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... a data collector, and a set of a network device. In server management, system stability is detected. In addition, the agent also monitors hard disk drives health status through the SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature, space utilization of a file system, CPU or system memory loading, and even the traffic status of HTTP web pages that gives a vital distinction to ASWM Enterprise Welcome! For example, the administrator can also configure...
... a data collector, and a set of a network device. In server management, system stability is detected. In addition, the agent also monitors hard disk drives health status through the SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature, space utilization of a file system, CPU or system memory loading, and even the traffic status of HTTP web pages that gives a vital distinction to ASWM Enterprise Welcome! For example, the administrator can also configure...
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... SATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-4 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-4 7.4 Installing...
... SATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-4 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-4 7.4 Installing...
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... the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 2: Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard...
... the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 2: Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard...
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Remove the HDD module cage. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-13 Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. The first set is defaulted and the second set is optional. An HDD module cage comes with two sets of the chassis. 3. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of hard disk drive modules. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows...
Remove the HDD module cage. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-13 Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. The first set is defaulted and the second set is optional. An HDD module cage comes with two sets of the chassis. 3. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of hard disk drive modules. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows...
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... severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. Before installing the make the necessary expansion card, read hardware settings for the the documentation card. 4 that c5ame with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the side chassis cover. Push back the expansion card lock latch. 5 4 4. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-19
... severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. Before installing the make the necessary expansion card, read hardware settings for the the documentation card. 4 that c5ame with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the side chassis cover. Push back the expansion card lock latch. 5 4 4. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-19
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... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for PCI devices. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for PCI devices. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... installed. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for details. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to the table for reference. Front side The front side of the backplane. Refer to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. See section 1.7 LED information for the hot-swap drive trays. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane...
... installed. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for details. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to the table for reference. Front side The front side of the backplane. Refer to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. See section 1.7 LED information for the hot-swap drive trays. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane...
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... side cover. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-29 Squeeze the front system fan latches (A) and pull out the front system fan (B), as shown in reverse to replace defective components. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to reinstall the front system fan. Then remove the side cover. 1 2 2. Follow the previous instructions in the right figure. 4. Locate...
... side cover. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-29 Squeeze the front system fan latches (A) and pull out the front system fan (B), as shown in reverse to replace defective components. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to reinstall the front system fan. Then remove the side cover. 1 2 2. Follow the previous instructions in the right figure. 4. Locate...
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...and 6 (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. The connector supports up to four devices. 4.4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray], 7-8 connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the Intel® C236 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that supports Serial ATA. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 4-15...
...and 6 (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. The connector supports up to four devices. 4.4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray], 7-8 connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the Intel® C236 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that supports Serial ATA. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 4-15...
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... size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 5-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [128 TLP] [256 TLP] PEG1 Max Payload size [Auto] Allows you to set to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on the max possible link width. When set the maximum memory frequency. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. PCIe ASPM...
... size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 5-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [128 TLP] [256 TLP] PEG1 Max Payload size [Auto] Allows you to set to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on the max possible link width. When set the maximum memory frequency. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. PCIe ASPM...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] xDCI Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on USB host controller and root ports for each root port. PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. USB Precondition [Disabled] Allows you to the controller. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to precondition work on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] xDCI Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on USB host controller and root ports for each root port. PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. USB Precondition [Disabled] Allows you to the controller. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to precondition work on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control...
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...USB Mass Storage driver support. USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN 1-4 ROM Type [PXE]/[Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] NVMe Configuration Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port...
...USB Mass Storage driver support. USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN 1-4 ROM Type [PXE]/[Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] NVMe Configuration Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port...
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... type for Out-of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Allows remote management of -band management. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of -Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you set the flow control to enable or disable...
... type for Out-of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Allows remote management of -band management. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of -Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you set the flow control to enable or disable...
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... (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to run SMART Self Test on a motherboard. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on all HDDs during POST. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Settings SMART Self Test...
... (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to run SMART Self Test on a motherboard. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on all HDDs during POST. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Settings SMART Self Test...
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... you if you want to modify Secure Boot variables and set the Secure Boot Mode to Setup Mode. Secure Boot Menu This item allows you to Install Factory Default secure variables. Secure Boot [Disabled] This item allows you to change to Delete all variables and reset the Platform to [Custom]. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 5-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] This item allows you set Key Management page. The following item is only...
... you if you want to modify Secure Boot variables and set the Secure Boot Mode to Setup Mode. Secure Boot Menu This item allows you to Install Factory Default secure variables. Secure Boot [Disabled] This item allows you to change to Delete all variables and reset the Platform to [Custom]. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 5-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] This item allows you set Key Management page. The following item is only...
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... is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] System Event Log Allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to choose options for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to configure the length for erasing SEL. 5.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status...
... is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] System Event Log Allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to choose options for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to configure the length for erasing SEL. 5.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status...
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... the data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. The new drive must be of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring...
... the data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. The new drive must be of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring...
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... to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 6-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS You must set the RAID mode in the system user guide. 2. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set SATA Mode to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. To install the SATA hard disks for details...
... to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 6-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS You must set the RAID mode in the system user guide. 2. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set SATA Mode to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. To install the SATA hard disks for details...
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... that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for more information. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Turn on your screen. 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Delete RAID Volume 3. Create RAID Volume 2. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS 1 ST3300656SS 2 ST3300656SS 3 ST3300656SS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] Serial # HWAS0000991753TR 37VN00009846RAJ1 397600009846UEDY...
... that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for more information. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Turn on your screen. 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Delete RAID Volume 3. Create RAID Volume 2. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS 1 ST3300656SS 2 ST3300656SS 3 ST3300656SS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] Serial # HWAS0000991753TR 37VN00009846RAJ1 397600009846UEDY...
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... the Windows Server installation disc. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to install Windows and click Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 7-3 Click Load Driver. 4. If...
... the Windows Server installation disc. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to install Windows and click Next. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 7-3 Click Load Driver. 4. If...