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... employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. ASUS provides this manual or product. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii In no responsibility or liability for backup ...registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual ae furnished for informational use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages...
... employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. ASUS provides this manual or product. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii In no responsibility or liability for backup ...registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual ae furnished for informational use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages...
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... server system is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a properly grounded electrical outlet to the manufacturer's instructions. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short...
... server system is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a properly grounded electrical outlet to the manufacturer's instructions. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short...
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... and additional information to complete a task. Example: ++ Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to set...
... and additional information to complete a task. Example: ++ Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to set...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced ...
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5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to view the other items. ... Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to view the other items. ... Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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... page. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . 6.2 LSI Software...
... page. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . 6.2 LSI Software...
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...using two types of configurations: Easy and New. Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC8000 G3 6-5 In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set the virtual drive parameters. This menu also ...data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration ...
...using two types of configurations: Easy and New. Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC8000 G3 6-5 In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set the virtual drive parameters. This menu also ...data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration ...
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... 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to rebuild...
... 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to rebuild...
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... RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, select an existing adapter and press . When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. Off(Write Through or On(Write Back) Use Cursor Keys... Cache - Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 2. When finished, press any key to turn on the option. To enable WriteCache: 1. ASUS ESC8000 G3 6-23
... RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, select an existing adapter and press . When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. Off(Write Through or On(Write Back) Use Cursor Keys... Cache - Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 2. When finished, press any key to turn on the option. To enable WriteCache: 1. ASUS ESC8000 G3 6-23
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...; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. Turn on the system to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge...
...; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. Turn on the system to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge...
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... drive. 2. You have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk...
... drive. 2. You have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk...
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Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. MakeDisk 4. Drivers 2. Manual 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on the Windows® Server ... your motherboard. • The contents of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-13 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that ...
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. MakeDisk 4. Drivers 2. Manual 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on the Windows® Server ... your motherboard. • The contents of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-13 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that ...
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The screenshot is provided for reference only. ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-15 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. • Onscreen display and content vary depending on the motherboard and chipset. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the server system motherboard and the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. • You need an internet browser installed in your OS to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
The screenshot is provided for reference only. ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-15 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. • Onscreen display and content vary depending on the motherboard and chipset. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the server system motherboard and the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. • You need an internet browser installed in your OS to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
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ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-17 To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows operating ... Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window, click Next to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on with Administrator privileges. 2. You need to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
ASUS ESC8000 G3 7-17 To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows operating ... Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window, click Next to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on with Administrator privileges. 2. You need to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows® operating system. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows® operating system. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
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... utility menu. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to begin installation. 4. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows® operating system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 utility on with Administrator privileges. 2. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to install...
... utility menu. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to begin installation. 4. Restart the computer, and then log on a Windows® operating system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 utility on with Administrator privileges. 2. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to install...