Page 3 - Contents; Product introduction; System specifications; Hardware setup
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iiiNotices ........................................................................................................ viiSafety information ........................................
Page 4 - Rackmount installation
iv Contents 2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-17 2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-18 2.7.1 Chassis fans ................................................................. 2-1 8 Chapter 3: Rack...
Page 5 - RAID configuratio; Intel
v Contents 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration ..................................................... 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 5-1 7 5.5.6 South Bridge ...........
Page 6 - Driver installation
vi Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7- 2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7- 5 7.2...
Page 7 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; Canadian Department of Communications.; REACH; products at ASUS REACH website at
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 - Safety information; Electrical Safety; the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.; Operation Safety; Lithium-Ion Battery Warning; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT; Heavy System
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 - About this guide; Audience; least basic knowledge of configuring a server.; This guide contains the following parts:; DO NOT
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...
Page 10 - Bold text; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
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
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Page 12 - System package contents; Check your system package for the following items.; Serial number label; satisfying solution to your problems.; xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Suppo...
Page 13 - The ASUS RS100-X7 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
ASUS RS100-X7 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-X7 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-X/MR server board. The server supports Intel ® LGA1155 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS100-X7 Processor / Sy...
Page 15 - Front panel features; located on the front panel.; Rear panel features; placed in the rear panel.
ASUS RS100-X7 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and twp USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. T...
Page 16 - Internal features; The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 6 1 2 3 4 5 5
Page 17 - HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
ASUS RS100-X7 1-7 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. *W...
Page 18 - LED information; Front panel LEDs
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD LAN LEDs OFF Blinking ON No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN co...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Hardware se
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware se tup
Page 20 - Chassis cover; Removing the chassis cover; Firmly hold the cover and
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover. • Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU f...
Page 21 - Reinstalling the chassis cover; tabs of the chassis.
2-3 ASUS RS100-X7 2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover:1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Side tabs
Page 23 - Installing the CPU; Press the load lever with your
2-5 ASUS RS100-X7 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your left. P8B-X/MR P8B-X/MR CPU LGA1155 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard come...
Page 24 - ensuring that the gold triangle is on
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is...
Page 26 - Installing the CPU heatsink; Remove the airduct from the
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2. Remove the airduct from the motherboard. Keep the airduct and screw for later use. 1. Loosen the airduct from the motherboard by unfastening the screw fixing the airduct to the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink:3. Locate the C...
Page 27 - Twist each of the four screws with
2-9 ASUS RS100-X7 Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. A B B A 5. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. ...
Page 28 - System memory; Overview; A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is; Memory Configurations; the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 P8B-X/MR 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets P8B-X/MR 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to...
Page 29 - Align a DIMM on the socket
2-11 ASUS RS100-X7 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 1 2 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in pla...
Page 30 - Hard disk drives; Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment; Connect the SATA signal cable and
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.4 Hard disk drives You can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the succeeding instructions to install each of the drives. 2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment (Right) To install a hard disk drive to the HDD com...
Page 31 - Secure the hard disk drive with four; Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment; To install a hard disk drive to the HDD
2-13 ASUS RS100-X7 4. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws. 2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment (Left) To install a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment on the lower left hand side:1. Locate the HDD compartment near the SATA ports. Notice the four standard screw holes....
Page 32 - Expansion card; expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card.; Installing an expansion card; Remove the screw to release the
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2.5 Expansion card The system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause...
Page 34 - Configuring an expansion card; Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.; Standard Interrupt assignments; IRQ
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card....
Page 35 - Cable connections; Standard cables connected to the motherboard
2-17 ASUS RS100-X7 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Standard ...
Page 36 - Removable/optional components; Chassis fans; To remove the system fan:
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.7 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following compon...
Page 39 - Chapter 3
2- This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server. Chapter 3 R ac km ou n t in st al la ti on
Page 40 - Rackmount rail kit items; Attaching the rails to the rack; three inner rail screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown.
Chapter 3: Rackmount installation 3-2 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack screws. Inner rail screws Rack screws Outer rails Inner rails 3.2 Attac...
Page 41 - Adjust the length of the outer rail
3-3 ASUS RS100-X7 2. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. 3. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 4. Place three (3) nuts on the front and three at the back. Do the same to the corresponding ...
Page 42 - the server to the front end of the outer rack rail.
Chapter 3: Rackmount installation 3-4 8. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail. Make sure that the inner rails are properly ali...
Page 45 - Chapter 4; Motherboa
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 4 Motherboa rd Info
Page 46 - Motherboard layout
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-2 4.1 Motherboard layout
Page 47 - Layout contents
ASUS RS100-X7 4-3 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-5 2. DDR3 sockets 2-10 3. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x1 / PCI slots 2-14 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pi...
Page 48 - Jumpers; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-4 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RA...
Page 49 - to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.; CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting
ASUS RS100-X7 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin s...
Page 50 - These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-6 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. P8B-X/MR LAN setting P8B-X/MR 5. Intel ® C202 SATA port...
Page 51 - Internal connectors; Serial ATA connectors; Supported by the Intel
ASUS RS100-X7 4-7 4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel ® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows u...
Page 52 - back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-8 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2...
Page 53 - to monitor temperature.; Technology RAID SATA LED.
ASUS RS100-X7 4-9 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to monitor temperature. P8B-X/MR Thermal sensor cable connector P8B-X/MR You can con...
Page 54 - opening at the back of the system chassis.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-10 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P8B-X/MR Seriel port connect...
Page 56 - This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-12 11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power L...
Page 59 - Chapter 5; BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 BIOS setup
Page 60 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash; ASUS EZ Flash 2; (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB; USB flash; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive; BIOS recovery finished.
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted....
Page 61 - ASUS EZ Flash Utility; Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the
ASUS RS100-X7 5-3 3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file,...
Page 62 - BUPDATER utility; using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.; Updating the BIOS file; Yes
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS fi...
Page 63 - The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.; completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-5 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) Current ROM Update ROM Note Writing BIOS: FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A PATH: BOA...
Page 64 - BIOS setup program; using the provided utility described in section; Managing and updating your
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your syste...
Page 65 - Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration; BIOS menu screen
ASUS RS100-X7 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Event Logs For changing the event log settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power sta...
Page 66 - Menu items; Main; shows the Main menu items.; Submenu items; configuration options for that item.; Scroll bar; Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5....
Page 67 - Main menu; Allows you to set the system date.; Security; Administrator
ASUS RS100-X7 5-9 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to ...
Page 68 - Administrator Password; see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.; User Password
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password...
Page 69 - Event Logs menu; the system event logs.; Allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log.; Change Smbios Event Log Settings
ASUS RS100-X7 5-11 5.4 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Even...
Page 70 - View Smbios Event Log
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types. Config...
Page 71 - Advanced menu; Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]; Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-13 5.5 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010...
Page 72 - Trusted Computing; Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.; WHEA Configuration
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.2 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardwa...
Page 73 - CPU Configuration; the related functions.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-15 5.5.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU therm...
Page 74 - Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology; item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Tech [Enable...
Page 75 - North Bridge; The North Bridge is built in the CPU.; Allows you to select the options for the Low MMIO Align.; South Bridge; Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-17 5.5.5 North Bridge The North Bridge is built in the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Low MMIO resources align at 64MB/1024MB Memory Information TOTAL Memory 1024 MB DIMM_A1 0 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_A2 0 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_B1 0 MB (DDR3...
Page 76 - SATA Configuration; Not Present; Allows you to set the SATA configuration.; SATA Mode
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. SATA Configuration SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port...
Page 77 - USB Configuration; USB Devices; None; disk to report warning messages during the POST.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-19 5.5.9 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. USB Config...
Page 78 - Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support.; Device power-up delay; The values range from 1 to 40 with a; Allows you to enable or disable the Azalia HD audio.; Serial Port 1/2 Configuration
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device res...
Page 79 - state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-21 5.5.11 APM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Restrore AC Power Loss [Power Off] EuP Ready [Disabled] Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabl...
Page 80 - Disables RTC to generate a wake event.; Console Redirection Settings; This item becomes configurable only when you enable the; Console Redirection; Allows you to set the terminal type.
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - ...
Page 81 - Please refer to the description of the; item under
ASUS RS100-X7 5-23 Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.[Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit ...
Page 82 - Monitor menu; to change the fan settings.; motherboard component; if you do not wish to display; CPU FAN1 Speed FRNT FAN1–3 Speed REAR FAN1 Speed; connected to the motherboard, the field shows; Ignore; if you do not want to detect this item.
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Temperature(PECI) [ +35ºC/ +94º...
Page 83 - Boot menu; The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.; Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-25 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite wait...
Page 84 - Seek remote boot image once then stop.; Boot Option Priorities; devices installed in the system.; Boot Override; Click an item to start booting from the selected device.; Network Device BBS Priorities; Set the booting order of network devices.; CD/DVD ROM Drives BBS Priorities
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] [Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (press Ctrl+Alt+Del). [Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from th...
Page 85 - Tool menu; Check section; Exit menu; to save changes; Discard Changes & Exit; Select; to discard changes and exit.; Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device; from one of the available filesystem devices.
ASUS RS100-X7 5-27 5.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Be used to upd...
Page 87 - Chapter 6; RAID
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6 RAID configu rat ion
Page 88 - Setting up RAID; The motherboard comes with the Intel; Intel Rapid Storage Technology; with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support (for; RAID definitions; optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write
6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel ® C202 controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes ...
Page 89 - Setting the RAID item in BIOS; RAID configuration utilities; if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA; Installing hard disk drives; To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:
ASUS RS100-X7 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel ® C202 chipset . To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.2. Go to the Advanced Men...
Page 90 - The Intel
6-4 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.To en...
Page 91 - Creating a RAID set; Create RAID Volume; and press; RAID Level; item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to; Disks; item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives; SELECT DISKS; completing your selection.
ASUS RS100-X7 6-5 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arro...
Page 92 - Capacity; item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you; Create Volume; warning message appears.; go back to the; CREATE VOLUME; Creating a Recovery set
6-6 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multim...
Page 94 - Deleting a RAID set; Delete RAID Volume; DELETE VOLUME
6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen...
Page 95 - Resetting disks to Non-RAID
ASUS RS100-X7 6-9 6.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive:1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Di...
Page 96 - following the descriptions in the section.; To configure a recovery set:; Recovery Volume Options; SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME; completing your selection and return to the utility main menu.
6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.2.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set:...
Page 97 - Rebuilding the RAID; Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk; displays the status of the RAID volume as “; Degraded; ” during POST. You can; Exiting the Intel; following warning message appears.
ASUS RS100-X7 6-11 Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. [ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit "Degraded" volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the ...
Page 98 - status. When finished, the status is changed to “; Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk; ” during POST. You may
6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild” . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAI...
Page 99 - Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility; creating multi-RAID using the Intel; Boot; menu and select the boot option priority.; Exit; When the confirmation window appears, select
ASUS RS100-X7 6-13 6.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot fr...
Page 100 - LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility
6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI 2008 controller: RAID 0 and RAID 1. • You may use disks of di...
Page 101 - RAID 1 volume
ASUS RS100-X7 6-15 3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 6.3.1 RAID 1 volume The RAID 1 feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks.The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capa...
Page 102 - Adapter Properties; RAID Properties; Create RAID 1 Volume
6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties , then press <Enter>. 5. The Select New Volume Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1 Volume , then press <Enter>. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1...
Page 103 - Create New Volume; screen shows the disks you can add to make up; RAID Disk; Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume.; Save changes
ASUS RS100-X7 6-17 6. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>. By default, the RAID Disk fi...
Page 104 - RAID 0 volume; RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E/10 volume.; Create RAID 0 Volume
6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.2 RAID 0 volume The RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E/10 volume. To create a RAID 0 volume:1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section RAID 1 volume . 2. The Select New Volume Type screen ap...
Page 105 - Save changes then
ASUS RS100-X7 6-19 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions:• The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.• The di...
Page 106 - Managing Arrays; configuring and maintaining RAID volumes.; Viewing volume properties; On the next screen that appears, select
6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.3 Managing Arrays The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining RAID volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, proceed with the volume consistency check,...
Page 107 - View Volume; screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID
ASUS RS100-X7 6-21 3. The View Volume screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one volume, you may view the next volume by pressing <Alt+N>. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help...
Page 108 - Managing hot spares; To create a hot spare
6-22 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1. You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the RAID 1 volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. I...
Page 109 - Running a consistency check; To run a consistency check on the RAID volume:
ASUS RS100-X7 6-23 4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. Press <C> to commit the changes, then select Save changes then exit this menu . The Drive Status column...
Page 110 - Activating a volume
6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Activating a volume If a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is considered inactive. When you add the volume back to the system, you may reactivate the volume.To activate the volume:1. From the Manage Volume screen, select...
Page 111 - Deleting a volume
ASUS RS100-X7 6-25 Deleting a volume • You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data before deleting a volume. • If you delete a RAID 1 volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete a volume1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Delete Volume...
Page 112 - Expanding the volume capacity; capacity of the RAID volume.
6-26 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Expanding the volume capacity You may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacity of the RAID volume. • Please complete background initialization for the existing RAID volume before start expanding the volume capacity. • The ca...
Page 113 - Global Properties; From the; From the menu you may change related settings.; Pause When Boot Alert Displayed; Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays.
ASUS RS100-X7 6-27 6.3.4 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen, press <Alt+N> to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu you may change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Es...
Page 114 - Boot Information Display Mode; Sets the disk information display mode.; Support Interrupt
6-28 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] Support Interrupt Configuration options:...
Page 115 - Restore Defaults
ASUS RS100-X7 6-29 Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Aler...
Page 117 - Chapter 7
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 7 Driver installation
Page 118 - RAID driver installation; Creating a RAID driver disk; operating; Create Driver Diskette Menu
7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 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 the instructions on how to install the RAID controller driver...
Page 119 - C20x INTEL RAID Driver
ASUS RS100-X7 7-3 5. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and p...
Page 120 - To create a RAID driver disk in Windows; BIN; Make disk; menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you
7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® environment 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file A SSETUP.EXE from the BIN f...
Page 121 - Installing the RAID controller driver; Windows; During Windows
ASUS RS100-X7 7-5 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows ® Server OS During Windows ® Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® Server installation DVD. The Windows ® Server OS Setup starts....
Page 122 - To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows; Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy.; reboot
7-6 Chapter 7: 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 you need from the list, and then press <Enter>. 6. The Windows ® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID ...
Page 123 - icon on the Windows
ASUS RS100-X7 7-7 To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID control...
Page 124 - You need to manually install the Intel; DVD automatically displays the; Drivers; Intel Chipset Device Software
7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.2 Intel ® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install t...
Page 126 - LAN driver installation; Gigabit LAN; menu if Autorun is enabled in your; Cancel; to begin installation.
7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows ® operating system.To install the LAN controller dri...
Page 128 - Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.; Finish
7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue.
Page 129 - VGA driver installation; Next; to start the installation.
ASUS RS100-X7 7-13 7.4 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows ® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and th...
Page 130 - When the installation completes, click
7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7. When the installation completes, click Finish and select Yes to restart your computer for the configuration changes to take effect. 5. To allow the system to update the VGA driver, follow the steps shown in the next few windows, and click Next when finished. a....
Page 131 - Running the support DVD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; Drivers menu; devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS RS100-X7 7-15 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change ...
Page 132 - Utilities menu; You can also find this information
7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.5.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 C...
Page 133 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support
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