Asus TS100-E9-PI4 User manual

Pedestal Server
TS100-E9-PI4
User Guide

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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... iii
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
REACH .......................................................................................................ix
Australia statement notice...............................................................................ix
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5
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
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs......................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side cover............................................................. 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly............................ 2-7
2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan........................................ 2-8
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-10
2.4 Front panel cover.....................................................................................2-11
2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover ................................................ 2-11
2.5 5.25-inch drives........................................................................................2-12
2.6 Hard disk drives (HDD)............................................................................2-14
2.7 Expansion cards ......................................................................................2-18
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-18
2.7.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.8 System fan................................................................................................2-21
2.9 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-22

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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Internal connectors.................................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-11
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 4-11
4.4.3 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 4-19
4.4.4 CPU Conguration ................................................................... 4-28
4.4.5 SATA Conguration ................................................................. 4-32
4.4.6 Network Stack Conguration .................................................... 4-34
4.4.7 CSM Conguration ................................................................... 4-35
4.4.8 NVMe controller and Drive information ..................................... 4-36
4.4.9 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 4-36

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4.5 Security Menu...........................................................................................4-37
4.6 Boot Menu.................................................................................................4-39
4.7 Monitor Menu............................................................................................4-41
4.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-41
4.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................4-42
4.10 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 4-43
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.................................................. 5-3
5.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option
ROM Utility.................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 5-9
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 5-9
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 5-11
5.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 5-12
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 5-15
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-16
5.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 5-17
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID driver............................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 6-2
6.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 6-5

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6.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................6-5
6.3.1 Drivers menu tab......................................................................... 6-6
6.3.2 Utilities menu tab......................................................................... 6-6
6.3.3 Manual menu .............................................................................. 6-7
6.3.4 Contact information menu........................................................... 6-7
6.3.5 Installing the Intel®Chipset device Software driver..................... 6-8
6.4 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver.................................. 6-10
6.5 Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................6-13
Appendix
P10S-X block diagram ............................................................................................ A-2
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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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 the 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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.

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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, 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.
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.
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
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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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
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 https://www.
asus.com/support. 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
https://www.asus.com/support/

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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: Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
5. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
6 Chapter 6: 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 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:
format A:/S

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-2
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, you must take note of the
product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure
below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
Model Name TS100-E9-PI4
Chassis ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P10S-X Server Board
Component 1 x 500W Single Power Supply
1 x 120 mm x 120 mm System fan
4 x SATA Cables
1 x Front I/O Board
Accessories 1 x TS100-E9-PI4 Support CD (with User’s Guide)
1 x ASWM DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x CPU Heatsink
Optional Items DVD optical drive
xxS0xxxxxxxx
TS100-E9-PI4

ASUS TS100-E9-PI4 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS TS100-E9-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-X
server board. The server supports Intel®LGA1151 Xeon®E3-1200 v5 processors with the
latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name TS100-E9-PI4
Processor / System Bus 1 x socket LGA1151
Intel®Xeon®Processor E3-1200 v5 Product Family
Core Logic Intel®C232 Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 4 UDIMM (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 64 GB (UDIMM)
Memory Type DDR4 2133 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM
Memory Size
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB (UDIMM)*
* Please refer to Memory AVL(Authorized Vendors List) for
details.
Expansion Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 7
Slot Type
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x4 link)
4 x PCI 32 bit/33 MHz
1 x MIO slot
Storage
Intel®C232:
- 6 * SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
3 x Internal 3.5-inch HDD Bays
1 x Internal 2.5-inch HDD/SSD Bays
Networking LAN 2 x Intel®I210AT controller
Graphic VGA Aspeed 1400 64MB
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 3 x 5.25-inch media bays
(Options: No ODD / DVD-RW)
Onboard I/O
1 x External Serial Port
2 x RJ-45 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
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* Specications are subject to change without notice.
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2012 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
VMware
Citrix XenServer
* Visit http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Anti-virus Software Optional Anti-Virus CD Pack
Management
Solution Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 436.8 mm x 200 mm x 478.8 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded) 15 Kg
Power Supply 500W Bronze 80PLUS Single Power Supply
Power Rating 100–240V, 10A-6A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non-operating temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%–90% (Non-condensing)
Systemspecications

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1.4 Front panel features
The TS100-E9-PI4 Pedestal server features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The
power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently
located at the fron panel for easy access.
• Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
• The Microphone and Headphone port are available if you install an optional Add-on
Audio card into your system.
Optical Drive (Optional)
Empty 5.25-inch bay
HDD access LED
Reset button
Microphone port
Headphone port
Power button
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
Power LED

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1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a vent for
the system fan, and the power supply module.
500W Bronze
Single power supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
PCI-E latch
USB 2.0 ports
Serial port
VGA port
Gigabit LAN port 1
120 mm x 120 mm
system fan vents
PS/2 keyboard /
mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 2
USB 3.0 ports

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1.6 Internal features
The TS100-E9-PI4 Pedestal server sytem includes the basic components as shown:
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. If you need to use a oppy disk,
connect the USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel.
*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.
1. Power supply unit
2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan
3. ASUS P10S-X Server Board
4. Expansion card locks
5. Optical drive (Optional)
6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay
7. Front I/O board (hidden)
8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays
9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal HDD/SSD bay

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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
HDD Access LED
Power LED
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs
SPEED LED
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
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