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xReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press &l

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. Wh

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted t

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: UsingEasyConguration.3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu,

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sele

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

1-ASUS RS520-E6/RS8This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Ch

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual drive to check. Press <Spa

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-194. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency c

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Cl

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-216.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot driv

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set t

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-236.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-256. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-276.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-296.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options following the descr

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID congurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-313. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RA

Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.ASUS RS520-E6/RS8

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-3ICH10R INTEL RAID DriverICH10R INTEL RAID DriverWindows 32 bitWindows 64 bitBackExit6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank,

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board. The server supports Inte

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD into

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select P

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® EnterpriseTo install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS1. Boot the system f

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-96. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.5. Insert the Red Hat® E

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationSUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS1. Boot the syst

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-114. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, the

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play compo

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-135. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Information and pr

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Networking LAN2 x Intel® 82574L PCI-E GbE LANsGraphic VGAAspeed

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-155. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in the l

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-177.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed® AST2050 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.4. Click Insta

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 7-197.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not inclu

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDs1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LED ON System power ON

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.3 HDD status LEDSATAII/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Status LEDGREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ONRED ONHDD has fail

ASUS RS520-E6/RS82-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2H

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disenga

2-3ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The mothe

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever

2-5ASUS RS520-E6/RS8The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboar

2-7ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3.2 MemorycongurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8GB registered DIMMs or Unbuffered DIMM with ECC

2-9ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.3.3 Installing a DIMM2.3.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips out

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on th

2-11ASUS RS520-E6/RS85. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Expansion cardsThe system motherboard comes with one PCI-E expansion slot installed with the riser cage to support

2-13ASUS RS520-E6/RS86. Align the riser cage with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.7. Press the riser cage until th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 8-

2-15ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cablingConnects a 8-pin plug from power supplySGPIO_SELjumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on ca

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or remov

2-17ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.8.2 Optical drive (optional)To install the slim optical drive:1. Remove the two screws to release the dummy covor for the opt

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-18To uninstall the slim optical drive:1. Locate the optical drive eject latch at the rear side.2. Press the latch leftwa

2-19ASUS RS520-E6/RS82.8.3 Redundant power supply moduleTo install a second redundant power supply module:1. Remove the redundant power supply dummy

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-204. Remove the data cables connected to the SATA connectors on the motherboard.2.8.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (op

2-21ASUS RS520-E6/RS8Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only)Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard.1. Locate the

ivContents2.8.3 Redundant power supply module ... 2-192.8.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-224. When installed, the board appears as shown.2.8.5 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)Follow the step

ASUS RS520-E6/RS82-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional)Your rackmount rail kit package contains:• two pair of server rails (for t

3-3ASUS RS520-E6/RS83. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Th

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Rackmounting the serverTo mount the server to the rack:1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then pu

3-4-1ASUS RS520-E6/RS8This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboar

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.1 Motherboard layouts

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-53. LAN controller setting

4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Yo

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2

vContents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-145.4.1 CPU Conguration ...

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information5. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information8. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. Set to pins 1–2

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [red], SATA5–6 [black])These connectors, controlled by southbrid

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive activ

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-115. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3)These connector is used for the SAS chip SIO interface that

4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information7. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4)The fan connectors support c

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-139. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports

4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information11. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-1512. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1 [white])This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LE

viContents6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ... 6-276.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...

4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black])This connector is for additional front panel features

3-ASUS RS520-E6/RS8This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters ar

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-3UpdatingtheBIOSleTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the l

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-55.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility descr

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-75.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main show

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-95.3.4 SATA1–6The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]S

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-115.3.5 IDECongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installe

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-135.3.7 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-15Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-&g

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupA20M [Disabled]Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]DCU Mode [32KB 8-way wit

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-175.4.2 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then pre

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Conguration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Speed]CSI Freq

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-19SouthBridgeChipsetCongurationNorthBridgeChipsetCongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Congur

viiiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attach

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB Functions [7 USB Ports]Allows you to congure the amount of USB ports to be enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-215.4.3 LegacyDeviceCongurationOnboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard oppy controller

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupBIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]5.

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-23Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 EventLogCongurationView Event LogPress the <ENTER> key to view unread system event log.Make all events as re

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-255.4.8 Hardware MonitorScroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.+1.1V_IOH Voltage

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.9 ACPICongurationAdvancedACPICongurationACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Int

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-27Energy Lake Feature [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Meg

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-29Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]Sets the Serial port mode. Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-315.6.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-33After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the l

3-ASUS RS520-E6/RS8This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDc

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SA

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Mana

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press &l

ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using