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... 5-27 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-28 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-29 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-30 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-33 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-34 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-38 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-39 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-44 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-44 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-45 5.8 Monitor menu 5-46...
... 5-27 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-28 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-29 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-30 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-33 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-34 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-38 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-39 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-44 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-44 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-45 5.8 Monitor menu 5-46...
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...System CAUTION! If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! This server system is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If possible, ...power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. viii Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug ...
...System CAUTION! If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! This server system is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If possible, ...power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. viii Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug ...
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... installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least...
... installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics + Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics + Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 1 x 600W Single Power Supply (RS500-E8-PS4) 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply (RS500-E8-RS4) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX-R10A) Component 1 x PCI-E Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB...
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 1 x 600W Single Power Supply (RS500-E8-PS4) 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply (RS500-E8-RS4) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX-R10A) Component 1 x PCI-E Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB...
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...RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Bus Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Core Logic Intel® C610 PCH Chipset Total Slots 16 (4 Channels) Capacity Maximum up to 1024 GB DDR4 2133* / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM Memory Memory Type * Refer to www.asus...discrete M.2 SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver ...
...RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Bus Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Core Logic Intel® C610 PCH Chipset Total Slots 16 (4 Channels) Capacity Maximum up to 1024 GB DDR4 2133* / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM Memory Memory Type * Refer to www.asus...discrete M.2 SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver ...
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... without any notice. Model Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8-RS4 1 x TPM Header 1 x 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V 1 x External Serial Port (RS500-E8-PS4) 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for KVM-over-Internet ...Server 2012 Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.3 U8 64-bit Centos 5.8/6.2/6.3 64-bit Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management * Subject to change without notice. ASUS RS500-E8...
... without any notice. Model Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8-RS4 1 x TPM Header 1 x 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V 1 x External Serial Port (RS500-E8-PS4) 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for KVM-over-Internet ...Server 2012 Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.3 U8 64-bit Centos 5.8/6.2/6.3 64-bit Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management * Subject to change without notice. ASUS RS500-E8...
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...that you to write down important information about to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is... conveniently located on the front panel. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. Refer to the server. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for Mezzanine card...
...that you to write down important information about to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is... conveniently located on the front panel. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. Refer to the server. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for Mezzanine card...
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SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. HDD tray 2-Connect ...use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.v 1. Power supply and power fan 2. HDD tray 4-Connect to SATA2 port 8. System fans 5. Front ...3-Connect to SATA1 port 7. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA3 port 9. Slim-type optical drive 12. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4.
SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. HDD tray 2-Connect ...use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.v 1. Power supply and power fan 2. HDD tray 4-Connect to SATA2 port 8. System fans 5. Front ...3-Connect to SATA1 port 7. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA3 port 9. Slim-type optical drive 12. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4.
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... x16 card: 1. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the 3 screw from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 4 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-15 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 4.
... x16 card: 1. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the 3 screw from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 4 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-15 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 4.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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The locations of the screw holes vary with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additonal support and stability to the server. 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the rack: 1. Secure ...the two fixing latches to your server user manual for additional tools. Refer to the two sides of the server using the set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails Installing the tool-less...
The locations of the screw holes vary with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additonal support and stability to the server. 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the rack: 1. Secure ...the two fixing latches to your server user manual for additional tools. Refer to the two sides of the server using the set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails Installing the tool-less...
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Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in the rack rail holders. The illustrations shown above are stable and standing firmly on the two sides of the server in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are for reference only. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 7.
Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in the rack rail holders. The illustrations shown above are stable and standing firmly on the two sides of the server in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are for reference only. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 7.
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Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the Location button on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-19 3. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.
Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the Location button on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-19 3. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.
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ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying ...
ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying ...
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...[9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Console Redirection ...Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows ...
...[9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Console Redirection ...Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows ...
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... Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of 14 cores available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
... Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of 14 cores available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings.
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OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. 5.5.10 Runtime ... item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled].
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. 5.5.10 Runtime ... item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled].
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... field indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. From the following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL...
... field indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. From the following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL...