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... for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of alteration is authorized in it . ASUS provides this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such ...repair, modification of this manual or product. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. E9711 First Edition October 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents ...
... for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of alteration is authorized in it . ASUS provides this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such ...repair, modification of this manual or product. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. E9711 First Edition October 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents ...
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... manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Dispose of explosion...
... manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Dispose of explosion...
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...the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. Conventions To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key... names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility....
...the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. Conventions To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key... names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility....
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The locations of latch screws. Secure the two fixing latches to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options Refer to the sides of the server using the set of the screw holes vary with different server models. 3.1 Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Friction rack rails Front end Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: 1.
The locations of latch screws. Secure the two fixing latches to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options Refer to the sides of the server using the set of the screw holes vary with different server models. 3.1 Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Friction rack rails Front end Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: 1.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. USB hardware delays and time-...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. USB hardware delays and time-...
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Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup FRNT FAN1&6/2&3&4/5&7 [Generic Speed] Allows you to change the fan settings. 5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more...
Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup FRNT FAN1&6/2&3&4/5&7 [Generic Speed] Allows you to change the fan settings. 5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more...
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... Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to be manually adjusted. 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Otherwise, the...
... Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to be manually adjusted. 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Otherwise, the...
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Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-5 Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of ... you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set using the Easy Configuration option: 1.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-5 Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of ... you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set using the Easy Configuration option: 1.
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... rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press .
... rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press .
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... press . 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-23
... press . 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-23
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... volumes to re-scan any attached hard disks. 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration You can click Rescan to further optimize your storage system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on the system to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
... volumes to re-scan any attached hard disks. 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration You can click Rescan to further optimize your storage system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on the system to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
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...=XXX.img of the SATA optical disk drive has to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. If you have to be manually adjusted. Eject the floppy disk. 7-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Go to the Make...
...=XXX.img of the SATA optical disk drive has to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. If you have to be manually adjusted. Eject the floppy disk. 7-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Go to the Make...
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... DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Manual 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on the Windows® Server...place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main screen if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Drivers 2. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-13 MakeDisk 4. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Utilities 3. By default, the Drivers tab is ...
... DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Manual 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on the Windows® Server...place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main screen if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Drivers 2. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-13 MakeDisk 4. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Utilities 3. By default, the Drivers tab is ...
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You need an internet browser installed in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-15 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. 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 menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-15 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to view the User Guide. Press the arrow down button in your OS to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
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... Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-17 You need to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the menu. 4. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to manually install the Intel® chipset device software...
... Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-17 You need to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the menu. 4. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to manually install the Intel® chipset device software...
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... of the support DVD to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. From the installation window, click Next to begin installation. 4. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 7.6 VGA driver installation...
... of the support DVD to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. From the installation window, click Next to begin installation. 4. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 7.6 VGA driver installation...
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...® operating system. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 3. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on with Administrator privileges. 2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 to install the Intel...
...® operating system. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 3. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on with Administrator privileges. 2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 to install the Intel...