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... Resetting disks to Non-RAID 6-8 6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management...
... Resetting disks to Non-RAID 6-8 6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management...
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... the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications...
... the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications...
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... press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ix Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2.
... press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ix Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2.
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FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card Internal SAS/HBA/ Storage bracket FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to...
FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card Internal SAS/HBA/ Storage bracket FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to...
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... disk. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ESC4000 G4X 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove...
... disk. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ESC4000 G4X 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove...
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... from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down . 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Please remove the protection...
... from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down . 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Please remove the protection...
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... CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different scenarios. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of workloads. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommended for general users. [HPC] - Applies settings with low latency results. Select this item to keep the processor operating at...
... latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different scenarios. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of workloads. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommended for general users. [HPC] - Applies settings with low latency results. Select this item to keep the processor operating at...
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...; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the parameters of Serial Port 1. 5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set Serial Port to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
...; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the parameters of Serial Port 1. 5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set Serial Port to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
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... OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Hardware flow control uses two wires to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to display redirection of a serial data packet. (A start /stop bit...
... OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Hardware flow control uses two wires to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to display redirection of a serial data packet. (A start /stop bit...
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... L0s] Force all links to enable or disable the OPROM of the MEZZ slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MEZZ1 Slot OPROM [Enabled] This option allows you to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set the ASPM level. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots.
... L0s] Force all links to enable or disable the OPROM of the MEZZ slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MEZZ1 Slot OPROM [Enabled] This option allows you to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set the ASPM level. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots.
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... the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is used by BIOS or OS. SATA Port 1-8 Port 1-8 Allows you to enable or disable BTCG. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows...
... the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is used by BIOS or OS. SATA Port 1-8 Port 1-8 Allows you to enable or disable BTCG. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows...
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... Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM BIOS Write Protect. The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled].
... Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM BIOS Write Protect. The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled].
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5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the socket settings. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to enable or disable System Errors.
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the socket settings. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to enable or disable System Errors.
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... Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to enable or disable all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-37 Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to view all features of Smbios Event Logging during reset. 5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to any logging activation during boot...
... Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to enable or disable all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-37 Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to view all features of Smbios Event Logging during reset. 5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to any logging activation during boot...
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...: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] System Event Log Allows you to change the settings. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. 5.9 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is set to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
...: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] System Event Log Allows you to change the settings. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. 5.9 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is set to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
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... the number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. The number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in this group. 5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from the available devices. ASUS ESC4000 G4...
... the number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. The number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in this group. 5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from the available devices. ASUS ESC4000 G4...
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... or larger than the existing drive. If you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 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 (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of...
... or larger than the existing drive. If you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 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 (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of...
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... the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set configuration. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-3 To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Go to [RAID Mode] 4. Refer to the succeeding section for details on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. Connect a SATA signal cable to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set configuration. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-3 To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Go to [RAID Mode] 4. Refer to the succeeding section for details on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. Connect a SATA signal cable to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the motherboard, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for more information. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and Setting the RAID mode...
... Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the motherboard, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for more information. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and Setting the RAID mode...