Asus RS300-H8-PS12 Manuale Utente

1U Rackmount ServerRS300-H8-PS12User Guide

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a serv

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Smbio

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-295.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]This

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setupINT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration o

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-31This option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Option lter [Legacy only] Launch PXE OpROM policy [Le

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CPU

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-335.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disabl

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setupUser PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Passwor

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-35Internal FV [Always Execute]Configuration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Configur

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-37Discard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you pr

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

5-38Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID conguration

6-2Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Techn

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-36.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before y

6-4Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

6-6Chapter 6: RAID configuration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-76.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a

6-8Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-9Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID

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6-10Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-116.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

6-12Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-136.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.2. C

6-14Chapter 6: RAID configuration6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-156.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in

6-16Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-176.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or

6-18Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup UtilityThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allow

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-193. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup.The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.6.4.1 RAID

1-This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.Chapter 1Product

6-20Chapter 6: RAID configuration4. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5. On

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-216. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk,

6-22Chapter 6: RAID configuration8. Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done adding the required disks, press <C> to cr

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-236.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volumeThe RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks.Use odd num

6-24Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1E/10 volume. RAID 1E/10 supports t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-256.4.3 RAID 0 volumeThe RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 o

6-26Chapter 6: RAID configurationBy default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditi

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-276.4.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintai

6-28Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. On the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot sp

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-29Managing hot sparesYou may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1/1E/10 volume(s). You

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

6-30Chapter 6: RAID configuration4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Sp

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-31Activating a volumeIf a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is consider

6-32Chapter 6: RAID configurationDeleting a volume• You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data be

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-33Expanding the volume capacityYou may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacity of the RA

6-34Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press <Enter>. Yo

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-356.4.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Adapter List screen, press <Alt>+<N> to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu

6-36Chapter 6: RAID configurationBoot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & i

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-37Restore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit Menu

6-38Chapter 6: RAID configuration

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installation

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-31.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s seria

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 RS300-H8-PS12 7-38. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? ALL DA

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver diskThe system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB flopp

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-58. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? ALL DA

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-74. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have a driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main MenuD

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-96. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow onscreen instructions to

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.xTo install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise O

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-116. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow onscreen instructions t

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-MH Server Boa

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installationPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. Wh

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-133. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Press <F6>, select Yes from the menu

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.4. On the following screen, select

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-157.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automati

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-17The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down button in t

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-195. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation.6. In the License Agreement window, click Ye

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. When finished, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this comput

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-214. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chipset device s

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-5Model Name RS300-H8-PS12GraphicVGAAspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAMOnboard I/O ConnectorsTPM Header1PSU Connector24-pin ATX power connec

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When done, click Finish to complete the install

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-237.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation.This

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-2511. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appea

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-278. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Ad

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-296. Key in a username and organization then click Next.7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next.8. Click I

7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-317.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x ME

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.4 Front panel featuresThe front panel of the RS300-H8-PS12 features a simple yet compact design with the four 3-

7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-337.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel®

7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. S

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-35To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with Administrat

7-36 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When done, click

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-377.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driverThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver

7-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Click Install to start installing the drivers.8. When done, click Finish.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-39To install the Broadcom 10G driver in Windows Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with Administrator privileges.3.

7-40 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. When done, click Finish.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12A-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-7The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the sys

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site h

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12A-3ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site h

A-4Appendix

iiCopyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply2. PCI Express sl

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-91.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LED ON System power ON.Message LEDOFF System is

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs1.7.4 SSD status LEDsSSD LED DescriptionGREENThe installed SSD is in good conditionOFF SSD

2-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis coverRemoving the rear cover1. Release the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis. 2. Release the thu

2-3ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.2. Press the loa

2-5ASUS RS300-H8-PS125. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkTo install the CPU heatsink1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring

2-7ASUS RS300-H8-PS124. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.

iiiContentsNotices ... viiREACH ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

2-9ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.3.3 Installing a DIMM3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to bot

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs)The system allows you to install up to twelve (12) Serial ATA HDDs via four (4) drive trays

2-11ASUS RS300-H8-PS123. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. 5. Get four (4) screws from

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-127. Orient the HDD on top of the HDD drive tray slot in such a way that the HDD’s connector is aligned with the Serial A

2-13ASUS RS300-H8-PS1210. Repeat steps 4—8 to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs. 11. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5 Installing SSDsThe server have two SSD bays with Hot-Swap support located at the rear panel. The SSD bays allows yo

2-15ASUS RS300-H8-PS126. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place.When installed, the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.6 Expansion slot2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser c

2-17ASUS RS300-H8-PS126. Align and insert the PCIe card into the riser card. 7. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card with the screw that you rem

ivContents2.7 Cable connections ... 2-192.8 Removable/optional components ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.6.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software setti

2-19ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.7 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20122.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or rem

2-21ASUS RS300-H8-PS123. Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3Rubber anchorsRubber anchors4. Repeat steps 1—2 to install the other

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 se

2-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation GuideYour friction rail kit package contains:• One pair of rack rails• One pa

3-3ASUS RS300-H8-PS122. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes

Chapter 3: Installation options3-4Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mountin

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

vContents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-105.4.1 CPU Configuration ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin V

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-3Rear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 4-102. RJ-45 port for iKVM4-103. Video Graphics Adapter p

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Onboard LEDs Page1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-222. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)4-223. CP

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-51. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS me

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-62. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-74. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use w

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-86. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 7. Broad

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-98. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAI

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-104.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue])

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-113. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to conn

viContents6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ...6-46

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-124. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional US

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-136. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors suppor

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-148. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Ra

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-159. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1611. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) sy

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-1713. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The pow

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1814. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. Syste

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-1915. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-202. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicat

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-213. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.4. Power LED

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-225. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the fr

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-237. PCIE LINK Status LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) This LED is for the PCIE link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. The unlit LED indicate

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.Chap

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the

5-4Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-5 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the

5-6Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurati

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

5-8Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the

5-10Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take ca

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-115.4.1 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setupHyper-threading [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.Configuration options:

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-13Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Di

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 PCH-IOCongurationAllows you to configure PCH parameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-155.4.3 SATACongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items s

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupCompatible Mode [Disabled]This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you to enabl

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-17MemoryCongurationThis allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Mega

ixDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the cr

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedChange PCI Express Devices Settings. PCI

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-19PCIESlotCongurationAllows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disa

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 USBCongurationThis allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyri

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-21Security Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Dis

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.9 WHEA SupportWHEA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Con

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-235.4.12 OnboardLANCongurationThis item allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN.INTEL I210 LAN1 -

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setupCOM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuratio

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-25Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buff

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.15 APMAllows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Allows you t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-27Network stack [Disable]Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]Network stack [En