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... 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...(Optional) *Can support up to two 2.5-inch SSDs. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-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...
... 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...(Optional) *Can support up to two 2.5-inch SSDs. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-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...
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... port • The ports for the PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, VGA, COM port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the front panel. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-5 Refer to any added expansion cards. Optical drive (optional) LAN1~2 LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power button VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button LED... the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are located on the rear panel if the motherboard is not installed. • *This port is for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.
... port • The ports for the PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, VGA, COM port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the front panel. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-5 Refer to any added expansion cards. Optical drive (optional) LAN1~2 LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power button VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button LED... the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are located on the rear panel if the motherboard is not installed. • *This port is for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.
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Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated ON 2. OFF Normal status. (Press the location switch again to turn off.) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-7 With ASMB7-iKVM installed: indicates a hardware monitor event OFF No LAN connection 1 Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data 2 ON LAN connection is present ON ...
Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated ON 2. OFF Normal status. (Press the location switch again to turn off.) ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 1-7 With ASMB7-iKVM installed: indicates a hardware monitor event OFF No LAN connection 1 Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data 2 ON LAN connection is present ON ...
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Side tabs ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. 2.
Side tabs ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. 2.
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... that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your right. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket...
... that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your right. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket...
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... is evenly spread in contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-7 Insert the load lever under the retention tab to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under...
... is evenly spread in contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-7 Insert the load lever under the retention tab to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under...
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Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard. 2. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The fastener on the airduct should align with the screwhole on the motherboard. 3. Replace the screw and secure the airduct onto the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-9 To install the airduct: 1.
Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard. 2. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The fastener on the airduct should align with the screwhole on the motherboard. 3. Replace the screw and secure the airduct onto the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-9 To install the airduct: 1.
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... until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper seating of the memory modules. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force...
... until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper seating of the memory modules. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force...
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... the four screws that the 3.5-inch SATA HDD is seated securely in the chassis. 2. 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 Insert the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD into the HDD drive tray and secure it using the bundled set of...
... the four screws that the 3.5-inch SATA HDD is seated securely in the chassis. 2. 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 Insert the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD into the HDD drive tray and secure it using the bundled set of...
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HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 4. Remove the HDD drive tray and 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly. 5. Prepare the SSD drive tray. 6. SSD drive tray 2.5-inch SSD ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-15 Get one 2.5-inch SSD and orient it in such a way that the screw holes on the underside of the 2.5-inch SSD is exposed as ...
HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 4. Remove the HDD drive tray and 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly. 5. Prepare the SSD drive tray. 6. SSD drive tray 2.5-inch SSD ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-15 Get one 2.5-inch SSD and orient it in such a way that the screw holes on the underside of the 2.5-inch SSD is exposed as ...
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Secure the 2.5-inch SSD and SSD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in place. Ensure that no cables or connectors are out-of-place. 16. Ensure that the SSD drive tray is seated securely in step 3. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-17 Align and orient the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into HDD bay 1. 14. Carefully place the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into the HDD bay 1 (as shown) matching the four screw holes on the drive tray with the four screw holes on the HDD bay. 15.
Secure the 2.5-inch SSD and SSD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in place. Ensure that no cables or connectors are out-of-place. 16. Ensure that the SSD drive tray is seated securely in step 3. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-17 Align and orient the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into HDD bay 1. 14. Carefully place the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into the HDD bay 1 (as shown) matching the four screw holes on the drive tray with the four screw holes on the HDD bay. 15.
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... to connect the 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the 3.5-inch SATA HDD. Connect a SATA signal cable and a power cable from the power supply to the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-19 Get a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and the set of screws as shown and set of bundled screws. 5. 1.d Remove the ODD as shown. 6. Orient the...
... to connect the 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the 3.5-inch SATA HDD. Connect a SATA signal cable and a power cable from the power supply to the motherboard. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-19 Get a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and the set of screws as shown and set of bundled screws. 5. 1.d Remove the ODD as shown. 6. Orient the...
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You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to detach it upwards to install an expansion card. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-21 Hold the riser card and pull it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Expansion card This system comes with a riser card. Failure ...
You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to detach it upwards to install an expansion card. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-21 Hold the riser card and pull it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Expansion card This system comes with a riser card. Failure ...
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... the expansion card. Turn on the BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change any necessary BIOS settings. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-23
... the expansion card. Turn on the BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change any necessary BIOS settings. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-23
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...-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans To install the system fans: 1. Optical disk drive (optional) 3. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-25 System fans 2. Locate the screw holes for the system fans on the chassis. 2.7 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system ...
...-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans To install the system fans: 1. Optical disk drive (optional) 3. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 2-25 System fans 2. Locate the screw holes for the system fans on the chassis. 2.7 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system ...
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Locate the ASMB7 header on your motherboard. 1. Do not force the pins when connecting the card to the header. LAN port 3 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 LAN port 1~2 2-27 Firmly fit the ASMB7 management card to the motherboard header. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to install an optional ASMB7 series management card on the motherboard. 2. 2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
Locate the ASMB7 header on your motherboard. 1. Do not force the pins when connecting the card to the header. LAN port 3 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 LAN port 1~2 2-27 Firmly fit the ASMB7 management card to the motherboard header. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to install an optional ASMB7 series management card on the motherboard. 2. 2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
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... of the rack cabinet, then fasten the two screws. 6. Place three (3) nuts on the rack where you wish to the other side of the rack. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-3 Nuts 5. Attach the second inner rail to install the server. 4. Select one unit of the chassis and secure with two screws at the back.
... of the rack cabinet, then fasten the two screws. 6. Place three (3) nuts on the rack where you wish to the other side of the rack. ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-3 Nuts 5. Attach the second inner rail to install the server. 4. Select one unit of the chassis and secure with two screws at the back.
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9. Carefully push the server all the way to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Rack screw ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-5 Secure the other side as well.
9. Carefully push the server all the way to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Rack screw ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 3-5 Secure the other side as well.
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... 5. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 3. Power-on Button 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 Page 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-3 RJ-45 port for LAN 6. LOCLED1 7. +5V_LED 8. COM1 port 4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Platform Environmental...
... 5. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 3. Power-on Button 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 Page 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-3 RJ-45 port for LAN 6. LOCLED1 7. +5V_LED 8. COM1 port 4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Platform Environmental...
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... the front of the server module that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off . ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-5 The green LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. 3 Locator LED (LOCLED1) The Locator LED is a reminder...
... the front of the server module that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off . ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 4-5 The green LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. 3 Locator LED (LOCLED1) The Locator LED is a reminder...