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...22 5.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-23 5.6 Monitor menu 5-25 5.7 Boot menu 5-26 5.8 Tool menu 5-28 5.9 Exit menu 5-29 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 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-18...
...22 5.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-23 5.6 Monitor menu 5-25 5.7 Boot menu 5-26 5.8 Tool menu 5-28 5.9 Exit menu 5-29 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 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-18...
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... on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. This symbol of configuring a server. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for...
... on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. This symbol of configuring a server. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to...
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to...
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ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 1-5 Model Name Graphic VGA RS320Q-E7/RS12 Aspeed AST2050 + 16MB VRAM Per Node: Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment - 1 x External serial port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (one for ASMB5-iKVM) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports (rear) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A Type USB port Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise...
ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 1-5 Model Name Graphic VGA RS320Q-E7/RS12 Aspeed AST2050 + 16MB VRAM Per Node: Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment - 1 x External serial port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (one for ASMB5-iKVM) - 2 x USB 2.0 ports (rear) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A Type USB port Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise...
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... illustrates the location of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in slots A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Check with four...
... illustrates the location of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in slots A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Check with four...
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... 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* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Connect the cables to the card, if applicable. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... 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* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Connect the cables to the card, if applicable. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to Chapter 6 RAID Configuration. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. For details on the speed of the system chassis. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. A-Type USB5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 4-7 4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA...
... Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to Chapter 6 RAID Configuration. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. For details on the speed of the system chassis. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. A-Type USB5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 4-7 4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA...
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... show Installed. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0303 x64 03/10/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to clear the BIOS password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. After you set the system time. 5.3.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to switch between Data elements. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-9 Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup the User...
... show Installed. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0303 x64 03/10/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to clear the BIOS password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. After you set the system time. 5.3.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to switch between Data elements. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-9 Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup the User...
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... SATA port. Status Check [IDE Mode] [Enabled] (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... SATA port. Status Check [IDE Mode] [Enabled] (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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.... USB hardware delays and time-out: USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.9 USB Configuration The North Bridge is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Aptio Setup Utility - AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is...
.... USB hardware delays and time-out: USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.9 USB Configuration The North Bridge is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Aptio Setup Utility - AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is...
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... Configuration ME Subsystem [Enabled] ME BIOS Interface Version 2.0 ME Version 2.2.0.42 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : MO without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME Ext FW Status Value: Performance Optimized Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : SiEn ME Subsystem Help ME Subsystem [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration...
... Configuration ME Subsystem [Enabled] ME BIOS Interface Version 2.0 ME Version 2.2.0.42 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : MO without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME Ext FW Status Value: Performance Optimized Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : SiEn ME Subsystem Help ME Subsystem [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration...
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... RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install...
... RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install...
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... details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use , you can create a RAID set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Press to the power connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on each RAID controller. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-3
... details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use , you can create a RAID set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Press to the power connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on each RAID controller. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-3
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... SATA hard disk drives. 2. The utility main window appears. Turn on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to enter the utility. 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 SATA hard disk drives connected to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. Use the arrow keys to the SATA connectors supported...
... SATA hard disk drives. 2. The utility main window appears. Turn on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to enter the utility. 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 SATA hard disk drives connected to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. Use the arrow keys to the SATA connectors supported...
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..., the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set . 3. Press to include in the RAID set, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to select the configurable array. 2. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure...
..., the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set . 3. Press to include in the RAID set, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to select the configurable array. 2. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure...
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..., 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-11 Follow step 3 to 12 of the screen. 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to...
..., 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-11 Follow step 3 to 12 of the screen. 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to...
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...BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys...
...BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys...
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... install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. If you have to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Restart the computer. The Makedisk menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the type of the SATA optical disk drive...
... install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. If you have to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Restart the computer. The Makedisk menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the type of the SATA optical disk drive...
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... storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, DVD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you need to specify an additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver... 2. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-5 Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation DVD. The Windows® Server OS Setup starts. 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver...
... storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, DVD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you need to specify an additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver... 2. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-5 Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation DVD. The Windows® Server OS Setup starts. 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver...
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... the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button to continue installation. 7. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. 7. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 10. Follow screen instructions to the USB floppy disk drive. 9. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list, then press . 6. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you created...
... the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button to continue installation. 7. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. 7. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 10. Follow screen instructions to the USB floppy disk drive. 9. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list, then press . 6. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you created...