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Contents 5.4.6 USB Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 TPM 5-22 5.4.8 ACPI Settings 5-22 5.4.9 WHEA Support 5-23 5.4.10 5.4.11 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-23 Intel® Server Platform Services 5-24 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-24 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.15 APM 5-27 5.4.16 Network ...
Contents 5.4.6 USB Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 TPM 5-22 5.4.8 ACPI Settings 5-22 5.4.9 WHEA Support 5-23 5.4.10 5.4.11 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-23 Intel® Server Platform Services 5-24 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-24 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-25 5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-27 5.4.15 APM 5-27 5.4.16 Network ...
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... to fix it by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This server system is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and...Ask for the user's safety. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. This product is heavy. Place the server on a stable surface. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION!
... to fix it by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This server system is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and...Ask for the user's safety. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. This product is heavy. Place the server on a stable surface. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION!
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About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for disposal of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical ... electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the ...
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for disposal of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical ... electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the ...
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... completing a task. If you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ASUS contact information. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Conventions To make sure that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or...
... completing a task. If you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ASUS contact information. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Conventions To make sure that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or...
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Product overview Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Product overview Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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...Component Accessories Optional Items RS100-E8-PI2 ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P9D-M Server Board 1 x 250W Single Power Supply 2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (RE16L-R9A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D) 2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm) 1 x Fan Duct 1 x RS100-E8-PI2 User's Guide 1 x RS100-E8-PI2 Support CD 1 ...as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxxxx below. RS100-E8-PI2 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product overview With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can quickly identify the server model and provide a satisfactory solution to ...
...Component Accessories Optional Items RS100-E8-PI2 ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P9D-M Server Board 1 x 250W Single Power Supply 2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (RE16L-R9A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D) 2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm) 1 x Fan Duct 1 x RS100-E8-PI2 User's Guide 1 x RS100-E8-PI2 Support CD 1 ...as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxxxx below. RS100-E8-PI2 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product overview With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can quickly identify the server model and provide a satisfactory solution to ...
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Networking LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I = internal A or S = hotswappable RS100-E8/PI2 1 x Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family Intel® C224 Chipset √ √ 4 (2 Channels) Maximum up to 32GB DDR3 1333 / ... x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB7-iKVM) 4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 port (Rear x2) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server board.
Networking LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I = internal A or S = hotswappable RS100-E8/PI2 1 x Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family Intel® C224 Chipset √ √ 4 (2 Channels) Maximum up to 32GB DDR3 1333 / ... x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB7-iKVM) 4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 port (Rear x2) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server board.
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...DRAM & HDD not included) Dimensions (DD x WW x HH) Power Supply Power Rating Environment Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 U8 64-bit ...CentOS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 64-bit Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit *Supported OS versions are subject to change without notice Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS...
...DRAM & HDD not included) Dimensions (DD x WW x HH) Power Supply Power Rating Environment Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 U8 64-bit ...CentOS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 64-bit Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit *Supported OS versions are subject to change without notice Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS...
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..., optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard are also found in the rear panel. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features This barebone server has a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. Refer to any system component. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel has...
..., optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard are also found in the rear panel. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features This barebone server has a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. Refer to any system component. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel has...
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... not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 3 4 7 5 2 6 1. System Fan (x2) 3. HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing ... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product overview ASUS P9D-M Server board 4. Power Supply 5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional) 6. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x8 link) 2. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system...
... not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 3 4 7 5 2 6 1. System Fan (x2) 3. HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing ... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product overview ASUS P9D-M Server board 4. Power Supply 5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional) 6. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x8 link) 2. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system...
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... chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and parts with sharp or protruding edges. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
... chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and parts with sharp or protruding edges. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-5 Contact your right. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. Locate the CPU...you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This server motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface ...
ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-5 Contact your right. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. Locate the CPU...you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This server motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface ...
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2.4 Hard disk drives The server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to HDD bay 1: 1. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD. 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD ... drive tray to the chassis and set aside. 4. Locate the HDD bay 1 in place. Prepare a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and the set of bundled screws. 5. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 2-13 Release the four screws that the 3.5-inch SATA HDD is seated securely in the chassis. 2. Remove the HDD drive...
2.4 Hard disk drives The server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to HDD bay 1: 1. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD. 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD ... drive tray to the chassis and set aside. 4. Locate the HDD bay 1 in place. Prepare a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and the set of bundled screws. 5. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 2-13 Release the four screws that the 3.5-inch SATA HDD is seated securely in the chassis. 2. Remove the HDD drive...
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ODD cable HDD bay 2 HDD drive tray Optical Disc Drive 1.b Disconnect the SATA and power cable on the ODD. 1.c Release the screw that secures the ODD to HDD bay 2: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2 To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to the chassis and set aside. ODD cable 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis. If you have an Optical Disc Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5-inch Sertial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2.
ODD cable HDD bay 2 HDD drive tray Optical Disc Drive 1.b Disconnect the SATA and power cable on the ODD. 1.c Release the screw that secures the ODD to HDD bay 2: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2 To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to the chassis and set aside. ODD cable 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis. If you have an Optical Disc Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5-inch Sertial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2.
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2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) Follow the steps below to the motherboard header. 3. Do not force the pins when connecting the card to install an optional ASMB7 series management card on the motherboard. 2. LAN port 3 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 LAN port 1~2 2-27 Locate the ASMB7 header on your motherboard. 1. Insert the LAN cable plug to the header. Firmly fit the ASMB7 management card to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) Follow the steps below to the motherboard header. 3. Do not force the pins when connecting the card to install an optional ASMB7 series management card on the motherboard. 2. LAN port 3 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 LAN port 1~2 2-27 Locate the ASMB7 header on your motherboard. 1. Insert the LAN cable plug to the header. Firmly fit the ASMB7 management card to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
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Rackmount installation Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server. 2-
Rackmount installation Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server. 2-
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3.1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Attach the inner rail to the rack To attach the rack rails: 1. Rack screws Inner rail screws Outer rails Inner rails 3.2 Attaching the rails to the correspoding side of rack screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. 3-2 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Attach the inner rail to the rack To attach the rack rails: 1. Rack screws Inner rail screws Outer rails Inner rails 3.2 Attaching the rails to the correspoding side of rack screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. 3-2 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
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.... Do the same to the corresponding side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to install the server. 4. 2. Select one unit of the rack cabinet, then fasten the two screws. 6. Nuts 5. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-3 Adjust the length of the outer rail to the other outer rail. Attach the second inner rail to fit...
.... Do the same to the corresponding side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to install the server. 4. 2. Select one unit of the rack cabinet, then fasten the two screws. 6. Nuts 5. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-3 Adjust the length of the outer rail to the other outer rail. Attach the second inner rail to fit...
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Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. 3-4 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation 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. 8. Slide the latches on both sides.
Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. 3-4 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation 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. 8. Slide the latches on both sides.
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Rack screw ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-5 Secure the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Carefully push the server all the way to the rack with one rack screw at one side. 9. Secure the other side as well.
Rack screw ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-5 Secure the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Carefully push the server all the way to the rack with one rack screw at one side. 9. Secure the other side as well.