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... 1-7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.6.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the cover 2-2 2.1.2 Installing the cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard information 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-10 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.5 Replaceable components 2-12 2.5.1 Installing Serial ATA drives 2-12...
... 1-7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.6.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the cover 2-2 2.1.2 Installing the cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard information 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-10 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.5 Replaceable components 2-12 2.5.1 Installing Serial ATA drives 2-12...
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Contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-16 5.4.3 Chipset 5-18 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power Configuration 5-23 5.5.1 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-27 5.6.1 Boot Device ...
Contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-16 5.4.3 Chipset 5-18 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power Configuration 5-23 5.5.1 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-27 5.6.1 Boot Device ...
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... Board 1 x 180W Single Power Supply 2 x SATA Cables PCI Express x16 Riser Card (ASUS PCIE16-R11 1.01) Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-R9) USB Board (ASUS USB-R9) 2 x System Fans (2 x 40mm x 40mm x 28mm) 1 x CPU Heatsink with Heat pipe 1 x RS100-X5/PI2 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x RS100-X5/PI2 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Bag...
... Board 1 x 180W Single Power Supply 2 x SATA Cables PCI Express x16 Riser Card (ASUS PCIE16-R11 1.01) Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-R9) USB Board (ASUS USB-R9) 2 x System Fans (2 x 40mm x 40mm x 28mm) 1 x CPU Heatsink with Heat pipe 1 x RS100-X5/PI2 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x RS100-X5/PI2 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Bag...
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...Conroe-L 400 series * Intel CPU over 65W is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5GC-MR server board. Core™ 2 Duo, and Conroe-L 400 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 is not supported Dual ...Core FSB 1066/800 Intel® 945GC Intel® ICH7 Smart Fan I √ 2 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 2GB DDR2 667/533 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM 512 MB and 1GB 1 1 x PCIe x16 slot...
...Conroe-L 400 series * Intel CPU over 65W is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5GC-MR server board. Core™ 2 Duo, and Conroe-L 400 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 is not supported Dual ...Core FSB 1066/800 Intel® 945GC Intel® ICH7 Smart Fan I √ 2 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 2GB DDR2 667/533 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM 512 MB and 1GB 1 1 x PCIe x16 slot...
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Anti-virus Software Management Software Solution Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (with CPU, DRAM and HDD) Power Supply Environment Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software ASWM2.0 380mm x 430mm x 43.4mm 6.2 kg 180W Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
Anti-virus Software Management Software Solution Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (with CPU, DRAM and HDD) Power Supply Environment Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software ASWM2.0 380mm x 430mm x 43.4mm 6.2 kg 180W Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... features. PEB-G21 LAN card (optional) LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB 2.0 ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port CPU and system fans AC power socket ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 1- Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays...
... features. PEB-G21 LAN card (optional) LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB 2.0 ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port CPU and system fans AC power socket ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 1- Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays...
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PCI Express x16 slot and PCI Express x16 Riser Card 2. CPU and system fans (x 2) 3. PEB-G21 LAN card (optional) • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GC-MR Server Board 4. Power supply 5. connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or... rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDD tray 1 (hidden) and Slim-type Optical drive (optional) 6. HDD tray 2 7. 1.5 ...
PCI Express x16 slot and PCI Express x16 Riser Card 2. CPU and system fans (x 2) 3. PEB-G21 LAN card (optional) • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GC-MR Server Board 4. Power supply 5. connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or... rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDD tray 1 (hidden) and Slim-type Optical drive (optional) 6. HDD tray 2 7. 1.5 ...
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... is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5GC-MR.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ...
... is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5GC-MR.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ...
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2. B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of ... your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, ...
2. B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of ... your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, ...
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...(A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Use only qualified CPU heatsink assembly. B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T...), and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® Xeon® 3000 series, Core™ 2 Duo, and Conroe-L 400 series processors require a specially designed ...
...(A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Use only qualified CPU heatsink assembly. B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T...), and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® Xeon® 3000 series, Core™ 2 Duo, and Conroe-L 400 series processors require a specially designed ...
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper ... ground pin of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MR.CPU.Fan.Connector P5GC-MR R 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4. These are not jumpers!
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper ... ground pin of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MR.CPU.Fan.Connector P5GC-MR R 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4. These are not jumpers!
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...automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name : ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 Model ID : S0060 ASUS-BIOS Version Build Date : 0108 : 10/12/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.2GHz : 2200 MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS-BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
...automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name : ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 Model ID : S0060 ASUS-BIOS Version Build Date : 0108 : 10/12/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.2GHz : 2200 MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS-BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items on the next page appear only when the USB Function...] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable a specific number...
...function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items on the next page appear only when the USB Function...] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable a specific number...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB2.0 controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in order to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off support function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:11, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 11 CPUID : 6FD This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows yout to enable or ...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB2.0 controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in order to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off support function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:11, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 11 CPUID : 6FD This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows yout to enable or ...
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...] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the CPU ratio adjustment item is set to [manual]. The BIOS auto detects the defaut value of this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems... Feature. Configuration options:[6] ~ .[14] You can only adjust the CPU ratio adjustment if you install an Intel® Core 2 Due (E6000, E4000) series processor. Refer to boot even without support for details. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item ...
...] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the CPU ratio adjustment item is set to [manual]. The BIOS auto detects the defaut value of this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems... Feature. Configuration options:[6] ~ .[14] You can only adjust the CPU ratio adjustment if you install an Intel® Core 2 Due (E6000, E4000) series processor. Refer to boot even without support for details. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item ...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to [Enabled, the CPU speed is controlled by SPD Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/... SPD DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Disabled] When set to change the advanced chipset settings....
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to [Enabled, the CPU speed is controlled by SPD Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/... SPD DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Disabled] When set to change the advanced chipset settings....
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... not connected to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [39.5ºC/103ºF] [26ºC/78.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Smart Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Chassis Smart Fan Control [3729RPM...
... not connected to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [39.5ºC/103ºF] [26ºC/78.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Smart Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Chassis Smart Fan Control [3729RPM...
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.... 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A] Chassis Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the...] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
.... 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A] Chassis Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the...] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.