Asus TS110-E8-PI4 User's Guide

Pedestal ServerTS110-E8-PI4User Guide

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serve

5-4Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-55.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>

5-6Chapter 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) then press <

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-75.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a

5-8Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-9Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID

5-10Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID v

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-115.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays wh

5-12Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-135.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and c

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

5-14Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. Conrm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-155.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in

5-16Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-175.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or er

5-18Chapter 5: RAID conguration

6Driver installationThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6: Driver ins

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 TS110-E8-PI4 6-38. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? ALL DATA

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-54. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you

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6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the D

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-7The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to act

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationThe MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.6.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-96.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation.6. In the License Agreement win

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-119. When nished, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then cl

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chips

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-137. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the install

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-156. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License Agreement wind

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

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation11. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialo

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-175. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallS

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-196.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) d

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Key in a username and organization then click Next.7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next.

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-2110. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the c

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the In

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-237. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-258. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. Select the opti

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

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 6-278. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When done, click Finish.

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ASUS TS110-E8-PI4A-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447F

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site ht

ASUS TS110-E8-PI4A-3ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site ht

A-4Appendix

ASUS TS110-E8-PI41-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS TS110-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/MR server board. The

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4* Specications are subject to change without notice.OS SupportWindows® Server 2008 R2Windows® Server 2012Windows®

ASUS TS110-E8-PI41-51.4 Front panel featuresThe TS110-E8-PI4 Pedestal server features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset bu

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

ASUS TS110-E8-PI41-71.6 Internal featuresThe TS110-E8-PI4 Pedestal server sytem includes the basic components as shown:The barebone server does not i

iiCopyright © 2014 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

2-1ASUS TS110-E8-PI42Hardware InformationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

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 TS110-E8-PI43. Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis.4. Remove the cover and set it aside.

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

2-5ASUS TS110-E8-PI4Do not remove the PnP cap yet from theCPUsocket.Doingsomaybendthepinsofthesocket.Retention tabLoad lever2. Press the l

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-65. Closetheloadplate(A),ensuringthatthe front edge of the load plate slides undertheretentionlock(B)thenpus

2-7ASUS TS110-E8-PI42.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assemblyTo install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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 TS110-E8-PI42.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThemotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModules(DIMM)socket

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. HoldtheDIMMbybothofitsendstheninserttheDIMMvertical

2-11ASUS TS110-E8-PI42.4 Front panel coverBeforeyoucaninstalla5.25-inchdrive,youshouldrstremovethefrontpanelcover.Ensuretounplugthe

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 5.25-inch drivesInstalling a 5.25-inch driveTo install a 5.25-inch drive:1. Remove the front panel cover. Refer to

2-13ASUS TS110-E8-PI47. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive.8. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power c

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.6 Hard disk drives (HDD)Theserversystemsupportsthree(3)3.5-inchSerialATAharddiskdrivesviatheharddiskd

2-15ASUS TS110-E8-PI45. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws.6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicksback

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-16Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSDTo install a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD:1. Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing

2-17ASUS TS110-E8-PI46. Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws.7. Swing the HDD cage inwards untilitclicksba

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.7 Expansion cardsThesystemhasexpansionslotsontherearpanelthatallowsyoutoinstallexpansioncardsor addit

2-19ASUS TS110-E8-PI44. AlignandinserttheexpansioncardintothePCI-Eslot.5. LiftthePCI-Elatchinwardsuntilitclicksintoplacesecuring

ivContentsChapter 3: Motherboard Information3.1 Motherboard layout ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.7.2 Configuring an expansion cardAfterinstallingtheexpansioncard,conguretheitbyadjustingthesoftwaresetti

2-21ASUS TS110-E8-PI42.8 System fanThis section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously ins

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.9 Cable connections• Thebundledsystemcablesarepre-connectedbeforeshipment.Youdonotneedtodisconnect thes

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.3Motherboard InformationChapter 3: Motherbo

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-23.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS TS110-E8-PI43-3Layout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)3-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-53. LAN controller setting

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 TS110-E8-PI43-52. 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 information3-65. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)ThisjumperallowsyoutoforceIntelManagementEngine(M

ASUS TS110-E8-PI43-73.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3

vContents4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support ... 4-274.4.16 APM ...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-82. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connec

ASUS TS110-E8-PI43-94. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaThermalsensorcablethatisusedfortemper

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-106. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel

ASUS TS110-E8-PI43-118. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcanse

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-1210. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)TheseconnectorsarefortheATXpowersupplyplugs.

ASUS TS110-E8-PI43-1311. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.1. System power LED (3-pi

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-1412. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includ

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

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

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelate

viContentsChapter 6: Driver installation6.1 RAID driver installation ...6-2

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

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-5 Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to p

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

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-74.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main   Forchangingthebasicsystemconguration

4-8Chapter 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 sh

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-94.3 Main menuWhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenuprovides you an overview of the b

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Takecaution

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-114.4.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS setupHyper-threading [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.Congurationoptions:

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-13Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheEnhancedC1state.Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disa

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

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS setupCFG lock [Enabled]AllowsyoutocongureMSR0xE2[15],CFGlockbit.Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]Package C Stat

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-154.4.2 PCH-IO ConfigurationAllowsyoutocongurePCHparameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, In

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.3 SATA ConfigurationWhileenteringSetup,theBIOSautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofSATAdevices.TheSATA Port ite

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-17Compatible Mode [Disabled]ThisitemonlyappearswhenyousettheSATAModeSelectionto[IDE].Thisitemallowsyoutoenableor

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory ConfigurationThis allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-19 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedChange PCI Express Devices Settings. PCI Bus

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS setupPCIE Slot ConfigurationAllowsyoutoperformPCIEslotcongurations.PCIE Option Rom 4/5 [Enabled]Allowsyoutoenableordis

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-214.4.6 USB ConfigurationThisallowsyoutomakechangesonthecongurationsettingsoftheUSB.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS setupSecurity Device Support [Disabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisableBIOSsupportforsecuritydevices.Congurationoptions:[D

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-234.4.9 WHEA SupportWHEA [Enabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheWindows®HardwareErrorArchitecture(WHEA)support.Congur

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

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS setupParallel Port ConfigurationThesub-itemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheparallelportconguration.Parallel Port [Enabled]

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-254.4.12 Onboard LAN ConfigurationThis allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN.INTEL I210 LAN1/LAN2 Enable [Ena

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS setupCOM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allowsyoutoenableordisabletheconsoleredirectionfeature.Conguration

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-27Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flowcontrolcanpreventdatalossfrombufferoverow.Whensendingdata,ifthereceivingbuffer

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.16 APMAllowsyoutoconguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Allowsyouto

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-29Network Stack [Disabled]Enablesordisablesthenetworkstackfeature.Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]Thefollowingitem

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Smbio

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-314.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]Thisi

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS setupINT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Congurationop

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-33This option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Option lter [Legacy only] Launch PXE OpROM policy

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

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CPU

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-354.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menualsoenablesordisables

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. FromtheCreateNewPasswor

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-37Internal FV [Always Execute]Congurationoptions:[AlwaysExecute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Congurati

4-38Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

ASUS TS110-E8-PI44-39Discard Changes & ResetThisoptionallowsyoutoresetwithoutsavingyourchanges.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupre

4-40Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5RAID CongurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 5: RAID

5-2Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C222 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

ASUS TS110-E8-PI45-35.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before yo