Asus RS100-E4/PI2 User Manual

RS100-E4/PI21U Rackmount ServerUser Guide

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

6-2 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.1 RAID congurationsThe server system/motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH7R and the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAI

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-36.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install id

6-4 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

6-6 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The availabl

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-76.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

6-8 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.2.3 Deleting a RAID set2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <De

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-96.2.5 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit,

6-1 0 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.2.6 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets.Rebuilding the RAID with oth

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1 14. Exit the RAID conguration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > In

1-ASUS RS100-E4/PI2This chapter describes the general features of t h e c h a s s i s kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel

6-1 2 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup UtilityThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to cre

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1 36.3.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two

6-1 4 Chap ter 6: RAID ConfigurationUsing Easy ConfigurationTo create a RAID set using the Easy Conguration option:1. From the utility main menu, hi

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1 54. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Pre

6-1 6 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, the

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1 710. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11.

6-1 8 Chap ter 6: RAID ConfigurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration data

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1 96.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the Vi

6-2 0 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on sc

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-2 16. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.7. Select Size from the Logical Drive men

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your system package for the following items.Chassis ASUS R09 1U rackmount chass

6-2 2 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.3.3 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-2 33. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may

6-2 4 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-2 52. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from t

6-2 6 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter&

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-2 76.3.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Ma

6-2 8 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-2 96.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logica

6-3 0 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-3 1Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, the

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 1-31.2 System specicationsThe ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-M/RS100-E4 motherb

6-3 2 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.3.6 Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure &g

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-3 36.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot dr

6-3 4 Chap ter 6: RAID Configuration6.3.8 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmiss

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-1This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installa

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-37.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installationTo instal

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-5Intel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Dri

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Prop

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily access

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installi

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK,

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID co

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-11SuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted,

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-137.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.7.

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller b

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-157.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver.7.3.1 Windows® 2000 Se

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3.2 Windows® 2003 ServerThe Windows® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driv

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-177.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 1-51.5 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Optical drive (optional)2. PCI-E Slot (riser

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring ap

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-197.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on th

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation

AReference informationThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2A-3A.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu, high

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 LED informationHDD Access LEDLAN2 LEDLAN1 LEDPower LEDReset buttonPower buttonLED Display status DescriptionPow

ASUS RS100-E4/PI22-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chap

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the cover1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on the top cover.2. Fir

2-3ASUS RS100-E4/PI22.1.2 Installing the cover1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks alligned to the side tabs of t

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-43. Secure the cover with two screws.

2-5ASUS RS100-E4/PI2®P5M2-M/RS100-E42.2 Motherboard informationPlace eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the mo

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2-7ASUS RS100-E4/PI23. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 1

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-9ASUS RS100-E4/PI22. Tighten the screws.3. Peel the adhesive cover of the heatsink plastic cover and evenly attach to heatsink.Heatsink plastic co

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (D

2-11ASUS RS100-E4/PI22.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Replaceable componentsYou may need to replace defective components or remove previously installed system components

2-13ASUS RS100-E4/PI23. Secure the system blower with two screws.4. Connect the system blower cable to the onboard fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

iiiContentsNotices ...viiFederal Communications Commissio

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5.2 Installing Serial ATA drivesTo install primary Serial ATA drive:1. Locate the Serial ATA drive bay beside the po

2-15ASUS RS100-E4/PI24. Secure the hard drive with four screws.5. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA signal connector to the onboard SATA conne

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162. Locate the Serial ATA drive plate under the optical disk drive (ODD) bay. SATA drive plate3. Connect the Serial AT

2-17ASUS RS100-E4/PI22.5.3 Installing optical disk drive (ODD)To install ODD:1. Connect the 80-pin IDE cable blue connector to the IDE connector onb

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-183. Align the screw holes of the ODD bracket with the screw holes on the SATA drive plate then secure with four screws.4

ASUS RS100-E4/PI22-This c ha pt er desc ri be s how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsThe rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the serve

3-3ASUS RS100-E4/PI23.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rack rails:1. Release the inner rail on each rail set, by sliding the latch to d

Chapter 3: Installation options3-42. Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Make sur

3-5ASUS RS100-E4/PI29. Using the rack ears, firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail.

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation options3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ... 3-23.2 Attaching the

Chapter 3: Installation options3-611. Secure the server to the rack with two rack screws.Rack screw10. Carefully push the server all the way to the b

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, j

4-2 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion4.1 Motherboard overview

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-3Layout contentsRear pane l conne ctors Page1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-232. Parallel port 2-233. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) p

4-4 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ionInte rnal connect ors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-242. ICH7R primary IDE con

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-54.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the C

4-6 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-74. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up feature. Set this

4-8 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion6. Gigabit LAN controller setting [3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the on

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-98. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corru

vContents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-195.4.1 USB Conguration ...

4-1 0 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion4.3 Connectors4.3.1 Rear panel connectors18 56 4 3721. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 m

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1 14.3.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Dri

4-1 2 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion2. ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. T

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1 33. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial A

4-1 4 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity L

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1 56. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to th

4-1 6 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1 710. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plu

4-1 8 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features incl

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-1 912. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (Gree

viContents6.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ... 6-196.3.3 Initializing the logical drives ...

4-2 0 Chap ter 4: Motherboard Informat ion

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

5-2 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Outpu

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-35.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with th

5-4 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3.

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive

5-6 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS 

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk dri

5-8 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cl

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the

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

5-1 0 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Win

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1 15.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provide

5-1 2 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system cong

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1 35.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

5-1 4 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic sys

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1 55.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate su

5-1 6 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode.

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1 7Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Allows selection of the onboard IDE operation mode depending on the installed operatin

5-1 8 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detec

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-1 95.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution w

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

5-2 0 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitv02.58(C)Copyright1985-2004,Americ

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-2 1 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitv02.58(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanM

5-2 2 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitv02.58(C)Copyright1985-2004,Americ

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-2 35.4.5 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Sc

5-2 4 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupDRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz]Config

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-2 5Disable this item if you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. Spread Spectrum [Disabled]Allows

5-2 6 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory abovethetotalphysical memory.DISABLE

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-2 75.4.8 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting

5-2 8 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Power CongurationThe Power Conguration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-2 9whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]Resume On By

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

5-3 0 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPUTemperature [49ºC/120ºF]MB1Temperature [47ºC/114ºF]MB2Temperature [47ºC/

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-3 1CPU Target Temperature [XXX] MB1 Target Temperature [XXX]Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperature when the S

5-3 2 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup5.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBIOS SETUP UTILITY BootBoot Device Priority1stBootDevice  [Rem

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-3 35.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10SaveandExitESCExitv02.58

5-3 4 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupHit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during PO

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-3 5If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jump

5-3 6 Chap ter 5: BIOS setup2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Ente

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-3 75.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or dis

5-3 8 Chap ter 5: BIOS setupWhen a conrmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously sa

ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAI