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ii Copyright 2007© ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept ...
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iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................viiSafety information ............................................................................. viiiAbout this guide .................................................................
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iv Contents 3.2 Jumpers ..................................................................................... 3-53.3 Connectors .............................................................................. 3-10 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors .............................................. 3-103.3.2 Int...
Page 5 - Power Configuration; RAID Configuratio; RAID configurations
v Contents 4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ................................. 4-26 4.4.8 PCI PnP ...................................................................... 4-27 4.5 Power Configuration ................................................................. 4-28 4.5.1 APM Configuration ........
Page 6 - Chapter 6: Driver installation; A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
vi Contents 5.4 Global Array Manager ............................................................... 5-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................
Page 7 - vii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; that may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...
Page 8 - viii; Safety information; Electrical Safety; qualified service technician or your dealer.; Operation Safety; manufacturer’s instructions.; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
viii Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ...
Page 9 - ix; About this guide; Audience; with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.; sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
ix About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server...
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x References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide pro...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; ct
1- This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 P ro d u ct i n tr o d u ct io n
Page 12 - System package contents
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Check your system package...
Page 13 - C _ T S 1 0 0 - E 4 m o t h e r b o a r d . T h e s e r v e r s u p p o r t s t h e I n t e l
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 is a server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-M/ C _ T S 1 0 0 - E 4 m o t h e r b o a r d . T h e s e r v e r s u p p o r t s t h e I n t e l ® X e o n ® 3000/3200 or Pentium ® D (D-stepping) series Processors, and includes the late...
Page 15 - Front panel features; The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis displays a black stylish front panel.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 1-5 1.3 Front panel features The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis displays a black stylish front panel. The power button, LED indicators, optical, and floppy drives are located on the front panel. Flip the front panel I/O ports cover to access the front panel USB ports. F r o n t p a n e l I /...
Page 16 - Rear panel features; and the power supply unit.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, four full-length expansion slots, chassis cover locks, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply unit. 1.4 LED information The TS100-E4/PI2 comes with two LED indicato...
Page 17 - Internal features; The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis includes the basic components as shown.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 1-7 1.6 Internal features The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply2. Space for 9 cm system FAN3. ASUS P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 4. CPU socket and CPU Cooler 5. DDR2 DIMM sockets6. PCI Express x8 slot (x4 Link)7. PCI Express x8 slot (x8 Link)8. 2 x PC...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Hardware se
2- T h i s c h a p t e r l i s t s t h e h a r d w a r e s e t u p procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware se tup
Page 20 - Removing the side cover; Move the side cover to the direction of
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2.1 Removing the side cover To remove the side cover:1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screw on the side cover.2. Locate the two side cover locks. 3. Move the side cover to the direction of the arrow. 4. Lift the side cover, then set aside. 4 4 3. P r e s s t h...
Page 21 - Viewing the internal structure
2-3 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server appear as shown in the following picture.Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion...
Page 22 - Motherboard information; motherboard to the chassis.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 2.2 Motherboard information Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Refer to "Chapter 3 Motherboard Information" for detailed Informa...
Page 24 - thumb and forefinger to a 100o; fit into the CPU notch.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP c...
Page 26 - Connect the CPU fan cable to the connectors on the motherboard; Fasten the screws in a diagonal
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 A A B B 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connectors on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector to CPU_FAN1 ! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2. Fasten the screws in a diagonal sequence ...
Page 29 - Installing a hard disk drive; T h e s e r v e r s y s t e m s u p p o r t s o n e; Hard disk drive installation; To install the first Serial ATA hard disk drive:
2-11 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2.5 Installing a hard disk drive T h e s e r v e r s y s t e m s u p p o r t s o n e Serial ATA hard disk drive through a detachable hard disk drive cage. Hard disk drive cage You may purchase a second hard disk drive cage to install an additional HDD. Refer to the next chapte...
Page 31 - flushed to the chassis.
2-13 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 3. Secure the HDD to the cage with two screws on both sides of the cage. 4. Reinstall the HDD cage to the chassis. Align the HDD cage and bay assembly rails, then carefully p u s h t h e H D D c a g e u n t i l i t i s flushed to the chassis. 5. Connect one end of the supplied...
Page 32 - Connect the 15-pin Serial ATA; The first and second SATA HDD
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 Connect the 15-pin Serial ATA p o w e r p l u g t o t h e S e r i a l A T A power connector at the back of the drive. OR Use either the SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from...
Page 37 - Installing expansion cards
2-19 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2.7 Installing expansion cards The system comes with two PCI slots, one PCI Express x8 (x8 link) slot, and one PCI Express x1 (x4 link) slot. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to bo...
Page 38 - t h e s c r e w t h a t y o u r e m o v e d
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 8. Finally, use the screwdriver secure t h e s c r e w t h a t y o u r e m o v e d earlier. 7. T h e n i n s t a l l t h e h o o k m e t a l bracket under all slots of metal bracket.
Page 39 - To install a floppy disk drive:; Removing components
2-21 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Insert the drive to the bay until it is flushed to the chassis front panel. 2. Align the FDD screw hole with the drive bay lock pin. 2.8 Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or remo...
Page 41 - Connecting cables; that you intend to install.; Standard cables connected to the motherboard
2-23 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2.9 Connecting cables The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When insta...
Page 42 - toward the chassis until it fits.; Replacing the side cover
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 1. Match the side cover hooks to the chassis rail on the side of the chassis. 2. Fit the side cover the cover toward the chassis until it fits. 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2.10 Replacing the side cover After installing all components an...
Page 43 - Chapter 3; Motherboa
This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Chapter 3 Motherboa rd Info
Page 44 - Motherboard overview
3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard overview P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in) ATXPWR1 P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 LGA775ll CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN 1 REAR_FAN2 FRNT_FAN2 ATX12V1 DDRV 1 FM_FRNT1 USB34 USBPW34 SATA1SATA2SATA3SATA4 8Mbit Flash BIOS AUX_PANEL 1 HDLED 1 PRI_IDE1...
Page 45 - Layout contents
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 3-3 Layout contents R e a r p a n e l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 3-10 2. Parallel port 3-10 3. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port 3-10 4. VGA port 3-10 5. Serial (COM1) port 3-10 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 3-10 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3-10 S l o t s / S o c ...
Page 50 - These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom
3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting [3-pin LAN_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN controller. 7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This ju...
Page 51 - Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 3-9 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted.To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the mother - board (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. S...
Page 52 - Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table; LAN port LED indications
3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.3 Connectors 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 1 5 6 4 3 7 2 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This ports allow Gigab...
Page 53 - This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 3-11 3.3.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk...
Page 54 - This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra
3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 2. ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra...
Page 56 - the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up.
3-14 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. 5. USB connector (10-...
Page 58 - This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management; supports the SMBus function.
3-16 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. P5M2-M/C_TS100-E 4 ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 SMBus ...
Page 60 - These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel.
3-18 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.• Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMB...
Page 63 - Chapter 4; BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed de- scriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
Page 64 - Managing and updating your BIOS; (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a b...
Page 65 - BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-3 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also al - lows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted ...
Page 66 - CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable flo...
Page 67 - Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive; If you have not purchased a USB floppy disk drive, you may update the
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iTS100-E4.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights...
Page 68 - port CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk; To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard sup - port CD or the flopp...
Page 69 - Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks t...
Page 70 - Installing ASUS Update; the motherboard BIOS in Windows
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...
Page 71 - est you to avoid network traffic,; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Update main window appears.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site near- est you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by click- ing Start > Programs &g...
Page 72 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; Locate the BIOS file from the
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by click- ing Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIO...
Page 73 - BIOS setup program; how to configure your system using this utility.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Manag- ing and updating your BIOS.”Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, re- configurin...
Page 74 - For changing the basic system configuration
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the syst...
Page 76 - When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ...
Page 77 - These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-15 4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change O...
Page 78 - Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.; if you wish to configure the item.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWD - MA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monito...
Page 80 - BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.; AMI BIOS; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; Processor; Displays the auto‐detected CPU specification.; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected total system memory.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto‑detected CPU specification. System Memory...
Page 81 - and other system devices.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change ...
Page 82 - Allows you to select the multi-processor system version.; Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select MPS Revision. MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] 4.4.2 MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] A...
Page 83 - Enables or disables the remote access feature.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-21 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select Remote Access type. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port...
Page 85 - automatically detects.; even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-23 4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an i...
Page 86 - Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). W...
Page 87 - Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical; PEG Port Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Graphic port.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-25 Disable this item if you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in...
Page 89 - for legacy ISA devices.; When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-27 4.4.8 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when cha...
Page 90 - loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to en...
Page 92 - Use the arrow down key to display additional items.; display the detected temperatures.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [49ºC/120ºF] MB1 Temperature [47ºC/114ºF] MB2 Temperature [47ºC/114ºF] CPU Fan1 Speed [3884RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed [N/A] Front Fan1 Speed [N/A] Front Fan2 Speed [N/A] Rear Fan1 Speed [N/A] Rear Fan2 Speed [N/A] Smart Fan ...
Page 93 - through the onboard voltage regulators.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-31 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F...
Page 95 - Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-33 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time...
Page 96 - Change Supervisor Password
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Int...
Page 97 - you to change other security settings.; allows access but does not allow change to any field.; Change User Password
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-35 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for infor- mation on how to erase the RTC RAM. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. Th...
Page 98 - Clear User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Pass...
Page 99 - changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility.; Exit & Discard Changes; made, and restore the previously saved settings.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-37 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit system setup after savi...
Page 100 - Load Setup Defaults; each of the Setup menu items.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. Load Setup Defaults Select this ...
Page 101 - Chapter 5; RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 5 RAID Configuration
Page 102 - optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH7R and the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology built-in the Intel ® ICH7R SouthBridge chipset that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The mothe...
Page 104 - Matrix Storage Manager Option; The Intel; the menus and select the menu options.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.2 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.To enter t...
Page 105 - completing your selection.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, pres...
Page 106 - Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0; The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you w...
Page 107 - to go back to Create Volume menu.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, pre...
Page 108 - Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete,
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.2.3 Deleting a RAID set 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. This window appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Rese...
Page 109 - Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-9 5.2.5 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager utility To exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window appears. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to ret...
Page 110 - Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk; Manager RAID configuration.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.2.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the sys- tem displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degrad...
Page 111 - Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk; the same specification into the same SATA Port.; Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup; creating multi-RAID using the Intel
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-11 4. Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matrix Storage Console or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon to load the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager utility. 6. From the View menu, ...
Page 112 - up Utility; tors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip.
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Set- up Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connec- tors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. You may also cr...
Page 114 - Using Easy Configuration; To create a RAID set using the
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure , then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration , then press <Enter>. 3. The ARRAY SELECTION M...
Page 116 - Stripe Size
5-16 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select Stripe Size fro...
Page 118 - Size; Using New Configuration
5-18 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration com- mand erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. 3. Follo...
Page 119 - Adding or viewing a RAID configuration; the; Adding a new RAID configuration; To add a new RAID configuration:
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-19 5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure , the...
Page 120 - configurable array appears on screen.
5-20 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive...
Page 122 - initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize; Using the Initialize command; To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize
5-22 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.3.3 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects com- mand in the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To in...
Page 123 - the drive without confirmation.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-23 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar ap...
Page 124 - Using the Objects command; To initialize the logical drives using the
5-24 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>.
Page 127 - command in the Management Menu.; Using the Rebuild command; connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild,
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-27 5.3.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Management Menu. Using the Rebuild command To rebuild a failed hard disk drive using the Rebuild command:1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, ...
Page 128 - selected drive now shows RBLD.
5-28 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. Using the Objects command To rebuild ...
Page 129 - Checking the drives for data consistency; Using the Check Consistency
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-29 5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Obje...
Page 130 - than from zero percent.
5-30 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consis- tency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, pr...
Page 132 - To delete a RAID configuration:
5-32 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration , then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog bo...
Page 133 - Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set; boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-33 5.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set:1. From t...
Page 134 - You may enable the RAID controller’s; Global Array Manager; You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows
5-34 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. 3. When finished, press any key to continue. 5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows ® operating environ...
Page 135 - Chapter 6; Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6 Driver installation
Page 136 - RAID driver installation
6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers du...
Page 137 - Installing the RAID controller driver; Windows; During Windows; To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows ® 2003 Server OS During Windows ® 2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® 2003 Server installation CD. The Windo...
Page 138 - L S I L o g i c S A T A R A I D; Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for 32bit Windows 2003
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. L S I L o g i c S A T A R A I D Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for 32bit Wind...
Page 139 - Intel Matrix Storage; for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press .
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-5 Intel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press <Enter>. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATA ...
Page 140 - Upgrade Device Driver Wizard; To an existing Windows
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive....
Page 142 - Red Hat; To install the Intel; linux dd
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel ® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® Installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd , then p...
Page 143 - Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-9 4. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter>
Page 144 - then install the additional RAID controller drivers.
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID drive...
Page 145 - SuSE Linux
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-11 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6...
Page 146 - The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are install...
Page 147 - LAN driver installation; Gigabit
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-13 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows ® 2003 Server To install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows ® 2003 Server OS:1. Restart the computer, then log o...
Page 148 - Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom; Building the driver from the TAR file; when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen; make; protocol and address.
6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.2.2 Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN control- ler base driver for the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Building the driver from the TAR file 4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wiz...
Page 149 - VGA driver installation; The Windows
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 6.3.1 Windows ® 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to ins...
Page 150 - Management applications and utilities; motherboard features.
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv- ers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are s...
Page 153 - Appendix; Reference
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Appendix Reference Info
Page 154 - • BIOS file with EIST support
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel ® EM64T Using the Intel ® EM64T feature To use the Intel ® EM64T feature: 1. Install an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU that supports the Intel ® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edi- tion). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the ...
Page 155 - Home/Office Desktop or
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 A-3 A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 5...
Page 157 - A.4 670 W single power supply; devices to which you should connect the plugs.
ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 A-5 A.4 670 W single power supply A.4.1 General description The 250W single power supply with ATX-compliant output cables and con- nectors. The power supply has 8 plugs labeled P1 to P8. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. P2 P5 P6 P1 P7 P1 Motherboard 2...
Page 158 - DC Output characteristics; Input Voltage Range
A-6 Appendix: CPU features A.4.2 Specifications DC Output characteristics Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range 115V~/6A or 230V~/3A, (By Voltage Switch selection) Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output Voltage Max (A) +3.3V 16A +5V 18A +12V1 10A +12V2 14A -12V 0.3A +5VSB 2.5A +5V&3.3V ...