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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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...are not damaged. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. This server system is incorrectly replaced. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, disconnect all ...
...are not damaged. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. This server system is incorrectly replaced. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, disconnect all ...
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Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system ...integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform ...
Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system ...integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform ...
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DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics +
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics +
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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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1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Bus Intel® Xeon® Processor E5...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Bus Intel® Xeon® Processor E5...
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...ASUS RS500-E8 Series 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for ASMB8-iKVM) 2 x USB 3.0 port (rear I/O) 2 x USB 2.0 port (front I Operating temperature: 10°C - 35°C Environment Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice. Model Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8...keyboard/mouse combo port Windows® Server 2012 Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit ...
...ASUS RS500-E8 Series 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for ASMB8-iKVM) 2 x USB 3.0 port (rear I/O) 2 x USB 2.0 port (front I Operating temperature: 10°C - 35°C Environment Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice. Model Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8...keyboard/mouse combo port Windows® Server 2012 Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit ...
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... Power button HDD Access LED Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. Refer to the server. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone...
... Power button HDD Access LED Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. Refer to the server. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone...
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... not include a floppy disk drive drive. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA3 port 9. HDD tray 3-Connect to SATA1 port 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) 11. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. HDD tray 2-Connect to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER ... or rear panel if you need to SATA2 port 8. HDD tray 4-Connect to SATA4 port 10. Power supply and power fan 2. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.v 1.
... not include a floppy disk drive drive. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA3 port 9. HDD tray 3-Connect to SATA1 port 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) 11. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. HDD tray 2-Connect to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER ... or rear panel if you need to SATA2 port 8. HDD tray 4-Connect to SATA4 port 10. Power supply and power fan 2. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.v 1.
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... bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 4. You need to remove the bracket if you want to detach it up to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 4 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-15
... bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 4. You need to remove the bracket if you want to detach it up to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 4 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-15
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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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... Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails Installing the tool-less rack rail To install the tool-less rack rails into the server rack without the need for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options Secure the two fixing latches to your... server user manual for additional tools. The kit also comes with different server models. Refer to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of...
... Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails Installing the tool-less rack rail To install the tool-less rack rails into the server rack without the need for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options Secure the two fixing latches to your... server user manual for additional tools. The kit also comes with different server models. Refer to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of...
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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 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. 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. 7.
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 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. 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. 7.
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Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. 3. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-19 The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error 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 a server rack.
Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. 3. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-19 The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error 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 a server rack.
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... 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 the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-7
... 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 the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-7
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...] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [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. 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+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [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. 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: [...
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Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes ...® Hyper-Threading Technology function. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to set the number 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). Total of 14 cores available.
Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes ...® Hyper-Threading Technology function. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to set the number 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). Total of 14 cores available.
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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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type.
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... off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-39 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable...
... off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-39 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable...
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... ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. 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 . The following warning message, press to create...
... ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. 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 . The following warning message, press to create...