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... the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Installing the system drivers 7-6 Appendix P11C-M/4L block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS...
... the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences 6-17 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Installing the system drivers 7-6 Appendix P11C-M/4L block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS...
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... 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 7. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter...
... 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 7. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter...
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... updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to help you complete a task. x IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command...
... updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to help you complete a task. x IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command...
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Accessories 1 x RS100-E10-PI2 Support DVD (with User's Guide) 1 x ACC Instruction Card 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x CPU Heatsink Optional Items ASUS ASMB9-iKVM Remote management card Slim-type DVD-ROM/DVD RW Ball Bearing Rail Kit 2.5" SSD drive tray with Power and SATA cable 1 x Expansion card Fan Duct If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your technical issue. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS100-E10-PI2 Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P11C-M/4L Server Board Component...
Accessories 1 x RS100-E10-PI2 Support DVD (with User's Guide) 1 x ACC Instruction Card 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x CPU Heatsink Optional Items ASUS ASMB9-iKVM Remote management card Slim-type DVD-ROM/DVD RW Ball Bearing Rail Kit 2.5" SSD drive tray with Power and SATA cable 1 x Expansion card Fan Duct If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your technical issue. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS100-E10-PI2 Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P11C-M/4L Server Board Component...
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...latest update Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM) Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Type 1 1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) Intel® C242: Storage 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 * M.2 (NGFF 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242, PCI-E Gen3 x2 link or SATA signal)* Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) * When the M.2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P11C-M/4L server board. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 is SATA signal, the gray SATA ports will be disabled. Model Name RS100-E10-PI2 Processor / System Bus...
...latest update Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM) Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Type 1 1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) Intel® C242: Storage 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 * M.2 (NGFF 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242, PCI-E Gen3 x2 link or SATA signal)* Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) * When the M.2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P11C-M/4L server board. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 is SATA signal, the gray SATA ports will be disabled. Model Name RS100-E10-PI2 Processor / System Bus...
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... front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the front panel. The I/O shield with easily accessible features. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard are also found in the rear panel. Optical drive (optional) Q-Code 4 3 2 1 LAN LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED 2 4 Power button 1 3 Asset tag VGA port USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Reset button Location button Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any added expansion cards. Refer...
... front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the front panel. The I/O shield with easily accessible features. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard are also found in the rear panel. Optical drive (optional) Q-Code 4 3 2 1 LAN LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED 2 4 Power button 1 3 Asset tag VGA port USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Reset button Location button Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any added expansion cards. Refer...
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... hardware monitor event is indicated OFF Normal status ON OFF Blinking ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 4 3 2 1 LAN LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Location button with LED Power button with LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status Description ON System power ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is present ASUS RS100-E10-PI2...
... hardware monitor event is indicated OFF Normal status ON OFF Blinking ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 4 3 2 1 LAN LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Location button with LED Power button with LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status Description ON System power ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is present ASUS RS100-E10-PI2...
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs Q-Code 2 4 1 3 LED Location LED Message LED Location LED Message LED Icon Display status Description OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF System is indicated 1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE BLINKING Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED ...
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs Q-Code 2 4 1 3 LED Location LED Message LED Location LED Message LED Icon Display status Description OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF System is indicated 1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE BLINKING Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED ...
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... socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 2. Hold the DIMM on both ends of the memory modules. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 2-11 Apply force to both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in the wrong direction to the user guide bundled in only...
... socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 2. Hold the DIMM on both ends of the memory modules. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 2-11 Apply force to both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in the wrong direction to the user guide bundled in only...
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... Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5- To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis. 1.b Release the screw that secures the ODD to disconnect the SATA and power cable from the ODD. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 2-13 2.4 Hard disk drives The server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to HDD bay 1. inch Sertial ATA HDD to the system. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD. 2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive...
... Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5- To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis. 1.b Release the screw that secures the ODD to disconnect the SATA and power cable from the ODD. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 2-13 2.4 Hard disk drives The server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to HDD bay 1. inch Sertial ATA HDD to the system. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD. 2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive...
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... 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 ISA or PCI devices. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the software settings if needed. 1. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn...
... 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 ISA or PCI devices. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the software settings if needed. 1. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn...
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... SATA or SAS add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up . The read or write activities of any device connected to 6Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2. The actual data transfer rate depends on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on the speed 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. 4.5.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2...
... SATA or SAS add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up . The read or write activities of any device connected to 6Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2. The actual data transfer rate depends on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on the speed 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. 4.5.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2...
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... processor operating at the turbo frequency. Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for general users. [HPC] - 5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for users that need higher performance. [Latency Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of benchmarks. Applies settings...
... processor operating at the turbo frequency. Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for general users. [HPC] - 5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for users that need higher performance. [Latency Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of benchmarks. Applies settings...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set CSM Support to [Enabled]. this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you set the display mode for IPSEC Certificate. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 5-25 Use...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set CSM Support to [Enabled]. this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you set the display mode for IPSEC Certificate. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 5-25 Use...
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...you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Base Memory Test Run on Warm Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.6.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Test on Warm Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum Memory...
...you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Base Memory Test Run on Warm Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.6.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Test on Warm Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum Memory...
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... Driver Support [Disabled] If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Redirection Support [Disabled] If this menu. POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to [Disabled]. Fan Speed Control [Auto Mode] Allows you set Quiet Boot to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 5-37 Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Network Device BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Hard...
... Driver Support [Disabled] If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Redirection Support [Disabled] If this menu. POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to [Disabled]. Fan Speed Control [Auto Mode] Allows you set Quiet Boot to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 5-37 Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Network Device BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Hard...
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... drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with the Intel® C232 controller that of three identical hard disk drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating...
... drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with the Intel® C232 controller that of three identical hard disk drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating...
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... the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C232 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. For example, use , you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS You must set the RAID mode in the system user guide. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before you can create a RAID set configuration. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 6-3 Connect a SATA...
... the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C232 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. For example, use , you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS You must set the RAID mode in the system user guide. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before you can create a RAID set configuration. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 6-3 Connect a SATA...
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..., ensure that are for more information. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Turn on your screen. 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. You can refer to sections 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for reference only and may not exactly match...
..., ensure that are for more information. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Turn on your screen. 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. You can refer to sections 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for reference only and may not exactly match...
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7. 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. Select the drive to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver Installation When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.
7. 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. Select the drive to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver Installation When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation.