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... 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 Internal features 1-6 1.6 LED information 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...
... 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 Internal features 1-6 1.6 LED information 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...
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... 3-7 3.2.2 Attaching the server to the rack cabinet 3-8 3.3 Front panel cover kit items 3-9 Chapter 4: Motherboard infomation 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Jumper 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation...
... 3-7 3.2.2 Attaching the server to the rack cabinet 3-8 3.3 Front panel cover kit items 3-9 Chapter 4: Motherboard infomation 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Jumper 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation...
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... Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. viii About this guide Audience... This user guide is intended for different system components. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or...
... Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. viii About this guide Audience... This user guide is intended for different system components. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or...
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... items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS100-X5/PI2 ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5GC-MR Server 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...
... items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS100-X5/PI2 ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5GC-MR Server 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...
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.../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 PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. USB 2.0 ports Optical drive HDD Access LED LAN2 LED... on the front panel. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.
.../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 PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. USB 2.0 ports Optical drive HDD Access LED LAN2 LED... on the front panel. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.
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ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2- 2.2 Motherboard information Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to "Chapter 4 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information. Refer to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GC-MR R Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2- 2.2 Motherboard information Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to "Chapter 4 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information. Refer to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GC-MR R Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5GC-MR R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® 3000 series, Core™ ... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5GC-MR R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® 3000 series, Core™ ... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
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...: 1. Use only qualified CPU heatsink assembly. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Place the heatsink on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors with the heatsink standoffs.
...: 1. Use only qualified CPU heatsink assembly. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Place the heatsink on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® 3000 series processors with the heatsink standoffs.
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...MR R 128 Pins P5GC-MR.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered, non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing only one DIMM, install the DIMM prior to DIMM socket DIMMA1...
...MR R 128 Pins P5GC-MR.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered, non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing only one DIMM, install the DIMM prior to DIMM socket DIMMA1...
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...DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 1 2. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or ...
...DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 1 2. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 2-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or ...
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Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 4- This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 4- This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 4.1 Motherboard overview PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 18.8cm(7.4in) LGA775 ATX12V DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) P5GC-MR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 VGA1 AUX_PANEL1 FPANEL1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 RTM876-660 Intel 945GC MCH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 8056 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_16 SB_PWR Intel ICH7 ICH PCI2 SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 USB34 PRI_IDE 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 4.1 Motherboard overview PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 18.8cm(7.4in) LGA775 ATX12V DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) P5GC-MR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 VGA1 AUX_PANEL1 FPANEL1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 RTM876-660 Intel 945GC MCH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 8056 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_16 SB_PWR Intel ICH7 ICH PCI2 SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 USB34 PRI_IDE 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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...Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5GC-MR R CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MR.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap...
...Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5GC-MR R CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MR.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap...
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... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100 / 66 IDE devices. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the jumper settings. Refer... to match the covered hole on the motherboard. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE P5GC-MR R ...
... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100 / 66 IDE devices. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the jumper settings. Refer... to match the covered hole on the motherboard. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE P5GC-MR R ...
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... on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at...
... on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at...
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...; Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. This LED blinks during a network activity and is always lit when...
...; Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. This LED blinks during a network activity and is always lit when...
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...bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding...
...bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding...
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... copies the current BIOS file to file...... ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Press . All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) ...be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename]...
... copies the current BIOS file to file...... ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Press . All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) ...be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename]...
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... file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the......... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename...
... file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the......... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename...