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ASUS RS100-X7 E6939 User's Manual

1. P8B X MR LAN setting 5 Intel C202 SATA port S W RAID setting 3 pin RAID_SEL1 This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays Place the jumper caps on pins 1 2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility default otherwise place the jumper caps on pins 2 3 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Techonology IRST RAID_SEL1 ae 2 3 aloja elelo elelo tlela ofofo olofo LSI RAID Intel RAID Default P8B X MR RAID_SEL1 setting 4 6 Chapter 4 Motherboard information 4 3 Internal connectors 1 Serial ATA connectors SATA 6Gb s 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 Blue SATA 3Gb s 7 pin SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Black Supported by the Intel C204 chipset these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb s of data transfer rate If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 or RAID 5 configuration RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXN2 GND GND SATA2 gt RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND SATA RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND P8B X
2. AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent o system boot failure 5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive The BIOS update is finished Please restart your system C gt ASUS RS100 X7 5 5 5 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the syst
3. aN To avoid data loss do not turn off the system when rebuilding 3 The following screen appears Select a channel and press lt Enter gt to enter the setup LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status Boot U Dev Fnc Slot Order 00 00 00 8 00 00 00 IR Enabled Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Global Properties Alter Boot Order Ins Del Alter Boot List Z The numbers of the channel depend on the controller ASUS RS100 X7 6 15 4 The Adapter Properties screen appears Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter Properties SAS2008 Adapter SAS 2008 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address Bus Dev 01 00 MPT Firmware Revision 8 00 00 00 IR SAS Address 500E0180 00010424 NVDATA Version 07 01 Status Enabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support Enabled BIOS amp 0S Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Enter Change Item 5 The Select New Volume Type screen appears Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1 Volume then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Select New Volume Type SAS2008 I create a RAID 1 volume consisting of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED EE Create a RAID 1E or RAID 10 volume consist
4. LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Processing may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume ASUS RS100 X7 6 17 6 3 2 RAID 0 volume The RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E 10 volume To create a RAID 0 volume 1 Follow steps 1 4 of the section RAID 1 volume 2 The Select New Volume Type screen appears Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 0 Volume then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Select New Volume Type SAS2008 I Create 2 RAID 1 volume consisting of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED nee ee eo consisting of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED Create RAID 0 Volume Create a RAID 0 volume consisting of 2 to 10 disks ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Choose volume type to create 3 The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 0 volume Use the arrow key to select a disk then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column To include this disk in the array press lt gt lt gt or lt Space gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Create New Volume SAS2008 Volume Type RAID 0 Volume Size GB 296 Slot Device Identifier RAID Drive Pred S
5. Power On By RTC Disabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system will reboot after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State EuP Ready Disabled When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event ASUS RS100 X7 5 21 Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 5 5 12 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Redirection After BIOS P
6. ceccceesereeeeeteeeeen 7 2 7 1 2 Installing the RAID controller driver n 7 5 7 2 Intel chipset device software installation cssseeee 7 8 7 3 LAN driver installation ccssssssssssscesssssseeeesssseeesesseeeseenes 7 10 7 4 VGA driver installation c cssssesssssessseseesssseessseeeessseensees 7 13 7 5 Management applications and utilities installation 7 15 7 5 1 Running the support DVD savessctsnenssenansceznrnsenseassnensidencans 7 15 52 Drivers MON Wiiiicrssensnssisantavsciaweneieneinnstonnisuvwesataeessaninetane 7 15 123 JUMP SS Menu isese 7 16 7 5 4 Make disk ME NU ccssccccceesesssseeeeeeessssaeeeeeeessssaees 7 16 7 5 5 Contact information snitsscencnntansundncacenntdaceadnwanntadsadsnsainshetns 7 16 ASUS contact information cc csssessseesseeessseesseeeeseeeessesenseeensseeessenensas a Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This
7. lt Select Screen Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Select Item Hyper threading Enabled Select Item Active Processor Cores A11 Change Opt Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled F1 General Help Execute Disable Bit Enabled F2 Previous Values Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled F5 Optimized Defaults Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Enabled F10 Save amp Exit Turbo Mode Enabled ESC Exit CPU C1E Enabled CPU C3 Report Enabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Package C State limit No Limit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU thermal monitor function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hyper threading Enabled This item appears only when you install a CPU with Hyper threading support and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading Technology function When disabled only one thread per activated core is enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Setting this item to Enabled allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS RS100 X7 5 15 Execute Disable Bit Enabled Allows yo
8. Access Level Administrator gt Security gt lt Select Screen Select Item Select Item Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save amp Exit ESC Exit a a E Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Submenu item Navigation keys 5 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Event Logs For changing the event log settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted ASUS RS100 X7 5 7 5 2 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 5 2 4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 5 2 5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navi
9. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 2 3 4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS RS100 X7 2 11 2 4 Hard disk drives You can install up to two 2 Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system Follow the succeeding instructions to install each of the drives 2 4 1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment Right the power supply unit Notice the four jaime standard screw holes pa 2 Connect the SATA signal cable and a power plug from the power supply to the hard disk drive Use the L type SATA connector to connect to the hard disk drive L type SATA connector 3 Place the hard disk drive into the HDD compartment matching the four screw holes with the holes on the disk drive Chapter 2 Hardware setup 4 Secure the hard disk drive with four screws 2 4 2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment Left To install a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment on the lower left hand side 1 Locate the HDD compartment near the SATA ports Notice the
10. 5 9 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password lf you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then pres
11. Memory Information Low MMIO resources align at 64MB 1024MB TOTAL Memory 1024 MB DIMM_A1 0 MB DDR3 1333 DIMM_A2 0 MB DDR3 1333 DIMM B1 0 MB DDR3 1333 DIMM B2 1024 MB DDR3 1333 Low MMIO Align 64M DMI Gen2 Enabled VT d Disabled Initate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Low MMIO Align 64M Allows you to select the options for the Low MMIO Align Configuration options 64M 1024M DMI Gen2 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the DMI Gen2 Configuration options Disabled Enabled VT d Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the VT d Configuration options Disabled Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options PCI PEG PEG PC l 5 5 6 South Bridge Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced SB Chipset Configuration Enabled disabled the High Precision Event Timer High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS RS100 X7 5 17 5 5 7 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 America
12. Priorities These two items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot LOO Exit Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press lt Enter gt Check section 5 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for details 5 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 1 We ys 0 k olo E Yo Ate T e Yel To MN o oE i Koh a 01o oo Exit Save Changes amp Reset Reset the system after saving Discard Changes amp Exit the changes Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options a from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes
13. Properties LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter Properties SAS2008 Adapter SAS 2008 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address Bus Dev 01 00 MPT Firmware Revision 8 00 00 00 IR SAS Address 500E0180 00010424 NVDATA Version 07 01 Status Enabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support Enabled BIOS amp 0S Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Enter Change Item 2 On the next screen that appears select View Existing Volume LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Select New Volume Type SAS2008 D View the existing configuration I Create a RAID 1 volume consisting of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED III Create a RAID 12 or RAID 10 volume consisting of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED ee Create a RAID 0 volume consisting of 2 to 10 disks ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Choose volume type to create Chapter 6 RAID configuration 3 The View Volume screen appears Here you can view properties of the RAID volume s created If you have configured a hot spare it will also be listed lf you created more than one volume you may view the next volume by pressing lt Alt N gt v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 1 of 1 LSI Logical Volume 3000 RAID 0 296 Optimal None Slot Device Identifier Num 0
14. R 6 Series C200 Series Chipse 2nd generation Intel R Core TM pro Date December 02 2010 He HHH HHH HE HHH HHH HHH HHH HR HH HH RR RHR RRR RRR RRR 7 Intel Chipset Device Software intel Setup Is Complete The setup program successfully installed the Intel Chipset Device Software onto this computer Click Finish to complete the setup process Intel Installation Framework ASUS RS100 X7 7 9 7 3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Gigabit LAN controller drivers on the system You need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows operating system To install the LAN controller drivers 1 Restart the computer and then log on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD to the optical drive The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Z Windows automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Vt Hardware Found window Click Cancel to close this window lf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD 3 Click the Intel PR ae USE A server C20x Se 0 1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver to begin installation Be findows Server 200 Support DYI Drivers Utilities Make Disk Cont
15. The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 740 mA 8 88 W max or a total of 3 15 A 6 66 A 53 28 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Power TE DE mm mm ome fom poo poo samo sana BNNZO SONZ 330Z 330Z TTA TTO LEO STES lt 0 ooo 65 65 ae ae DH DH 25 25 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology gE oo m oo m e m Wo a m am m N j P8B X MR FAN connectors Q OFRNT FAN1 CPU FANI o WER WER FAN Power FAN Power GND GND REAR_FAN1 FRNT FAN2 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 H j PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND Chapter 4 Motherboard information 5 Serial General Purpose Input Output connector 6 1 pin SGPIO1 This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID S
16. a parallel port Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis ae Of I oo P8B X MR Parallel port connector Chapter 4 Motherboard information 9 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data ATPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity ASUS P8B X MR EO Z 5 a mi o gE o K faz 00 Ei E ie A TE i aS Og mmm aL oO MUU Cass m A P8B X MR TPM connector LAD1 GND SMBSDA SERIRQ GPZO RESET U _ fa GND aD aD ae oD oD a oD as LAD2 LAD3 3V LADO SB_SUS_STAT 10 ATX power connectors 24 pin ATXPWR1 8 pin ATX12V1 These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit aN DO NOT forget to connect the 24 8 pin power plugs otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when c
17. do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows press ENTER ASUS RS100 X7 7 5 No then 4 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer supplied hardware support disk into Drive A Press ENTER when ready I gt ser 5 Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and then press lt Enter gt 6 The Windows Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk When the next screen appears press lt Enter gt to continue installation 7 Setup then proceeds with the OS installation Follow screen instructions to continue To an existing Windows Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows Server OS 1 Restart the computer and then log in with Administrator privileges 2 Windows automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window Click Cancel 3 Right click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop and then select Properties from the menu 4 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system 5 Right click the RAID controller item then select Properties 6 Click the Driver tab and then click the Update Driver button 7 The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears Click Next 8 Insert the RAID driver dis
18. lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS OLSOF4HL 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 2 T3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB Non RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume 1 Prev Next SPACE SelectDisk ENTER Done 5 Use the up down arrow keys to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection ASUS RS100 X7 6 5 6 Use the up down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB aN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt t
19. on the front panel Z Refer to section 1 7 1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions USB 2 0 ports MOP alee AED Power button LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Power LED Reset button LN Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component 1 5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot and system power socket The I O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the rear panel gt uU uU Cc wn lt r F m O NOAD F O gt x 5 N N UU D gt 2 Z D oO 3 xX N Ee Cc TS gt 532 o kej O oO D a oS 6 N gt O s28 3 u S o 2 3 3g a The ports for the PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse USB VGA and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present ASUS RS100 X7 1 6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown Chapter 1 Product introduction PCI Express x16 Riser Card at x16 link System Fan x2 ASUS P8B X MR Server Board Power Supply HDDs Airduct oe S w YS Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS1
20. professional medical help 7 Close the load plate A and then push down the load lever B ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock C 8 Insert the load lever under the retention tab ASUS RS100 X7 2 7 2 8 2 2 2 Installing the CPU heatsink Before installing the CPU heatsink remove the airduct first 1 Loosen the airduct from the motherboard by unfastening the screw fixing the airduct to the motherboard 2 Remove the airduct from the motherboard Keep the airduct and screw for later use To install the CPU heatsink 3 Locate the CPU socket for installing F the CPU heatsink aN 28 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 4 Place the heatsink on top of the socket making sure the four fastening screws match the screwholes on the motherboard N a gt he Ye SL f v T E i 5 Twist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard When the four screws are attached tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink gt Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence ASUS RS100 X7 2 9 2 10 2 3 System memory 2 3 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent install
21. recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk 3 BUPDATER utility Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility 5 1 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file AN Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the system 2 The utility will automatically recover the BIOS It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS Doing so would cause system boot failure The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS f
22. set the display mode for Options ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 Configuration options Disabled Enabled EFI Boot Disabled Enables or disables EFI Boot Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS RS100 X7 5 25 Boot Device Seeking Endless PXE Endless PXE Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort press Ctrl Alt Del Normal Seek remote boot image once then stop Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system e To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Network Device BBS Priorities Set the booting order of network devices Boot Option 1 2 IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324 Configuration options IBA GE Slot 0200 v1353 IBA GE Slot 0300 v1353 Disabled CD DVD ROM Drives BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS
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24. v 0 90c InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ASPEED Graphics WinSO8R2_x64 v 0 90c The InstallShield R Wizard will install ASPEED Graphics WinSO8R2_x64 v 0 90c on your computer To continue dick Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties ASUS RS100 X7 7 13 7 14 To allow the system to update the VGA driver follow the steps shown in the next few windows and click Next when finished a Accept the terms in the license agreement b Fill in User Name and Organization optional c Select a setup type Click Install to begin the installation j ASPEED Graphics WinSO8R2_x64 v 0 92 InstallShield Wizard 3 x Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation When the installation completes click Finish and select Yes to restart your computer for the configuration changes to take effect The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed ASPEED Graphics WinS08R2_x64 v 0 92 Click Finish to exit the wizard nist Gance iy ASPEED Graphics WinSO8R2_x64 v 0 92 Installer Inform 4 Chapter 7 Driver installation 7 5 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers management applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time
25. without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates 7 5 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support an ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 7 5 2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions ASUS Server C20x Series Support DVD Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit Drivers Utilities Make Disk Contact Drivers Please select items on the right side ASUS RS100 X7 7 15 7 5 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the EE EE Aus Sever C20 Seres Suppor DVD Windows Sever 206F2606 S S S SY software applications and utilities Dimis a Diria kasaconatasa that the motherboard supports Utilities Click an item to install Please select items on the right side 7 5 4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains We EE ASUS Sever C20 Seres Suppor OVD Windows Sewer 2008 R2640t items to create the Intel RAID and ums masos Sone LSI MegaRAID driver disks Make disk Please select items on the
26. 00 X7 1 8 1 7 1 7 1 LED information Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED LAN2 LED Power LED LAN1 LED Display status Description ON System power ON 1 7 2 OFF No activity Blinking Read write data into the HDD OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present SPEED LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED No link OFF 10 Mbps connection Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Data activit GREEN 1 Gbps connection Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components a Q Y Q ra OD ra 0 m 2 1 Chassis cover 2 1 1 Removing the chassis cover 4 Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover Take extra care when removing the chassis cover Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury such as the CPU fan rear fan and other sharp edged parts The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase To remove the chassis cover 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws on the chassis cover 2 Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis 3 Lift the cover from the
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28. 100 X7 6 23 6 24 Activating a volume lf a volume is removed from one controller computer or moved to another the volume is considered inactive When you add the volume back to the system you may reactivate the volume To activate the volume T 2 From the Manage Volume screen select Activate Volume then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 Identifier LSI Logical Volume 3000 Type RAID 1 Size GB 148 Status Inactive Task None Manage Hot Spares Consistency Check Online Capacity Expansion Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item The below screen appears Press lt Y gt to activate a RAID volume LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 Activate volume and exit this menu Abandon volume activation and exit this menu Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Chapter 6 RAID configuration Deleting a volume AN e You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume Ensure you back up important data before deleting a volume e If you delete a RAID 1 volume the data is preserved on the primary disk To delete a volume 1 From the Manage Volume screen select Delete Volume then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 Identifier LSI Logical Volume 3000 RAID 1 148 Optimal None Online Capacity Expansio
29. ATA T3160812AS 1 ATA T3160812AS Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Alt N Next Volume ASUS RS100 X7 6 21 Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1 You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the RAID 1 volume Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume lf a disk on an RAID 1 volume fails the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare When the failed disk is replaced the utility assigns ag the replacement as the new hot spare To create a hot spare 1 Follow steps 1 3 of the section Viewing volume properties 2 From the View Volume screen select Manage Volume then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 View Volume SAS2008 Volume lon Identifier LSI Logical Volume 3000 Type RAID 1 Size GB 148 Status Optimal Task None Slot Device Identifier Drive Pred Size Num Status Fail 0 ATA ST3160812AS E Primary No 1 ATA ST3160812AS E Secondary No Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Alt N Next Volume 3 From the Manage Volume screen select Manage Hot Spares then press lt Enter gt LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 Identifier LSI Logical Volume 3000 Type RAID 1 Size GB 148 Status Optimal Task None Activate Volume Online Capacity Expansion Esc Ex
30. ATA 3Gb s ports Intel Rapid Storage for Windows only Support software RAID 0 1 LSI MegaRAID for Linux Windows Support software RAID 0 1 HDD Bays Morsen 2 x Internal 3 5 SATA2 HDD Bays Networking LAN 2 x Intel 82574L Aspeed AST1100 1 External Serial Port 2 RJ 45 ports 4 USB 2 0 ports Front 2 Rear 2 1 VGA port 1 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mouse port Onboard I O continues on next page ASUS RS100 X7 1 3 1 4 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 32 64 bit Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 64 bit RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5 5 6 0 32 64 bit SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 11 32 64 bit Subject to change without any notice ASUS ASWM Enterprise OS Support Management Solution Net Weight Kg CPU DRAM amp 6 5K HDD not inclu ded rit Dimension DD x WW x HH 380mm x 429 6mm x 43 2mm Power Supply 250W 80PLUS Single Power Supply Bronze Level Power Rating Input 100 240Vac 4A 50 60HZz Class Operation temperature 10 C 35 C Non operation temperature 40 C 70 C Non operation humidity 20 90 Non condensing Environment Specifications are subject to change without notice Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features The power and reset buttons LED indicators and twp USB ports are located
31. ATA LED Arcee HAR Cp Q E s SATA_SCLK SDATAOUTO SDATAOUT 1 SATA_SLOAD GND l P8B X MR SGPI01 connector 6 Thermal sensor cable connectors 3 pin TR1 This connector is for temperature monitoring Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device which you want to monitor temperature aaa Eln nalala natassa E gE E i E 00 E H TR1 U oo ng _ ia FSE P8B X MR Thermal sensor cable connector Z You can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1 2 or pin 2 3 ASUS RS100 X7 4 9 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Thess connectors are for the serial COM ports Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors then install the module to a slot Opening at the back of the system chassis N o 9 O _ come Hi i PIN 1 a a fh on OM O_DSR2 CTS2 O O E O_RXD2 7 Eig GND O_RTS2 O_RI2 O_DCD2 O_TXD2 P8B X MR Seriel port connector Parallel port connector 26 1 pin LPT1 This connector is for
32. ATORLED1 LOCATORLED1 1 Front panel SMB 6 1 pin FPSMB These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable 2 LAN activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel 3 Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch When you remove any chassis component the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event The default setting is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function 4 Locator LED 2 pin LOCATORLED1 and 2 pin LOCATORLED2 These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2 pin connector The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed 5 Locator Button Swich 2 pin LOCATORBTN These leads are for the locator button on the front panel This button queries the state of the system locator ASUS RS100 X7 4 13 Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Q mi Q Y V O j j aa 5 2 5 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input Output System BIOS setup 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To
33. Help Alt N Adapter List Change Item 6 28 Chapter 6 RAID configuration Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults LSI Corp Config Utili v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List G S Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Adapter List Change Item ASUS RS100 X7 6 29 6 30 Chapter 6 RAID configuration Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components tela tallat V u Q z Dr 7 2 7 1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation 7 1 1 Creating a RAID driver disk LN The system does not include a floppy drive You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk If you have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility the boot priority of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted Otherwise the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD A
34. IOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Press lt F5 gt and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings 5 1 3 BUPDATER utility LN The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility 1 Visit the ASUS website at www asus com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive 2 Copy the BUPDATER utility BUPDATER exe from the ASUS support website at support asus com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type BUPDATER i filename ROM where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive then press lt Enter gt A gt BUPDATER i file name ROM Chapter 5 BIOS setup The utility verifies the file then starts updating the BIOS file ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1 06 09 08 04 FLASH TYPE MRTG IZSTI605a BOARD PoR M BOARD PoR M VER D20 VER D 1 02 DATE 22 00 2070 DATE 2270972070 WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
35. Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications 2 Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components 3 Chapter 3 Rackmount installation This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server 4 Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors 5 Chapter 5 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters 6 Chapter 6 RAID Configuration This chapter gives instructions on configurating RAID 7 Chapter 7 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual I gt gt Typography Bold text lt Key1 Key2 Key3 gt Command References DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help y
36. LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List Global Properties PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status Boot Dev Fnc Slot Order 00 00 O 8 00 00 00 IR Enabled Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Global Properties Alter Boot Order Ins Del Alter Boot List Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays Configuration options Yes No LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Adapter List Change Item ASUS RS100 X7 6 27 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode Configuration options Display adapters amp installed devices Display adapters only Display adapters and all devices Display minimal information LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Adapter List Change Item Support Interrupt Configuration options Hook interrupt the Default Bypass interrupt hook LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1
37. MR SATA connectors SATA6 a GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA gt GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND satas gt GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND satas E LN The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed 2 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 This LED connector is for the storage add on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add on card The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add on card causes the front panel LED to light up Add on LED Add on LED NC NC i ant HDLED1 P8B X MR Hard disk activity connector ASUS RS100 X7 4 7 4 8 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB56 A Type USB7 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed gE a oO Bpa E To C oom oN i O USB7 P8B X MR USB 2 0 connectors CPU front and rear fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 REAR_FAN1
38. OS Power EEE CLRTC1 PCIES ASPEED AST1100 ME_RECOVERY1 Ef BHRAN USB34 UU i 2 m vomm S GTRGEEGER AUX_PANEL1 HEHEHE gi na E List oo vow LEEEEEEEE 49 EEEEEEREERE LPT1 PANEL1 Chapter 4 Motherboard information Layout contents Slots Soocket Page 1 CPU sockets 2 5 2 DDR3 sockets 2 10 3 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 PCI Express x1 PCI slots 2 14 Jumpers Page 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 4 4 2 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_SW1 5 5 6 Swi 4 3 CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting 4 3 pin CPUFAN_SEL1 CHAFAN_SEL1 i _SW1 LAN_SW2 4 4 LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_SW1 LAN_SW2 5 Intel C202 SATA port S W RAID setting 3 pin RAID_SEL1 4 6 Rear panel connectors 3 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 1 5 6 LAN 1 RJ 45 port 1 5 9 LAN 2 RJ 45 port 1 5 Internal connectors Page dl Serial ATA connectors 4 7 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 i 2 Hard disk activity LED connector 4 pin HDLED1 4 7 3 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB56 A Type USB7 4 8 CPU front and rear fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 REAR_FAN1 1 System panel connector 20 1 pin PANEL1 4 12 12 Auxiliary panel connector 20 2 pin AUX_PANEL1 4 13 ASUS RS100 X7 4 2 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and syste
39. OST Disabled COM1 Console Redirection Disabled gt Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection Enabled gt Console Redirection Settings Redirection After BIOS POST Disabled Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled COM1 Console Redirection Disabled Enables or disables the console redirection feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer which the user is using will exchange data Both computers should have the same or compatible settings Terminal Type VT UTF8 Allows you to set the terminal type VT100 ASCII char set VT100 Extends VT100 to support color function keys et VT UTF8 Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes ANSI Extended ASCII char set Bits per second 57600 Selects serial port transmission speed The speed must be matched on the other side Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds Configuration options 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Data Bits 8 Configuration options 7 8 Parity None A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors Mark and Space parity do not allow for error detection Even parity bit is 0 i
40. Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy USB Devices support if no USB devices are 1 Mouse 2 Hubs connected DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications Legacy USB Support Enabled EHCI Hand off Disabled USB hardware delays and time out USB transfer time out 20 sec Device reset time out 20 sec Device power up delay Auto Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None s Legacy USB Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto ASUS RS100 X7 5 19 EHCI Hand off Disabled Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand off support Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB transfer time out 20 sec Allows you to select the USB transfer time out value Configuration options 1 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec Device reset time out 20 sec Allows you to select the USB device reset time out value Configuration options 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec Device power up delay Auto Configuration options Auto Manual De
41. State Configuration options Suspend Disabled S1 CPU Stop Clock S3 Suspend to RAM ASUS RS100 X7 5 13 5 5 2 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM TPM SUPPORT Disabled support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is Current TPM Status Information required NO TPM Hardware TPM SUPPORT Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 5 3 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced WHEA Support Enabled Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture WHEA Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 5 4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced CPU Configuration Includes TM1 TM2 and EMTTM Intel R Xeon R CPU E31230 3 20GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3200 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision d L1 CACHE 256 KB L2 CACHE 1024 KB L3 CACHE 8192 KB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Current Ratio 32
42. Version 0202 x64 switch between Data elements Build Date 02 14 2011 CPU Information Intel R Xeon R CPU E31230 3 20GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System Date Tue 02 15 2011 System Time 15 07 28 Access Level Administrator gt Security 5 3 1 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 5 3 2 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 5 3 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main EAA ole tiie Nohig beXot o MN 0 ob Mo aN 010 OEY Nolo RENEE ip a ot Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Administrator Password User Password e If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS RS100 X7
43. a recovery set you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section Z See section 6 2 2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue aes To configure a recovery set 1 From the utility main menu select 4 Recovery Volume Options and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Enable Only Recovery Disk enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk Enable Only Master Disk enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On Request 1 Select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select 2 Use the up down arrow keys to select the option you want and then press lt ENTER gt The SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME screen appears Name Level Capacity Status Bootable olume0 Recovery Cont 149 0GB Normal Yes Select a Recovery volume to do the operation t Up Down SPACE Selects ENTER Done 3 Use the up down arrow keys to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection and return to the utility main menu 6 10 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 2 6 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage T
44. act Drivers Please select items on the right side Chapter 7 Driver installation 4 Click Next when the Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard window appears E Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for a gt Intel R Network Connections intel Installs drivers Intel R PROSet For Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties InstallShield 5 Toggle accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue if Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Final License IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement If you do not wish to so agree do not install or use the Software LICENSES Please Note x kost e terms in the license agreement lt Back Cancel InstallShield 6 Click the Intel R PROSet for Windows Device Manager box and then click Next to start the installation Intel R Network Connections x Setup Options Sel
45. and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ASUS RS100 X7 5 27 5 28 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities c gt apes a 5 O O 6 2 6 1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel C202 controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for Windows OS only 6 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one
46. ating systems Configuration options Disabled Enhanced Compatible Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to IDE Mode Set to Enhanced to support two SATA 3 0 Gb s devices Configuration options Disabled Enhanced Chapter 5 BIOS setup S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled 5 5 8 Intel TXT LT Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy Intel TXT support only can be enabled disabled if SMX support if no USB devices are is enabled VT and VT d support must also be enabled connected DISABLE option will prior to TXT keep USB devices available only for EFI applications Secure Mode Extensions SMX Enabled Intel TXT LT Support Disabled Intel TXT LT Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology TXT feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled The Intel TXT LT Support item requires a Trusted Platform Module TPM to be installed on the motherboard to enable ee 5 5 9 USB Configuration Aptio
47. ation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 P8B X MR 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 2 3 2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section DIMM Slot DIMM Populated Per Channel per Channel DIMM Type Rank per DIMM Single Rank Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066 1333 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1086 1339 Single Rank Dual Rank Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 orange Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 3 3 Installing a DIMM A N Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Unlocked retaining clip aN A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction
48. chassis 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover 1 Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis Side tabs 2 Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place ASUS RS100 X7 2 3 2 4 Secure the cover with three screws Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel Xeon E3 1200 Core i3 2100 processor AN e Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 2 2 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard HARH ais
49. d dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the server on a stable surface AN This product is equipped with a three wire power cable and plug for the user s safety Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock Lithium lon Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION This server system is heavy Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic SS equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server Contents This guide contains the following parts 1 Chapter 1 Product
50. drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive AN e If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel Rapid RAID Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 1 2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide 2 Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 6 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Set
51. e outer rail with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet 7 Find the corresponding 1U space on the other side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other outer rail ASUS RS100 X7 3 3 3 4 Firmly hold the server on both sides Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below Hold the latches and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails Chapter 3 Rackmount installation 9 Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack 10 Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side Secure the other side as well Rack screw ASUS RS100 X7 3 5 3 6 Chapter 3 Rackmount installation Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors Q bim j j OD O La ros Q im aha Q 4 2 4 1 Motherboard layout H EATXI2V1 EATXPWRI DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module FRNT_FANT DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module CPU_FAN1 P8B X MR LGA1155 FANT FaNal SB_PWR1C Intel E FRNT Fang n LAN_SW2 CPUFAN_SEL1 EET CHAFAN_SEL1 EEE DSW_EN1 EEE PCIE2 Lithium Cell EUP_EN1 EEE Guz CM
52. echnology utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu 6 2 7 Rebuilding the RAID aN This option is only for the RAID 1 set Rebuilding the RAID with other non RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed the system displays the status of the RAID volume as Degraded during POST You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non RAID disks To rebuild the RAID with other non RAID disk 1 Atthe prompt press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility 2 If there is a non RAID SATA Hard Disk available the utility will prompt to rebuild the RAID Press lt Enter gt and then use up down arrow keys to select the destination disk or press lt ESC gt to exit Degraded volume and disk available for rebuilding detected Selecting a disk initiates a rebuild Rebuild completes in the operating system Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding ESC to exit Port Drive Model Serial Size X 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 XX XGB t Previous Next ENTER Select ESC Exit aN Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk ASUS RS100 X7 6 11 3 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the d
53. ect the program Features you want installed Install Drivers Intel R PROSet for Windows Device Manager i Advanced Network Services O Intel R Network Connections SNMP Agent Feature Description cancel ASUS RS100 X7 7 12 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation r i 7 Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Installshield InstallShield Wizard Completed InstallSnield Chapter 7 Driver installation 7 4 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter VGA driver You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating system To install the ASPEED VGA driver Restart the computer and then log on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD to the optical drive The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support sg ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 3 Click the ASPEED AST2050 AST1100 Display Driver to begin installation Drivers Please select items on the right side 4 Click Next to start the installation if ASPEED Graphics WinSO8R2_x64
54. el chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on the system You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows operating system To install the Intel chipset device software 1 Restart the computer and then log on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD to the optical drive The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer lf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 3 Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu SS ASUS Server C20x Series Support DVD Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit x Drivers Utilities Make Disk Contact Drivers Please select items on the right side 4 The Intel R Chipset Device Software window appears Click Next to start installation Intel Chipset Device Software Intel Chipset Device Software Welcome to the Setup Program This setup program will install the Intel Chipset Device Software onto this computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing lt Back Next gt Cancel Intel Installation Framework 7 8 Chapter 7 Driver installation 5 Select Yes to acce
55. em by pressing lt Cirl Alt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys LN The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Press lt F5 gt and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 Anerican Megatrends Inc Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information Set the Date Use Tab to BIOS Version 0202 x64 switch between Data elements Build Date 02 14 2011 CPU Information Intel R Xeon R CPU E31230 3 20GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System Date Tue 02 15 2011 System Time 15 07 28
56. equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying wi
57. ess lt SPACE gt to select a Recovery disk A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 When the Sync item is selected use the up down arrow keys to select a sync option that you want and press lt Enter gt 7 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 8 Press lt Y gt to create the recovery set and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu aN lf a recovery set is created you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non RAID disks installed in your system ASUS RS100 X7 6 2 3 Deleting a RAID set AN Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes t Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow keys to select the RAID set you wan
58. f the num of 1 s in the data bits is even Odd parity bit is 0 if num of 1 s in the data bits is odd Mark parity bit is always 1 Space parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits 1 Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet A start bit indicates the beginning The standard setting is 1 stop bit Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit Configuration options 1 2 Flow Control Hardware RTS CTS Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow When sending data if the receiving buffers are full a stop signal can be sent to stop the data flow Once the buffers are empty a start signal can be sent to re start the flow Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start stop signals Configuration options None Hardware RTS CTS Recorder Mode Disabled With this mode enabled only text will be sent This is to capture Terminal data Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy OS Redirction Resolution 80x24 Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS Configuration options 80x24 80x25 COM2 Console Redirection Enabled Enables or disables the console redirection feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Console Redirection Settings Please refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details ASUS RS100 X7 5 23 5 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature p
59. floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS using the Makedisk application in the support DVD To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive 2 Restart the computer and then enter the BIOS Setup 3 Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup 4 Restart the computer The Makedisk menu appears Create Driver Diskette Menu C20x INTEL RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt Chapter 7 Driver installation 5 Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press lt Enter gt to enter the sub menu C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit also support AHCI Windows 64 bit also support AHCI Back Exit 6 Locate the RAID driver and place a blank high density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive 7 Press lt Enter gt 8 Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk ASUS RS100 X7 73 7 4 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows environment 1 Start Windows 2 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents
60. four standard screw holes 2 Repeat Steps 2 4 in 2 4 1 to secure the hard disk drive to the chassis ASUS RS100 X7 2 13 2 5 Expansion card The system comes with a riser card You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card MN Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components 2 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Hold the riser card and pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard 2 Remove the screw to release the expansion card bracket from the system 3 Remove the screw to release the metal slot cover from the expansion card bracket 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 4 Install the expansion card to the riser card as shown 5 Attach the expansion card to the expansion card bracket and then secure the card with a screw 6 Align the riser card with the expansion card installed to the PCI Express slot on the motherboard 7 Press the riser card until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel 8 Secure the expansion card bracket to the system with one screw ASUS RS100 X7 2 15 2 16 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure the it by adjusting the software se
61. gation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings 5 2 6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 5 2 7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options 5 2 8 Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 5 2 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Ehi o E o h t eels ME 0 eh Not aD ole SEY Kolo l E gt amp io BIOS Information Set the Date Use Tab to BIOS
62. hts Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes Data is Encrypted None defined Physical Devices Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options LN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen 6 4 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 2 1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Name RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB 07 1 oF on Ik vA A OO GB Sync N A Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow keys to select a RAID level to create and then press
63. ia as RS100 X7 IU Rackmount Server User Guide E6939 First Edition October 2011 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS provides this manual as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASUS its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of use or data interruption of business and the like even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual including the products and software descr
64. ibed in it Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents ONGOING E A E E E A E A E iii NOUCOS isinne aeaaeai vii Salety MOMMA ON cossin aa aaa dd areuesees ec viii About tS GUNG ssoi EENE EAAS Ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 System package contents sssssssssnssnsnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 1 2 1 2 Serial number label cccsccssessseseeesseeeseeseseesseessseesssessseesseeess 1 2 1 3 System specifications cccccseseseseeseessseessessseesseesseesseeesseeeeness 1 3 1 4 Front panel featureS ssssssssssnsnnsnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 1 5 1 5 Rear panel featureS sssssssnsssnsnnnsnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnne 1 5 1 6 ITSM Mell Teatres rrrainis ran aE NE 1 6 1 7 LED MTOM ATION sirsiran 1 8 1 7 1 Front panel LEDS cases setnectess ee cetaab innana 1 8 1 7 2 LAN RJ 45 LEDS sennennnnneennennnsnnnnnsnssrrnrrnsrnnrnerresrrnen 1 8 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 Chassis COVE assmoronneni annaa 2 2 2 1 1 Removing
65. ieee ne eer eee 5 8 Seo HOMO AN oee 5 8 ETAR Ig TVD REE S E E AE E E E 5 9 5 31 System Date Day XX XX XXXX ccccsccsssseesssessereesseeesees 5 9 5 3 2 System Time XX XX XX 2 cccesseseccssssessssseesssseeesscesenseaes 5 9 Da CN rae terete eeca dente E R 5 9 EVEN LOGS MEMU sssaaa 5 11 Advanced Menu ssassssssssunssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 5 13 5 5 1 ACPI Settings eisiston ai 5 13 5 5 2 Trusted ComMputing s sssnesnsenneenesrnsrnnrrnrrnnrrnrrnsrnseen 5 14 Contents 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 5 3 WHEA Configuration cccccecceesecseeseseesseeeeteeseeeeees 5 14 5 5 4 CPU Configuration ssa nenscetenacensasententsinesiavenzentstventencecateaves 5 15 9099 NOME BRIGGS sossar 5 17 556 S u th Bdge sssrini 5 17 5 5 7 SATA Configuration seeseeeeeeeeseeererernrrrerrerrrerrnrnen 5 18 5 5 8 Intel TXT LT Configuration cccccccssssssessreessneeess 5 19 5 5 9 USB Configuration sacctcasccneecousneeasceaieneutavecciereneetatenstece 5 19 5 5 10 Onboard Devices Configuration cccesessessesseeeees 5 20 OR APN a E 5 21 5 5 12 Serial Port Console Redirection cceceseessesseeees 5 22 MOnROr MENU sissien oen 5 24 OU TINTS gon evsetstsaw si narsctucncenen ews evan oants tec sneer castnweecsstensepecinans 5 25 MOON MEN EEEE E E SEEE 5 27 EXIt MEMU siisii aE eiia 5 27 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 1 6 2 6 3 SO ULI Up RAID airina an eia 6 2 6 1 1 RAID SMOG ses
66. ile Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility VO0O 75 Flash Info VO D Bee ets s A VER 0205 DATE 01 14 2011 gt gt fs0 Drive Folder Info fs0A 12 09 10 4194304 P8B M ROM fs1A d File Infor MODEL Help Info Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done ASUS RS100 X7 5 3 5 4 AN e This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the B
67. ing of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED Greate RAID 0 Volume _ isf Create a RAID 0 volume consisting of 2 to 10 disks ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Choose volume type to create 6 16 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume Use the arrow key to select a disk then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column To include this disk in the array press lt gt lt gt or lt Space gt LSI Corp Config G Jol Nyre Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 ume 8 Volume Type Volume Size GB T3160812AS T3160812AS T3160812AS T3160812AS Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help SPACE Select disk for volume C Create volume Z By default the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation This field is grayed out under the following conditions e The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume e The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive e The disk is already part of another volume 7 Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume 8 When done press lt C gt to create the volume then select Save changes then exit this menu Create and save new volume Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 9 The utility creates the volume
68. isk is selected The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to Rebuild Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes Data is Encrypted ID Name Level Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID1 Mirror N A 149 0GB Yes Physical Devices Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system Under Microsoft Windows OS select Start gt Programs gt Intel Rapid Storage gt Intel Rapid Storage Console or click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage Manager utility From the View menu select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid Storage Console From the Volumes view option select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status When finished the status is changed to Normal Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk lf any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed the system displays the status of the RAID volume as Degraded during POST You may replace the disk drive and rebuild the RAID array To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk 1 Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port LN Select a destinatio
69. it Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item 6 22 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 4 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column Press lt gt lt gt or lt Space gt Press lt C gt to commit the changes then select Save changes then exit this menu The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 View Volume SAS2008 Volume 1 of 1 Identifier LSI Logical Volume 3000 Type RAID 1 Size GB 148 Status Optimal Task None Device Identifier Drive Status ATA ST3160812AS E Primary ATA ST3160812AS E Secondary ATA ST3160812AS E Hot Spare Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item Alt N Next Volume Running a consistency check To run a consistency check on the RAID volume 1 Follow steps 1 3 of the section Viewing volume properties and step 2 of the section Managing hot spares 2 From the Manage Volume screen select Consistency Check then press lt Enter gt 3 The below screen appears Press lt Y gt to start the consistency check on the RAID volume LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 Consistency Check of volume may take several hours to complete Start volume consistency check and exit this menu Abandon volume consistency check and exit this menu Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item ASUS RS
70. ize Num Disk Status Fail GB 0 ATA T3160812AS 149 1 ATA T3160812AS 149 2 ATA ST3160812AS 149 3 ATA ST3160812AS 149 Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help SPACE Select disk for volume C Create volume 6 18 Chapter 6 RAID configuration grayed out under the following conditions The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume Z By default the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation This field is The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive The disk is already part of another volume 4 Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume 5 When done press lt C gt to create the volume then select Save changes then exit this menu Create and save new volume Save change then exit this men Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 6 The utility creates the volume LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Processing may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume ASUS RS100 X7 6 19 6 20 6 3 3 Managing Arrays The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining RAID volumes Refer to this section to view volume properties manage the hot spare disk proceed with the volume consistency check activate the volume delete the volume and expand the volume capacity Viewing volume properties To view volume properties 1 On the main menu select RAID
71. k you created earlier to the USB floppy disk drive i 9 Select the option Install the software automatically Recommended and then click Next 10 The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers When found click Next to install the drivers 11 Click Finish after the driver installation is done 7 6 Chapter 7 Driver installation To verify the RAID controller driver installation 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop and then select Properties from the menu 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Click the sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers and then the Intel R ICH8R ICH9R ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller item should appear Pee File Action View Help e mM E8 Rm Aag A ASUS 31614B5D82 4 Computer See Disk drives E 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk drives ig Human Interface Devices H 5 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors H E Network adapters cs z Universal Serial Bus controllers LN The screen differs based on the controller 4 Right click the RAID controller driver item and then select Properties from the menu 5 Click the Driver tab and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers 6 Click OK when finished ASUS RS100 X7 7 2 Int
72. le slsisiaiale eal H F Po EI o8 A 7 m HH E o0 C L UF s m Co o o K an oom E T Ai P8B X MR CPU LGA1155 LN Before installing the CPU ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your left 2 Press the load lever with your Load lever thumb A and then move it to the right B until it is released from the retention tab AN To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU Retention tab ASUS RS100 X7 2 5 2 6 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted 4 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches AN The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Chapter 2 Hardware setup 6 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek
73. m setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data nica Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure gt lf the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery CLRTC1 2 2 3 Normal Clear CMOS Default P8B X MR Clear RTC RAM 4 4 Chapter 4 Motherboard information 2 VGAcontroller setting 3 pin VGA_SW1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the VGA feature AER T E ie Ui F Ao imi gE Cm E z o0 i VGA_SW1 1 2 2 3 Enable Disable on mm Com mmm oo j Default P8B X MR VGA setting 3 CPU Fan and Chassis Fan cont
74. n Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item 2 The below screen appears Press lt Y gt to delete or lt N gt to cancel LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Manage Volume SAS2008 WARNING All data will be lost when the volume is deleted Delete volume and exit to Adapter Properties Abandon volume deletion and exit this menu Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item ASUS RS100 X7 6 25 Expanding the volume capacity You may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one and expand the capacity of the RAID volume Please complete background initialization for the existing RAID volume before start expanding the volume capacity The capacity of the new hard disk drives should be 50GB larger than the existing one This function is available only when the RAID 1 volume is optimal To expand the capacity of the currently displayed RAID volume 1 From the Manage Volume screen select Online Capacity Expansion then press lt Enter gt v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 Identifier Logical Volume 3000 Type D1 Size GB Status Optimal Task None Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Enter Select Item 2 Press lt Y gt to proceed with the capacity expansion Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 3 4 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen press lt Alt N gt to enter Global Properties menu From the menu you may change related settings
75. n Megatrends Inc Advanced SATA Configuration 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode 3 RAID Mode SATA Mode IDE Mode Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced S M A R T Status Check Enabled SATA Portl ST3160812AS 160 0GB SATA Port2 ST3160812AS 160 0GB SATA Port3 ASUS CB 521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Mode IDE Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Configuration options Disabled IDE Mode AHCI Mode RAID Mode aN If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices keep the default setting IDE Mode lf you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI Mode The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility or Intel Rapid Storage Technology from the Serial ATA hard disk drives set this item to RAID Mode Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to IDE Mode Set to Enhanced to support two SATA 6 0 Gb s and two SATA 3 0 Gb s devices Set to Compatible when using Windows 98 NT 2000 MS DOS Up to four SATA devices are supported under these oper
76. n disk with the same size as the original hard disk 2 Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non RAID disk Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 2 8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology To set the boot array in the BIOS aN Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk 1 Reboot the system and press lt Del gt to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST 2 Goto the Boot menu and select the boot option priority 3 Use up down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press lt Enter gt See section 5 7 Boot menu for details 4 From the Exit menu select Save Changes amp Exit then press lt Enter gt 5 When the confirmation window appears select Yes then press lt Enter gt ASUS RS100 X7 6 13 6 3 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI 2008 controller RAID 0 and RAID 1 You may use disks of different sizes in one volume however the size of the N smallest disk determines the logical size of each member disk DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume The RAID setup screens shown in this section are f
77. nt message LED The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance 3 System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings 4 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD 5 Power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF 6 Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power P8B X MR System anole connector Chapter 4 Motherboard information 12 Auxiliary panel connector 20 2 pin AUX_PANEL1 This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB locator LED and switch chassis intrusion and LAN LEDs HRH faisaaisian sfaln EJ 120_8_CLK AUX PANELI alolalelelelelelele PIN 1 gE mae of Oo LOCATORBTN 6 LOC
78. o go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu 6 2 2 Creating a Recovery set To create a recovery set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Name RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB 0f o7 Koi oh A OO ez Sync N A Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select 6 6 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 2 Enter a name for the recovery set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow keys to select Recovery and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set The SELECT DISKS screen appears Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 0 S T3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS OLSOF4HL 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 2 S T3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB Non RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB Non RAID Disk Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume t Prev Next TAB M aster SPACE R ecovery ENTER Done 5 Use the up down arrow keys to select a drive press lt TAB gt to select a Master disk and then pr
79. of the support ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 3 Goto the Make disk menu and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection e Chapter 7 Driver installation 7 1 2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Server OS During Windows Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server OS 1 Boot the computer using the Windows Server installation DVD The Windows Server OS Setup starts Windows Setup 2 Press lt F6 gt when the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver appears at the bottom of the screen 3 When prompted press lt S gt to specify an additional device Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter Currently Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices s lt none gt To specify additional SCSI adapters DVD ROM drives or special disk controllers for use with Windows including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer press S If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer or
80. onfiguring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate This motherboard supports ATX2 0 PSU or later version Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system P8B X MR 24 8 pin power connector ASUS RS100 X7 ATX12V1 nannan g ZZZZ F paS Taa ani 2 i e oes g m E ee ee ANAN L_ 4 7 S mm i a E C oo MM m li m J ATXPWR1 6 Om o ZPO OLLAR HoHnznZznZzsorro 40404004F 44 4 gt gt axaaAaA gt gt gt Fa ONZZAZZZNOOWOZ eTOOGOG FTttGE T 11 System panel connector 20 1 pin PANEL1 This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PANEL1 PLED IMLED ISPEAKER i nes ana o gt 22 JOigJg JODS A aZa2 2 gt 2z 00 i OKETODD Q co s 2525235 Ja mene ee TT SO O O N 1 System power LED 3 pin PLED This 3 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode 2 Message LED 2 pin MLED This 2 pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the fro
81. or reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team you have to take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version for the SAS controller After entering the SAS configuration utility you can see below screen and identify the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version MPTFW version 8 00 00 00 IR MPTBIOS version v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 LSI Corp Config Utility v7 07 00 00 2010 04 30 A r List Global Properties PCI PCI PCI PC FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fne Slot 01 00 00 8 00 00 00 IR Enabled Esc Exit Menu F1 Shift 1 Help Alt N Global Properties Alter Boot Order Ins Del Alter Boot List Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 3 1 RAID 1 volume The RAID 1 feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability so when a disk in an RAID 1 volume fails you can easily restore the volume and the swapped disk is automatically re mirrored To create a RAID 1 volume 1 Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives 2 During POST press lt Ctrl C gt to enter the SAS configuration utility LSI Corporation MPT SAS2 BIOS MPT2BIOS 7 05 01 00 2010 04 30 Copyright 2000 2010 LSI Corporation Press Ctrl C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility
82. ou complete a task Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lf you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt D gt Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line format A S Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility 2 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information This chapter describes the general features of the server including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications d P OD mr z re Q OD 1 1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items Model Name RS100 X7 Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B X MR Server Board Component 1 x 250W Single Power Supply 80PLUS Bronze Level 2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI E
83. ower status and allows you to change the fan settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 1 ls o E yt oh oa ole tM Nonig belet tomm Monitor 01e eF MEE o gt amo CPU Temperature PECI 35 C 94 F MB Temperature 35 C 94 F TR1 Temperature N A CPU FAN1 Speed 1305 RPM FRNT FAN1 Speed N A J FRNT FAN2 Speed N A J FRNT FAN3 Speed N A REAR FAN1 Speed N A FAN Speed Control Generic Mode VCORE1 41 200 V 3 3V 3 360 V 5V 5 160 V 12V 12 384 V VBAT 3 408 V 3VSB 73 422 V ardh o ON 1 496 V CPU MB TR1 Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU FAN1 Speed FRNT FAN1 3 Speed REAR FAN1 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans front fans and rear fan in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Fan Speed Control Generic Mode Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Full Speed Mode High Density Mode Generic Mode Whisper Mode VCORE1 Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VBAT Voltage 3VSB Voltage 1 5V ICHVoltage The onboard ha
84. pt the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process Intel Chipset Device Software Intel Chipset Device Software License Agreement You must accept all of the terms of the license agreement in order to continue the setup program Do you accept the terms INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OEM IHV ISV Distribution amp Single User IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement If you do not wish to so agree do not install or use the Software Please Also Note If you are an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Independent Hardware Vendor IHV or Independent Software Vendor ISV this complete LICENSE AGREEMENT applies m om Intel Installation Framework 6 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation Intel Chipset Device Software Intel Chipset Device Software intel Readme File Information Refer to the Readme file below to view the system requirements and installation information Press the Page Down key to view the rest of the file RRR RR RRR RRR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RREE le Product Intel R Chipset Device Software Release Production Version Version 9 2 0 1016 Target Products Intel
85. r detailed information on the connectors goog OOOO 2 EATX12V1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module FRNT_FAN1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module CPU_FAN1 P8B X MR 4 FRNT FaNo rant Fanal CPUFAN_SEL1 EEE CHAFAN_SEL1 EEE DSW_EN1 EEE PCIE2 Lithium Cell EOP ENI EEE uz CMOS Power EIEEICLATC PCIE3 ASPEED AST1100 C202 PIO BHA Tri USB34 Li ME_RECOVERY 1 aJa ME_EN1 i o S PCI6 USB7 nnn wn wom E A wem EEE ren kelelele HRWHHEREEE F LPT1 PAN COM2 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 24 pin ATX power connector from power supply to motherboard 8 pin ATX 12V power connector from power supply to motherboard System fan connector from system fan to motherboard SATA conectors system default from motherboard to SATA devices USB connector from motherboard to front I O board System panel connector from motherboard to front I O board Or pU S Sy ASUS RS100 X7 2 17 2 18 2 7 Removable optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices Or you may need to install the optional components into the system This section tells how to remove install the following components 1 System fans 2 Optical disk drive optional 3 ASUS ASMB5 iKVM optional AN Ensure that the system is turned off before
86. rdware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 1 lo WS A S o oa o o E Yo A T eYel To Mm ole E iora BOOT Meloy EEO amo Number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt Timeout 5 setup activation key Bootup NumLock State On 65535 OxFFFF means indefinite Full Screen Logo Enabled waiting Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled EFI Boot Disabled Boot Device Seeking Endless PXE Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 IBA GE Slot 0200 v Boot Option 2 Intel Volume0 Boot Override IBA GE Slot 0200 v1353 IBA GE Slot 0300 v1353 Network Device BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Setup Prompt Timeout xx Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key Bootup NumLock State On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Full Screen Logo Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled iA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Allows you to
87. removing any components 2 7 1 Chassis fans To remove the system fan 1 Remove the airduct away from the heatsink first 2 Unfasten the two onboard fan power connectors Chapter 2 Hardware setup 3 Unfasten the screws from the fans 4 _ Release the fans from the motherboard ASUS RS100 X7 2 19 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server am bd i C rhe Y re a lt Q aa 3 1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails one pair for each side of the server system six 6 pieces of inner rail screws and two 2 pieces of rack Screws Rack screws Inner rail screws 3 2 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rack rails 1 Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws Make sure the rail is oriented as shown Chapter 3 Rackmount installation 2 Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws 3 Select one unit of space 1U on the rack where you wish to install the server 4 Place three 3 nuts on the front and three at the back Do the same to the corresponding side of the rack Nuts 5 Adjust the length of the outer rail to fit the length of the rack cabinet then fasten the two screws 6 Secure th
88. right side 7 5 5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display EESE T O L the ASUS contact information Do l You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 user guide ae Web site http www asus com tw Telephone 86 21 38429911 FAX 86 21 58668722 ext 9101 Online Support http support asus com techservitechserv aspx Chapter 7 Driver installation ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site http Awww asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Fax 86 21 58668722 ext 9101 Online Support http support asus com techserv techserv aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Taiwan Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online Support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw http www asus com tw 886 2 2894 3447 0800 093 456 http support asus com techserv techserv aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC China Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Online Support No 508 Chundong Road Xinzhuang Industrial Zone Minhang District Shanghai China 86 21 5442 1616 86 21 5442 0099 http www asus com cn 86 21 3407 46
89. rol setting 3 pin CPUFAN_SEL1 CHAFAN_SEL1 These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control Set to pins 1 2 when using 4 pin fans or pins 2 3 when using 3 pin fans CPUFAN_SEL1 CHAFAN_SEL1 1 2 28 12 23 C CE isis ebl apaa Aee Ee A oo to EE EEE E n 4 pin FAN 3 pin FAN 4 pin FAN 3 pin FAN m mm mm oo Default Default P8B X MR FAN setting aN e If you use a 4 pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2 3 the fan you installed may not work If you use a 3 pin fan but set the jumper for a 4 pin fan the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed ASUS RS100 X7 4 5 4 LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_SW1 LAN_SW2 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers Set to pins 1 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature i E E y a i A OLAN_SW1 LAN_SW2 3 3 gt i Ba 3 E 1 1 o0 Enable Disable Enable Disable Default Default a a a ftom ao MMM Com om mo
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91. s lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 4 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Veweem Event Logs PP Xeki telel o EEE oem clo a lolo EY oo MED gt io gt Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press lt Enter gt to change the Smbios Event Log configuration View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log Change Smbios Event Log Settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Veweemm Event Logs EEG Eet ior a 00 o MED gt amp io Enabling Disabling Options Change this to enable or Smbios Event Log Enabled disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot Erasing Settings Erase Event Log No When Log is Full Do Nothing Smbios Event Log Standard Setting
92. s MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Options Log OEM Codes Enabled Convert OEM Codes Disabled NOTE All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted Smbios Event Log Enabled Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging Configuration option Disabled Enabled Erase Event Log No Allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log Configuration options No Yes Next reset Yes Every reset When Log is Full Do Nothing Allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full Configuration options Do Nothing Erase Immediately MECI xx Allows you to adjust value for the MECI Multiple Event Count Increment which is the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple event counter associated with log entry is updated Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 255 METW xx Allows you to adjust value for the METW Multiple Event Time Window which is the number of minutes that must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple event counter Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 99 ASUS RS100 X7 5 11 Log OEM Codes Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes Configuration option Disabled Enabled Convert OEM Codes Disabled Allows you to enable or di
93. sable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types Configuration option Disabled Enabled View Smbios Event Log Press lt Enter gt to view the Smbios event logs View System Event Log Press lt Enter gt to view the system event logs Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc NCEE EEN ino C Advanced Eyle t ior a lolo ee MED E gt ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters Trusted Computing WHEA Configuration CPU Configuration North Bridge South Bridge SATA Configuration Intel TXT LT Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM Serial Port Console Redirection gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 5 5 1 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced ACPI Settings Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration Configuration options Disabled Enabled ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep
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95. t to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 6 8 Chapter 6 RAID configuration 6 2 4 Resetting disks to Non RAID AN Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non RAID Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive To reset a RAID set hard disk drive 1 From the utility main menu select 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non RAID disk This does not apply to Recovery volumes Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 0 T3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB Member Disk 1 ST3160812AS OLSOF4HL 149 0GB Select the disks that should be reset t Previous Next SPACE Selects ENTER Selection Complete Use the up down arrow keys to select the RAID set drive s you want to reset and then press lt Space gt to select Press lt Enter gt to reset the RAID set drive s A confirmation message appears Press lt Y gt to reset the drive s or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu ASUS RS100 X7 6 9 6 2 5 Recovery Volume Options lf you have created
96. th the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http green asus com english REACH htm vii viii Safety information Electrical Safety Before installing or removing signal cables ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system contact a qualified service technician or your dealer Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer Operation Safety Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only Before operating the server carefully read all the manuals included with the server package Before using the server make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoi
97. ttings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the following tables 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer N Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port COM2 Communications Port COM1 h h O1 i oo Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor o_o T Primary IDE Channel O 1 SystemTimer 2 Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt 11 Communications Port COM2 12 Communications Port COM S Ce 14 Floppy Disk Controller N e 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock o 4 ACPI Modewhenused 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering S 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Pot o 8 Numeric Data Processor S 9 Primary IDE Channel 10 __ Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 6 Cable connections e The bundled system cables are pre connected before shipment You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre installed components to install additional devices e Refer to Chapter 4 fo
98. u to enable or disable the No Execution Page Protection Technology Setting this item to Disabled forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled The Intel Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Configuration options Disabled Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU C1E Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function CPU C3 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Package C State limit No Limit Configuration options CO C1 C6 No Limit Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 5 5 North Bridge The North Bridge is built in the CPU Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced
99. up before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel C202 chipset To do this Enter the BIOS Setup during POST Go to the Advanced Menu gt SATA Configuration then press lt Enter gt Set SATA Mode to RAID Mode Press lt F10 gt to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup a yo LN Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup 6 1 4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller For example use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C202 chipset Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility ASUS RS100 X7 6 3 6 2 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives 2 Turn on the system 3 During POST press lt Cirl I gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 10 1 0 1008 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rig
100. vice power up delay in seconds XX This item appears only when you set the Device power up delay item to manual Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 40 with a one second interval 5 5 10 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for onboard devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Azalia HD aaudio Enabled Launch Intel PXE OpROM INTEL W82574L OpROM1 PXE INTEL W82574L OpROM2 PXE gt Serial Port 1 Configuration gt Serial Port 2 Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Azalia HD audio INTEL W82574L OpROM1 OpROM2 PXE Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controllers Configuration options Disabled PXE iSCSI Serial Port 1 2 Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1 2 configuration Chapter 5 BIOS setup Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled 5 5 11 APM Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Restrore AC Power Loss Power Off Specify what state to go to EuP Ready Disabled when power is re applied afte Power On By PCI Disabled a power failure G3 state Power On By PCIE Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled
101. xpress x16 Riser Card PCIE16 R11 1 x Front I O Board FPB R9 1 x USB Board USB R9 2 x System Fans 40mm x 28mm Accessories 1 x RS100 X7 User s Guide 1 x RS100 X7 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable CPU Heatsink Ball Bearing Rail Kit ASUS System Web based Management Z If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team you must take note of the product s serial number containing 14 characters such as XXSOXXXXXXXXXX shown as the figure below With the correct serial number of the product ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems RS100 X7 S xxSOXXXXXXXXXX Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 System specifications The ASUS RS100 X7 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B X MR server board The server supports Intel LGA1155 Lynnfield Clarkdale processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard Model Name RS100 X7 1 x Socket LGA1155 Processor System Bus Intel Xeon E3 1200 Processor Family Intel CoreTM i3 2100 Processor Family Core Logic E Intel C202 Chipset ASUS Features p F 4 DIMMS 2 Channels Maximum up to 32GB DDR3 1333 1066 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC 1 GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Memory Expansion ees Pah 1 Bis 1x PCI E G2 x16 slot x16 link Intel C202 6 S

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