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... the rack ears 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-8 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-8 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-8 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
... the rack ears 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-8 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-8 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-8 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... 5-31 5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives 5-31 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.7.4 Security 5-33 5.8 Tools menu 5-35 5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-35 5.9 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing ...hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing...
... 5-31 5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives 5-31 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.7.4 Security 5-33 5.8 Tools menu 5-35 5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-35 5.9 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing ...hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing...
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... Non-RAID 6-29 6.3.5 6.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 6-30 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-31 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 6-31 6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-17 7.3 LAN...
... Non-RAID 6-29 6.3.5 6.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 6-30 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-31 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 6-31 6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-17 7.3 LAN...
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...Chapter 3: Rackmount installation This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. ix Check local regulations for disposal of configuring a server. This symbol of parts and recycling. About... intended for different system components. This product has been designed to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the barebone server 4. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ...
...Chapter 3: Rackmount installation This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. ix Check local regulations for disposal of configuring a server. This symbol of parts and recycling. About... intended for different system components. This product has been designed to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the barebone server 4. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ...
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Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-17 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time ...14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard ...
Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-17 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time ...14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard ...
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... power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 10. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 Internal connectors 1. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-3 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. CPU Fan and...
... power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 10. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 Internal connectors 1. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-3 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. CPU Fan and...
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... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM). 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-7 6.
To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM). 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-7 6.
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...PLED) This 3-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The message LED is for the message LED cable that connects to the HDD. 5. The IDE LED lights up when you to indicate...off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-13 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. 10. Pressing the power switch for ...
...PLED) This 3-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The message LED is for the message LED cable that connects to the HDD. 5. The IDE LED lights up when you to indicate...off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-13 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. 10. Pressing the power switch for ...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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...drive in case you need to the USB port. 2. Before you start using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that... enable EZ Flash 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. To update the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage...
...drive in case you need to the USB port. 2. Before you start using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that... enable EZ Flash 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. To update the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage...
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... The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Press to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: ...BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 3. See section 5.9 Exit Menu for details. 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS RS100-E6/PI2...
... The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Press to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: ...BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 3. See section 5.9 Exit Menu for details. 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS RS100-E6/PI2...
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4. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7F-M VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: ... system from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS update is completed. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...
4. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7F-M VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: ... system from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS update is completed. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...
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... system while recovering the BIOS! It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-5 Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one...
... system while recovering the BIOS! It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-5 Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your computer in the future. Even if you see on . This requires you wish ...to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as possible. The firmware chip on the...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your computer in the future. Even if you see on . This requires you wish ...to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as possible. The firmware chip on the...
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...Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue,...
...Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue,...
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.... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the selected item. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display available options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can...
.... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the selected item. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display available options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can...
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...Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 09/22/2009] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : ... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-9
...Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 09/22/2009] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : ... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-9
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... the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These items...
... the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These items...
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... enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. 5.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the...
... enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 5-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. 5.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the...