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1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-M server board. Supports software RAID 0 & 1 2 x Internal 3.5" SATA2 HDD Bays 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed® AST2050 8MB 1 x ... x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-3 Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Memory Expansion Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Type Storage...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-M server board. Supports software RAID 0 & 1 2 x Internal 3.5" SATA2 HDD Bays 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed® AST2050 8MB 1 x ... x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-3 Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Memory Expansion Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Type Storage...
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...on the front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and twp USB ports are also placed in the rear panel. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are... located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. USB 2.0 ports Optical drive HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Power LED Power button Reset button Turn ...
...on the front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and twp USB ports are also placed in the rear panel. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are... located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. USB 2.0 ports Optical drive HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Power LED Power button Reset button Turn ...
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... Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-7
... Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-7
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Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 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. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-3
Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 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. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-3
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...loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are installing a CPU. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount... LGA 1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale series processors. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon ...
...loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are installing a CPU. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 Load lever A B Retention tab 2-5 Ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount... LGA 1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale series processors. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon ...
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... tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-7 B A C 8. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7.
... tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-7 B A C 8. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7.
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... them one by one to its original place. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 5. Set the mylar back to completely secure the heatsink. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-9 Ensure that the mylar does not interfere any motherboard headers or capacitors. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with a Philips (cross...
... them one by one to its original place. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 5. Set the mylar back to completely secure the heatsink. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-9 Ensure that the mylar does not interfere any motherboard headers or capacitors. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with a Philips (cross...
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... DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-11
... DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-11
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If you have an ODD installed, remove the ODD first before installing a hard disk drive to remove the two screws as shown. 2. Disconnect the ODD cable, and then use a screwdriver to the HDD tray 2. 4. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws. 2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2 To install a hard disk drive to release the HDD bracket under the optical disk drive. HDD bracket ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-13 Remove the four screws to the HDD tray 2: 1.
If you have an ODD installed, remove the ODD first before installing a hard disk drive to remove the two screws as shown. 2. Disconnect the ODD cable, and then use a screwdriver to the HDD tray 2. 4. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws. 2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2 To install a hard disk drive to release the HDD bracket under the optical disk drive. HDD bracket ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-13 Remove the four screws to the HDD tray 2: 1.
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2.5 Expansion card The system comes with a riser card. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-15 Hold the riser card and pull it from the system. 3. Remove the screw to detach it up to release the metal slot cover from ...
2.5 Expansion card The system comes with a riser card. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-15 Hold the riser card and pull it from the system. 3. Remove the screw to detach it up to release the metal slot cover from ...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15...
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...components when installing or removing system devices. This section tells how to install the optional components into the system. System fans 2. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-19 Unplug the system fan cables from the FRNT_FAN1 and FRNT_FAN2 connectors on the motherboard. 2. Remove the system fans, and ...Keep the screws for late use. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse if you may need to remove/install the following components: 1. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 System fans To remove the system fan: 1....
...components when installing or removing system devices. This section tells how to install the optional components into the system. System fans 2. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-19 Unplug the system fan cables from the FRNT_FAN1 and FRNT_FAN2 connectors on the motherboard. 2. Remove the system fans, and ...Keep the screws for late use. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse if you may need to remove/install the following components: 1. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 System fans To remove the system fan: 1....
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Connect the ODD cable to the HDD bracket with a screw. 5. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-21 Secure the ODD side bracket to the optical disk drive. 4.
Connect the ODD cable to the HDD bracket with a screw. 5. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 2-21 Secure the ODD side bracket to the optical disk drive. 4.
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2. Get one side for installation. 3. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to attach the other rack ear. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the chassis with three inner rail screws. Attach the inner rail to the screw holes on each front-side of the chassis and secure with four screws. 5. Select one rack ear and match the four screw holes to the correspoding side of the chassis. Orient the rack ear as shown. Secure the rack ear to the rack To attach the rack rails: 1. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 3-3 Locate the four screw holes on the chassis. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. 4.
2. Get one side for installation. 3. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to attach the other rack ear. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the chassis with three inner rail screws. Attach the inner rail to the screw holes on each front-side of the chassis and secure with four screws. 5. Select one rack ear and match the four screw holes to the correspoding side of the chassis. Orient the rack ear as shown. Secure the rack ear to the rack To attach the rack rails: 1. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 3-3 Locate the four screw holes on the chassis. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. 4.
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8. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 3-5 Firmly hold the server on the inner rack rails to the front end of the outer rack rail. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the direction indicated below. Slide the latches on both sides.
8. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 3-5 Firmly hold the server on the inner rack rails to the front end of the outer rack rail. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the direction indicated below. Slide the latches on both sides.
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..., 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 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin...
..., 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 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin...
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... always run at full speed. 2. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 when using 4-pin fans or...
... always run at full speed. 2. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 when using 4-pin fans or...
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Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM). 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-7 Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. 6.
Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM). 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-7 Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. 6.
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.... Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. 3. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-9
.... Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. 3. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-9
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Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 8. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-11 7. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information.
Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 8. ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 4-11 7. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information.