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Pedestal ServerTS100-E7/PI4User Guide

xConventionsTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: I

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Obje

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-215.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > ClearCongur

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-235.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM UtilitysThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility allow

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-255.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&

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

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pre

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-272. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-295.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volu

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options followin

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-335.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

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ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 6Driver installation

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6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-35. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.6.

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD into

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the USB oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select P

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel®

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-95. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Information and pre

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN control

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-114. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the l

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Pr

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.8. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-136.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. The system will update the VGA driver.7. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your compute

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 6-156.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System package contentsCheck your syste

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-X/MR server board. Th

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

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chass

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-71.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not include a oppy dis

iiCopyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LEDON System power ONHDD Access

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hard

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the side cover• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.•

2-3ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.1.2 Reinstalling the side coverTo reinstall the side cover:1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure

2-5ASUS TS100-E7/PI43. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.The CPU ts in only one correct or

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slide

2-7ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan c

2-9ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3.3 Installing a DIMM2.3.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining

2-11ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.4 Front panel coverBefore you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel cover.2.4.1 Removing the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 5.25-inch drivesInstalling a 5.25-inch drive1. Follow the instructions on the previous section to remove the front

2-13ASUS TS100-E7/PI46. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive.7. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the p

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.6 Hard disk drivesThe server system supports four Serial ATA hard disk drives through screw-free hard disk drive hold

2-15ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.7 Expansion cardsThe system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an expansio

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-167. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place.E

2-17ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.7.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Tu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.8 System fanYou may need to remove previously installed system fan when it got defective. This section tells how to r

2-19ASUS TS100-E7/PI42.9 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables

ivContents2.7.2 Conguring an expansion card ... 2-172.8 System fan ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 3Motherboard Info

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-23.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)3-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)3-53. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-43.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-64. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-83.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)Supported by th

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-92. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA

vContents4.5.6 South Bridge ... 4-174.5.7 SATA Conguration ...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-103. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mo

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-115. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors support co

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-126. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO periphera

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-138. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, d

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-149. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. Th

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-1510. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-1611. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are a

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the lat

viContentsChapter 6: Driver installation6.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-26.1.1 Creat

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the sam

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-54. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS t

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-74.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-114.4 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Aptio Se

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLog OEM Codes [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Conguration option: [D

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-134.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

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

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.2 Trusted ComputingAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-154.5.4 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExecute Disable Bit [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-174.5.5 North BridgeThe North Bridge is built in the CPU.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-194.5.9 USBCongurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables Lega

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUSB transfer time-out [20 sec]Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-21Serial Port [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Change Set

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.11 APMAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedSpecify what state t

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-23Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature. Conguration options: [Disab

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

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupStop Bits [1]Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-254.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Aptio

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 Ameri

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4-27Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE][Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (press Ct

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&g

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 5RAIDcon

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C202 southbridge controller that supports the following SATA

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-35.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press &l

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-55.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using

ixDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the cr

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press &l

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. Wh

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted t

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: UsingEasyConguration.3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu,

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-115.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sele

ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 5-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial