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    RS100-X7 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-5 1.6 Internal features 1-6 1.7
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    layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-7 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 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 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar
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    Contents 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Configuration 5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge 5-17 5.5.6 South Bridge 5-17 5.5.7 SATA Configuration 5-18 5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 5-19 5.5.9 USB Configuration 5-19 5.5.10 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-20 5.5.11 APM 5-21 5.5.12 Serial Port
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    installation 7-8 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-10 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-13 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-15 7.5.1 Running the support DVD 7-15 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-15 7.5.3 Utilities menu 7-16 7.5.4 Make disk menu 7-16 7.5.5 Contact information 7-16
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS
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    battery should not be placed in municipal waste. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at This chapter gives instructions on configurating RAID. 7. Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the
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    in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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    x 28mm) Accessories 1 x RS100-X7 User's Guide 1 x RS100-X7 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable CPU Heatsink Ball Bearing Rail Kit *ASUS System Web-based Management If any ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RS100-X7
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-X7 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-X/MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS100-X7 1 x Socket LGA1155 Processor /
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    OS Support Management Solution Software Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/11 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) ASUS ASWM Enterprise® 6.5 Kg 380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm 250W 80PLUS Single Power Supply (Bronze Level) Input:
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    The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. ASUS RS100-X7 1-5
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 3 1 4 5 2 5 6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link) 2. System Fan (x2) 3. ASUS P8B-X/ MR Server Board 4. Power Supply 5. HDDs 6. Airduct Turn off the system power and detach the power you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS100-X7 1-7
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Power LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED LAN LEDs Display status ON OFF Blinking OFF Blinking ON Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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    2.1 2.1.1 Chassis cover Removing the chassis cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover. • Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp
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    2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. Side tabs 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. ASUS RS100-X7 2-3
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    3. Secure the cover with three screws. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B Retention tab ASUS RS100-X7 2-5
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    3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket
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    the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS RS100-X7 2-7
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    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Before installing the CPU heatsink, remove the airduct first. 1. Loosen the airduct from the motherboard by unfastening the screw fixing the airduct to the motherboard. 2. Remove the airduct from the motherboard. Keep the airduct and screw for later use. To install
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    motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS RS100-X7 2-9
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    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS100-X7 2-11
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    2.4 Hard disk drives You can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the succeeding instructions to install each of the drives. 2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment (Right) To install a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment on
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    the HDD compartment near the SATA ports. Notice the four standard screw holes. 2. Repeat Steps 2-4 in 2.4.1 to secure the hard disk drive to the chassis. ASUS RS100-X7 2-13
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    2.5 Expansion card The system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
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    golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 8. Secure the expansion card bracket to the system with one screw. ASUS RS100-X7 2-15
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    2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following
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    motherboard) 4. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA devices) 5. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS100-X7 2-17
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    the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Optical disk drive (optional) 3. ASUS ASMB5-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans To remove the system fan
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    3. Unfasten the screws from the fans. 4. Release the fans from the motherboard. ASUS RS100-X7 2-19
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    2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Rackmount installation Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server. 2-
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    3.1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack screws. Outer rails Inner rails Rack screws Inner rail screws 3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach
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    rack cabinet . 7. Find the corresponding 1U space on the other side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other outer rail. ASUS RS100-X7 3-3
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    8. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. 3-4
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    9. Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well. Rack screw ASUS RS100-X7 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
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    Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    . System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 2-5 2-10 2-14 Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 Page 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Page 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 ASUS RS100-X7 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
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    fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS RS100-X7 4-5
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    P8B-X/MR 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. P8B-X/MR LAN setting 5. Intel® C202 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This
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    SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk LED to light up. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR Hard disk activity connector ASUS RS100-X7 4-7
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    front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A-6. • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR FAN connectors 4-8 Chapter 4:
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    you want to monitor temperature. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR Thermal sensor cable connector You can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS RS100-X7 4-9
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    P8B-X/MR 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P8B-X/MR Seriel port connector 8. Parallel port connector
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    may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR 24+8 pin power connector ASUS RS100-X7 4-11
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    11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR System panel connector 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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    . 5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS100-X7 4-13
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    4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup
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    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
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    latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS100-X7 5-3
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    can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and 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. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus
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    The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P8B-M . Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS100-X7 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility 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. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    options 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 RS100-X7 5-7
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    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 (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS RS100-X7 5-9
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    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the
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    Logging during boot. Smbios Event Log Standard Settings MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Options Log OEM Codes Convert OEM Codes [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. ASUS RS100-X7 5-11
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    enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press
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    State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS RS100-X7 5-13
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture
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    in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-15
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    you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled
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    /disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-17
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    AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Not Present Not Present Not Present SATA Mode [IDE Mode] only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when
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    VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT. Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) Enabled Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS100-X7 5-19
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    Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB transfer time-out [20 [XX] This item appears only when you set the Device power-up delay item to [manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to
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    PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. ASUS RS100-X7 5-21
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    have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set Bits per second
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    [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS RS100-X7 5-23
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    ). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic
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    feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables EFI Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-25
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    installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The
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    Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS RS100-X7 5-27
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    5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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    existing drive. • If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the
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    Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector supported by the Intel® C202 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS100-X7
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    Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the
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    up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS RS100-X7 6-5
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    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for
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    VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS RS100-X7 6-7
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    6.2.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage
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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS100-X7 6-9
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    6.2.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.2.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu,
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS100-X7 6-11
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2.
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    5.7 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS100-X7 6-13
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    version difference. • The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. • Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you have to take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version for the SAS controller. After entering the SAS configuration
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    simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks. The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk in an RAID 1 volume fails, you can easily restore Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. ASUS RS100-X7 6-15
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    v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS 2008 00 01:00 8.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:00010424 07.01 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS] RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc
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    9. The utility creates the volume. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Processing...may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume... ASUS RS100-X7 6-17
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    6.3.2 RAID 0 volume The RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E/10 volume. To create a RAID 0 volume: 1. Follow
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    6. The utility creates the volume. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Processing...may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume... ASUS RS100-X7 6-19
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    v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS 2008 00 01:00 8.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:00010424 07.01 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS] RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc
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    No Drive Status Ok Ok Pred Size Fail (GB) No 148 No 148 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Volume ASUS RS100-X7 6-21
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    Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1. You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the RAID 1 volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an RAID 1 volume fails,
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    . Y Start volume consistency check and exit this menu N Abandon volume consistency check and exit this menu Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-23
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    Activating a volume If a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is considered inactive. When you add the volume back to the system, you may reactivate the volume. To activate the volume: 1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Activate Volume, then press <
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    is deleted! Y Delete volume and exit to Adapter Properties N Abandon volume deletion and exit this menu Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-25
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    Expanding the volume capacity You may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacity of the RAID volume. • Please complete background initialization for the existing RAID volume before start expanding the volume capacity. • The capacity of the new hard disk drives
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    .04.30) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimal information] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-27
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    Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimal information] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change
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    .04.30) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimal information] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-29
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    6-30 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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    or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS
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    Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS100-X7 7-3
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    the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete
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    have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS100-X7
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    > hic user shown Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC . 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® Server OS To install the
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    Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS100-X7 7-7
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS RS100-X7 7-9
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on the system. You need to manually install the Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run
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    4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS100-X7 7-11
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    7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASPEED AST2050/ AST1100 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS100-X7 7-13
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    5. To allow the system to update the VGA driver, follow the steps shown in the next few windows, and click Next when finished. a. Accept the terms in the license agreement. b. Fill in User Name and Organization. (optional) c. Select a setup type. 6. Click Install to begin the installation. 7. When
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    to run the support DVD. 7.5.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS RS100-X7 7-15
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    The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Make Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user
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    11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508
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    , CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880
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