Asus RS100-E10-PI2 User’s Manual

RS100-E10-PI2

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E17621

Revised Edition V7

December 2020

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

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 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 Rear panel LEDs .........................................................................1-8

1.7.3 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 configurations ..............................................................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 hard disk drive to the HDD bay 1 ............................ 2-13

2.4.2 Installing 2.5-inch SSDs on HDD bay 1 (Optional)....................2-17

2.4.3 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2..................2-20

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 Configuring an expansion card .................................................2-28

2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ......................................................2-29

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2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-30

2.7 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-31

2.7.1 System fans ..............................................................................2-31

2.7.2 Optical disk drive (optional) .......................................................2-32

2.7.3 Installing ASMB9 series management card (optional) .............. 2-33

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 .................................................................................................... 4-10

4.5 Connectors ............................................................................................... 4-15

4.5.1 Rear panel connectors ..............................................................4-15

4.5.2 Q-Code table .............................................................................4-17

4.5.3 Internal connectors....................................................................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 Configuration fields .....................................................................5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................5-8

5.2.9 Scroll bar .....................................................................................5-8

Contents

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9

5.4 Performance Tuning menu ......................................................................5-10

5.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-11

5.5.1 CPU Configuration ....................................................................5-12

5.5.2 Power & Performance ...............................................................5-14

5.5.3 Server ME Configuration ...........................................................5-16

5.5.4 Trusted Computing....................................................................5-16

5.5.5 APM Configuration ....................................................................5-17

5.5.6 Runtime Error Logging Settings ................................................5-17

5.5.7 Onboard LAN Configuration ......................................................5-18

5.5.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................5-19

5.5.9 Intel TXT Information.................................................................5-21

5.5.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-22

5.5.11 USB Configuration .................................................................... 5-23

5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-24

5.5.13 CSM Configuration .................................................................... 5-25

5.5.14 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 5-26

5.5.15 WHEA Configuration ................................................................. 5-26

5.5.16 Tls Auth Configuration...............................................................5-27

5.5.17 iSCSI Configuration ..................................................................5-27

5.6 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................5-28

5.6.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .............................................5-28

5.6.2 PCH-IO Configuration ...............................................................5-30

5.7 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-32

5.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-35

5.9 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-37

5.10 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-38

5.11 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-38

5.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-38

5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-39

5.12 Server Mgmt menu ................................................................................... 5-40

5.12.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 5-41

5.12.2 Bmc self test log ........................................................................ 5-42

5.12.3 BMC network configuration ....................................................... 5-43

5.12.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 5-44

5.12.5 BMC User Settings.................................................................... 5-44

5.13 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-45

Contents

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

6.1 Setting up RAID .......................................................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions ..........................................................................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 configuration 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

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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

7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive ................................ 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

7.4 Installing the system drivers .....................................................................7-6

Appendix

P11C-M/4L block diagram ...................................................................................... A-2

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-8

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.

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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.

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

Optical Drive Safety Information

Laser Safety Information

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.

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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.

Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING:

complete a task.

CAUTION:

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Information to prevent damage to the components when

Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<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

exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) 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.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

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

rear panel specications.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name

Chassis

Motherboard

Component

RS100-E10-PI2

ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis

ASUS P11C-M/4L Server Board

1 x Single 250W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply or 1 x Single 250W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply* 1 x Single 350W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply*

2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card 1 x Front I/O Board

3 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)

1 x Fan Mylar

* This item may vary according to model.

Accessories

1 x RS100-E10-PI2 Support DVD (with User's Guide)

1 x ACC Instruction Card 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x CPU Heatsink

Optional Items

ASUS ASMB9-iKVM Remote management card

Slim-type DVD-ROM/DVD RW

Ball Bearing Rail Kit

2.5" SSD drive tray with Power and SATA cable

1 x Expansion card Fan Duct

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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.

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RS100-E10-PI2

xxS0xxxxxxxx

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P11C-M/4L

server board.

Model Name RS100-E10-PI2

1 x Socket LGA1151

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Total Slots

Memory

Expansion Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots Slot Type

Storage

Storage Bays

Networking

Graphic

LAN

VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Front I/O

Rear I/O Ports

Intel® Xeon® processor E-21xx / E-22xx product family (95W)

Intel® 8th/9th Generation Core™ i3 processors

Intel® C242 Chipset

4 (2 Channels)

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)

DDR4 2666/2400 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)

1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)

Intel® C242:

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 * M.2 (NGFF 22110 / 2280 /

2260 / 2242, PCI-E Gen3 x2 link or SATA signal)*

Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

* When the M.2 is SATA signal, the gray SATA ports will be

disabled.

With ODD:

2 x 3.5” Internal HDD Bays (Optional 1 x 3.5” HDD + 2 x 2.5” SSD)

Without ODD:

2 x 3.5” Internal HDD Bays (Optional 1 x 3.5” HDD + 4 x 2.5” SSD)

2 x M.2 (NGFF 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242)

4 x Intel® I210AT

1 x Mgmt LAN

Aspeed AST2500

1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay

(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

1 x VGA port*

* The full system supports a total of 1 VGA output, the front VGA

is for the purpose of easy debugging only.

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

1 x VGA port

1 x External Serial Port

4 x RJ-45 ports

1 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB9-iKVM) (Optional)

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Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

1 x Power switch

Front Switch/LED:

Switch/LED

OS Support

Out of Band

Management Solution

Remote Hardware

Software

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included)

Dimensions (DD x WW x HH)

Power Supply and Ratings

Environment

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Location switch/LED

1 x Reset switch

1 x HDD Access LED

1 x Message LED

LAN 1-4 LED

Please nd the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com

Optional ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

ASUS Control Center

7.5 Kg

380mm x 430mm x 44mm

Single 250W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 4A, 50-60Hz, Class I

Single 250W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 4A, 50-60Hz, Class I

Single 350W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50-60Hz, Class I

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

Optical drive (optional)

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

LAN LEDs

Message LED

HDD Access LED

Power button

for the LED descriptions.

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Asset tag

VGA port

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

Reset button

Location button

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.

AC power socket

USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Q-Code LED

Power button

Serial port

Q-Code

Location LED

Message LED

LAN port 3-4LAN port 5*

LAN port 1-2

123

USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports

VGA port

*This port is for an ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. PCI-E Gen3 x16 Slot with Riser Card (at x8 link)

2. System Fan

3. ASUS P11C-M/4L Server board

4. Power Supply

5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional)

6. HDD Bay 2

7. HDD Bay 1 (partly hidden)

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

system component.

This barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

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LAN LEDs

Message LED

HDD Access LED

Location button with LED

Power button with LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED

Message LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

System is normal; no incoming event

A hardware monitor event is indicated

OFF Normal status

Location LED

LAN LEDs

OFF

Blinking

Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection

LAN is transmitting or receiving data

LAN connection is present

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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

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Message LEDLocation LED

LED Icon Display status Description

OFF Normal status

Location LED

Message LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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ACT/LINK

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

SPEED

LED

SPEED

LED

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Hardware Information

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

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.

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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.

Side tabs

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

3. Secure the cover with three screws.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel processor E-21xx / E-22xx product family, Intel® Pentium™ processors, Intel® Celeron™ processors, and Intel® Core™ i3 processors.

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.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install the 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 right.

Xeon®

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.

3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted.

4. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket,

thenttheCPUnotchestothesocket's

alignment keys.

Load lever

Retention tab

Load plate

CPU notches

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TheCPUtsinonlyoneorientation.

DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU.

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C).

6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

Load lever

Retention lock

Load lever

Retention tab

7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will come in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.

Skip this step if the heatsink comes with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material.

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.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Remove the protection sticker from the back of the CPU heatsink.

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

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, lightly screw on the heatsink onto the motherboard using all four screws. Once all four screws are attached, tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence until the heatsink is secured on the motherboard.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Information

To install the airduct:

1. Locate and remove the screw from the motherboard.

2. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The fastener on the airduct should align with the screw hole on the motherboard. Reattach the screw and secure the airduct onto the motherboard.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:

2.3.2 Memory configurations

You may install unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory

congurationsinthissection.

DIMM Slot

Per Channel

DIMM Populated

per Channel

2 1 Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank

2 2 Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank

UDIMM

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

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

• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

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

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

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

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM on both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper seating of the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

Unlocked retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

• RefertotheuserguidefortheQualiedVendorList(QVL)ofthememorymodules.

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Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

SupporttheDIMMlightlywithyourngerswhenpressingtheretainingclips.TheDIMM

might get damaged when it pops out with extra force.

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