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...Red Hat/SuSE Linux 7-16 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-17 vi 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 the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (Only for PA4 Model 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 6-5 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 6-11 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-15 6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives 6-18 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives 6-23 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-25...
...Red Hat/SuSE Linux 7-16 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-17 vi 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 the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (Only for PA4 Model 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 6-5 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 6-11 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-15 6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives 6-18 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives 6-23 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-25...
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...power supply SATA backplane board SAS* backplane board SAS control card SATA Cable (4 pcs.) SAS Cable (1 pcs.) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD blower MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) Chassis roller wheels (4 sets) Front I/O board SMBus cable Dummy Covers (2 pcs.) Parallel port cable (1 pcs) 2) AC power cable 3) System screws and cables 4) System keys ( 2 pcs.) 5) Bundled CDs TS500-E4 support CD with ASWM** Computer Associates eTrust anti-virus CD SAS/RAID control card drivers CD with user guide 6) Documentation ASUS TS500-E4 user guide...
...power supply SATA backplane board SAS* backplane board SAS control card SATA Cable (4 pcs.) SAS Cable (1 pcs.) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD blower MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) Chassis roller wheels (4 sets) Front I/O board SMBus cable Dummy Covers (2 pcs.) Parallel port cable (1 pcs) 2) AC power cable 3) System screws and cables 4) System keys ( 2 pcs.) 5) Bundled CDs TS500-E4 support CD with ASWM** Computer Associates eTrust anti-virus CD SAS/RAID control card drivers CD with user guide 6) Documentation ASUS TS500-E4 user guide...
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For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS500-E4 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security lock 1- 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple and stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are available.
For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS500-E4 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security lock 1- 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple and stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are available.
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... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. ASUS TS500-E4 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading...
... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. ASUS TS500-E4 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading...
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ASUS TS500-E4 2-47 You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. 2.10.8 Power supply unit Refer to this document for the power supply specifications. 3 4 1 25 6 3 4 1 25 6 Model PA4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) connector) 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power connector, hidden behind the connector, hidden behind the cables) ...
ASUS TS500-E4 2-47 You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. 2.10.8 Power supply unit Refer to this document for the power supply specifications. 3 4 1 25 6 3 4 1 25 6 Model PA4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) connector) 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power connector, hidden behind the connector, hidden behind the cables) ...
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... cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Floppy disk drive connector...
... cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Floppy disk drive connector...
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... using this disk in the floppy disk drive, then turn on the machine. 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy for TS500-E4/PX4 system D) ESB2 ASF Firmware update E) Write TS500-E4/PX4 FRU Please choose A TO E: 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is created, put this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk before using the motherboard support...
... using this disk in the floppy disk drive, then turn on the machine. 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy for TS500-E4/PX4 system D) ESB2 ASF Firmware update E) Write TS500-E4/PX4 FRU Please choose A TO E: 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is created, put this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk before using the motherboard support...
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.... ASUS TS500-E4 5-15 Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you set this item to Enhanced Mode, Serial ATA and Parallel ATA devices are auto‑detected and placed in legacy mode. When you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA AHCI Enable [Disabled] Allows you set this item to enable or disable the Serial ATA RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver...
.... ASUS TS500-E4 5-15 Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you set this item to Enhanced Mode, Serial ATA and Parallel ATA devices are auto‑detected and placed in legacy mode. When you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA AHCI Enable [Disabled] Allows you set this item to enable or disable the Serial ATA RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver...
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...Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] Item Specific Help User = you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Auto = autotypes hard-disk drive installed here. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to use -/+ for values changing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors]r LBA Mode Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master Type: [Auto...
...Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] Item Specific Help User = you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Auto = autotypes hard-disk drive installed here. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to use -/+ for values changing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors]r LBA Mode Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master Type: [Auto...
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... the data transferring if the hard disk supports this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this menu. ASUS TS500-E4 5-17 Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID ASUS DSBV-D 8032A0 ASUS BIOS Version...
... the data transferring if the hard disk supports this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this menu. ASUS TS500-E4 5-17 Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID ASUS DSBV-D 8032A0 ASUS BIOS Version...
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Configures the MP Specification revision level. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS TS500-E4 5-19 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING:Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to change the settings for CPU 5.4.1 Advanced Processor...
... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Configures the MP Specification revision level. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS TS500-E4 5-19 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING:Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to change the settings for CPU 5.4.1 Advanced Processor...
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...Utility PCI Configuration Reset Configuration Data Plug & Play OS Palette Snooping PCI Device, Slot #1 PCI Device, Slot #2 PCI Device, Slot #3 PCI Device, Slot #4 PCI Device, Slot #5 PCI Device, Slot #6 [No] [No] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Select 'Yes' if you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...
...Utility PCI Configuration Reset Configuration Data Plug & Play OS Palette Snooping PCI Device, Slot #1 PCI Device, Slot #2 PCI Device, Slot #3 PCI Device, Slot #4 PCI Device, Slot #5 PCI Device, Slot #6 [No] [No] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Select 'Yes' if you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...
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... BIOS to turn on legacy operating systems (OS). USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to enable the USB host controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-25 Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...
... BIOS to turn on legacy operating systems (OS). USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to enable the USB host controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-25 Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...
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... This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help COM1 Port: Base I/O address: Interrupt: COM2 Port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Parallel port: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Mode: DMA channel Floppy disk controller [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 4] [Enabled] [Normal] [2F8] [IRQ 3] [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [DMA 3] [Enabled] Configure serial port A using option: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or...
... This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help COM1 Port: Base I/O address: Interrupt: COM2 Port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Parallel port: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Mode: DMA channel Floppy disk controller [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 4] [Enabled] [Normal] [2F8] [IRQ 3] [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [DMA 3] [Enabled] Configure serial port A using option: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or...
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... you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. The following message appears: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Set[[DESinusapabbleleredvd]i]sor Password Flash Write [Enabled] Enter Current Password [ Enter new password [ Confirm new password [ Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to clear. Type in a password using a combination of...
... you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. The following message appears: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Set[[DESinusapabbleleredvd]i]sor Password Flash Write [Enabled] Enter Current Password [ Enter new password [ Confirm new password [ Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to clear. Type in a password using a combination of...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Allows you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. In the Enter current password field, type in this field. 5. The cursor moves to the Security menu. Note that the password field on top is locked and the user has no privilege to section "4.2 Jumpers" for instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-37 Password Check [Setup] This field requires...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Allows you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. In the Enter current password field, type in this field. 5. The cursor moves to the Security menu. Note that the password field on top is locked and the user has no privilege to section "4.2 Jumpers" for instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-37 Password Check [Setup] This field requires...
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... RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This chapter provides instructions for this setup. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide...
... RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This chapter provides instructions for this setup. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide...
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... Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge chip. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the power connector on each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For example, use each drive and to the Main Menu > IDE Configuration > S-ATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS TS500-E4 6-
... Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge chip. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the power connector on each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For example, use each drive and to the Main Menu > IDE Configuration > S-ATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS TS500-E4 6-
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... return to the utility main menu. 6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Exit, then press . From the utility main menu, select 4. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all data on the drive. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all internal RAID structure on the disk to be reset. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 2. A confirmation message appears. 4. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to nonRAID. Port 0 1 Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX...
... return to the utility main menu. 6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Exit, then press . From the utility main menu, select 4. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all data on the drive. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all internal RAID structure on the disk to be reset. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 2. A confirmation message appears. 4. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to nonRAID. Port 0 1 Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX...
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... Makedisk menu appears. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide which may be contained in its driver CD. 7.1.1 Create a RAID driver disk (PA4 model) You may have to use another system to boot from the support CD. Press any key when prompted to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Restart the computer. 5. This chapter provides instructions for WinXP/Win2k3 64 bit Driver Disk G) Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette H) ESB2 ASF firmware update...
... Makedisk menu appears. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide which may be contained in its driver CD. 7.1.1 Create a RAID driver disk (PA4 model) You may have to use another system to boot from the support CD. Press any key when prompted to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Restart the computer. 5. This chapter provides instructions for WinXP/Win2k3 64 bit Driver Disk G) Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette H) ESB2 ASF firmware update...