Asus RS100-E9-P12 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS100-E9-PI2

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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-5
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-6
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-7
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover ....................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover..................................................... 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-5
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink......................................................... 2-8
2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-10
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................. 2-10
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-11
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-13
2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 1.................. 2-13
2.4.2 Installing 2.5-inch SSDs on HDD bay 1 (Optional).................... 2-16
2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2............................ 2-19
2.4.4 Installing 2.5-inch SSDs on HDD bay 2 (Optional).................... 2-23
2.5 Expansion card ........................................................................................2-26
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-26
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-28
2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-29
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-30

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2.7 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-31
2.7.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-31
2.7.2 Expansion card Fan Duct.......................................................... 2-32
2.7.3 Optical disk drive (optional)....................................................... 2-35
2.7.4 Installing ASMB8 series management card (optional) .............. 2-36
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ........................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................4-2
4.2 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Placement direction..................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Screw holes................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.3 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 4-4
4.2.4 Layout contents........................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................4-7
4.4 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-9
4.5 Connectors ...............................................................................................4-13
4.5.1 Rear panel connectors.............................................................. 4-13
4.5.2 Q-Code table............................................................................. 4-15
4.5.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 4-17
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 5-8

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5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 5-19
5.4.4 CPU Conguration ................................................................... 5-28
5.4.5 SATA Conguration ................................................................. 5-31
5.4.6 Network Stack Conguration .................................................... 5-34
5.4.7 CSM Conguration ................................................................... 5-35
5.4.8 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 5-36
5.5 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-36
5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-39
5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-40
5.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-41
5.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-41
5.10 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................5-42
5.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-46
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
6.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.................................................. 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 6-3
6.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM Utility........................................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise SATA Option ROM utility............................................ 6-9
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-11

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6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16
6.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID driver............................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 7-5
7.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................7-5
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab......................................................................... 7-6
7.3.2 Utilities menu tab......................................................................... 7-6
7.3.3 Manual menu .............................................................................. 7-7
7.3.4 Contact information menu........................................................... 7-7
7.3.5 Installing the Intel®Chipset device Software driver..................... 7-8
7.4 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver.................................. 7-10
7.5 Installing the VGA driver ......................................................................... 7-13
Appendix
P10S-M-DC block diagram ..................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
Federal Communications Commission Statement.......................................A-3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................................A-4
REACH ....................................................................................................A-4
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ...........................................................A-4
Australia statement notice............................................................................A-4
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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, 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 add a device.
• 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
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, ensure 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.
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.
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.
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.

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring 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 specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
7. Chapter 7: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of
the server, including sections on front panel and
rear panel specications.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, take note of the product’s
12-character serial number as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxx below. With the correct
serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can quickly identify the
server model and provide a satisfactory solution to your technical issue.
Model Name RS100-E9-PI2
Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P10S-M-DC Server Board
Component 1 x 250W Single Power Supply
2 x SATA Cables
1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (RE16L-R9A)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D)
3 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)
1 x Fan Mylar
Accessories 1 x RS100-E9-PI2 Support DVD (with User's Guide)
1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x CPU Heatsink
Optional Items ASUS ASMB8-iKVM Remote management card
Slim-type Optical Device
Ball Bearing Rail Kit
1 x SSD drive tray with Power and SATA cable
1 x Expansion card Fan Duct
4 3 2 1
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS100-E9-PI2

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS100-E9-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-M-DC
server board.
Model Name RS100-E9-PI2
Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket LGA1151
Intel®Xeon®E3-1200 v5 Processor Family
Core Logic Intel®C232 Chipset
ASUS Features Smart Fan √
ASWM Enterprise √
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 64GB
Memory Type DDR4 2133 ECC / non-ECC UDIMM
*Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size 16GB, 8GB, 4GB
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 1
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot (x8 Gen3 Link)
Storage
2 x SATA3 6Gb/s
2 x M.2 (NGFF 2280/2260/2242)
Intel®RSTe supports software RAID 0, 1
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
2 x internal 3.5-inch SATA3 HDD bay
Or
1 x internal 3.5-inch SATA3 HDD bay +
1 x internal SSD bay* (Optional)
*Can support up to two 2.5-inch SSDs
Networking LAN 2 x Intel®I210AT
1 x Mgmt LAN
Graphic VGA Aspeed®AST2400 32MB
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay
(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)
Onboard I/O
1 x External Serial Port
3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB8-iKVM)
4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x2, Rear x2)
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 2.0 port (Rear x2)
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
*Supported OS versions are subject to change without notice
Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise®
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included) 6.5 Kg
Dimensions (DD x WW x HH) 380mm x 430mm x 44mm
Power Supply 250W Single Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240Vac, 4A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non-operating temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non-operation humidity: 20%–90% (Non-condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
This barebone server has a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The
power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the
front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel has the AC power socket and access to any added expansion cards. The I/O
shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also found in the
rear panel.
• The ports for the PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, VGA, COM port,
and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is not installed.
• *This port is for an ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller card only.
4 3 2 1
Optical drive (optional)
USB 3.0 port
HDD Access LED
Power button Reset button
Message LED
LAN LEDs VGA port
Location button
Asset tag
VGA port
AC power socket USB 2.0 port
PS/2 mouse/keyboard
combo port Serial port
LAN port 1~2
LAN port 3*
USB 3.0 port
Q-Code LED Power button

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. PCI-E Gen3 x16 Slot with Riser Card (at x8 link)
2. System Fan
3. ASUS P10S-M-DC Server board
4. Power Supply
5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional)
6. HDD Tray 1
7. HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden)
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
This barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.

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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
4 3 2 1
HDD Access LED
LAN LEDs
Power button with LED
Message LED
Location button with LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
ON A hardware monitor event is indicated
Location LED
OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF No LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present

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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover
• Unplugthepowercordbeforeremovingthechassiscover.
• Takeextracarewhenremovingthechassiscover.Keepyourngersawayfrom
componentsinsidethechassisthatcancauseinjury,suchastheCPUfan,rearfan,
and parts with sharp or protruding edges.
• Theimagesofthebareboneservershowninthissectionareforreferencepurposes
onlyandmaynotexactlymatchthemodelyoupurchased.
To remove the chassis cover:
1. UseaPhillipsscrewdrivertoremovethethreescrewsonthechassiscover.
2. Firmlyholdthecoverandslideittowardtherearpanelforabouthalfaninchuntilitis
disengaged from the chassis. Then, lift the cover from the chassis.