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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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... supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors with the latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI... America) 1 x External Serial Port 2 x RJ-45 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (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
... supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors with the latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI... America) 1 x External Serial Port 2 x RJ-45 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (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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... the front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports 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 front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports 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.
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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-E8-PI4 1-7 Optical drive 6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 7. ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.
... 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-E8-PI4 1-7 Optical drive 6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 7. ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.
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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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Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. Drive in place. 3 4. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4 4 2-3 Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 1 3. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. Drive in place. 3 4. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 4 4 2-3 Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 1 3. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
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... released from the CPU socket. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-5 2.
... released from the CPU socket. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-5 2.
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.... If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-7 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1150 socket is properly applied to the CPU...
.... If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-7 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1150 socket is properly applied to the CPU...
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... (blue slot) when installing only one memory module to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to the motherboard.
... (blue slot) when installing only one memory module to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to the motherboard.
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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. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-11 Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2.
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. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-11 Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2.
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Connect the SATA cable to reinstall the front panel cover. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-13 Insert the drive into the bay. 5. Slide the bay lock to secure the drive in place. 6. Push the bay lock latch down to the right until it clicks in place. 6 5 7. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the previous section to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. 87 9. Follow the instructions on the back of the drive. 8. 4.
Connect the SATA cable to reinstall the front panel cover. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-13 Insert the drive into the bay. 5. Slide the bay lock to secure the drive in place. 6. Push the bay lock latch down to the right until it clicks in place. 6 5 7. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the previous section to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. 87 9. Follow the instructions on the back of the drive. 8. 4.
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the left. 5. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on the slot. 6 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-15 Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Before installing the expansion ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the left. 5. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on the slot. 6 ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-15 Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Before installing the expansion ...
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-17 See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install ...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 2-17 See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install ...
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... system cables are pre-connected before shipment. from motherboard to motherboard) 4. USB connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5 6 2-19 System fan connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. SATA conectors (system default; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will...
... system cables are pre-connected before shipment. from motherboard to motherboard) 4. USB connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 5 6 2-19 System fan connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. SATA conectors (system default; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will...
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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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..., FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 11. 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 Intel® C222 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 5. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 8. VGA controller setting (3-pin...
..., FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 11. 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 Intel® C222 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 5. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 8. VGA controller setting (3-pin...
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 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. 2. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-5
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 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. 2. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-5
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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. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. 3.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-7 The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate.
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. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. 3.3 Internal connectors 1. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-7 The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate.
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...monitoring. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that you want to the fan connectors. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-9 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the ...fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
...monitoring. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that you want to the fan connectors. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-9 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the ...fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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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. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-11 8. 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. 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. ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 3-11 8. 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. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9.