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...6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 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 6-17 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 6-20 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 6-21 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 6-22 6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 6-23 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set...
...6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 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 6-17 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 6-20 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 6-21 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 6-22 6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 6-23 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This symbol of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This symbol of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
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... Front panel LEDs LAN1 LED Message LED LAN2 LED Location LED HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status Description ON System power ON OFF Blinking OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD System is present 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-7
... Front panel LEDs LAN1 LED Message LED LAN2 LED Location LED HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status Description ON System power ON OFF Blinking OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD System is present 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-7
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... the rear panel. 8. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with two screws. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 7. 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...
... the rear panel. 8. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with two screws. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 7. 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...
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... device connected to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk...
... device connected to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk...
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... Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-11 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA...
... Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-11 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA...
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... package limit setting [Auto] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI Configuration PCI Express Configuration Configure CPU. ←...
... package limit setting [Auto] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI Configuration PCI Express Configuration Configure CPU. ←...
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...]. If no USB devices are connected. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-21 5.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration Advanced Legacy Device Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 5.4.4 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB...
...]. If no USB devices are connected. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-21 5.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration Advanced Legacy Device Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 5.4.4 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB...
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...Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is set to [Enabled]. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to configure the Remote Access features. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access...
...Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is set to [Enabled]. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to configure the Remote Access features. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access...
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... [Enabled] When set the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to skip certain tests while booting. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-31 When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration...
... [Enabled] When set the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to skip certain tests while booting. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-31 When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration...
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...the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to set a User Password: 1. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] to change the user password. To set or change password. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-33...
...the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to set a User Password: 1. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] to change the user password. To set or change password. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-33...
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... a disk array. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The RAID 5 configuration is data...
... a disk array. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The RAID 5 configuration is data...
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... software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA ODD. 3. The keys on the legend box vary according to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box allow you to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard...
... software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA ODD. 3. The keys on the legend box vary according to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box allow you to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard...
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... a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . Press to include in the RAID set . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys...
... a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . Press to include in the RAID set . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys...
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...View/Add Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-11 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected...
...View/Add Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-11 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected...
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... Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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...
... Select A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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...
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... create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for RAID configuration. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. Turn on your screen. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-23 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1030 ICH10R/DO wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Exit 3. The RAID BIOS setup screens...
... create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for RAID configuration. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. Turn on your screen. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-23 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1030 ICH10R/DO wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Exit 3. The RAID BIOS setup screens...
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... Driver Diskette Menu ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver ICH10R LSI RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 5. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the support DVD. Restart the computer. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is included in the support DVD). Restart the computer, and then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Save your server system, you have to use another...
... Driver Diskette Menu ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver ICH10R LSI RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 5. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the support DVD. Restart the computer. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is included in the support DVD). Restart the computer, and then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Save your server system, you have to use another...
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..., press to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, DVD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation DVD. The Windows® Server OS Setup starts. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-5 Press when the message "Press F6 if you do not have chosen to specify an additional device. appears at...
..., press to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, DVD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation DVD. The Windows® Server OS Setup starts. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-5 Press when the message "Press F6 if you do not have chosen to specify an additional device. appears at...
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The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the menu. 4. Follow screen instructions to install the drivers. 11. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Restart the computer, and then log in the system. 5. When found, click Next to continue. Click Cancel. 3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button to...
The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the menu. 4. Follow screen instructions to install the drivers. 11. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Restart the computer, and then log in the system. 5. When found, click Next to continue. Click Cancel. 3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button to...