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ASUS TS100-E8-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-E8-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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1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 ...Type Storage HDD Bays Networking Graphic I = internal A or S = hotswappable LAN VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O TS100-E8-PI4 1 x socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family Intel® C222 PCH 4 UDIMM (2 Channels) Maximum... (Rear x 2) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-3
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 ...Type Storage HDD Bays Networking Graphic I = internal A or S = hotswappable LAN VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O TS100-E8-PI4 1 x socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family Intel® C222 PCH 4 UDIMM (2 Channels) Maximum... (Rear x 2) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (continued on the next page) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-3
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... to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD...
... to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD...
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... the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive 6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. The... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120mm x 25mm system fan 3.
... the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive 6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. The... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120mm x 25mm system fan 3.
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ASUS TS100-E8-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-E8-PI4 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Position the side cover to secure the side cover. Drive in place. 3 4. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the chassis. 1 3. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4 4 2-3 Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
Position the side cover to secure the side cover. Drive in place. 3 4. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the chassis. 1 3. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4 4 2-3 Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
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... plate 4. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-5 2. The CPU fits in only one orientation. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Lift the load lever until it to...
... plate 4. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-5 2. The CPU fits in only one orientation. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Lift the load lever until it to...
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... that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-7 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-7 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...
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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. Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-11 Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2. 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. Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-11 Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2. 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.
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Connect the SATA cable to reinstall the front panel cover. Follow the instructions on the previous section to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. 8. Push the bay lock latch down to secure the drive in place. 6. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-13 Slide the bay lock to the power connector on the back of the drive. 87 9. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the right until it clicks in place. 6 5 7. Insert the drive into the bay. 5. 4.
Connect the SATA cable to reinstall the front panel cover. Follow the instructions on the previous section to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. 8. Push the bay lock latch down to secure the drive in place. 6. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-13 Slide the bay lock to the power connector on the back of the drive. 87 9. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the right until it clicks in place. 6 5 7. Insert the drive into the bay. 5. 4.
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2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on the slot. 6 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-15 Push the expansion card to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came ...
2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on the slot. 6 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-15 Push the expansion card to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came ...
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-17 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* ...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-17 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* ...
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SATA conectors (system default; USB connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. System panel connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5 6 2-19 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove ...
SATA conectors (system default; USB connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. System panel connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5 6 2-19 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove ...
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ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 Motherboard Info Chapter 3 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS TS100-E8-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_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) 6. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 9. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9) 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Hard disk activity LED connector...
..., REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) 6. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 9. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9) 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Hard disk activity LED connector...
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VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-5 2.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-5 2.
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Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 3.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-7 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. 3.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-7 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
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... connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-9 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that is used for temperature monitoring. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient...
... connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-9 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that is used for temperature monitoring. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient...
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ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-11 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 8.
ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-11 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 8.