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...M.2 expansion card 2-25 2.8 Cable connections 2-26 2.8.1 Motherboard connections 2-26 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling 2-27 2.9 Removable components 2-29 2.9.1 System fans 2-29 2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E8-RS8 only 2-31 2.9.3 Chassis footpads 2-32 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Onboard LEDs 4-4 4.3 Onboard buttons, switches and...
...M.2 expansion card 2-25 2.8 Cable connections 2-26 2.8.1 Motherboard connections 2-26 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling 2-27 2.9 Removable components 2-29 2.9.1 System fans 2-29 2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E8-RS8 only 2-31 2.9.3 Chassis footpads 2-32 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Onboard LEDs 4-4 4.3 Onboard buttons, switches and...
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...the RAID 6-29 6.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-31 6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-32 6.4.1 Creating a RAID set 6-33 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-35 6.4.3 Deleting a volume 6-36 6.4.4 Preferences 6-37 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 Software drivers and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Installing the drivers and utilities 7-16 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application...
...the RAID 6-29 6.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-31 6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-32 6.4.1 Creating a RAID set 6-33 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-35 6.4.3 Deleting a volume 6-36 6.4.4 Preferences 6-37 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 Software drivers and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Installing the drivers and utilities 7-16 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application...
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.... x Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. 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 6: RAID configuration This...
.... x Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. 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 6: RAID configuration This...
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Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. 1.4 Front panel features Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger Headphone jack Microphone jack 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports • Refer to...
Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. 1.4 Front panel features Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger Headphone jack Microphone jack 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports • Refer to...
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...Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (Second set...
...Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (Second set...
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... unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to three GPU cards. TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Ensure...
... unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to three GPU cards. TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Ensure...
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2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System 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...
2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System 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...
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... (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-11 Interrupt controller is in...
... (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-11 Interrupt controller is in...
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... parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; 5.5.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-15 IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
... parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; 5.5.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-15 IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-43 5.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-43 5.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.7 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.7 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch...
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... data) having to be of the data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other drive. Among the advantages of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data...
... data) having to be of the data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other drive. Among the advantages of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data...
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... system user guide. 2. Set SATA Mode to use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set configuration. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C612 chipset. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-3 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive...
... system user guide. 2. Set SATA Mode to use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set configuration. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C612 chipset. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-3 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive...
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... 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA...
... 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA...
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... 6: RAID configuration Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to configure array setting. 4. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays...
... 6: RAID configuration Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to configure array setting. 4. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays...
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... ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Follow step 3 to include in the RAID set . ARRAY SELECTION MENU...
... ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Follow step 3 to include in the RAID set . ARRAY SELECTION MENU...
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... Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive...
... Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive...
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...ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-15 dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initialize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. A progress bar appears on screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version...
...ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-15 dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initialize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. A progress bar appears on screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version...
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... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Click Browse to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Select the drive to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. 4. Select the RAID controller driver you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD...
... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Click Browse to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Select the drive to continue. 6. A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. 4. Select the RAID controller driver you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD...
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... default, the Drivers menu is displayed on software and utilities. 2. 7.2 Software drivers and utilities installation The support DVD bundled with your motherboard contains the user guide of your motherboard, 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 change at any time without notice. The support DVD is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS TS700-E8...
... default, the Drivers menu is displayed on software and utilities. 2. 7.2 Software drivers and utilities installation The support DVD bundled with your motherboard contains the user guide of your motherboard, 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 change at any time without notice. The support DVD is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS TS700-E8...