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Pedestal ServerTS100-E6/PI4User Guide

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

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-E6/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-E6/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-E6/PI4 5-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

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-E6/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-E6/PI4 5-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Pr

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-E6/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-E6/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® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 5-255.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

5-26 Chapter 5: 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 TS100-E6/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-E6/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

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

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-E6/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-E6/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-E6/PI4This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 6Driver installation

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-E6/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-E6/PI4 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-X/MR server board. Th

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

ASUS TS100-E6/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 installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1.

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-96. Select No and press <Enter> to continue.More Driver Disks?Do you wish to load any more driver disks?YesNo7. Select you

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation9. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue.OKInstallation MethodWhat t

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-1111. Scroll down to locate the driver and press <Enter> to continue.BackSelect Device Driver to LoadPlease select the driv

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation13. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue.Add Device DevicesThe following devices have been found on you

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-13Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot the system

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

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-15SUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the system from the

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

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-176.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the

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

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-196.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell® Yukon Ethernet driver on a Windows

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Install to continue.5. Marvell MiniPort Driver Setu

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-216.4 VGA driver installationYou need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows® Server 2003 operating syste

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. The system will update the VGA driver automatically.6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restar

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 6-236.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

ASUS TS100-E6/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-E6/PI4 1-71.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not include a oppy dis

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

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hard

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 side cover• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.•

2-3ASUS TS100-E6/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 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynn

2-5ASUS TS100-E6/PI4The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket

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-E6/PI42.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanTo install the CPU heatsink and fan:Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the C

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

2-9ASUS TS100-E6/PI42.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

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-E6/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

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

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

2-13ASUS TS100-E6/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-E6/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-E6/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-E6/PI42.9 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 3Motherboard Info

ivContents2.8 System fan ... 2-182.9 Cable connections ...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-23.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS TS100-E6/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-E6/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 Marve

ASUS TS100-E6/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 SATA1–4 [Red]; 7-pin SATA5–6 [Black])Supported by the In

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 3-93. 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 3: Motherboard information3-106. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1–3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors support coolin

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 3-118. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI M

vContents4.4.7 Event Log Conguration ... 4-264.4.8 Intel VT-d Conguration [Disabled] ...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-129. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 3-1310. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-1411. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS TS100-E6/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-E6/PI4 4-33. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS upda

4-4 Chapter 4: 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 TS100-E6/PI4 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le wh

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-E6/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

viContents5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ... 5-315.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu; for example, selecting Main s

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inf

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, A

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-11v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Conguration SATA Conguration [Enhan

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installe

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-134.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

4-14 Chapter 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 TS100-E6/PI4 4-15Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-&g

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU TM Function [Enabled]This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Conguration opt

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-17C6 State [Enabled]Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled]C State package limit

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

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <En

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-19CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]The olowing 10 items appear when you set Congur

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDouble Rate Refresh [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]Page P

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-21Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [PXE]Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE]Serial Port1 Add

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.4 USBCongurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Congu

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-234.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 ACPICongurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Sett

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-25ChipsetACPICongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature. Conguration opt

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.7 EventLogCongurationView Event LogPress <Enter> to read all the unread event log.Mark all events as readPress

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-274.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatre

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

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial 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] [1

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-294.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Conguration options: [Disa

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-314.6.2 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-334.7.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 4-37Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legen

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

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS TS100-E6/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® 3420 southbridge controller that supports the following SATA

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 5-35.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Mana

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-E6/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

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-E6/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-E6/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