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    TS100-E8-PI4 Pedestal 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 Australia statement notice ix About this guide...x 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
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    4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 4.2 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.7 TPM 4-22 4.4.8 ACPI Settings 4-22 4.4.9 WHEA Support 4-23 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-23 iv
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    4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services 4-24 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-25 4.4.13 MIO Card Configuration 4-25 4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-26 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-29 4.4.16 APM 4-29 4.4.17 Network Stack 4-30 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-30
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    Contents Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-6 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-6 6.4 Installing the LAN driver 6-14
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy.
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    replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix
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    the BIOS parameters. 5. Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system
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    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 ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer
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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. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    PI4 Chassis ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis Motherboard ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board Component 1 x 300W Single Power Supply 1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan 4 x SATA Cables 8 x HDD plastic rails (2 pcs per HDD) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9) Accessories 1 x TS100-E8-PI4 User's Guide 1 x TS100-E8-PI4 Support
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    ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3 - 2 x SATA 6Gbps ports - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows) 4 x Internal 3.5-inch HDD Bays 2
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    OS Support Anti-virus Software Management Solution Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating Environment Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1 64-bit
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, button Reset button Power LED USB 2.0 ports Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-5
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    1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector PS/2 keyboard / mouse port USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN
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    off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-7
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    1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Display status Description ON System power ON OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED
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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. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To remove the side cover: 1. Remove the
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    the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 3 4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4 4 2-3
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    a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
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    CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-5
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    5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Load lever Retention lock 6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 7. Apply
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    heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-7
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    3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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    memory modules from the same vendor. • Install the DDR to the A2 or B2 (blue slot) when installing only one memory module to the motherboard. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-9
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    the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when
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    panel cover: 1. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-11
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    before installing a 5.25-inch drive. Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. Follow the instructions on the previous section to remove the front panel cover. 2. Remove the plastic cover such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    the back of the drive. 8. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive. 87 9. Follow the instructions on the previous section to reinstall the front panel cover. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-13
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    2.6 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports four (4) Serial ATA hard disk drives with plastic HDD rails. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Attach the bundled plastic HDD rails and secure
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    install an expansion card. 5 4 3 6. Align the card golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-15
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    7. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. Ensure that the total power consumption of your system does not exceed 300W. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-17
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    . Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system fan screws. 3. Remove the system fan, and then set it aside. Follow the previous instructions in reverse if you want to reinstall the system fan. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    motherboard) 4. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA devices) 5. USB connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5 6 2-19
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    2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Motherboard Info Chapter 3 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    ) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,) 4. Intel® C222 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) Page 3-4 3-5 (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-3
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    3.2 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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    , LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-5
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    utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Techonology (IRST). 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin
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    connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-7
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    USB1011; A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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    and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-9
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    6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) These
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    8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-11
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    a system with more power-consuming devices. The system 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 PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard
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    connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power . 3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear off the system power. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-13
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    12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-
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    BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 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
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    flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press . ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-3
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    BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type
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    prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-5
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    4.2 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0211 x64 04/17/2013 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-7
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    4.2.3 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 (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu
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    Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0211 x64 04/17/2013 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-9
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    APM NeItnwtoerlk SSetravcekr Platform Services InOtnebloaRrCd DLrAiNveCrosnfiVgeurrsaitoinonDetails MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection PPCCII,,PCPIC-IX-XanadnPdCIPCEIxpress SEextptrinegsss. Settings. Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-10
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    Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Supported 64-bit Supported EIST Technology Supported CPU C3 State Supported CPU C6 State Supported CPU C7 State Supported Enabled for WIndows (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-11
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    classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] Intel Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot performance mode [Turbo
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    or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-13
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    4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.0.0.0 C222 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration USB
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    SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-15
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    Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System
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    [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GDXC Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-17
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    - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding capable devices to be decoded in above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] Load RT32 Image
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    ] Not Present [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE Option Rom 4/5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-19
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    [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for
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    . Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 4.4.7 TPM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration TPM Support [Disable] Current Status Information NO S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-21
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    disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc
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    Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) Information : Node Manager End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-23
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    American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL I210 LAN Disable/Enable INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8 00:E0:18:10:18:E9 INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable INTEL I210 LAN2 OpROM [Enabled] [PXE] [Enabled
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    of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to Configuration options: [1] [2] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-25
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    Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following Port [COM1] Allows remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1 VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses
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    . Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-27
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    created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String
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    set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-29
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    ] [Enabled]. Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options:
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    > when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM Boot Option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpRom policy Launch Video OpRom policy
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    onboard voltage regulators. 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: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-33
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    4.8 Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs
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    ] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-35
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    Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Interval FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media [Always
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    Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 4.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4-37
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    Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the
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    RAID configuration Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 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. 5-2 Chapter
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    can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C222 chipset. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5-3
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    ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the
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    [ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select 3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then press . 4. From the Disks item field, press to Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5-5
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    . 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 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. 7. In
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    the selected RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press 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 TS100-E8-PI4 5-7
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    >. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. (This does not apply to
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    Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5-9
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    - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] RAID Volumes: ID Name Level1 Strip 1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A *=Data is Encrypted Size Status
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    BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5-11
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    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. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in
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    main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. 2. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 3. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5-13
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    is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties. 5-14 Chapter
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    stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: 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 TS100-E8-PI4 5-15
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    volume. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    , 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 TS100-E8-PI4 5-17
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    5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4
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    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. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The
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    3. Go to the Make disk menu, 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 the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-3
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    the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008
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    need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-5
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    ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. MakeDisk 4. Manual 5. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS
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    The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-7
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    menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 6.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in
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    If Autorun is NOT enabled 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. 4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-9
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    5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    finished, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-11
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    To install the Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If
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    7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-13
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    6.4 Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2
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    Connections. 7. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 8. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 9. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-15
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    installation. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If
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    5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. 6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. 7. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-17
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    8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    .EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers tab to start the installation. 5. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms and click Next.. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-19
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    6. Key in a username and organization then click Next. 7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. When done, click Finish. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    -click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. Click OK in the Driver Information window. Wait for the loading of drivers to finish. 6. Click OK to complete the installation. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-21
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver on the motherboard. To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical
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    7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-23
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to
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    7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-25
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    the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file
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    8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 6-27
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    6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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