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... server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-16 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 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window 5-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
... server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-16 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 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window 5-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
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... 5.11 Tool menu 5-49 5.12 Exit menu 5-50 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...
... 5.11 Tool menu 5-49 5.12 Exit menu 5-50 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...
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...-RAID 6-30 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 6-31 6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 6-31 6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-34 6.4.1 Creating a RAID set 6-35 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-37 6.4.3 Deleting a volume 6-38 6.4.4 Preferences... 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 4.0 installation 7-24 ASUS contact information 1 vi
...-RAID 6-30 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 6-31 6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 6-31 6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-34 6.4.1 Creating a RAID set 6-35 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-37 6.4.3 Deleting a volume 6-38 6.4.4 Preferences... 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 4.0 installation 7-24 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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... the motherboard that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. x Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the ...barebone server. 4. 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 ...
... the motherboard that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. x Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the ...barebone server. 4. 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 ...
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ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-21 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Standard Interrupt ... 2 - See Chapter 5 for more information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 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 ...
ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-21 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Standard Interrupt ... 2 - See Chapter 5 for more information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 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 ...
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... turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers 1.
... turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers 1.
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... to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. 5. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
... to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. 5. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
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... to the corresponding sections for this utility. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 This system recovers the BIOs using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
... to the corresponding sections for this utility. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 This system recovers the BIOs using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
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...disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-3 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system... when the update process is done. ASUS Tek. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
...disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-3 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system... when the update process is done. ASUS Tek. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
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...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in the DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility:... 1. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is...
...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in the DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility:... 1. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is...
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... returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-5 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. The BIOS update is completed. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12 Current ROM BOARD...D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 08/20/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Z10PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 09/12/2014 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system.
... returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-5 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. The BIOS update is completed. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12 Current ROM BOARD...D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 08/20/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Z10PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 09/12/2014 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system.
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... on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this program. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in...
... on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this program. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in...
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ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S 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 ...
ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S 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 ...
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...menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that menu....cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If...
...menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that menu....cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If...
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5.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-9
5.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-9
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5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 5.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. 5.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-11
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 5.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. 5.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-11
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IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose ...
IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose ...
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Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you to enable or disable the ...
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you to enable or disable the ...