Asus TW100-E6 User manual

TW100-E6
Conguration Guide
CompactFlashI/II/MD
Smart Card
MS/MSPRO/SD/MMC

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E6056
First Edition
August 2010

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Contents
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of TW100-E6 conguration guide August 2010
Revision history.......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features.................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview.......................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink............................................. 2-2
2.2 Upgrading system memory......................................................... 2-3
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives......................................................... 2-4
2.4 Upgrading 5.25-in drives ............................................................. 2-5
2.5 Upgrading the smart card reader ............................................... 2-5
2.6 Upgrading expansion card.......................................................... 2-6
2.7 OS support list ............................................................................. 2-6

IV
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.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

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This chapter describes the key features
of TW100-E6. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 Key features
TW100-E6, with the latest and fastest I/O solution, is the best choice of new
generation workstation system that requires high performance and ultra bandwidth
of data transmission. Its super quietness working level is also ideal for SOHO &
SMB users.
True USB 3.0 Support
• Up to 4.8Gbps speed allows you to transfer data 10X faster and is also
backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
True SATA 6Gb/s Support
• Delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates.
• Gets enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current
bus systems.
Ultra-Quiet Working Environment
• Runs at very low acoustic level (24.5dBA at idle mode), providing super quiet
working environment for SOHO & SMB users
SAS Upgrade Kit for Multiple Storage Solution
• Optional ASUS upgrade kits SASsaby 1064E (supports LSIR Integrated RAID 0,
1, 1E) and SASsaby M (supports H/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5)
• Provides direct support for SAS storage and ensure reliable data protection.
ExtremePowerEfciency
• EPU (Energy Processing Unit) for optimal CPU power management.
• Equipped with 80+ Bronze PSU enhances system power efciency.
High Quality Components for Great System Reliability
• 16+ 3 phase power design reduces ripples of input current and out voltage.
• Utilizes all Japan-made 5000hr ultra long life conductive polymer capacitors

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1.2 System overview
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Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. CPU heatsink and fan
3. System memory
4. Hard disk drives
5. Graphics card
6. Single power supply
7. System fan
8. Optical drive (optional)
9. Smart card reader

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
1.3 Front panel features
CompactFlash I/II/MD
Smart Card
MS/MS PRO/SD/MMC
1394
1394b 1394b
USB
CTR
BASS
LINE
KY
MIC IN
IN
REAR
FRONT
SPK
SIDE
SPK
SPDIF OUT
DVI
3.0
Optical Drive
Empty 5.25-inch bay
Smart Card Reader
Power LED (blue)
HDD access LED (orange)
Reset button
USB 2.0 / Microphone /
Headphone ports
Power button

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1.4 Rear panel features
The PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port, USB ports, DVI-I ports, Audio ports,
S/PDIF Out ports, and Gigabit LAN ports do not appear on the rear panel if
motherboard is not present.
CompactFlash I/II/MD
Smart Card
MS/MS PRO/SD/MMC
1394
1394b 1394b
USB
CTR
BASS
LINE
KY
MIC IN
IN
REAR
FRONT
SPK
SIDE
SPK
SPDIF OUT
DVI
3.0
Power supply module
Expansion slots
Power supply switch
Power cord connector
PS/2 keyboard / mouse
combo port
USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394b port
10-channel audio ports
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
LAN (RJ-45) port
DVI port
IEEE 1394b port
Optical SPDIF Out port
IEEE 1394a port
System fan
LAN (RJ-45) port

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6
1.5 Systemspecications
(continued on the next page)
Model Name TW100-E6
Operating System Genuine Windows®7 Professional
Processor / System Bus
supported
1 x Socket LGA1156
Intel®Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium®
series desktop processors
Intel®Xeon™ X3400 series server processors
Core Logic Intel®3450 Chipset
Nvidia NF200*1
Memory
Total Slots 6 (Dual-Channel)
Capacity Maximum up to 16GB
Memory Type DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, non-ECC/ECC,
unbuffered memory
Memory Size 1GB, 2GB and 4GB
Expansion Slots
Total PCI/PCI-
X/PCI-E Slots 7
Slot Type
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8)
3 x PCIe x1 (@ x1)
Storage
SATA Controller
Intel®3450 Chipset
- 6 x SATA 150/3006 x SATA 150/300
- IntelIntel®Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID
0, 1, 10, and 5 (for Windows®only)
Marvell®PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- Support SATA RAID 0 and 1
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS SASSABY 1064E
ASUS SASSABY M
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
3 x Internal 3.5” SATA HDD Cages
Networking LAN 2 x Realtek 81112L Dual Gb LAN
- Support teaming function

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*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Graphic VGA
DVI-I / RGB ports (only enabled with Intel®
Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium™ Processors)
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200
@ 60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536
@ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD /
DVD
1 x 3.5” Smart Card Reader
3 x 5.25” media bays (No ODD / DVD-ROM /
DVD-RW)
Back Panel I/O
1 x PS/2 KB/MS port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x IEEE1394b
2 x LAN Connector
1 x DVI-I port
1 x 10-channel Audio I/O
Front Panel I/O
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Line In
1 x Line Out
Anti-virus Software Norton® Internet Security 2010 (Trial Version)
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 190mm x 423mm x 435mm (W x H x D)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD excluded) 12 Kg
Power Supply 470W Single Power Supply (80+, Bronze)
Power Rating Input: 100–240Vac, 8–4A, 50/60Hz Class 1
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90% (Non-
condensing)

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

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This chapter lists the key components
and optional accessories for the server
system.
Chapter 2
Components

Chapter 2: Components2-2
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink
TW100-E6 supports Intel®LGA1156 Core™ i7 / Core™i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium®/
Xeon®X3400 Series processors.
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CPU Support List
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3480 4/8 3.06 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3470 4/8 2.93 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3460 4/8 2.80 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3450 4/8 2.66 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3440 4/8 2.53 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Xeon X3430 4/4 2.40 Yes 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i7-880 4/8 3.06/Tb/ 8M LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i7-875K 4/8 2.93 /Tb/ 8M/LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i7 870 4/8 2.93/Tb/ 8M/ LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i7 860 2.80 /Tb /8M /LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i5-760 4/4 2.80/Tb/8M/LGA1156
Quad Core Intel Core i5-750 4/4 2.66/Tb/8M/LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5-680 2/4 3.60 /Tb/4M LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5 670 2/4 3.46/Tb/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5 661 2/4 3.33/Tb/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5 660 2/4 3.33/Tb/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5-655K 2/4 3.20/Tb/ 4M/LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i5 650 2/4 3.20/Tb/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i3-560 2/4 3.33/No Tb/ 4M /LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i3-550 2/4 3.20/No Tb/ 4M / LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i3 540 2/4 3.06/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Core i3 530 2/4 2.93/ 4M/ LGA1156
Dual Core Intel Pentium G6950 2/2 2.80/ 3M/ LGA1156

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2.2 Upgrading system memory
The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DualChannelMemorycongurationtableforLynneldCPU
A3 A2 A1 B3 B2 B1
1 DIMM — — — — — SS/DS
1 DIMM — — SS/DS — — —
2 DIMMs — — SS/DS — — SS/DS
4 DIMMs — SS/DS SS/DS — SS/DS SS/DS
4 DIMMs DS — DS DS — DS
6 DIMMs SS SS SS SS SS SS
(SS = Single-sided; DS = Double sided; “—” = No memory)
Memorypopulationconguration
DualChannelMemorycongurationtableforClarkdaleCPU
A3 A2 A1 B3 B2 B1
1 DIMM — — — — — SS/DS
1 DIMM — — SS/DS — — —
1 DIMMs — — — — SS/DS —
1 DIMMs — SS/DS — — — —
2 DIMMs — — SS/DS — — SS/DS
2 DIMMs — SS/DS — — SS/DS —
4 DIMMs — SS/DS SS/DS — SS/DS SS/DS
(SS = Single-sided; DS = Double sided; “—” = No memory)
Order P/N Description
90-S000I0340T 1GB DDR3 1333 UDIMM ECC
90-S000I0350T 2GB DDR3 1333 UBDIMM ECC
90-S000I0570T 4GB DDR3 1333 UBDIMM ECC

Chapter 2: Components2-4
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives
The system supports three SATAII hard disk drives.
We recommend that you install identical drives of the same model and capacity
for RAID conguration.
Order P/N Description
90-S000H0030 146GB SAS15000rpm
90-S000H0040 300GB SAS15000rpm
90-S000H6010T 500GB SATAII 7200rpm
90-S000H6030T 1T GB SATAII 7200rpm

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2.4 Upgrading 5.25-in drives
2.5 Upgrading the smart card reader

Chapter 2: Components2-6
2.6 Upgrading expansion card
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2.7 OS support list
OS support list
Genuine Windows®7 Professional pre-loaded.
Order P/N Description
90-C1SCJ0-00UAY00Z ASUS SASSABY1064E 4-port SAS card (RAID 0,1,1E)
VGA Support List
NVIDIA Quadro FX380
NVIDIA Quadro FX580
NVIDIA Quadro FX1800
NVIDIA Quadro FX3800
NVIDIA Quadro FX4800