Asus RS100-E5-PI2 User Manual

RS100-E5-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)

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vo

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-76.2.3 Deleting a RAID set2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. This w

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.2.5 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4.

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-96.2.6 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1 set.Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID diskIf any of the SATA h

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration4. Exit the RAID conguration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storag

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-116.3 LSISoftwareRAIDConguration UtilityThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 se

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID CongurationMenu DescriptionCongure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Conguration or the New Conguratio

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-134. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter> to end array. The congurable array appears on scr

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration5. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the virtu

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-156. Select RAID from the Virtual Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <En

1-ASUS RS100-E5-PI2This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Ch

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration10. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter&

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-173. Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section.4. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, then press <Enter>.5. Key-in

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.3.2 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set, you must initialize the virtual drives. You may in

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-193. Press <F10> and select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. Initializing a virtual drive(s)

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.UsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drive usin

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-212. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration5. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. 6. A progress bar appears o

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-236.3.3 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4.

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-256.3.4 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contents*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, conta

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>.

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-27UsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.3.5 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure>C

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-296.3.6 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot driv

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.3.7 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission

ASUS RS100-E5-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-E5-PI2 7-3ICH7R INTEL RAID DriverICH7R LSI RAID DriverBroadcom ASF Firmware UpdateICH7R INTEL RAID DriverWindows32bitWindows64bitBackEx

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the R

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID control

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BV-M/RS100-E5 server board. Th

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installationIntel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RA

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7.

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , the

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-9Red Hat® EnterpriseTo install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-116. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller driv

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installationSuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Ins

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-134. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted, select the 

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controlle

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-157.2.2 Red Hat® EnterpriseFollow these instructions when installing the Broadcom 5721 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Anti-virus SoftwareCA® eTrust™ anti-virus software (Optional)Ma

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver.7.3.1 Win

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-177.3.2 Red Hat enterpriseThe Red Hat Enterprise operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driver during system

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 7-197.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Cl

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this info

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-E5-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

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at

ASUS RS100-E5-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

ASUS RS100-E5-PI22-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2H

iiCopyright 2008© ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

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

2-3ASUS RS100-E5-PI22.1.2 Installing the cover1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. 2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-43. Secure the cover with one screw.

2-5ASUS RS100-E5-PI2®P5BV-M/RS100-E52.2 Motherboard informationPlace eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard t

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-E5-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-E5-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-E5-PI22.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on th

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

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

2-13ASUS RS100-E5-PI23. Secure the chassis fans with two screws.4. Connect the chassis fans cable to the onboard fan connectors labeled CPU_FAN1 an

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142. Connect the Serial ATA signal cable and ATX power connectors. Use the L-type Serial ATA connector to connect to the

2-15ASUS RS100-E5-PI25. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA signal connector to the onboard SATA connector labeled SATA1. Refer to illustration b

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-164. Insert the Serial ATA drive into the drive plate as shown.7. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA signal connect

2-17ASUS RS100-E5-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 setup2-184. Place the ODD side bracket to the ODD, matching the two connectors of the bracket with the holes on the side of the

2-ASUS RS100-E5-PI2This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

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 serv

3-3ASUS RS100-E5-PI23.1.2 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rack rails:2. Locate the four screw holes on each front-side of the chassis.S

ivContents3.1.1 Attaching the rack ears ... 3-23.1.2 Attaching the rails to the rack ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-42. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws.3. Selec

3-5ASUS RS100-E5-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: Installation options3-610. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well.9. Carefully pus

3-7ASUS RS100-E5-PI23.2 Rackmount bracket kit (Optional)The rackmount bracket kit provides a convenient and economical way to install the server to t

Chapter 3: Installation options3-83. Carefully place the server to the desired position on the rack.1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack wh

3-9ASUS RS100-E5-PI23.3 Front panel cover kit (Optional)The front panel cover kit provides a convenient way to protect and decorate the front server

Chapter 3: Installation options3-105. Align the front cover to the pre-installed front cover connectors.6. Carefully attach the front cover to the

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-1This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, ju

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information4.1 Motherboard overview24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,24

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-3Layout contentsSlots Page1. CPU socket 2-62. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-10Jumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. RAID controller

vContents5.3.6 System Information ... 5-155.4 Advanced menu ...

4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclo

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-52. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you cre

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1; CHAFAN_SET1)These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pi

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-74.3 Connectors4.3.1 Rear panel connectors18 56 42731. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN port for

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information4.3.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided F

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-92. ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA h

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-114. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or writ

4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port mod

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-138. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

viContents6.3.2 Initializing the virtual drives ... 6-186.3.3 Rebuilding failed drives ...

4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard InformationThe system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection.P5BV-M/RS100-E5 System Panel Connector®P5BV-M/RS1

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 4-1510. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions.P5BV-M/RS10

4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information11. TPM connector (20- pin TPM) This connector is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Card. You n

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-1This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters a

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-E5-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 the

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

ASUS RS100-E5-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 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-74. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.BadBIOSchecksum.StartingBIOSrecovery...Checkingfor

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

5-8 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-E5-PI2 5-95.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

5-10 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

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-115.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system in

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1-4The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-me

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-13ATA/IDEConguration[Enhanced]Set the ATA/IDE Conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]Configure S

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLegacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]This sub-item appears only when you set the ATA/IDEConguration item to [Compatible

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-155.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

5-16 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-E5-PI2 5-17USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]L

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

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupTCG/TPM SUPPORT [No]Allows you to set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]5.4.3 Trusted Computing5.4.4 M

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-195.4.5 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.C1E Support [

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset Conguration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-21SMBUS Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the SMBUS Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]SLP_S

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPCIE LAN-5721A/B [Enabled]Allows you to hide or active PCIE LAN-5721A/B. LAN A is LAN port 2 supporting ASF, and LAN B is LA

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-23Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 PowerCongurationThe Power Conguration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Ma

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-255.5.1 APMCongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Last State]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC po

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-27CPU Target Temperature [50ºC]The CPU fan speed will be adjusted to maintain the CPU temperature as low as the selected temperatu

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

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-295.6.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 5-31BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot<Enter> to change password.<Enter> again to disablepassword.Sec

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.1 RAIDcongurationsThe server system/motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH7R and the LSI Software RAID technology

ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 6-36.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install ide

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows yo

ASUS RS100-E5-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 p