Asus Pedestal Server TS100-E4/PI2 User Manual
Asus Pedestal Server TS100-E4/PI2 User Manual

Asus Pedestal Server TS100-E4/PI2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TS100-E4/PI2 Pedestal Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ...vii Safety information ...viii About this guide ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents ... 1-2 1.2 System specifications ... 1-3 1.3 Front panel features ... 1-5 1.4 LED information ... 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features ... 1-6 1.6 Internal features ...
  • Page 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility... 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ... 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar ...
  • Page 5 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 ... 4-28 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ... 4-30 4.6 Boot menu ... 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ... 4-32 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ... 4-32 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ...
  • Page 6 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... 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ... 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation ... 6-13 6.2.1 Windows 6.2.2 Red Hat 6.3 VGA driver installation ...
  • Page 7: Notices

    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 cause undesired operation.
  • 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

    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, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. A SUS 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 provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    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: Check your system package for the following items. Chassis ASUS T10 Non-rackable Tower chassis Motherboard ASUS P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 motherboard...
  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 is a server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-M/ C_TS100-E4 motherboard. The server supports the Intel 3000/3200 or Pentium ® latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis T10 non-rackable Tower Chassis Motherboard...
  • Page 14 Hardware Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature monitors Power supply 250W single power supply, 100V~130Vac/200~260Vac by switching setting; 50Hz~60Hz, 24pin + 4pin power connector Dimensions 192 mm (W) x 490 mm (D) x 426 mm (h) Net Weight 13.5 kg Refer to "Chapter 3 Motherboard information"...
  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Flip the front panel I/O ports cover to access the front panel USB ports. Floppy disk drive USB ports ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 F r o n t p a n e l I / O ports cover Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays...
  • Page 16: Led Information

    1.4 LED information The TS100-E4/PI2 comes with two LED indicators. Refer to the picture for the LED location and the table below for LED description. Drive Activity LED Power LED 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.
  • Page 17: Internal Features

    1.6 Internal features The TS100-E4/PI2 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply 2. Space for 9 cm system FAN 3. ASUS P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 4. CPU socket and CPU Cooler 5. DDR2 DIMM sockets 6. PCI Express x8 slot (x4 Link) 7.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • 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

    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. P r e s s t h e s i d e c o v e r l o c k s outward, then pull the side cover toward the rear panel for about one-half inch.
  • Page 21 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 cards. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 22: Motherboard Information

    2.2 Motherboard information Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to "Chapter 3 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 24 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    ® The Intel Xeon 3200/3000 or Pentium D processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
  • Page 26 • Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU_FAN1 connector. • An X-pad™ comes pre-installed under the motherboard. 2. Fasten the screws in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3.
  • Page 27: System Memory

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A1/DIMM_B1).
  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. U n l o c k a D I M M s o c k e t b y pressing the retaining clips outward.
  • Page 29: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Master/Slave device. 1. First remove side cover. 2. Then, press the HDD cage lock while pulling the cage out from the chassis. Place the HDD cage in a flat surface. 3. Install the SATA HDD. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2-11...
  • Page 30 4. Secure the SATA HDD with three screws as show. 5. Connect the SATA signal and power cables. To install the second Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Press the HDD cage lock while pulling the cage out from the chassis.
  • Page 31 6. Connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 3-6 for the location of the SATA connectors. 7. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2-13...
  • Page 32 Connect the 15-pin Serial ATA power plug to the Serial ATA power connector at the back of the drive. 8. The first and second SATA HDD install finished as show. Use either the SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector.
  • Page 33: Installing 5.25-Inch Drives

    1. Locate and remove two screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. Keep the screw for later use. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2. Slightly pull the cover toward the direction of the rear panel until it disengages from the chassis.
  • Page 34 3. Press the front panel cover hook inward until it detaches from the chassis hole. 4. O n t h e o t h e r s i d e o f t h e system, locate three front panel cover hooks. Press the hooks inward until the front panel cover detaches from the chassis.
  • Page 35: Installing Additional Optical Drive(S)

    Screw holes 3. Align the optical drive and bay screw holes. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2. Carefully insert the drive to the bay, then push it inward until it is flushed to the chassis front panel.
  • Page 36 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) to the IDE connector on the drive. 7. Remove the front panel bay cover opposite the drive bay you used by pressing the hooks inward. Follow the same procedures when installing additional optical drives.
  • Page 37: Installing Expansion Cards

    5. Then remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the metal bracket screw for later use. 6. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2-19...
  • Page 38 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. 8. Finally, use the screwdriver secure the screw that you removed earlier.
  • Page 39: Removing Components

    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. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 3. Use the screwdriver to release the screw. 2-21...
  • Page 40: Removing/Add The Chassis Fan (Optional)

    3. Use the screwdriver secure the screw that you removed earlier. 4. Move the drive bay lock toward the rear panel to secure the lock. 5. Attach the FDD power and signal cables to the connectors at the back of the drive. 2.8.2 Removing/Add the chassis fan (Optional) To remove the chassis fan: 1.
  • Page 41: Connecting Cables

    3. Floppy disk drive ribbon cable 4. Front panel USB 2.0 cable See “Chapter 3: Motherboard information” for detailed information on motherboard connectors. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5. IDE signal cable 6. Serial ATA signal cables 7. System panel cable 8. System fan cables...
  • Page 42: Replacing The Side Cover

    2.10 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and re-connecting cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. 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.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
  • Page 44: Motherboard Overview

    3.1 Motherboard overview P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW12 USB12 PSUSMB1 TPM1 LAN1 Broadcom BCM5721 LAN_EN2 FM_REAR2 BPSMB1 REAR_FAN2 24.5cm (9.6in) ATXPWR1 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 Intel MCH Mukilteo 2 BUZZ1 CR2032 3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
  • Page 45: Layout Contents

    Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Parallel port Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port VGA port Serial (COM1) port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Page 2-18 Page Page 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10...
  • Page 46 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) ICH7R primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
  • Page 47: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 Clear RTC RAM ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 CLRTC1 Normal Clear RTC (Default)
  • Page 48 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.
  • Page 49 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard XGI Volari PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. ® ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 VGA Setting ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 KBPWR1 +5VSB (Default) VGA_EN1 Enable...
  • Page 50 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. ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 LAN_EN1 Setting 7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays.
  • Page 51 3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 BIOS Recovery Setting ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS recovery (Default)
  • Page 52: Connectors

    3.3 Connectors 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 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 Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 53: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 54 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 DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
  • Page 55 SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Matrix Storage Technology or ® utility embedded in the Intel SATA1 SATA2...
  • Page 56 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. ®...
  • Page 57 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuffi- cient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard com- ponents. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 CPU Fan connectors ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 COM2 PIN 1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 3-15...
  • Page 58 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-E4 SMBus Connector 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function.
  • Page 59 • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 ATX Power Connectors ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 3-17...
  • Page 60 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 SMBus cable. •...
  • Page 61 • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for sys- tem reboot without turning off the system power. ® P5M2-M/C_TS100-E4 System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 PANEL1 3-19...
  • Page 62 3-20 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed de- scriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
  • Page 64: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    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 bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets cor- rupted.)
  • Page 65: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done Write to file... ok A:\>...
  • Page 66 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 67 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.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done...
  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 69 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this mother- board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ing Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from...
  • Page 72 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ing Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 73: 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. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-11...
  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 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...
  • Page 75: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...
  • Page 76: Main Menu

    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. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date...
  • Page 77: Primary, Third, Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Con- figuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto]...
  • Page 78: Ide Configuration

    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 Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 79 Allows you to enable or disable the Stagger Spinup support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch. Configu- ration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Matrix Storage Manager or if you want to ® 4-17...
  • Page 80: System Information

    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. Main AMIBIOS Version : 0115 Build Date : 08/14/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB AMI BIOS...
  • Page 81: Advanced Menu

    USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enables USB host contoller.
  • Page 82: Mps Configuration

    When USB Function set to 2 USB Ports or 4 USB Ports, the following items appear. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [AUTO] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
  • Page 83: Remote Access Configuration

    Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Remote Access type.
  • Page 84: Trusted Computing

    4.4.4 Trusted Computing Advanced Trusted Computing v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use this option to configure settings related to trusted computing innova- tions. You need to install ASUS TPM card to make this feature function. 4-22 BIOS SETUP UTILITY F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item...
  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    CPU power consumption is reduced; in TM2 mode, CPU core ratio and VID is reduced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Intel Speedstep tech [Automatic] CPU speed controlled by Operating system. Disabled: Default CPU speed. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto]...
  • Page 86: Chipset

    4.4.6 Chipset The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Onboard LAN Boot ROM PEG Port Configuration PEG Port PEG Port VC1 Map PEG Force x1 Memory Remap Feature v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
  • Page 87 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-25...
  • Page 88: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub- menu. Advanced Configure Win83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
  • Page 89: Pci Pnp

    When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP de- vices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY [No] [64]...
  • Page 90: Power Configuration

    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. Main Advanced ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power In- terface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller...
  • Page 91 When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or Modem card. This Feature requires an ATX power sup- ply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 4-29...
  • Page 92: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Temperature and MB Temperature items appear when you set the Smart Fan Control item to [Enabled].
  • Page 93: Boot Menu

    <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
  • Page 94: Boot Device Priority

    4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY Drive] 2nd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configu- ration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options:...
  • Page 96: Security

    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 Inter- rupt 19.
  • Page 97: Change User Password

    To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot [Full Access] [Setup] <Enter>...
  • Page 98: Clear User Password

    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. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.
  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. Discard Changes Select this option then press <Enter> to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved settings. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes.
  • Page 100: Load Setup Defaults

    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 option then press <Enter>...
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
  • Page 102: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the Intel Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology built-in the Intel chipset that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
  • Page 103: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID configu- ration utilities. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 104: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    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 the Intel ®...
  • Page 105: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Disks:...
  • Page 106 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. TIP: 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 107: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 8. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
  • Page 108: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.2.3 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, then press <Enter>...
  • Page 109: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window appears. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 RESET RAID DATA Matrix Storage Manager ®...
  • Page 110: Rebuilding The Raid

    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 “Degraded”...
  • Page 111: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. Refer to “4.6.1 Boot Device Priority” for details. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press <En- ter>. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Matrix Storage Manager. ® 5-11...
  • Page 112: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    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. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID automatically configures a RAID 1 (Mirrored) set when the SATA is configured as RAID in the BIOS and you installed two hard disk drives without a RAID configuration.
  • Page 113: Creating A Raid Set

    In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically in- cluding the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and as- sign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-13...
  • Page 114: Using Easy 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 MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 115 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 menu that al- lows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-15...
  • Page 116 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 from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 117 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Ac- cept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-17...
  • Page 118: Using New Configuration

    Using New 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. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1.
  • Page 119: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-19...
  • Page 120 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 menu that al- lows you to change the logical drive parameters.
  • Page 121 7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 8. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. 9. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configura- tion section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-21...
  • Page 122: Initializing The Logical Drives

    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 initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1.
  • Page 123 <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 appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-23...
  • Page 124 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>. 5-24 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration...
  • Page 125 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-25...
  • Page 126 5. 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. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.
  • Page 127: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive using the Rebuild command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-27...
  • Page 128 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 a failed hard disk drive using the Objects command: 1.
  • Page 129: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    1. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-29...
  • Page 130 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, press <Esc> to display the follow- ing options.
  • Page 131 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-31...
  • Page 132: Deleting A 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 box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array.
  • Page 133: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 5-33...
  • Page 134: Enabling The Writecache

    5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interrup- tion occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
  • Page 136: 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 during OS installation.
  • Page 137: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 Enterprise versions that are not listed in the ®...
  • Page 138 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>. LSI Logic SATA RAID Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 139 RAID driver disk” to create the Intel SATA Driver for windows system. 6. The Windows 2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the ® RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installa- tion. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 140 To an existing Windows To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 2. Windows automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New ® Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. 3.
  • Page 141 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 desktop , then ®...
  • Page 142 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.
  • Page 143 3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> 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>. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 144 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers.
  • Page 145: Suse Linux

    3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to OS limitation. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-11...
  • Page 146 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 installed to the system. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 147: Lan Driver Installation

    CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. 3. Click the Broadcom 5721 Driver option to begin installation. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 2003 Server Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows Gigabit ®...
  • Page 148: Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 6.2.2 Red Hat Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom ler base driver for the Red Hat Building the driver from the TAR file Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.
  • Page 149: Windows 2003 Server

    6.3.2 Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 ® The Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system automatically recognizes ® the XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-15...
  • Page 150: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time with- out notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 151: Management Software Menu

    Click on an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications 6.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact ASUS TS100-E4/PI2 6-17...
  • Page 152 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 153 Appendix The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
  • Page 154: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 5 for details.
  • Page 155: Using The Eist

    10. Close the Display Properties win- dow. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal fre- quency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operat- ing system. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 156: Block Diagram

    A.3 Block diagram Appendix: CPU features...
  • Page 157: Single Power Supply

    Peripheral device (available);Optical drive Peripheral device (available);Optical drive Peripheral device (available);HDD Peripheral device (available);HDD Floppy disk drive SATA power connector The voltage switch selection must be the same with voltage of AC Power. Fail to do it will cause PSU damage. ASUS TS100-E4/PI2...
  • Page 158: Specifications

    A.4.2 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range 115V~/6A or 230V~/3A, (By Voltage Switch selection) Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage +3.3V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5VSB +5V&3.3V Max 115W +12V1&+12V2 Max 235W Total Conbine Current on 12V1&+12V2 rails are 19A Max Max (A) 0.3A 2.5A...

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