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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...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 2-5 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.3 System memory 2-10 2.3.1 Overview 2-10 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-10 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.3.4
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    Chapter 3: Rackmount installation 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items 3-2 3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard 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
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    Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage 11 6.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID 6-11 6.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-13 6.3 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility 6-14 6.3.1 RAID
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    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 ASUS contact information
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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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    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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    This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change
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    , 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 ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products
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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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    items. Model Name RS100-X7 Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B-X/ MR Server Board Component 1 x ) 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
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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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    2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 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: 100-240Vac, 4A, 50-60Hz
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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, and twp , 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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    or replacing any system component. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if 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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    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 chassis cover: 1. Use a Phillips
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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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    Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single
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    . Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps 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
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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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    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 tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard
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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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    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 three inner rail screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. 3-2 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
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    with three inner rail screws. 3. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 4. Place three (3) nuts on the front and three at rear of the rack cabinet . 7. Find the corresponding 1U space on the other side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to
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    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 Chapter 3: Rackmount
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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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    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 computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the
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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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    P8B-X/MR 9 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store 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
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    panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR System turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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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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    Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.) 3. BUPDATER utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
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    disk that contains the 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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    To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com
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    NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 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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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    Information BIOS Version Build Date 0202 x64 02/14/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS100-X7 5-7
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    display the submenu, select the item and press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the
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    CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC 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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    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 Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in
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    number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter associated with log entry is updated. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255. METW and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. ASUS RS100-X7 5-11
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    Smbios Event Log Press to view the Smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view the system event logs. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Configuration [Disabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS RS100-X7 5-13
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    SUPPORT [Disabled] Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. TPM SUPPORT Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you
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    related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Aptio 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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    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 Limit] Configuration options: [C0] [C1] [C6] [No Limit] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Information TOTAL Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Low MMIO Align DMI Gen2 VT-d Initate Graphic Adapter 1024 MB Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-17
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    BIOS Mode. ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Not Present Not Present Not Present The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features 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.
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    the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. 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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    EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB transfer time-out [ [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
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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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    American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Redirection After BIOS POST COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings 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
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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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    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 if you do not want to detect this item. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EFI Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables EFI Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-25
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    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 you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Boot Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash Utility Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for 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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    than the 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
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    bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C202 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS connectors supported by the Intel®
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    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 through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may
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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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    (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 audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the
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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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    disables master disk. Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk. Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the option you want, and
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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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    bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. Use , 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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    with two disks. The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corporation MPT SAS2 BIOS MPT2BIOS-7.05.01.00 (2010.04.30) Copyright 2000-2010 LSI Corporation. of the channel depend on the controller. ASUS RS100-X7 6-15
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    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 = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter
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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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    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 = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not
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    RAID 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
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    . 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 the process. Write-protect the floppy
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    from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device 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 7-5
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    screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server OS Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you
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    appear. The screen differs based on the controller. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select 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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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® . 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in
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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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    instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the LAN controller drivers support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers
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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 completes, click Finish and select Yes to restart your computer for the configuration changes to take effect. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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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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    applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also
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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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    40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-2102-959911 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed
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