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  • Page 1 RS520-E9 Series Server User Guide...
  • 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

    Storage devices..................2-8 Expansion slot ..................2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot......2-14 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-16 2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ....2-18 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-21 2.5.5...
  • Page 4 Internal LEDs .................... 4-10 Internal connectors .................. 4-13 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........5-13 5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration ............. 5-16 5.4.7 APM ..................5-17 5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ............5-18 5.4.9 Network Stack Configuration............. 5-21 5.4.10 CSM Configuration ..............5-22 5.4.11 NVMe Configuration ..............5-23 5.4.12 USB Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration Setting up RAID ..................6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions ................6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ............ 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ............6-3 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility ..................
  • Page 7 Appendix Z11PR-D16 block diagram ..................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 Canadian Department of Communications Statement .........A-4 REACH ....................A-4 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ............A-4 Australia statement notice ................A-4 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Laser Safety Information

    Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying 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 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 14: System Package Contents

    The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. RS520-E9-RS12-E xxS0xxxxxxxx...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS520-E9 Series is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Family ® ® Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E...
  • Page 16 * LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use LAN 1-4 LED * LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use Out of Band Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Management Hardware Solution Software ASUS Control Center (Classic) (continued on the next page) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 17 OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer * Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest OS support. Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC (ClassA) 615mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U) Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 24.21” x 17.48” x 3.46””...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Serial port (optional) 2.5-inch Bay 1 Expansion slot Q-Code LED Redundant Power supply and Power cord connector Power button Management LAN port 1* LAN port 1 2 x USB 3.0 ports *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 20 Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you to write down important information about the server.

  • Page 21: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS520-E9-RS8 Series Redundant power supply ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel Slim optical drive (optional) System fans Asset Tag (hidden) 8 x 3.5“ storage device trays PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 2 x 2.5”...
  • Page 22 RS520-E9-RS12 Series Redundant power supply ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel Front USB panel System fans Asset Tag (hidden) 12 x 3.5“ storage device trays PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 2 x 2.5” storage device trays Front I/O panel Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

  • Page 23: Led Information

    GREEN BLINKING LAN is transmitting or receiving data GREEN ON LAN connection is present LAN LEDs BLINKING LAN is transmitting or receiving data RESET Location switch is pressed Location LED Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-11...

  • Page 24: Bay Status Led

    1.7.3 Bay status LED Front panel Storage Device Status LED (Red) Storage Device Activity LED (Green) Icon Display status Description Storage device not present GREEN ON No activity Storage Device Activity LED 1. Read / Write data into the storage device GREEN BLINKING 2.

  • Page 25: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Power button with LED Q-Code LED* • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-13...

  • Page 26: Q-Code Table

    1.7.5 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE) Progress Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE) Progress Perform early platform initialization Security Phase Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) Progress Establish Stack Progress CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE) Progress PEI Core Entry Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial...
  • Page 27 Wait BMC ready(duration: 120 seconds). Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify Progress BIOS Setup Utility start Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait Progress Ready to boot event Progress Legacy boot event Progress APIC mode Operating system phase Progress PIC mode ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-15...
  • Page 28 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

  • Page 30: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. There is no need to remove the thumbscrews, just loosen them. Screws Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 32 Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the CPU Carrier heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C).

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Reinstall the air duct and secure the air duct screw. System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    64GB and 128GB LRDIMMs (3DS) into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 36: Storage Devices

    (2) additional hot-swap 2.5” storage devices on the rear panel. The storage device installed on the tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/ NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 3.5” storage device to the front panel:...
  • Page 37 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 38 To install a 2.5” storage device to the front panel: Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the tray. The tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever Spring lock Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the tray out of the bay.
  • Page 39 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-11...
  • Page 40 To install a 2.5” storage device to the rear panel: Press the spring lock to release the tray lever. Tray lever Spring lock Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the tray out of the bay. Release the screws on each side of the Support beam tray to release the tray metal beam.
  • Page 41 Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay. Lock the secure tab to secure the tray in place. When installed, the connector on the storage device connects to the connector on the backplane. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 2.5” storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-13...

  • Page 42: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot The barebone server comes with six (6) PCIE slots. PCIE slot 1 is pre-installed with a PCIE- NVME4-OCuLink card for installing NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to Bay 4. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot To install an expansion card:...
  • Page 43 Insert the expansion card into the PCIE slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed earlier. Reinstall the bracket. Secure it with the two screws to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-15...

  • Page 44: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card

    2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card into PCIE slot 6 to allow your server system to support SAS drives on the front panel. Remove the default cable from the motherboard. The illustrations shown above are for reference only.
  • Page 45 Connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly into PCIE slot 6. Ensure that the golden connectors of the ASUS PIKE II card is firmly seated in place. Refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot for the steps on installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Asus Pcie-Nvme4-Oculink Card

    2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card The ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card pre-installed on the PCIE slot 1 allows your server system to support NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to Bay 4. To replace an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card: Remove the two screws on the bracket and put it aside.
  • Page 47 Remove the OCuLink cables from its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 Prepare the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card. Reconnect the OCuLink cables to its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 2...
  • Page 48 Insert the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card into the PCIE slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed earlier. Reinstall the bracket. Secure it with the two screws to complete the installation.

  • Page 49: Configuring An Expansion Card

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-21...

  • Page 50: Installing An M.2 Expansion Card

    2.5.5 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 slot onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and put it aside. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown.

  • Page 51: Installing A Mezzanine Card

    (white) to the AUXLED_CON header on the card. AUXLED_CON1 Match and insert the four (4) screw holes on the Mezzanine card into the four (4) stand screws on the chassis, then insert the Mezzanine card to the slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-23...
  • Page 52 Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. Connect the signal end (black) to the OCP_LED1 header on the motherboard. OCP_LED1 The two ends of the signal cable are different in size and color for easy recognition. Please refer to your exact cable.

  • Page 53: Cable Connections

    System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA ports connectors (from motherboard to front backplane board) ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS front backplane board) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-25...

  • Page 54: Backplane Cabling

    Backplane cabling RS520-E9-RS8 Series Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable from motherboard connected to the motherboard OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE2 PWR1 OCUPCIE3 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE4 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 55 Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable Reserved for from motherboard connected to the motherboard future expansions MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE1 MSAS_HD2 PWR1 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD3 OCUPCIE3 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-27...

  • Page 56: Removable/Optional Components

    Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: System fans Slim type optical drive (optional) Redundant power supply module (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans:...

  • Page 57: Slim Optical Drive (Optional For Rs520-E9-Rs8 Series)

    Place the slim optical drive into the expansion bay. Ensure the expansion tray is completely inserted into the bay. (The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-29...
  • Page 58 To remove or uninstall the slim type optical disk drive: Locate the optical drive eject latch at the back of the optical drive bay. Press the optical drive eject latch to the right then push the slim type optical drive towards the front panel. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 59: Redundant Power Supply Module

    Remove the metal cover from the chassis (B). Prepare the second redundant power supply module. Ensure to remove the protection cap before installation. Carefully insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis. Push the power supply module in place (C). ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-31...
  • Page 60 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 62: Tool-Less Friction Rail Kit

    Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool-less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Set of screws Fixing latches...
  • Page 63 A torque value of 14 kgf.cm is recommended for the rail screw. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 64 Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide.

  • Page 65: Rail Kit Dimensions

    Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

  • Page 68: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 69 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-18 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1-3) 4-13 Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-13 Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) 4-22 OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) 4-24 M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) 4-23 ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 70: Jumpers

    Jumpers 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 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 71 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) ® These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 72 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) ® This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
  • Page 73 DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1; DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 74 Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to function.
  • Page 75 DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 76: Internal Leds

    Internal LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 77 The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to orange when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-11...
  • Page 78 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. CATERR1 LED (CATERR1) The CATERR1 LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-12...

  • Page 79: Internal Connectors

    Serial ATA hard disk drives (SATA 1 connector is used for the optical drive by default). Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-13...
  • Page 80 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; USB56) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 81 LAN Activity LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for 10G LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-15...
  • Page 82 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 83 • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-17...
  • Page 84 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (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 85 This 2-pin connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-19...
  • Page 86 VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
  • Page 87 The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-21...
  • Page 88 Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) The MEZZPCIE1-2 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card.
  • Page 89 M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-23...
  • Page 90 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable BMC_EN1.
  • Page 91 This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to monitor. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-25...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-26...

  • Page 93: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 94: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 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 a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 95: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 96: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP...
  • Page 97 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility New Platform Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 Build Date :07/07/2017 Start programming the Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

  • Page 98: Bios Setup Program

    Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • 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 99: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings For changing the security settings Security Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options Save & Exit To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 100: Menu Items

    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.

  • Page 101: Main Menu

    5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 102: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-10...

  • Page 103: Trusted Computing

    ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-11...

  • Page 104: Smart Settings

    5.4.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.

  • Page 105: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-13...
  • Page 106 Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control...
  • Page 107 The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-15...

  • Page 108: Onboard Lan Configuration

    5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

  • Page 109: Apm

    AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Ring devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] W hen set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-17...

  • Page 110: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64‑bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
  • Page 111 In device Functions that support Completion Timeout programmability, allows system software to modify the Completion Timout value. ‘Default’ 50us to 50ms. If ‘Shorter’ is selected, software will use shorter timeout ranges supported by hardware.If ‘Longer’ is selected, software will use. Configuration options: [Default] [Shorter] [Longer] [Disabled] ARI Forwarding [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, the Downstream Port disables its traditional Device Number field being 0 enforcement when turning a Type 1 Configuration Request into a Type 0 Configuration Request, permitting access to Extended Functions in ab ART Device immediately below the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Atomic0p Requester Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, this function initistes Atomc0p Requests only if Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command Register set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-19...
  • Page 112 Atomic0p Egress Blocking [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, outbound Atomic0p Requests via Egress Ports will be blocked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ID0 Request Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, this permits setting the number of ID- Based Ordering (ID0) bit (Attribute [2]) requests to be initiated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ID0 Completion Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, this permits setting the number of ID- Based Ordering (ID0) bit (Attribute [2]) requests to be initiated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LTR Mechanism Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, this enables the Latency Tolerance Reporting (LTR) Mechanism. onfiguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] End-End TLP Prefix Blocking [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to ‘Enabled’, this function will bolck forwarding of TLPs containing End-End TLP Prefixes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express GEN2 Link Register Target Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] Clock Power Management [Disabled]...

  • Page 113: Network Stack Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-21...

  • Page 114: Csm Configuration

    5.4.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 115: Nvme Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0-1 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-23...

  • Page 116: Iscsi Configuration

    5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.4.14 Intel(R) RSTe RAID Controller Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-24...

  • Page 117: Pch Configuration

    PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Platform-POR] [ASPM L1] [Disabled] PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-25...
  • Page 118 SATA Port 0-7 Port 0-7 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management.

  • Page 119: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] PMTT ACPI Table [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PMTT ACPI Table for DDR4 only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-27...

  • Page 120: Runtime Error Logging Support

    5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-28...

  • Page 121: Processor Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable SMX [Disabled] Enables the Safer Mode Extensions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-29...

  • Page 122: Common Refcode Configuration

    Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load...

  • Page 123: Upi Configuration

    This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the UPI link frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [9.6 GB/s] [10.4 GB/s] [Use Per Link Setting] UPI Link0p Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] UPI Link1 Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-31...

  • Page 124: Memory Configuration

    5.6.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

  • Page 125: Memory Ras Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable Partial Mirror. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] UEFI ARM Mirror [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI ARM Mirror. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-33...

  • Page 126: Iio Configuration

    5.6.5 IIO Configuration Socket Configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the socket parameters. Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering.

  • Page 127: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2] Allows you to select OS ACPI Cx Report. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [ C0/C1 state] [C3 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] [No Limit] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-35...

  • Page 128: Event Logs Menu

    CPU Thermal Control CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T‑States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the Software Controlled T-States is set to [Enabled]. T-State Throttle Level [Disabled] Allows you to set the On‑Die Thermal Throttling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [6.25%] ~ [93.75%] Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system...

  • Page 129: Server Mgmt Menu

    When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-37...

  • Page 130: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 131: User Password

    This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Attempt Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-39...
  • Page 132 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Install Factory Default keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Save All Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Key (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures...

  • Page 133: Boot Menu

    To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device Priorities / Floppy Drive BBS Priorities These items appear only when you connect Network device / Floppy / SATA ODD or HDD to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-41...

  • Page 134: Tool Menu

    IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 135: Save & Exit Menu

    Exit System setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-43...
  • Page 136 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-44...

  • Page 137: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

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

  • Page 138: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 139: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Rapid Storage Technology ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C621 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 140: Intel

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you ® to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 141: Creating A Raid Set

    ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 142 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 143: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 144: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.2.3 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: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 145: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 146 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 147: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 5 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-11...

  • Page 148: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ® 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid Set

    Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-13...
  • Page 150 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 151: Changing A Volume Type

    RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-15...

  • Page 152: Deleting A Volume

    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex.

  • Page 153: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-17...
  • Page 154 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6-18...

  • Page 155: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the ® Windows Operating Systems.

  • Page 156: Raid 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 the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive ®...
  • Page 157 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...
  • Page 158 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 159: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities.
  • Page 160 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 161 You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 162: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    Intel chipset device software installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ® the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows operating ® system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 163 Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 164: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating system. ® To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 165 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-11...

  • Page 166: Installing The Intel ® I350-Am2 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ® Installing the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. ® ® To install the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows operating system: Restart the computer.
  • Page 167 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-13...

  • Page 168: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Installation

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a ®...
  • Page 169 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-15...
  • Page 170 Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 171: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 172: Z11Pr-D16 Block Diagram

    Z11PR-D16 block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 173: Notices

    The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS RS520-E9 Series...

  • Page 174: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

  • Page 175: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 14F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 176 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 177 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 178 Appendix...

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