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Contents 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... array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-18 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-20 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-23 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-25...
Contents 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... array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-18 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-20 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-23 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-25...
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... VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 Storage LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card...
... VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 Storage LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card...
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... PCI devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Refer to the card. 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 Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering...
... PCI devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Refer to the card. 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 Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering...
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...connector (4-pin HDLED1) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 9. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1-4 [Red], SAS5-8 [Blue]) 4. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 10. Standby power LED 3. Intel ... (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) 7. ATX power connectors (24...
...connector (4-pin HDLED1) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 9. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1-4 [Red], SAS5-8 [Blue]) 4. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 10. Standby power LED 3. Intel ... (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) 7. ATX power connectors (24...
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... use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for fan pin selection. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 3-pin... fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to switch for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or ...
... use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for fan pin selection. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 3-pin... fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to switch for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or ...
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... LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you create disk arrays. otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to activate the...
... LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you create disk arrays. otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to activate the...
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Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connector is used for the LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED. 8. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 7.
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connector is used for the LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED. 8. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 7.
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... cable that connects to the HDD. 5. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep mode. 2. ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-15 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is.... The message LED is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to this connector. 12.
... cable that connects to the HDD. 5. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep mode. 2. ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-15 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is.... The message LED is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to this connector. 12.
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... before each item on the screen. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports SLP_S4# Min. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
... before each item on the screen. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports SLP_S4# Min. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
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... installed in this menu allow you wish to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. 5.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-11 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device...
... installed in this menu allow you wish to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. 5.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-11 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device...
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... runs at its default speed. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When disabled, only one thread per activated core is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in each...
... runs at its default speed. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup When disabled, only one thread per activated core is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in each...
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... the settings of the Onboard Devices Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Open Loop Thermal Throttling. HDA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the High ...Definition Audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)...
... the settings of the Onboard Devices Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Open Loop Thermal Throttling. HDA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the High ...Definition Audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)...
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... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the...] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-21
... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the...] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-21
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... SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Chipset ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-23 Use this section to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
... SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Chipset ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-23 Use this section to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
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... SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type [COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options...
... SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type [COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options...
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Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Some operating system may not work when set to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [... redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode.
Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Some operating system may not work when set to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [... redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode.
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... to restart the system after an AC power loss. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 5.6 Power menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools...
... to restart the system after an AC power loss. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 5.6 Power menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools...
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... and displays the motherboard component and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not ... Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB1 Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU Fan1 Speed Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed Rear Fan1 Speed Fan Speed Control VCORE1 +3.3V +5V +12V VBAT +3VSB +1.5V BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [ 35ºC/ 94ºF] [ 30ºC/ 86ºF] [ N/A ] [ 5357RPM] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ...
... and displays the motherboard component and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not ... Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB1 Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU Fan1 Speed Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed Rear Fan1 Speed Fan Speed Control VCORE1 +3.3V +5V +12V VBAT +3VSB +1.5V BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [ 35ºC/ 94ºF] [ 30ºC/ 86ºF] [ N/A ] [ 5357RPM] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ] [ N/A ...
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... applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID 5 stripes both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive...
... applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID 5 stripes both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive...
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Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to Chapter 5 for details on page 4-6 ... utility to the Main menu > IDE Configuration, and then press . 3. Intel® 3420 SATA port S/W RAID setting on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-3
Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to Chapter 5 for details on page 4-6 ... utility to the Main menu > IDE Configuration, and then press . 3. Intel® 3420 SATA port S/W RAID setting on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-3