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1U Rackmount ServerRS100-E7/PI2User Guide

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

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options followin

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-11Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-136.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

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

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 RS100-E7/PI2 7-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2003 / XP OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Product introductio

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-7During Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS1. Boot

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue.6. Select the R

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-94. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo you have a

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Driver

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-11SUSE Linux 11 OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the system from t

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci i

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-137. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.6. The drivers for the RAID controller are insta

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-155. 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 introduction1-2*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN control

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-174. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the l

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.8. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-197.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) dri

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.6. Enter the user information an

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-219. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. Click Install to start d

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-237.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installationASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +8

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 7-25ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USAFax +1-510-797-3598Web site htt

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-M server board. The server s

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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.OS SupportWindows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterp

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 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 RS100-E7/PI2 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LED ON System power ONHDD Access LEDOFF Blink

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

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

iiCopyright © 2011 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 cover2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis c

2-3ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis coverTo reinstall the chassis cover:1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks al

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-43. Secure the cover with three screws.

2-5ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-7ASUS RS100-E7/PI27. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airductTo install the CPU heatsink:1. Lift one side of the mylar and set it aside

2-9ASUS RS100-E7/PI2Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.ABBA4. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver j

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (D

2-11ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.3.3 Installing a DIMM2.3.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips ou

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.4 Hard disk drivesYou can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the succeeding inst

2-13ASUS RS100-E7/PI24. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws.2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2To install a hard disk drive

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-143. Insert the hard disk drive into the HDD bracket and secure it with four screws.5. Place the HDD bracket with the ha

2-15ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.5 Expansion cardThe system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you wa

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-164. Install the expansion card to the riser card as shown.5. Attach the expansion card to the expansion card bracket, a

2-17ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.5.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Tu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.6 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect thes

2-19ASUS RS100-E7/PI22.7 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD)To install the optical disk drive:1. Slide in the optical disk drive into the drive slot

2-21ASUS RS100-E7/PI24. Secure the ODD side bracket to the HDD bracket with a screw.5. Connect the ODD cable to the optical disk drive.

ivContents2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ... 2-202.7.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optiona

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.7.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 series man

2-This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.Chapter 3Rackmount installation

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsThe rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the se

3-3ASUS RS100-E7/PI22. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws.3. Select one unit of s

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-48. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated be

3-5ASUS RS100-E7/PI210. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well.9. Carefully push the server al

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-6

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-3Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-52. DDR3 sockets 2-103. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 / PCI slots 2-15Jum

vContents5.5.5 North Bridge ... 5-175.5.6 South Bridge ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-87. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5,

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mo

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-116. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable to

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-127. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial por

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-139. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power

vi7.2 Intel® chipset device software installation ... 7-147.3 LAN driver installation ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 4-1512. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-p

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1613. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includ

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

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the lat

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-5 The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

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

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

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-115.4 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Aptio Se

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLog OEM Codes [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Conguration option: [D

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-135.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 Trusted ComputingAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-155.5.4 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupExecute Disable Bit [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-175.5.5 North BridgeThe North Bridge is built in the CPU.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-195.5.9 USBCongurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables Lega

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupEHCI Hand-off [Disabled]Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]USB tr

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-215.5.11 APMAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedSpecify what state to go

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPower On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-23Data Bits [8]Conguration options: [7] [8]Parity [None]A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission e

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Ap

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-255.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setupBoot Device Seeking [Endless PXE][Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (pres

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 5-275.8 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

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

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

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C204 controller that supports the following SATA RAID soluti

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-36.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility allows

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pres

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-72. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow k

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when y

ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 6-96.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volum