Asus S1016P User manual

1U Rackmount Server
S1016P
User Guide

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
REACH ......................................................................................................vii
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
Australia statement notice...............................................................................ix
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-8
HDD location and LED information .............................................................. 1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-10
1.7.3 10G LAN port LEDs ................................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 HDD compartment......................................................................................2-3
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-4
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink......................................................... 2-7
2.4 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.4.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.4.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-9
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Hard disk drives (HDDs).......................................................................... 2-11
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-17
2.7 Replaceable components........................................................................2-18
2.7.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-18
2.8 Optional components ..............................................................................2-20
2.8.1 Installing ASMB7 series management board............................ 2-20

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Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Rail kit and server installation ..................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal connectors....................................................................................4-9
4.4 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................4-19
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
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date ............................................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time ............................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 5-14
5.4.3 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 5-15
5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 5-16
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18
5.4.6 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-20
5.4.7 TPM........................................................................................... 5-21
5.4.8 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-21
5.4.9 WHEA Support.......................................................................... 5-22
5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration .......................................... 5-22

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5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services ................................................... 5-23
5.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 5-23
5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-24
5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-26
5.4.15 APM .......................................................................................... 5-26
5.4.16 Onboard LAN BCM57840S Conguration ................................ 5-27
5.4.17 Network Stack........................................................................... 5-27
5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ................................................. 5-28
5.5 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-28
5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-29
5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-32
5.8 Security.....................................................................................................5-33
5.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-36
5.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................5-36
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 Jumpers .......................................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.................................................. 6-3
6.1.5 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
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

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6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ......................................................... 6-18
6.4.1 RAID 1 volume.......................................................................... 6-19
6.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume................................................................... 6-23
6.4.3 RAID 0 volume.......................................................................... 6-25
6.4.4 Managing Arrays....................................................................... 6-27
6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology............................................................... 6-34
6.4.6 Global Properties ...................................................................... 6-35
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk...................................... 7-4
7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-6
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ..............................7-15
7.3 Running the Support DVD ......................................................................7-15
7.4 Installing the LAN driver..........................................................................7-23
7.5 Installing the VGA driver ......................................................................... 7-28
7.6 Installing the Intel®C22x MEI NULL HECI driver................................... 7-31
7.7 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapter driver....................................7-33
7.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver .......................................................7-37
Appendix A: Reference Information
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-2

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card
is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this
unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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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.
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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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.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with
the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://
support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
http://support.asus.com

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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 setup
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 gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
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 tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
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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 used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
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.
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 DOS prompt, type the command line:
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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction
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*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name S1016P
Chassis ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL Server Board
Component
2 x Redundant 550W Platinum Power Supply (Default with one Power
Supply module)
16 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD trays
1 x PCIE Riser Card (pre-installed with a PIKE 2308)
5 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
Accessories
1 x S1016P User Guide
1 x ASWM* User Guide
1 x S1016P Support DVD
1 x ASWM* DVD
1 x ASMB7 DVD (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
3 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cable
Optional Item
1 x Rail Kit (with Cable Arm)
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x ASUS ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card

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1.2 Serial number label
Please take note of the product’s serial number. The Serial number contains 14 characters
such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx similar to the gure shown below.
You need to provide the correct serial number to the ASUS Technical Support team member
if you need assistance or, when requesting support.
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
S1016P
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The serial number on S1016P is printed on the Asset tag.

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS S1016P is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL Server Board. The server supports Intel®LGA1150 Intel®
Xeon®E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets
onboard.
(continued on the next page)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.
Model Name S1016P
Processor Support /
System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1150
Intel®Xeon®Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family
Core Logic Intel®C224 Chipset
ASUS
Features
Fan Speed
Control
ASWM
Enterprise
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 32 GB
Memory Type DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Location
number)
Total PCI/
PCI-E Slots 1
Slot
Location 6 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link) (occupied by PIKE 2308)
Storage SAS Controller LSI 2308 8-port SAS 6G Controller
HDD Bays
I = Internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
16 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD bays (SAS/ SATA)
Networking LAN 2 x Intel®I210AT controller + 1 x Management LAN
1 x Dual Port Broadcom 57840S 10GbE Chipset
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM

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Model Name S1016P
Onboard I/O
Connectors
TPM Header 1
PSU
Connector
24-pin ATX power connector
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
SATA DOM
Power
Connector
4-pin power connector
Management
Header On-board header for optional management card
USB
Connector/
Header
1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (Type A USB socket)
Fan Header 5 x 4 pin headers
SMBus 1
Chassis
Intruder 1
Front LAN
LED 4
Serial Port
Header 1
VGA Header 1
Rear I/O
Connectors
External USB
Port
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 2 x GbE LAN
1 x Management LAN
SFP+ 2 x SFP+ connector
PS/2 KB/
Mouse 1
Management
Solution
Software ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Dimension 960 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM,
and HDD not included) 15 Kg
Power Supply
Redundant 550W 80Plus Platinum Power Supply
(Default with one Power Supply module)
Rating: 100-127 Vac / 200-240 Vac, 7.1A / 3.4A,
47-63Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10oC – 35oC
Non operating temperature: -40oC – 70oC
Non operating humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 Front panel features
The front panel of the S1016P features a simple yet compact design with the HDD LEDs,
USB 2.0 ports, Reset button, and the Power buttons all conveniently located at the front panel
for easy access.
Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
The rear panel of S1016P includes expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, rear I/O ports, and hot-
swappable power supply modules.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the
motherboard is not present.
The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.
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USB 3.0 ports
LAN port 3
Power Supply modules
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
USB 2.0 ports
Thumbscrew
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
SFP+_2
SFP+_2 LEDs
SFP+_1
SFP+_1 LEDs
1.5 Rear panel features
Asset tag
The Asset tag is a small lm located in the left side of the server’s front panel that provides
information about the server such as asset barcode or serial number. It is useful in asset
tracking and inventory management of your server.
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HDD LEDs
Asset tag Power LED
Locator LED
USB 2.0 ports
LAN LEDs HDD LED
HDD LEDs
Reset button
Message LED

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply
2. PCI Express slot Riser Card
(Occupied by PIKE 2308)
3. ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-
DUAL Server Board
4. System fans
5. HDD back plane
6. Asset Tag (hidden)
The 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.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.

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HDD location and LED information
The following illustration shows the HDD location on the server system and its equivalent
LED number of the server system's front panel.
1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
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