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ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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...Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items TS100-E7/PI4 ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis ASUS P8B-X/MR Server Board 1 x 300W Single Power Supply 1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan 4 x SATA Cables 4 x Internal HDD bays 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9) 1 x TS100-E7/PI4 User's Guide 1 x TS100-E7/PI4 Support CD 1 x Bag of... label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS100-E7/PI4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With...
...Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items TS100-E7/PI4 ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis ASUS P8B-X/MR Server Board 1 x 300W Single Power Supply 1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan 4 x SATA Cables 4 x Internal HDD bays 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9) 1 x TS100-E7/PI4 User's Guide 1 x TS100-E7/PI4 Support CD 1 x Bag of... label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS100-E7/PI4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With...
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The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-X/MR server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots... / DVD-RW) 1 * External Serial Port 2 * RJ-45 ports 4* USB 2.0 ports (Front * 2, Rear * 2) 1 * VGA port 1 * PS/2 keyboard port 1 * PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-3
The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-X/MR server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots... / DVD-RW) 1 * External Serial Port 2 * RJ-45 ports 4* USB 2.0 ports (Front * 2, Rear * 2) 1 * VGA port 1 * PS/2 keyboard port 1 * PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-3
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... drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays HDD access LED...
... drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays HDD access LED...
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... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-7 ASUS P8B-X/MR Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. Power supply unit 2. 120mm x 25mm system fan 3. 1.6 Internal features...
... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 1-7 ASUS P8B-X/MR Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. Power supply unit 2. 120mm x 25mm system fan 3. 1.6 Internal features...
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Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4
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Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 1 3.
Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 1 3.
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DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 CPU notches 2-5 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 CPU notches 2-5 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position ...
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B 2. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-7 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to ...
B 2. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-7 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to ...
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... 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to the motherboard. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline...
... 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to the motherboard. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline...
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ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-11 Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. 2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover: 1. Release the hooked tabs and take off the front panel cover. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover To reinstall the front panel cover: 1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2.
ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-11 Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. 2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover: 1. Release the hooked tabs and take off the front panel cover. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover To reinstall the front panel cover: 1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2.
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Insert the drive into the bay. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-13 4. Follow the instructions on the back of the drive. 76 8. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the previous section to reinstall the front panel cover. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the right until it clicks in place. 6. Slide the bay lock to the power connector on the back of the drive. 7.
Insert the drive into the bay. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-13 4. Follow the instructions on the back of the drive. 76 8. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the previous section to reinstall the front panel cover. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the right until it clicks in place. 6. Slide the bay lock to the power connector on the back of the drive. 7.
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... install an expansion card. Lay the system on its side on the rear panel for the card. 2. Lift up the expansion card lock as shown. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the metal slot cover...
... install an expansion card. Lay the system on its side on the rear panel for the card. 2. Lift up the expansion card lock as shown. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the metal slot cover...
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... are usually available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-17 Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.7.2 Configuring...
... are usually available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-17 Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.7.2 Configuring...
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System fan connector (from system fan to SATA devices) 5. from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-19 USB connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. System panel connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless ...
System fan connector (from system fan to SATA devices) 5. from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 2-19 USB connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. System panel connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless ...
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ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 Motherboard Info Chapter 3 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 Motherboard Info Chapter 3 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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... rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) 6. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-3 CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 9. Serial General Purpose Input...
... rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) 6. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-3 CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 9. Serial General Purpose Input...
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... work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to switch for the front fans and rear fans control. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-5
... work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to switch for the front fans and rear fans control. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-5
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Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Shut down the system. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-7 Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4.
Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Shut down the system. 5. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-7 Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4.
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2. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-9 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to light up.
2. ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 3-9 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to light up.