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...38 4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log 4-39 4.11 Save & Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility.5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-7 5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-8 5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility...5-9 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-9 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-11...
...38 4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log 4-39 4.11 Save & Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility.5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-7 5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-8 5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility...5-9 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-9 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-11...
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-5 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-5 6.4 Installing the system drivers 6-6 Appendix P11C-X/AUDIO block diagram A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-9 vi
Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-5 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-5 6.4 Installing the system drivers 6-6 Appendix P11C-X/AUDIO block diagram A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-9 vi
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... the BIOS parameters. 5. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
... the BIOS parameters. 5. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
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...) ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 1-3 SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card 3 x Internal 3.5" (or 2 x 2.5" optional cage) drive bays* I = internal 1 x Internal 2.5" drive bay A or S will be hot- 1 x Optional internal 5.25" to ASUS server AVL for the latest update 4 Slot Type SATA Controller 1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x4 Link) 2 x PCI Intel® C242 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 x M.2 (NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242, gray SATA port will be disables when M.2 is in SATA mode)* Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10...
...) ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 1-3 SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card 3 x Internal 3.5" (or 2 x 2.5" optional cage) drive bays* I = internal 1 x Internal 2.5" drive bay A or S will be hot- 1 x Optional internal 5.25" to ASUS server AVL for the latest update 4 Slot Type SATA Controller 1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x4 Link) 2 x PCI Intel® C242 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 x M.2 (NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242, gray SATA port will be disables when M.2 is in SATA mode)* Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10...
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... system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. 1.6 Internal features The TS100-E10-PI4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS P11C-X/AUDIO Board 4.
... system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. 1.6 Internal features The TS100-E10-PI4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS P11C-X/AUDIO Board 4.
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... figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install ECC / non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in slots A2 and B2 (Blue). DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated Channel per Channel 2 1 2 2 UDIMM DIMM Type ECC / non-ECC ECC / non-ECC Speed 2666/2400 2666/2400 • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 2-9 For optimum...
... figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install ECC / non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in slots A2 and B2 (Blue). DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated Channel per Channel 2 1 2 2 UDIMM DIMM Type ECC / non-ECC ECC / non-ECC Speed 2666/2400 2666/2400 • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 2-9 For optimum...
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... the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Front panel assembly ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 2-11 Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the chassis. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it aside. 2.4 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. Ensure to the motherboard and...
... the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Front panel assembly ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 2-11 Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the chassis. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it aside. 2.4 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. Ensure to the motherboard and...
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... to unplug the power cord before installing them. 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Edge of the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for the card before installing or removing expansion cards. Press the PCI-E latch (A), hold it towards the rear (B). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis then remove the metal bracket (B). Read the documentation of the PCI-E latch PCI-E latch 3. 2.7 Expansion cards The system has expansion slots on a flat...
... to unplug the power cord before installing them. 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Edge of the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for the card before installing or removing expansion cards. Press the PCI-E latch (A), hold it towards the rear (B). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis then remove the metal bracket (B). Read the documentation of the PCI-E latch PCI-E latch 3. 2.7 Expansion cards The system has expansion slots on a flat...
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... -- 6 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 15* * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... -- 6 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 15* * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
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... Serial ATA hard disks installed. • When the M.2 (NGFF1) is operating in SATA mode, SATA5 will be disabled. • When the M.2 (NGFF2) is operating in SATA mode, SATA6 will be disabled. 2. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) system, which can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 3-9 A TPM system also helps enhance network...
... Serial ATA hard disks installed. • When the M.2 (NGFF1) is operating in SATA mode, SATA5 will be disabled. • When the M.2 (NGFF2) is operating in SATA mode, SATA6 will be disabled. 2. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) system, which can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 3-9 A TPM system also helps enhance network...
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... benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 3-11 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 6. 5. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information...
... benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 3-11 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 6. 5. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information...
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Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to be decoded in above 4G address space. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 USB Configuration 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to be decoded in above 4G address space. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 USB Configuration 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
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...[Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you set the maximum time the device takes before the device reports itself to the host controller properly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto...
...[Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you set the maximum time the device takes before the device reports itself to the host controller properly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto...
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... enable or disable the ECC support. 4.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu allow you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting. Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to change the platform settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
... enable or disable the ECC support. 4.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu allow you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting. Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to change the platform settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
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... drive Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive] ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Serial ATA Port 0-7 Port 0-7 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot...
... drive Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive] ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Serial ATA Port 0-7 Port 0-7 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot...
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... RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. If you install an operating system to be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives...
... RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. If you install an operating system to be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives...
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...drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Press to the Chipset Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SATA And RSTe Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 5-3 Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set from SATA hard disk...
...drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Press to the Chipset Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SATA And RSTe Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 5-3 Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set from SATA hard disk...
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... installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you to move through the menus and select the menu options. SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS setup. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility...
... installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you to move through the menus and select the menu options. SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in the BIOS setup. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility...
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Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver Installation
Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver Installation
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... mode. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 A-5 Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...
... mode. ASUS TS100-E10-PI4 A-5 Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...