to the motherboard. Refer to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for details.
Page 36: Removing The Hdd Module Cage
2.6.3 Removing the HDD module cage Disconnect the all 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. Completely pull out the HDD module cage.
Page 37 When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17...
Page 38: Removing And Reinstalling The Backplane
Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. 2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary!
Page 39: Expansion Cards
Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card. Align the card golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-19...
Page 40: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card
2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard.
Page 41: Installing Asmb5 Management Board
2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management board on your motherboard. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21...
Page 42: Configuring An Expansion Card
2.7.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the 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 43: Cable Connections
Chassis Intrusion connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector...
Page 44: Sata/Sas Backplane Connections
2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E7. 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.
Page 45: Back Side
Connects to the BP connector on the second SAS backplane BP_Connector (optional) CON1/CON2/ Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard CON3/CON4 Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-25...
Page 46: 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: Rear system fan Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fan Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan...
Page 47: Chassis Footpads
“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 Philips (cross) screwdriver. Repeat step 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27...
Page 48 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 49 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 50: Chapter 3: Installation Options
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.
Page 51: Attaching The Rails To The Rack
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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 52: Mounting The Server To The Rack
Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack Align the server rails with the rack rails. Push the server all the way into the rack. Secure the server to the rack. Chapter 3: Installation options...
Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 54: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
Motherboard layout Internal LEDs Page Standby power LED 4-19 BMC LED (BMC_LED1) 4-19 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 55 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-15 TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 4-15 ATX power connectors 4-16 (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-16 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-18 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 56: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
Page 57 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 58 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 82574L ® Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 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.
Page 59 (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2–3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 60 Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
Page 61: Internal Connectors
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 TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 62 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. •...
Page 63 This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to monitor temperature. You can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-11...
Page 64 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. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 65 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 66 10. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server ® Management Board 5 Series (ASMB5-iKVM).
Page 67 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 ASMB5. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
Page 68 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
Page 69 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-17...
Page 70 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
Page 71: Internal Leds
LED. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-19...
Page 72 4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 73 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 74: Chapter 5: Bios Setup
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 75: Asus Ez Flash Utility
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Page 76: Bupdater Utility
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...
Page 77 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 TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 78: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 79: Bios Menu Screen
For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the 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-E7/PS4...
Page 80: 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 (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
Page 81: Main Menu
Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show • the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 82: Administrator Password
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
Page 83: Event Logs Menu
Allows you to adjust value for the METW (Multiple Event Time Window), which is the number of minutes that must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-11...
Page 84 Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types.
Page 85: Advanced Menu
Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-13...
Page 86: Trusted Computing
5.5.2 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM TPM Configuration support. O.S. will not show TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] TPM. Reset of platform is required. Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.
Page 87: Cpu Configuration
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The Intel ® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-15...
Page 88: North Bridge
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel ®...
Page 89: South Bridge
Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-17...
Page 90 SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE Mode]. •...
Page 91: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-19...
Page 92: Onboard Devices Configuration
USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Device power-up delay in seconds [XX]...
Page 93 Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to select the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-21...
Page 94: Apm
5.5.11 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Specify what state to go to Restrore AC Power Loss [Power Off] when power is re-applied after EuP Ready [Disabled] a power failure (G3 state). Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled]...
Page 95: Serial Port Console Redirection
0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-23...
Page 96: Network Stack
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] Flow Control [None] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow.
Page 97: Monitor Menu
N/A. 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: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage,...
Page 98: Boot Menu
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.
Page 99: Network Device Bbs Priorities
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, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...
Page 100: Tool Menu
Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for details. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Page 101 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 102: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration
Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel C204 controller that supports the following ® SATA RAID solutions: LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, • RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 •...
Page 103: Installing Hard Disk Drives
Rapid Storage Technology if ® you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C204 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 104: L Si Software Raid Configuration Utility
6.2 L SI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Page 105: Creating A Raid Set
Management Menu Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 106 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number.
Page 107 RAID 0 Units= MB RAID 1 Size = 152146MB DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 108 Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes...
Page 109 Initialize Virtual Drive(s) Configured Select Boot Drive Objects RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Rebuild Check Consistency 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 110 Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press <Enter>.
Page 111: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration
SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-11...
Page 112: Initializing The Virtual Drives
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press <Enter>.
Page 113 RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Init Of VD Is In Process Initialize Objects VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Rebuild Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-13...
Page 114 Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects...
Page 115 Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-15...
Page 116: Rebuilding Failed Drives
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Management Menu...
Page 117 RBLD A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-17...
Page 118: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.
Page 119 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-19...
Page 120 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>.
Page 121: Deleting A Raid Configuration
Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). Press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-21...
Page 122: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set From the Management Menu, select Configure >...
Page 123: Enabling Writecache
Disk WC = On Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-23...
Page 124: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility
® Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 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. To enter the Intel ®...
Page 125: Creating A Raid Set
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-25...
Page 126: Creating A Recovery Set
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and 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 127 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-27...
Page 128: Deleting A Raid Set
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
Page 129: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-29...
Page 130: Recovery Volume Options
6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set: From the utility main menu, select 4.
Page 131: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-31...
Page 132: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk
The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3.
Page 133: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility
Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See section 4.7 Boot menu for details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-33...
Page 134 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
Page 135 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 136: Chapter 7: 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 instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
Page 137 SLES 10 SP3 32 bit SLES 10 SP3 64 bit SLES 11 32 bit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 138 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows environment ® Start Windows ® Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive.
Page 139: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 140 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, and then press <Enter>.
Page 141 RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 142 Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. 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.
Page 143 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ® select OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 144 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-10...
Page 145 Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options | File Help Language Video Mode Source Kernel Driver English(US) 1024 X768 Default ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-11...
Page 146 Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci Help Language...
Page 147 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID sd3: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID Console other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
Page 148: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation
® Intel chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows ® operating system. To install the Intel ®...
Page 149 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-15...
Page 150: Lan Driver Installation
LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Gigabit LAN ® controller drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows ® operating system. To install the LAN controller drivers: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
Page 151 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-17...
Page 152 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-18...
Page 153: Vga Driver Installation
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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2050 Display Driver to begin installation. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-19...
Page 154 Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-20...
Page 155 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-21...
Page 156: 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 updates. 7.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
Page 157: Utilities Menu
Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4...
Page 158 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-24...
Page 159: Asus Contact Information
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...
Page 160 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923*...

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