Page 1 TS300-E5 Intel Xeon 3000/3200 Series ® LGA775 Pedestal/5U Server...
Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ....................... viii Safety information ..................ix About this guide ..................x Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents .............. 2 Serial number label ................. 2 1.3 System specifications ..............3 Front panel features ................ 5 Rear panel features ................. 6 Internal features ................
Page 4: Contents
Rear panel connectors ............ 4-7 4.3.2 Internal connectors ............4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-6...
Page 5 Contents BIOS setup program ..............5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys ............... 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items ..............5-10 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............5-10 5.2.6 Configuration fields ............5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up window ............. 5-10 5.2.8 Scroll bar ...............
Page 6 Contents 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 (For PA4 model only) ..6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility (For PA4 model only) ....6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (For PA4 model Only) ..............
Page 7 Contents Chapter 7: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model)....7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model) ....7-5 7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PA4 Model)..7-6 7.1.4 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PX4 Model) ..
Page 8: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 9: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...
Page 10: About This Guide
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Page 11 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 14: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
Page 15: System Specifications
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BP-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel LGA775 Xeon 3000 / 3200 ® processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name...
Page 16 Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** One PCI-E x16 slot is pre-installed with the ASUS SASsaby SAS RAID controller card in PX4 model. *** Refer to www.asus.com for supported operating systems. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 17: Front Panel Features
For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. 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 Drive bays Security lock ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 18: Rear Panel Features
LAN 5 is a 10/100Mbps LAN (RJ-45) port for upcoming ASUS ASMB3-iKVM controller card only and does not support common network connections. • The PX4 model comes with a ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card by default. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 19: Internal Features
• • • Power supply unit Optical drive 12cm system fan 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board Hot-swap HDD bays Chassis intrusion switch 9cm HDD Blower (optional) Expansion card locks 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Front I/O panel...
Page 20 • • • Power supply unit Optical drive 12cm system fan 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board Hot-swap HDD bays Chassis intrusion switch 9cm HDD Blower (optional) Expansion card locks 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Front I/O panel 12.
Page 21: Led Information
Drive status LED HDD failure Green/Red blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card Drive activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 22: Rear Panel Leds
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 23 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 24: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Page 25: Reinstalling The Side Cover
Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 26: Motherboard Overview
Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 4: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard.
Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 28 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure...
Page 29 The motherboard supports Intel Xeon 3000 / 3200 Series LGA775 processors ® with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the ® Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the cooler, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
Page 31 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 32: System Memory
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2).
Page 33: Installing A Dimm
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS300-E5 2-11...
Page 34: Front Panel Assembly
Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.
Page 35 Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E5 2-13...
Page 36: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.
Page 37: Inch Drives
5.25-inch devices. To install a 5.25-inch drive: Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the bay until it is completely released. Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. ASUS TS300-E5 2-15...
Page 38 Make sure that the drive and bay hole align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. Secure the drive with a screw. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.
Page 39 On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly for instructions. ASUS TS300-E5 2-17...
Page 40: Hard Disk Drives
Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the Spring lock Tray lever...
Page 41 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS TS300-E5 2-19...
Page 42: Installing An Hdd Dummy Cover
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown.
Page 43: Expansion Cards
Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you removed earlier. ASUS TS300-E5 2-21...
Page 44: Removing An Expansion Card
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Carefully remove the card from the slot. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 45: Cable Connections
Front USB cable (connected to the front panel) Front panel cable Floppy disk drive Primary IDE cable (connected to the optional drive) Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) SMBus connector (connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23...
Page 46: Sata/Sas Backplane Connections
2.9.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E5/PA4 and TS300- E5/PX4 model. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks.
Page 47: Back Side
Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay. J3 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SATA/SAS ID Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 ASUS TS300-E5 2-25...
Page 48 (in PA4 model only) The back side of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the table for the default SATA cable connections.
Page 49 (in PX4 model only) The back side of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to the ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card via the supplied SAS cables. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the SAS connectors. Refer to the table for the default SAS cable connections.
Page 50: 2.10 Removable Components
2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: System fan Front I/O board HDD blower (optional) Chassis footpads and roller wheels...
Page 51 Align the system fan holes to the screw holes on the chassis. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the chassis. ASUS TS300-E5 2-29...
Page 52: Hdd Blower (Optional)
Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: Remove the side cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the side cover for instructions. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane.
Page 53 Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: Replace the blower into the case. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier. ASUS TS300-E5 2-31...
Page 54 Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 55: Sata/Sas Backplane
Remove the 2 screws on the backplane. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. From the outer edge, firmly hold the backplane and carefully slide it out. ASUS TS300-E5 2-33...
Page 56 To reinstall a SATA/SAS backplane: Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely.
Page 57: Floppy Disk Drive
Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive. ASUS TS300-E5 2-35...
Page 58 To install a floppy disk drive: Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front...
Page 59: Front I/O Board
I/O board bracket to the front panel. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket. ASUS TS300-E5 2-37...
Page 60 To install the front I/O board: Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs).
Page 61: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels
Lay the system chassis on its side. Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the top layer of a footpad. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E5 2-39...
Page 62 For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: Lay the chassis in its side. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets.
Page 63: Power Supply Unit
2 x 4-pin plugs (SAS backplane) 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive, hidden 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive, behind the backplane) hidden behind the backplane) Make sure to unplug ALL power cables from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. ASUS TS300-E5 2-41...
Page 64 To remove the power supply unit (PSU): Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the side cover. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. Locate the four screws on the rear panel.
Page 65 To reinstall the power supply unit: Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier. ASUS TS300-E5 2-43...
Page 66 Slide in the PSU bracket. Align the screw holes. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 67 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 68: Preparing The System For Rack Mounting
Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance.
Page 69: Attaching The Mounting Ears
Remove four screws from the chassis bottom. Align one mounting ear with the holes on the top of the chassis and secure it with screws. Repeat the step 4 to attach the second mounting ear to the chassis bottom. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 70: Attaching The Inner Rail To The Server
Attaching the inner rail to the server To attach the inner rail: Slide out the inner rail of the rail kit and pull the slide extension tab to release the inner rail from the kit. Align the screw holes on the inner rail and the chassis top, then secure the inner rail to the chassis top with screws.
Page 71: Attaching The Rack Rails
Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front and the corresponding rack rear. 1U space Measure the depth of the rack for the length of the rack rails. Adjust the rack rail length to fit the rack. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 72 Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack with the nuts installed and secure both the front end and the rear end of the rail with two rack screws each. rack screw Repeat steps 1–5 to assemble and attach the rack rail on the other side. Ensure that it is level with the previously installed rack rail.
Page 73: Mounting The Server To The Rack
Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails. Push the server all the way into the rack. Secure the server to the rack with two screws. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 74: Installing The Cable Manager
Installing the cable manager To install the cable manager: For demonstration purposes, all the photos in this section are taken out of the rack cabinet. Thread the cabling straps into cable holes on the cable manager arm. Hook the rear pivoting end of the cable manager to the rear end of the rack rail and press the tab to retain the rear end.
Page 75 Connect the front pivoting end of the cable manager to the inner rail which has been attached to the server. The front pivoting end of the cable manager is in place as shown. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 76 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation option...
Page 77 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 78: Motherboard Layouts
Motherboard layouts P5BP-E/4L model 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard 6312 LAN_USB12 LGA775 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 LAN1_LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPUFAN_SET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN3_LAN4 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHAFAN_SET1...
Page 79: Layout Contents
Force BIOS recovery settings (3-pin RECOVERY1) Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) LAN port for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2 Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 VGA port Serial (COM1) port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2...
Page 80: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
Page 81 (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 82 Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug.
Page 83: Connectors
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection LAN port BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 84: Internal Connectors
4.3.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ®...
Page 85 Ultra ATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 86 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration using the Intel Matrix Storage Technology ®...
Page 87 ® COM2 P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 ® COM2 P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 P5BV-E/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. P5BV-E/4L COM Port Connector ASUS TS300-E5 4-11...
Page 88 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Page 89 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS TS300-E5 4-13...
Page 90 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5BP-E/4L PANEL1 P5BP-E/4L System Panel Connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Page 91 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 FRNT_FAN3 ® P5BP-E/4L FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 P5BP-E/4L Fan Connectors ASUS TS300-E5 4-15...
Page 92 11. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. AUX_PANEL1 ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L Auxiliary Panel Connector • Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
Page 93 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 94: Managing And Updating Your Bios
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates a corrupted BIOS file using the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.)
Page 95: Afudos Utility
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
Page 96 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
Page 97 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5BPE4L.ROM iP5BPE4L.ROM =========================================================================== AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 =========================================================================== - Bootblock chechsum ..OK - Module checksums ..OK - Erasing flash....done - Writing flash ....done - Verifying flash....done - Program ended normally ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 98: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 99 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5BPE4L.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 100: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 101: Bios Menu Screen
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 102: Menu Items
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit displays the specific items for that menu. Use [ENTER], [TAB], or System Date [Mon 05/30/2005] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Time [11:10:19] a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. IDE Configuration Main menu items. System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
Page 103: Main Menu
Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS TS300-E5 5-11...
Page 104: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1/2/3/4
5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to Device...
Page 105: Ide Configuration
(OS) that you installed. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are using ® legacy OS, such as Windows ME/98/NT and MS-DOS. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS TS300-E5 5-13...
Page 106: System Information
Configure SATA as [IDE] Set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Enables or disables the device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Page 107: Advanced Menu
USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E5 5-15...
Page 108 The following items appear only when the USB Functions item is set to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected.
Page 109: Remote Access Configuration
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] ASUS TS300-E5 5-17...
Page 110: Trusted Computing
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Trusted Computing BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
Page 111: Cpu Configuration
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E5 5-19...
Page 112: Chipset Configuration
Execute Disable Bit [Disabled] When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PECI. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable one exeucation core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech.
Page 113 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Allows you to select the SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width. Configuration options: [4 to 5 seconds] [3 to 4 seconds] [2 to 3 seconds] [1 to 2 seconds] ASUS TS300-E5 5-21...
Page 114: Onboard Devices Configuration
5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode...
Page 115: Pci Pnp
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS TS300-E5 5-23...
Page 116: Power Configuration
5.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional ACPI APIC Support...
Page 117 Configuration options: [00] [01] [02] [03]...[23] RTC Alarm Minute (Second) [30] To set the alarm minute (second≠), highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [01] [02] [03]...[59] ASUS TS300-E5 5-25...
Page 118: Hardware Monitor
(RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Ratio and CPU Target Temperature items appear only when you set the CPU Smart Fan Control item to [Enabled].
Page 119 N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, and 3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS TS300-E5 5-27...
Page 120: Boot Menu
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk Security...
Page 121: Boot Settings Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options: [Force...
Page 122: Security
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Page 123: Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E5 5-31...
Page 124: Clear User Password
On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
Page 125: Exit Menu
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS TS300-E5 5-33...
Page 126 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 127 Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how to configure your hard disk drives as RAID sets. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 128: Setting Up Raid
® support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. For PX4 model, the ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration.
Page 129: Installing Hard Disk Drives
Use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and ® RAID 10 under Windows Server. ® Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID configuration utilities. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 130: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility (For Pa4 Model Only)
6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (For PA4 model Only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Page 131: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set
Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu View/Add Configuration Configure Clear Configuration Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 132 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu...
Page 133 Logical Drive 0 RAID = 1 Size = 77247MB DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 134 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 77247MB...
Page 135: Management Menu
Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Logical Drive(s) Configured Objects Select Boot Drive RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Rebuild 77247MB 64 KB ONLINE Check Consistency Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 136 Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>.
Page 137: Creating A Raid 10 Set
ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure Ready Initialize Objects Ready Rebuild Check Consistency Ready Ready Port # 0 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS300-E5 6-11...
Page 138 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects ONLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency ONLIN A00-02 ONLIN A00-03 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>.
Page 139 Rebuild Check Consistency Logical Drive 0 ONLIN A00-03 RAID = 1 Size = 154494MB DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E5 6-13...
Page 140 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 308988MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Management Menu Configure DNLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Logical Drive 0 ONLIN A00-03 RAID = 10 Size = 308988MB DWC = Off...
Page 141: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration
ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure Ready Initialize Objects Ready Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 0 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS300-E5 6-15...
Page 142 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects ONLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency ONLIN A01-00 ONLIN A01-01 Port # 3 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 View/Add Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s)
Page 143 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS TS300-E5 6-17...
Page 144: Initializing The Logical Drives
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
Page 145 Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure Initialization Of LD Is In Process 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects LD 0 Initialization. Press Esc to Abort. Rebuild Check Consistency ¦ 85 % Completed Logical Drives Loical Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS TS300-E5 6-19...
Page 146 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure Initialization Of LD Is In Process 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects LD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Rebuild Check Consistency ¦ 100 % Completed Logical Drives Loical Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize Using the Objects command...
Page 147 Logical Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) Rebuild Initialze Check Consistency Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E5 6-21...
Page 148 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Vitual Drive(1) Logical Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) Rebuild Initialze Check Consistency Initialize? Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option...
Page 149: Rebuilding Failed Drives
SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects FAIL A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP ASUS TS300-E5 6-23...
Page 150 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects RBLD A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Logical Drives When prompted, press <Y>...
Page 151: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency
Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Logical Drives Loical Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS TS300-E5 6-25...
Page 152 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects...
Page 153 <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E5 6-27...
Page 154: Deleting A Raid Configuration
6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu View/Add Configuration Configure Clear Configuration Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>.
Page 155: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set
Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E5 6-29...
Page 156: Enabling The Writecache
6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...
Page 157: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility (For Pa4 Model Only)
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS TS300-E5 6-31...
Page 158: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID Level:...
Page 159 A warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS TS300-E5 6-33...
Page 160: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...
Page 161: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)
Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section “6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)” to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS TS300-E5 6-35...
Page 162: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...
Page 163: Deleting A Raid Set
<Del>. This window appears. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS TS300-E5 6-37...
Page 164: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.
Page 165 From the View menu, select ‘Advanced Mode’ to display a detailed view of the Intel Matrix Storage Console. From the Volumes view in the device pane, select the RAID volume. The status will display ‘Rebuilding % complete’. After the rebuild is complete, the status will display ‘Normal’. ASUS TS300-E5 6-39...
Page 166 Rebuilding the RAID with new installed disk: If one member of physical SATA Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install the same specification of new SATA hard disk into the same SATA Port.
Page 167: Exiting The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager
Re-boot the system and press <Del> to enter the Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility during POST. Go to [Boot] menu —> [Boot Device Priority]. Then, select the desired boot array and use <+> or <-> key to change the boot device priority. ASUS TS300-E5 6-41...
Page 168: Global Array Manager
Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save the changes. 6.3.10 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.
Page 169: Lsi Corporation Mpt Setup Utility (For Px4 Model Only)
Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Corporation. Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility... To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. ASUS TS300-E5 6-43...
Page 170 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1064E 1.24.00.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
Page 171 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS TS300-E5 6-45...
Page 172 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...
Page 173: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced Volume
Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or <Space>. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Create New Array -- SAS1064E Array Type: Array Size(MB): 51498 Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size Num Disk Spr Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [No] [No] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 3 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS TS300-E5 6-47...
Page 174 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...
Page 175: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume
RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Create New Array -- SAS1064E Array Type: Array Size(MB): 102996 Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size Num Disk Spr Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [No] [No] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 3 SEAGATE ST336754SS 0003 [Yes] [No] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS TS300-E5 6-49...
Page 176 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...
Page 177: Managing Arrays
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 10 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS TS300-E5 6-51...
Page 178 The View Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.
Page 179: Managing Hot Spares
From the Manage Array screen, select Manage Hot Spares, then press <Enter>. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Manage Array -- SAS1064E Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spares Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS TS300-E5 6-53...
Page 180 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1064E Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...
Page 181: Activating An Array
From the Manage Array screen, select Delete Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Manage Array -- SAS1064E Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS TS300-E5 6-55...
Page 182: Viewing Sas Topology
6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E Adapter SAS1064E PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 02:00:00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.24.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0188:01111705 NVDATA Version 2D.02 Status Enabled Boot Order Boot Support [Enabled BIOS & OS] RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+/Enter = Change Item...
Page 183: Global Properties
Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS TS300-E5 6-57...
Page 184 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default]...
Page 185: Restore Defaults
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS TS300-E5 6-59...
Page 186 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-60...
Page 187 Chapter 7 This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 188: Chapter 7: Driver Installation
RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
Page 189 Exit Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Broadcom ASF Firmware Update TS300-E5 Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the folppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 190 Boot from Windows Server ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows Server environment: ® Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel Matrix Storage Manager is ®...
Page 191: Creating A Raid Driver Disk (For Px4 Model)
The display screen should open automatically. If the display screen does not open, open the CD manually in your graphic user interface. Click the Linux Driver button. Manually copy the driver image file to your PC’s hard drive or a USB memory stick. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 192: Installing The Raid Controller Driver (For Pa4 Model)
Do one of the following actions: • On a Windows PC – Type rawrite.exe to extract the driver image file to the blank diskette. • On a Linux PC – Type dd if=<imageFileName> of=<floppyDeviceName> bs=10k to extract the driver image file to the blank diskette. Where <imageFileName>...
Page 193 Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. The Windows Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver ® disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 194 To an existing Windows Server ® To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows Server: ® Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. Windows automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New ® Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select ®...
Page 195 Embedded SATA RAID or Intel® 8201 GR/GH SATA RAID items should appear. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 196 Red Hat Enterprise ® To install the Intel ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when ® installing Red Hat Enterprise operating system: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 197 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E5 7-11...
Page 198 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to ® the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers.
Page 199: Suse Linux
A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to OS limitation. ASUS TS300-E5 7-13...
Page 200 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 201: Installing The Raid Controller Driver (For Px4 Model)
NOTE: If there are any additional devices to be installed, specify them now. When all devices are specified, continue to the next step. From the Windows Server Setup screen, press the Enter. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows Server installation. ASUS TS300-E5 7-15...
Page 202 To an existing Windows Server ® To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows Server: ® After installing the LSI 1064E RAID Controller card and rebooting your system, Windows Server setup will show a “Found New Hardware” dialog box.
Page 203 Type sh ./install. When the installer asks, “You are installing a driver on an existing OS. Is it true (y/n)?” type Y and press Enter. Type cd; umount /media/floppy. Remove the LSI driver diskette. Type reboot to restart the system. ASUS TS300-E5 7-17...
Page 204 SuSE Linux During SuSE Linux OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Start the SuSE Linux Installation by booting from the install CD. As the system boots, press F5 for the Driver Disk. Move the cursor to the Installation – ACPI Disabled option, and press Enter.
Page 205: Intel ® Chipset Software Installation
CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. ASUS TS300-E5 7-19...
Page 206 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 207: Vga Driver Installation
VGA controller and displays a New ® Hardware Found window. Click Cancel to close this window. Click the item XGI VOLARI Z9s from the Drivers menu. The XGI VOLARI Z9s window appears. Click Next. Follow screen instructions to complete installation. ASUS TS300-E5 7-21...
Page 208: Red Hat ® Enterprise
7.3.2 Red Hat Enterprise ® The Red Hat Enterprise operating system automatically recognizes the XGI ® Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 209: Lan Driver Installation
CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the Broadcom 5721 Driver option to begin installation. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS TS300-E5 7-23...
Page 210: Red Hat ® Enterprise
7.4.2 Red Hat Enterprise ® Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom 5721 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat Enterprise operating system. ® Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.
Page 211: Management Applications And Utilities Installation
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
Page 212: Management Software Menu
7.5.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 7.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 213: Contact Information
7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS TS300-E5 7-27...
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Page 215 Appendix This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 216: Appendix: Reference Information
450 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 450 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 13 plugs labeled P1 to P13. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. Motherboard 4-pin +12V power connector Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector Peripheral device (available);...
Page 217: Specifications
Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127 V ~ 10 A Auto Range 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) +3.33V +12V -12V +5VSB ASUS TS300-E5...
Page 218: Simple Fixes
A.2 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem Action The power LED on the server or on 1.

Asus TS300-E5 User Manual

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Chapter 3 : Installation Options

Chapter 4 : Motherboard Infomation

Chapter 5 : BIOS Information

Chapter 6 RAID Configuration Utility (for PA4 Model Only)

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

Appendix: Reference Information

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