ASUS RS100-E7-PI2, E6489 User Manual

1U Rackmount Server

RS100-E7/PI2

User Guide

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E6489

First Edition

March 2011

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 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 .......................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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 and airduct .......................... 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 ...........................................................2-11

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .........................................................2-11

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-12

2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1 ................ 2-12

2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2 ................ 2-13

2.5 Expansion card .......................................................................... 2-15

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-18

2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-19

2.7.1 Chassis fans ................................................................. 2-19

Contents

2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ............................................... 2-20

2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional) 2-22

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2

3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................... 3-2

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-9

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 EZ Flash 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 [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 5-9

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 5-9

5.3.3 Security ........................................................................... 5-9

5.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 5-11

5.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13

5.5.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................ 5-13

5.5.2 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 5-14

5.5.3 WHEA Conguration ..................................................... 5-14

5.5.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-15

Contents

5.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 5-17

5.5.6 South Bridge ................................................................. 5-17

5.5.7 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-18

5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Conguration ........................................... 5-19

5.5.9 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-19

5.5.10 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-20

5.5.11 APM .............................................................................. 5-21

5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................... 5-22

5.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 5-24

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-25

5.8 Tool menu ................................................................................... 5-27

5.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-27

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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 item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3

6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .............................................. 6-3

6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ............... 6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5

6.2.2 Creating a Recovery set ................................................. 6-6

6.2.3 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................ 6-8

6.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID .......................................... 6-9

6.2.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-10

6.2.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility .........6-11

6.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID ......................................................6-11

6.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-13

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-5

7.2 Intel® chipset device software installation ............................... 7-14

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-16

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-19

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-22

7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-22

7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-22

7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-23

7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-23

7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-23

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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

A 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 B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B 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://green.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, 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 the system.

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: Rackmount installation

This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to 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 information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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.

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 make sure 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+D>

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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

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.

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 14 characters such as

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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 RS100-E7/PI2 Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B-M Server Board Component 1 x 220W Single Power Supply

2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (PCIE16-R11)

1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9) 1 x USB Board (USB-R9) 2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)

Accessories 1 x RS100-E7/PI2 User’s Guide

1 x RS100-E7/PI2 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable

Optional Items

CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB5-iKVM Remote management card

Slim-type Optical Device

Ball Bearing Rail Kit

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

RS100-E7/PI2

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS100-E7/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-M server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Lynneld / Clarkdale

processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS100-E7/PI2

Processor / System Bus

1 x Socket LGA1155

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor Family Intel® CoreTM i3-2100 Processor Family

Core Logic

Intel® C204 Chipset

ASUS Features

Smart Fan

√

ASWM2.0

√

Memory

Total Slots

4 (2 Channels)

Capacity

Maximum up to 32GB Do not support R-DIMM and non ECC U-DIMM

Memory Type

DDR3 1333 / 1066 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC

Memory Size

1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

Expansion Slots

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Full-Height/HL)

Storage

2 x SATA3 6Gb/s Intel® C204 (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0 & 1

HDD Bays

I = internal A or S = hotswappable

2 x Internal 3.5” SATA2 HDD Bays

Networking LAN

2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN

Graphic VGA

Aspeed® AST2050 16MB

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 ASMB5-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

(continued on the next page)

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*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

OS Support

Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/11 32/64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software

Optional anti-virus CD Pack

Management Solution

Out of Band Remote Hardware

Optional ASMB5-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

Software

ASUS ASWM Enterprise

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded)

6.5 Kg

Dimension (DD x WW x HH)

380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm

Power Supply

220W Single Power Supply

Power Rating

Input: 100-240Vac, 4-2A, 50-60Hz, Class I

Environment

Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operation humidity: 20%–90%

( Non-condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible

features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and twp 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 includes the expansion slot and system power socket. The I/O

shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the rear panel.

AC power socket

USB 2.0 ports

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

Serial port

VGA port

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

Expansion slot

LAN port 3*

Optical drive

USB 2.0 ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

Power LED

Reset button

Power button

• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN

do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

• *The port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only.

Message LED

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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.

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

*WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link)

2. System Fan (x2) (9GV0412P3J051)

3. ASUS P8B-M Server Board

4. Power Supply

5. HDD Tray 2 (hidden) and Slim-type Optical

Drive (optional)

6. HDD Tray 1

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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

Message LED

OFF

System is normal; no incoming event

1. Without ASMB5-iKVM installed: CPU

over-heated

2. With ASMB5-iKVM installed: a

hardware monitor event is indicated

LAN LEDs

OFF Blinking ON

No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

Power LED

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

Message LED

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

Chapter 2

Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover.

• Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your ngers from

components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

• The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

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.

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover

To reinstall the chassis cover:

1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis.

2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.

Side tabs

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3. Secure the cover with three screws.

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2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and

the load lever is on your left.

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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 will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

Load lever

Retention tab

2. Press the load lever with your

thumb (A), and then move it to the

right (B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

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The CPU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the

socket and damaging the CPU!

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

CPU notches

5. Position the CPU over the socket,

ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket,

and then t the socket alignment

keys into the CPU notches.

4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

PnP cap

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.

Load plate

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7. Close the load plate (A), and then

push down the load lever (B),

ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C).

8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab.

Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Lift one side of the mylar and set it aside for installing the CPU heatsink.

Protection sticker

3. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Remove the protection sticker on

the back of the CPU heatsink.

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Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

4. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to

the motherboard. When the four

screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

5. Secure the heat pipe and air duct

to the server with two screws.

6. Set the mylar back to its original

place. When the mylar is properly

installed, the hook as shown below should attach the motherboard edge.

Ensure that the mylar does not interfere any motherboard headers or capacitors.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules

are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

UDIMM DIMM Slot

Per Channel

DIMM Populated per Channel

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333

Single Rank, Dual Rank

2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333

Single Rank, Dual Rank

• Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (orange).

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force

a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Locked Retaining Clip

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

You can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the

succeeding instructions to install each of the drives.

2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1

To install a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1:

1. Locate the HDD tray 1 beside the

power supply unit. Notice the four standard screw holes.

2. Connect the SATA signal cable and

a power plug from the power supply to the hard disk drive.

L-type SATA connector

3. Place the hard disk drive into the

HDD tray 1 matching the four screw

holes with the holes on the disk drive.

Power plug

SATA signal cable

Use the L-type SATA connector to connect to the hard disk drive.

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