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  • Page 1: User Guide

    RS100-X7 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Jumpers ..................4-4 Internal connectors ..............4-7 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............. 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility............5-4 BIOS setup program ..............5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration ............. 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Configuration ............5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge ..............5-17 5.5.6 South Bridge ..............5-17 5.5.7 SATA Configuration ............5-18 5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ........... 5-19 5.5.9 USB Configuration ............5-19 5.5.10 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-20 5.5.11 APM ................
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ....7-15 7.5.1 Running the support DVD ..........7-15 7.5.2 Drivers menu ..............7-15 7.5.3 Utilities menu ..............7-16 7.5.4 Make disk menu ............7-16 7.5.5 Contact information ............7-16 ASUS contact information ................a...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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

    DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    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 1 x Socket LGA1155 Processor / System Bus Intel®...
  • Page 14 Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 32/64-bit SuSE ® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/11 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) Management Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise ® Solution Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & 6.5 Kg HDD not inclu ded) Dimension (DD x WW x HH) 380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 17 PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link) System Fan (x2) ASUS P8B-X/ MR Server Board Power Supply HDDs Airduct Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. 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.

  • Page 18: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD No LAN connection LAN LEDs Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    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 fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

  • Page 21: Reinstalling The Chassis Cover

    Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. Side tabs Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 22 Secure the cover with three screws. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
  • Page 24 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, CPU notches and then fit the socket alignment...
  • Page 25 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Before installing the CPU heatsink, remove the airduct first. Loosen the airduct from the motherboard by unfastening the screw fixing the airduct to the motherboard. Remove the airduct from the motherboard. Keep the airduct and screw for later use. To install the CPU heatsink: Locate the CPU socket for installing the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 27 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. Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    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 prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS100-X7 2-11...

  • Page 30: Hard Disk Drives

    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 compartment on the right hand side: Locate the HDD compartment beside the power supply unit.

  • Page 31: 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: Locate the HDD compartment near the SATA ports. Notice the four standard screw holes. Repeat Steps 2-4 in 2.4.1 to secure the hard disk drive to the chassis. ASUS RS100-X7 2-13...

  • Page 32: Expansion Card

    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.
  • Page 33 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Secure the expansion card bracket to the system with one screw. ASUS RS100-X7 2-15...

  • Page 34: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

  • Page 35: Cable Connections

    8-pin ATX 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard) SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA devices) USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS100-X7 2-17...

  • Page 36: Removable/Optional Components

    Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Optical disk drive (optional) ASUS ASMB5-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans...
  • Page 37 Unfasten the screws from the fans. Release the fans from the motherboard. ASUS RS100-X7 2-19...
  • Page 38 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Rackmount Installation

    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. Outer rails Inner rails Rack screws Inner rail screws Attaching the rails to the rack...
  • Page 41 Secure the outer rail with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet . Find the corresponding 1U space on the other side of the rack cabinet then repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other outer rail. ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 42 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 aligned with the outer rails.
  • Page 43 Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well. Rack screw ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 47: Layout Contents

    Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-10 TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 4-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 4-11 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-12 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-13 ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 48: Jumpers

    Jumpers 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 RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 49 3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 50 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 Intel C202 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ®...

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. P8B-X/MR Hard disk activity connector ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 52 • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. P8B-X/MR FAN connectors Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 53 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 You can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 54 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 connector Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port.
  • Page 55 • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. P8B-X/MR 24+8 pin power connector ASUS RS100-X7 4-11...
  • Page 56 11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P8B-X/MR System panel connector 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 LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 57 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS100-X7 4-13...
  • Page 58 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 61: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 62: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 63 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    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.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show • the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 68: Administrator Password

    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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 69: Event Logs Menu

    Allows you to adjust value for the METW (Multiple Event Time Window), which is the number of minutes that must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. ASUS RS100-X7 5-11...
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS RS100-X7 5-13...

  • Page 72: Trusted Computing

    5.5.2 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM TPM Configuration support. O.S. will not show TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] TPM. Reset of platform is required. Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.

  • Page 73: Cpu Configuration

    Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-15...
  • Page 74 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 [Enabled] The Intel Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple ®...

  • Page 75: North Bridge

    Enabled/disabled the High SB Chipset Configuration Precision Event Timer. High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS100-X7 5-17...

  • Page 76: Sata Configuration

    [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 77: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration

    USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS100-X7 5-19...

  • Page 78: Onboard Devices Configuration

    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 reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value.

  • Page 79: Apm

    Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. ASUS RS100-X7 5-21...

  • Page 80: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and [Enabled] Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]...

  • Page 81: Console Redirection Settings

    Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Please refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS RS100-X7 5-23...

  • Page 82: Monitor Menu

    N/A. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage,...

  • Page 83: Boot Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 84: Network Device Bbs Priorities

    The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 85: Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for details. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 86 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 87 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 88: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    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 two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 89: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    ® Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel ® C202 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 90: Intel

    ® 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 enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility: ®...

  • Page 91: Creating A Raid Set

    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 92: Creating A Recovery Set

    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 multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
  • Page 93 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 94: Deleting A Raid Set

    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: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

  • Page 95: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Use the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 96: Recovery Volume Options

    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: From the utility main menu, select 4.

  • Page 97: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS100-X7 6-11...
  • Page 98 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. MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3.

  • Page 99: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See section 5.7 Boot menu for details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS100-X7 6-13...

  • Page 100: Lsi Corporation Mpt Setup Utility

    The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. • Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you have to take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version for the SAS controller. After entering the SAS configuration utility, you can see below screen and identify the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version: MPTFW version: 8.00.00.00-IR...

  • Page 101: Raid 1 Volume

    Boot Slot Order SAS 2008 8.00.00.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. ASUS RS100-X7 6-15...
  • Page 102 The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter Properties -- SAS2008 Adapter SAS 2008 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) 01:00 MPT Firmware Revision 8.00.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:00010424 NVDATA Version 07.01...
  • Page 103 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the volume. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Processing...may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume... ASUS RS100-X7 6-17...

  • Page 104: Raid 0 Volume

    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: Follow steps 1–4 of the section RAID 1 volume. The Select New Volume Type screen appears.
  • Page 105 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the volume. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Processing...may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Volume... ASUS RS100-X7 6-19...

  • Page 106: Managing Arrays

    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, activate the volume, delete the volume, and expand the volume capacity.
  • Page 107 Logical Volume 3000 Type RAID 0 Size(GB) Status Optimal Task None Manage Volume Slot Device Identifier RAID Drive Pred Size Disk Status Fail (GB) ST3160812AS ST3160812AS Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Volume ASUS RS100-X7 6-21...

  • Page 108: Managing Hot Spares

    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. If a disk on an RAID 1 volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare.

  • Page 109: Running A Consistency Check

    Consistency Check of volume may take several hours to complete. Start volume consistency check and exit this menu Abandon volume consistency check and exit this menu Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-23...
  • Page 110 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: From the Manage Volume screen, select Activate Volume, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 111: Deleting A Volume

    Manage Volume -- SAS2008 WARNING! All data will be lost when the volume is deleted! Delete volume and exit to Adapter Properties Abandon volume deletion and exit this menu Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-25...
  • Page 112 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. •...

  • Page 113: Global Properties

    Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display minimal information] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-27...
  • Page 114 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] LSI Corp Config Utility v7.07.00.00 (2010.04.30) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display minimal information]...

  • Page 115: Restore Defaults

    Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display minimal information] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS100-X7 6-29...
  • Page 116 6-30 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 117 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 118: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    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 drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 119 Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 120 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® environment Start Windows ® 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 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD.

  • Page 121: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS100-X7...
  • Page 122 ect No, then Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. <Ctrl> hic user ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit...
  • Page 123 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 124: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    ® 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 the Intel ®...
  • Page 125 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS RS100-X7...

  • Page 126: Lan Driver Installation

    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 drivers: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 127 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS100-X7 7-11...
  • Page 128 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 129: Vga Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2050/ AST1100 Display Driver to begin installation. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS100-X7 7-13...
  • Page 130 To allow the system to update the VGA driver, follow the steps shown in the next few windows, and click Next when finished. a. Accept the terms in the license agreement. b. Fill in User Name and Organization. (optional) c. Select a setup type. Click Install to begin the installation.

  • Page 131: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 132: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 7-16...

  • Page 133: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...
  • Page 134 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923*...

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