Asus RS920-E7/RS8 User Manual

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Table of Contents

3
Table of Contents
- 14
  Chapter 1: Product Introduction
  - 14
    System Package Contents
  - 15
    Serial Number Label
  - 16
    System Specifications
  - 18
    Front Panel Features
  - 18
    Rear Panel Features
  - 19
    Internal Features
  - 20
    LED Information
    - 20
      Front Panel Leds
    - 21
      LAN (RJ-45) Leds
    - 22
      HDD Status LED
- 24
  Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
  - 24
    Chassis Cover
  - 25
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    - 25
      Installing the CPU
    - 30
      Installing the CPU Heatsink and Airduct
  - 31
    System Memory
  - 35
    Hard Disk Drives
  - 37
    Expansion Slot
    - 37
      Installing an Expansion Card to the Riser Card Bracket
    - 39
      Configuring an Expansion Card
  - 40
    Cable Connections
  - 41
    SATAII/SAS Backplane Cabling
  - 42
    Removable/Optional Components
- 50
  Chapter 3: Installation Options
  - 50
    Installing Friction Rail Kit Items
    - 50
      Attaching the Fixing Latches to the Server
    - 53
      Mounting the Server to the Rack
56
4.1 Motherboard Layout
- 56
  Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
- 78
  Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
  - 78
    Managing and Updating Your BIOS
    - 78
      ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    - 79
      ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    - 80
      BUPDATER Utility
  - 82
    BIOS Setup Program
    - 83
      BIOS Menu Screen
    - 83
      Menu Bar
    - 84
      Menu Items
    - 84
      Submenu Items
    - 84
      Navigation Keys
    - 84
      General Help
    - 84
      Configuration Fields
    - 84
      Pop-Up Window
  - 85
    Main Menu
    - 85
      System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
    - 85
      System Time [XX:XX:XX]
  - 86
    Advanced Menu
    - 86
      CPU Configuration
    - 89
      CPU Power Management Configuration
    - 91
      Chipset Configuration
94
DIMM Information
- - 96
    PCH SATA Configuration
  - 98
    PCH SCU Configuration
  - 98
    PCI Subsystem Settings
  - 99
    Pci Express Settings
  - 101
    Onboard LAN Configuration
  - 103
    USB Configuration
  - 104
    Trusted Computing
  - 105
    ACPI Settings
  - 106
    APM Setting
  - 106
    WHEA Configuration
  - 107
    Serial Port Console Redirection
  - 108
    Console Redirection Settings
  - 110
    ME Subsystem
  - 110
    Onboard Device Configuration
  - 111
    Runtime Error Logging
  - 112
    Server Mgmt Menu
    - 112
      Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
    - 113
      System Event Log
      - 113
        Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
        
        113
        Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
    - 113
      Configuration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
    - 114
      BMC Network Configuration
  - 115
    Event Logs Menu
    - 115
      Change Smbios Event Log Settings
  - 116
    Configuration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
  - 116
    Configuration Options: [Onboard] [Offboard]
    - 116
      View Smbios Event Log
    - 116
      View System Event Log
  - 117
    Boot Menu
    - 117
      Select Screen Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt
    - 117
      F1: General Help
    - 117
      F2: Previous Values
    - 117
      F5: Optimized Defaults
    - 117
      F10: Save & Exit
  - 119
    Monitor Menu
  - 120
    Security Menu
    - 121
      Administrator Password
    - 121
      User Password
  - 122
    5.10 Tool Menu
  - 122
    5.11 Exit Menu
    - 123
      Restore Defaults
- 126
  Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
  - 126
    Setting Up RAID
    - 126
      RAID Definitions
    - 127
      Installing Hard Disk Drives
    - 127
      Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    - 127
      RAID Configuration Utilities
  - 128
    L SI Software RAID Configuration Utility
    - 129
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 135
      Adding or Viewing a RAID Configuration
    - 136
      Initializing the Virtual Drives
    - 140
      Rebuilding Failed Drives
    - 142
      Checking the Drives for Data Consistency
    - 145
      Deleting a RAID Configuration
    - 146
      Selecting the Boot Drive From a RAID Set
    - 147
      Enabling Writecache
  - 148
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility
    - 150
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 151
      Creating a Recovery Set
    - 153
      Deleting a RAID Set
    - 154
      Resetting Disks to Non-Raid
    - 155
      Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility
    - 155
      Rebuilding the RAID
    - 156
      Rebuilding the Raid With a New Hard Disk
    - 157
      Setting the Boot Array in the BIOS Setup Utility
  - 158
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)
    - 159
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 161
      Change Volume Type
    - 162
      Delete Volume
    - 163
      Preferences
- 166
  Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  - 166
    RAID Driver Installation
    - 166
      Creating a RAID Driver Disk
    - 168
      Installing the RAID Controller Driver
  - 179
    Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation
  - 181
    Intel Network Connections Software Installation
  - 184
    VGA Driver Installation
  - 187
    Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers
  - 188
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
  - 189
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.0 Installation
  - 192
    Intel ® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation
  - 196
    Management Applications and Utilities Installation
    - 196
      Running the Support DVD
    - 196
      Drivers Menu
    - 197
      Utilities Menu
    - 197
      Make Disk Menu
    - 197
      Contact Information
  - 199
    ASUS Contact Information

RS920-E7/RS8

RS926-E7/RS8

2U Rackmount

Server

User Guide

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Chapters

Table of Contents

3
Table of Contents
- 14
  Chapter 1: Product Introduction
  - 14
    System Package Contents
  - 15
    Serial Number Label
  - 16
    System Specifications
  - 18
    Front Panel Features
  - 18
    Rear Panel Features
  - 19
    Internal Features
  - 20
    LED Information
    - 20
      Front Panel Leds
    - 21
      LAN (RJ-45) Leds
    - 22
      HDD Status LED
- 24
  Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
  - 24
    Chassis Cover
  - 25
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    - 25
      Installing the CPU
    - 30
      Installing the CPU Heatsink and Airduct
  - 31
    System Memory
  - 35
    Hard Disk Drives
  - 37
    Expansion Slot
    - 37
      Installing an Expansion Card to the Riser Card Bracket
    - 39
      Configuring an Expansion Card
  - 40
    Cable Connections
  - 41
    SATAII/SAS Backplane Cabling
  - 42
    Removable/Optional Components
- 50
  Chapter 3: Installation Options
  - 50
    Installing Friction Rail Kit Items
    - 50
      Attaching the Fixing Latches to the Server
    - 53
      Mounting the Server to the Rack
56
4.1 Motherboard Layout
- 56
  Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
- 78
  Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
  - 78
    Managing and Updating Your BIOS
    - 78
      ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    - 79
      ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    - 80
      BUPDATER Utility
  - 82
    BIOS Setup Program
    - 83
      BIOS Menu Screen
    - 83
      Menu Bar
    - 84
      Menu Items
    - 84
      Submenu Items
    - 84
      Navigation Keys
    - 84
      General Help
    - 84
      Configuration Fields
    - 84
      Pop-Up Window
  - 85
    Main Menu
    - 85
      System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
    - 85
      System Time [XX:XX:XX]
  - 86
    Advanced Menu
    - 86
      CPU Configuration
    - 89
      CPU Power Management Configuration
    - 91
      Chipset Configuration
94
DIMM Information
- - 96
    PCH SATA Configuration
  - 98
    PCH SCU Configuration
  - 98
    PCI Subsystem Settings
  - 99
    Pci Express Settings
  - 101
    Onboard LAN Configuration
  - 103
    USB Configuration
  - 104
    Trusted Computing
  - 105
    ACPI Settings
  - 106
    APM Setting
  - 106
    WHEA Configuration
  - 107
    Serial Port Console Redirection
  - 108
    Console Redirection Settings
  - 110
    ME Subsystem
  - 110
    Onboard Device Configuration
  - 111
    Runtime Error Logging
  - 112
    Server Mgmt Menu
    - 112
      Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
    - 113
      System Event Log
      - 113
        Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
        
        113
        Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc
    - 113
      Configuration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
    - 114
      BMC Network Configuration
  - 115
    Event Logs Menu
    - 115
      Change Smbios Event Log Settings
  - 116
    Configuration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
  - 116
    Configuration Options: [Onboard] [Offboard]
    - 116
      View Smbios Event Log
    - 116
      View System Event Log
  - 117
    Boot Menu
    - 117
      Select Screen Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt
    - 117
      F1: General Help
    - 117
      F2: Previous Values
    - 117
      F5: Optimized Defaults
    - 117
      F10: Save & Exit
  - 119
    Monitor Menu
  - 120
    Security Menu
    - 121
      Administrator Password
    - 121
      User Password
  - 122
    5.10 Tool Menu
  - 122
    5.11 Exit Menu
    - 123
      Restore Defaults
- 126
  Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
  - 126
    Setting Up RAID
    - 126
      RAID Definitions
    - 127
      Installing Hard Disk Drives
    - 127
      Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    - 127
      RAID Configuration Utilities
  - 128
    L SI Software RAID Configuration Utility
    - 129
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 135
      Adding or Viewing a RAID Configuration
    - 136
      Initializing the Virtual Drives
    - 140
      Rebuilding Failed Drives
    - 142
      Checking the Drives for Data Consistency
    - 145
      Deleting a RAID Configuration
    - 146
      Selecting the Boot Drive From a RAID Set
    - 147
      Enabling Writecache
  - 148
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility
    - 150
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 151
      Creating a Recovery Set
    - 153
      Deleting a RAID Set
    - 154
      Resetting Disks to Non-Raid
    - 155
      Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility
    - 155
      Rebuilding the RAID
    - 156
      Rebuilding the Raid With a New Hard Disk
    - 157
      Setting the Boot Array in the BIOS Setup Utility
  - 158
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)
    - 159
      Creating a RAID Set
    - 161
      Change Volume Type
    - 162
      Delete Volume
    - 163
      Preferences
- 166
  Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  - 166
    RAID Driver Installation
    - 166
      Creating a RAID Driver Disk
    - 168
      Installing the RAID Controller Driver
  - 179
    Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation
  - 181
    Intel Network Connections Software Installation
  - 184
    VGA Driver Installation
  - 187
    Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers
  - 188
    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
  - 189
    Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.0 Installation
  - 192
    Intel ® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation
  - 196
    Management Applications and Utilities Installation
    - 196
      Running the Support DVD
    - 196
      Drivers Menu
    - 197
      Utilities Menu
    - 197
      Make Disk Menu
    - 197
      Contact Information
  - 199
    ASUS Contact Information

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3 Table of Contents

14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

50 Chapter 3: Installation Options

56 4.1 Motherboard Layout

56 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

78 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

94 DIMM Information

126 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

166 Chapter 7: Driver Installation

Chapters

3 Table of Contents

14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

50 Chapter 3: Installation Options

56 4.1 Motherboard Layout

56 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

78 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

94 DIMM Information

126 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

166 Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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3
Table of Contents

14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

24
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

50
Chapter 3: Installation Options

56
4.1 Motherboard Layout

56
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

78
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

94
DIMM Information

126
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

166
Chapter 7: Driver Installation

3
Table of Contents

14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

24
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

50
Chapter 3: Installation Options

56
4.1 Motherboard Layout

56
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

78
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

94
DIMM Information

126
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

166
Chapter 7: Driver Installation