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... Server Platform Services 5-23 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-24 5.4.13 MIO Card Configuration 5-24 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.16 APM 5-27 5.4.17 Network Stack 5-28 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-28 4.5 Event Logs menu 5-29 4.6 Boot menu 5-30 4.7 Monitor menu 5-33 4.8 Security 5-34 4.9 Tool menu 5-37 4.10 Exit menu 5-37 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 Jumpers 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS...
... Server Platform Services 5-23 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-24 5.4.13 MIO Card Configuration 5-24 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.16 APM 5-27 5.4.17 Network Stack 5-28 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-28 4.5 Event Logs menu 5-29 4.6 Boot menu 5-30 4.7 Monitor menu 5-33 4.8 Security 5-34 4.9 Tool menu 5-37 4.10 Exit menu 5-37 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 Jumpers 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS...
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... 6: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the jumpers and internal connectors. 5. xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup...
... 6: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the jumpers and internal connectors. 5. xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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... (Gen2 x1 Link) 2 x PCI 32-bit /33MHz 1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement Intel® C224: - 2 x SATA 3Gbps ports - 4 x SATA 6Gbps ports - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTE) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 (Windows® only) Optional: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108-32PD 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 4 x Intel® I210AT + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 1-3
... (Gen2 x1 Link) 2 x PCI 32-bit /33MHz 1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement Intel® C224: - 2 x SATA 3Gbps ports - 4 x SATA 6Gbps ports - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTE) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 (Windows® only) Optional: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108-32PD 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 4 x Intel® I210AT + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 1-3
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... system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. ASUS P9D-E/4L Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 1-7 The barebone server...
... system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. ASUS P9D-E/4L Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 1-7 The barebone server...
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... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slots A2 and B2 (Blue). • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using...
... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slots A2 and B2 (Blue). • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using...
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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 information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.7.4 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 information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.7.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. SAS connectors (for detailed information on the connectors. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 2-25 USB 2.0 connector (from power supply to SATA/SAS backplane) 10. System fan connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. from system fan to front I /O board) 9. Chassis Intrusion connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. USB 3.0 connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to front I /O board) 5. 2.8 2.8.1 Cable connections...
... power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. SAS connectors (for detailed information on the connectors. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 2-25 USB 2.0 connector (from power supply to SATA/SAS backplane) 10. System fan connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. from system fan to front I /O board) 9. Chassis Intrusion connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. USB 3.0 connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to front I /O board) 5. 2.8 2.8.1 Cable connections...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 5-15 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] [RAID] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of the Azalia device. Advanced PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia [Auto] Control Detection of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 5-15 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] [RAID] S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of the Azalia device. Advanced PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia [Auto] Control Detection of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0 Hot Plug SATA Device Type Spin...
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...16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Serial SATA Port 0 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 1 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 2 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 3 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 4 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VGA Priority...
...16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Serial SATA Port 0 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 1 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 2 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 3 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 4 Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VGA Priority...
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... above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding V 2.05.02 [Disabled] Change PCI Express Devices Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] Disables ASMP [Auto] BIOS auto configure [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to fail [Disabled] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] PCI Express Settings Allows...
... above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding V 2.05.02 [Disabled] Change PCI Express Devices Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] Disables ASMP [Auto] BIOS auto configure [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to fail [Disabled] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] PCI Express Settings Allows...
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... make changes on the configuration settings of USB devices at startup. If no USB devices are connected. USB hardware delays and time-outs: 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] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60...
... make changes on the configuration settings of USB devices at startup. If no USB devices are connected. USB hardware delays and time-outs: 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] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60...
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... Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.162 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager End-of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in POST ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 5-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...
... Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.162 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager End-of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in POST ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 5-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...
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... Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following items only appears when you to stop signals. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Hardware flow control uses two wires to [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Allows remote management of -band management. The speed must be sent to set the Console Redirection to send start the flow. Flow Control [Hardware...
... Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following items only appears when you to stop signals. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Hardware flow control uses two wires to [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Allows remote management of -band management. The speed must be sent to set the Console Redirection to send start the flow. Flow Control [Hardware...
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... event. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you can use this option to get the system ready for EuP requirement. 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI [Disabled] You can set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you to switch off some power...
... event. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you can use this option to get the system ready for EuP requirement. 5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI [Disabled] You can set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you to switch off some power...
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... press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set Setup Administrator Password Administrator Password User Password Clear Password System Boot Menu HDD Security Configuration: P1: HardDisk P2: HardDisk Administrator Password To set , then this is only...
... press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set Setup Administrator Password Administrator Password User Password Clear Password System Boot Menu HDD Security Configuration: P1: HardDisk P2: HardDisk Administrator Password To set , then this is only...
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... one drive to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 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 the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software...
... one drive to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 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 the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software...
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... the BIOS Setup. 6.1.5 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C224 chipset. ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 6-3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive and to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. For more information about the jumper settings of your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA...
... the BIOS Setup. 6.1.5 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C224 chipset. ASUS TS300-E8-PS4 6-3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive and to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. For more information about the jumper settings of your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA...
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... have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. Reset Disks to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can refer to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives, 5.1.3 Setting Jumpers, and 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode...
... have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. Reset Disks to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can refer to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives, 5.1.3 Setting Jumpers, and 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode...
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... Hat® Enterprise operating system on how to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. C22x INTEL RAID Driver C22x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation From the Makedisk sub-menu, use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Create Driver Diskette Menu C22x INTEL RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 7. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in a RAID set. Restart the...
... Hat® Enterprise operating system on how to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. C22x INTEL RAID Driver C22x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation From the Makedisk sub-menu, use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Create Driver Diskette Menu C22x INTEL RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 7. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in a RAID set. Restart the...
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... the optical drive. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. Log with Administrator privileges. 3. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the Intel® Network Connections window. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 7.4 Installing the LAN driver This...
... the optical drive. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. Log with Administrator privileges. 3. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the Intel® Network Connections window. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 7.4 Installing the LAN driver This...