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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual ae furnished for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including...manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. Specifications and information contained in it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual ae furnished for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including...manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. Specifications and information contained in it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...
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Contents Notices ...viii Canadian Department of Communications Statement viii Australia statement notice viii Safety information...x About this guide...xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-9 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Chassis covers 2-2 2.2 GPU fan air duct 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 ...
Contents Notices ...viii Canadian Department of Communications Statement viii Australia statement notice viii Safety information...x About this guide...xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-9 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Chassis covers 2-2 2.2 GPU fan air duct 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 ...
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... 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D24 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Q-Code table 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items 5-8 5.2.5 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.6 General help 5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields...
... 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D24 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Q-Code table 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items 5-8 5.2.5 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.6 General help 5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields...
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Contents 5.4 Advanced menu 5-10 5.4.1 ACPI Settings 5-11 5.4.2 Smart Settings 5-11 5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-12 5.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration 5-13 5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-14 5.4.6 APM 5-17 5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration 5-18 5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-19 5.4.9 Network Stack Configuration 5-20 5.4.10 CSM Configuration 5-21 5.4.11 Trusted Computing 5-22 5.4.12 USB Configuration 5-23 5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration 5-24 5.5 IntelRCSetup menu 5-25 5.5.1 Processor Configuration 5-26 5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration 5-...
Contents 5.4 Advanced menu 5-10 5.4.1 ACPI Settings 5-11 5.4.2 Smart Settings 5-11 5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-12 5.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration 5-13 5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-14 5.4.6 APM 5-17 5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration 5-18 5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-19 5.4.9 Network Stack Configuration 5-20 5.4.10 CSM Configuration 5-21 5.4.11 Trusted Computing 5-22 5.4.12 USB Configuration 5-23 5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration 5-24 5.5 IntelRCSetup menu 5-25 5.5.1 Processor Configuration 5-26 5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration 5-...
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Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 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 ...
Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 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 ...
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Contents Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-17 7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 7-19 7.6 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 installation 7-24 ASUS contact information 1 vii
Contents Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-17 7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 7-19 7.6 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 installation 7-24 ASUS contact information 1 vii
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... two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ...party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be determined by turning the equipment...
... two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ...party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be determined by turning the equipment...
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...wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be able to enable proper reuse of electronic products. ix Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to the highest standards for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for protecting our environment... with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to be placed in our products at...
...wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be able to enable proper reuse of electronic products. ix Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to the highest standards for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for protecting our environment... with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to be placed in our products at...
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If any additional devices to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Ask for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are ...
If any additional devices to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Ask for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are ...
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About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Detailed descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. ...
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Detailed descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. ...
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...key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the... Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in brackets. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics...
...key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the... Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in brackets. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics...
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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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... 1 x PEM-FDR 1 x PEB-10G/57840-2S 1 x PEB-10G/57811-1S 1 x PIKE II 3108 1 x PIKE II 3008 • ASUS System Web-based Management The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to Chapter 6 for Nvidia 300W and above GPU cards. Refer ... creating a SATA RAID driver disk. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. ESC8000 G3 Chassis ASUS 3U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD* 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of Screws 3 x AC Power Cable 16 x...
... 1 x PEM-FDR 1 x PEB-10G/57840-2S 1 x PEB-10G/57811-1S 1 x PIKE II 3108 1 x PIKE II 3008 • ASUS System Web-based Management The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to Chapter 6 for Nvidia 300W and above GPU cards. Refer ... creating a SATA RAID driver disk. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. ESC8000 G3 Chassis ASUS 3U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD* 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of Screws 3 x AC Power Cable 16 x...
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1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RESET 1 2 ESC8000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx The serial number on ESC8000 G3 is printed on the Asset tag. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.
1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RESET 1 2 ESC8000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx The serial number on ESC8000 G3 is printed on the Asset tag. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.
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... mini SAS HD to mini SAS cable * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update * 3 DPC support up to 1600 MT/s only (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon...
... mini SAS HD to mini SAS cable * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update * 3 DPC support up to 1600 MT/s only (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon...
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System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x ... operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5
System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x ... operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5
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... LED Full-length/Full-height expansion slots Half-length/Low-profile expansion slot Dedicated Management LAN port The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. Steel pull handle HDD Access LED...
... LED Full-length/Full-height expansion slots Half-length/Low-profile expansion slot Dedicated Management LAN port The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. Steel pull handle HDD Access LED...
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... fans 4. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any...
... fans 4. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any...
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1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC8000 G3 Power button with LED Location button with LED RESET HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED RESET 1 2 LED Icon Display status Description Power ...
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC8000 G3 Power button with LED Location button with LED RESET HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED RESET 1 2 LED Icon Display status Description Power ...
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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB8) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB8) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-9