Asus P7F-M WS User's Guide

1U Rackmount ServerRS100-E6/PI2User Guide

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

6-4 Chapter 6: 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 RS100-E6/PI2 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using

6-6 Chapter 6: 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 RS100-E6/PI2 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v

6-8 Chapter 6: 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 RS100-E6/PI2 6-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted t

6-10 Chapter 6: 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 RS100-E6/PI2 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

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

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sele

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Obje

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-216.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > ClearCongur

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-236.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-256.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pres

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-272. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-296.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volu

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options followin

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-336.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-M server board. The server s

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installation

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-E6/PI2 7-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD into

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

7-6 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-E6/PI2 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select P

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1.

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-96. Select No and press <Enter> to continue.More Driver Disks?Do you wish to load any more driver disks?YesNo7. Select you

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.OS SupportWindows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows®

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue.OKInstallation MethodWhat t

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-1111. Scroll down to locate the driver and press <Enter> to continue.BackSelect Device Driver to LoadPlease select the driv

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation13. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue.Add Device DevicesThe following devices have been found on you

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-13Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot the system

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.6. Insert

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-15SUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the system from the

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-177.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Infor

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-197.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the t

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-218. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed® Video Graphics Adapter

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-235. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.4. Click Install to update

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 7-257.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an

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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not inclu

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LED ON System power ONHDD Access LEDOFF Blink

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

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

2-3ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis coverTo reinstall the chassis cover:1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks al

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

2-5ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynneld / Cl

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-7ASUS RS100-E6/PI27. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airductTo install the CPU heatsink:1. Lift one side of the mylar and set it aside

2-9ASUS RS100-E6/PI2Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.ABBA4. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver j

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (D

2-11ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.3.3 Installing a DIMM2.3.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips ou

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.4 Hard disk drivesYou can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the succeeding inst

2-13ASUS RS100-E6/PI24. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws.2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2To install a hard disk drive

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-143. Insert the hard disk drive into the HDD bracket and secure it with four screws.5. Place the HDD bracket with the ha

2-15ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.5 Expansion cardThe system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you wa

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-164. Install the expansion card to the riser card as shown.5. Attach the expansion card to the expansion card bracket, a

2-17ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.5.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Tu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.6 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect thes

2-19ASUS RS100-E6/PI22.7 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD)To install the optical disk drive:1. Slide in the optical disk drive into the drive slot

2-21ASUS RS100-E6/PI24. Secure the ODD side bracket to the HDD bracket with a screw.5. Connect the ODD cable to the optical disk drive.

ivContents2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ... 2-202.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optiona

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series man

2-This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.Chapter 3Rackmount installation

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsThe rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the se

3-3ASUS RS100-E6/PI23.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rack rails:1. Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-42. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws.3. Sel

3-5ASUS RS100-E6/PI28. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below. Hold the lat

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-610. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well.9. Carefully p

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-53. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan

vContents5.4.2 Chipset ... 5-185.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-52. 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 4: Motherboard information4-64. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-84.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [Red]; 7-pin SATA5–6 [Black])Supported by the In

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-93. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to co

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-106. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port modu

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-117. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).8. Po

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-129. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-1310. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin

viContents6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ... 6-246.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.Chap

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

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-33. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS upda

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup4. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BI

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-55.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le wh

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu; for example, selecting Main s

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inf

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

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, A

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-115.3.4 StorageCongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installe

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-135.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-15Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-&g

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCPU TM Function [Enabled]This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Conguration opt

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-17C6 State [Enabled]Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled]C State package limit

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <En

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-19CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]The olowing 10 items appear when you set Congur

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

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupDouble Rate Refresh [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]Page P

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-21Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [PXE]Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]Serial P

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupBIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]5.

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-235.4.6 ACPICongurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupChipsetACPICongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature. Conguration

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-255.4.7 EventLogCongurationView Event LogPress <Enter> to read all the unread event log.Mark all events as readPress <

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Meg

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-27Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]Sets the Serial port mode. Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-29Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Conguration options: [Disabled

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

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.2 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-315.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7.3 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-335.7.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-355.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the l

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDconguration

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that supports the following SATA

ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Mana