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1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-M/RS100-E4 motherboard. The server supports LGA775 Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Motherboard ... memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Volari® XGI Z7 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB memory Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 2 x SATAII drives with RAID functionality or IAA(RAID 0, RAID 1), or LSI (RAID 0, RAID 1) 1 x ...
1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-M/RS100-E4 motherboard. The server supports LGA775 Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Motherboard ... memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Volari® XGI Z7 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB memory Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 2 x SATAII drives with RAID functionality or IAA(RAID 0, RAID 1), or LSI (RAID 0, RAID 1) 1 x ...
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Optical drive (optional) 2. Power supply ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 1- ASUS P5M2-M/RS100-E4 motherboard 4. PCI-E Slot (riser card) 3. System blower 5. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 1.
Optical drive (optional) 2. Power supply ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 1- ASUS P5M2-M/RS100-E4 motherboard 4. PCI-E Slot (riser card) 3. System blower 5. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 1.
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 2-
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 2-
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Secure the outer rail with the outer rails. Outer rail Inner rail ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 3- Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet . 8. Find the corresponding 1U space on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 6 and 7 to attach the other outer rail. 9. Using the rack ears, firmly hold the server on the other side of the rack rail. 7.
Secure the outer rail with the outer rails. Outer rail Inner rail ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 3- Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet . 8. Find the corresponding 1U space on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 6 and 7 to attach the other outer rail. 9. Using the rack ears, firmly hold the server on the other side of the rack rail. 7.
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Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-
Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 4-
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Allows you to use or configure the SATA connectors under SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system environment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features... is set to [RAID] if you are needed for the RAID configuration). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Set the item Configure SATA as to Native mode when this item to [AHCI].
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Allows you to use or configure the SATA connectors under SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system environment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features... is set to [RAID] if you are needed for the RAID configuration). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Set the item Configure SATA as to Native mode when this item to [AHCI].
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... enable or disable the PCI Express Graphic port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Enabled] Allows you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-25
... enable or disable the PCI Express Graphic port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Enabled] Allows you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 5-25
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... operating system, you can select a utility to section "2.6 Jumpers" for details on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Refer to create a RAID set (s). ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6- To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a...Connect a SATA power cable to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set the RAID item in BIOS You must set under Windows® 2000/2003 Server or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard...
... operating system, you can select a utility to section "2.6 Jumpers" for details on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Refer to create a RAID set (s). ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 6- To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a...Connect a SATA power cable to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set the RAID item in BIOS You must set under Windows® 2000/2003 Server or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard...
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...screen instructions to create by typing the number before the option 7. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS100-E4/PI2 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS100-E4/PI2 FRU Please choose A To G: 6. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000 or... driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CDROM... Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Save your server system, you want to create the driver disk. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Place a blank, high...
...screen instructions to create by typing the number before the option 7. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS100-E4/PI2 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS100-E4/PI2 FRU Please choose A To G: 6. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000 or... driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CDROM... Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Save your server system, you want to create the driver disk. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Place a blank, high...
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... specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support ...driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-
... specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support ...driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-
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Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to prepare the RAID driver disk. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-11 Boot the system from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. Press . SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. A message instructs you to OS limitation.
Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to prepare the RAID driver disk. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-11 Boot the system from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. Press . SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. A message instructs you to OS limitation.
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Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to begin ...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-13 Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the CD. 3. 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver...
Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to begin ...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-13 Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the CD. 3. 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver...
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7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 7.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. To install the XGI Graphicsdriver: 1. ... XGI VOLARI Z7 from Microsoft® WHQL 2000, but it supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000 Server operating system. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-15 The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click ...
7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 7.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. To install the XGI Graphicsdriver: 1. ... XGI VOLARI Z7 from Microsoft® WHQL 2000, but it supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000 Server operating system. ASUS RS100-E4/PI2 7-15 The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click ...