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... Card Configuration 5-24 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.16 APM 5-27 5.4.17 Network Stack 5-28 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-28 5.5 Event Logs menu 5-29 5.6 Boot menu 5-30 5.7 Monitor menu 5-33 5.8 Security 5-34 5.9 Tool menu 5-37 5.10 Exit menu 5-37...
... Card Configuration 5-24 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.16 APM 5-27 5.4.17 Network Stack 5-28 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-28 5.5 Event Logs menu 5-29 5.6 Boot menu 5-30 5.7 Monitor menu 5-33 5.8 Security 5-34 5.9 Tool menu 5-37 5.10 Exit menu 5-37...
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...; 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 RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-6 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-14 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-19 ASUS contact information A-1 vi
...; 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 RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-6 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-14 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-19 ASUS contact information A-1 vi
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Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change system...
Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change system...
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... function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
... function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Settings. MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcourritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration SAPTCAI ...
Settings. MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcourritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration SAPTCAI ...
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...Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin Up Device Serial...[Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Status ...
...Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin Up Device Serial...[Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Status ...
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... cause some PCIE devices to fail [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding PCI Common Settings Load RT32 Image PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Configuration V 2.05.02 [Disabled] [Enabled] Above...
... cause some PCIE devices to fail [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding PCI Common Settings Load RT32 Image PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Configuration V 2.05.02 [Disabled] [Enabled] Above...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer...or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer...or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64...
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...] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS...
...] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS...
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... only). 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 the support DVD to a second drive. If you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all...
... only). 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 the support DVD to a second drive. If you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all...
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Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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.... 4. The following Makedisk menu appears. 6. From the Makedisk sub-menu, use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes. 5. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required ...when installing Windows® or Red Hat ® Enterprise operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility,...
.... 4. The following Makedisk menu appears. 6. From the Makedisk sub-menu, use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes. 5. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required ...when installing Windows® or Red Hat ® Enterprise operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility,...
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... YYEESS 10. Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of the diskette is installed, otherwise select NO, then press . To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create. 4. ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE )DO YOU WANT... ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the motherboard. Press any key to the disk. 11. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-3 8. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5.
... YYEESS 10. Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of the diskette is installed, otherwise select NO, then press . To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create. 4. ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE )DO YOU WANT... ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the motherboard. Press any key to the disk. 11. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-3 8. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5.
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7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 3.
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Click Load Driver. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 3.
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... one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the drive to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-5 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then...
... one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the drive to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-5 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then...
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...If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main screen if Autorun is... enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to run the support DVD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012. 7.3 Running the Support DVD ...
...If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main screen if Autorun is... enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to run the support DVD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012. 7.3 Running the Support DVD ...
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ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-7 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-7 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
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You need an internet browser installed in the lower part of the screen to view the remaining items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. 7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation You have to press the arrow down button in your OS to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
You need an internet browser installed in the lower part of the screen to view the remaining items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. 7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation You have to press the arrow down button in your OS to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
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... device software on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Double-click the ASSETUP. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows...Intel® Chipset Device Software from the BIN folder. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. EXE to the optical drive. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-9 Log with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to run the ...
... device software on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Double-click the ASSETUP. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows...Intel® Chipset Device Software from the BIN folder. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. EXE to the optical drive. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-9 Log with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to run the ...
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Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 7. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. 5.
Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 7. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. 5.