RS100-E6/PI2
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E5109
First Edition
November 2009
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Contents
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 ......................................................................
1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................
1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................
1.7 LED information ...........................................................................
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ..........................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover ...........................................
2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover .........................................
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................
2.3 System memory .........................................................................
2.3.1 Overview .......................................................................
2.3.2 Memory Congurations .................................................
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .........................................................
2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................
2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1 ................
2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2 ................
2.5 Expansion card ..........................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.6 Cable connections .....................................................................
2.7 Removable/optional components .............................................
2.7.1 System fans ..................................................................
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2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ............................................... 2-20
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) ...
Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rack ears ...............................................................
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack .....................................................
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................
4.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................
5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
5.2.9 General help ...................................................................
5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................
5.3.3 SATA1—6 ........................................................................
5.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................5-11
5.3.5 AHCI Conguration .......................................................
5.3.6 System Information .......................................................
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
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5.4.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration .......................................................
5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ...............................................
5.4.8 Intel VT-d Conguration [Disabled] ...............................
5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled] .........................................
5.5 Server menu ...............................................................................
5.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-28
5.6.1 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.6.2 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................
5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.7.4 Security .........................................................................
5.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
5.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................
6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................
6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................
6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility ....................................
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ...........................................
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ......................
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ....................................................
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6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-24
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................
6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ...............................................
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................
6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................
6.3.6 Exiting the Intel
6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID .....................................................
6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................
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7.2 Intel
7.3 LAN driver installation ...............................................................
7.4 VGA driver installation
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................
chipset device installation .............................................. 7-17
7.5.1 Running the support DVD .............................................
7.5.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................
7.5.5 Contact information .......................................................
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Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-31
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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:
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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.
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 modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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 qualied 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 qualied
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.
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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.
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.
About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of conguring 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 specications.
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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions
To make sure 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
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+D>
Command
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
exactly
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.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Product introduction
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS100-E6/PI2
Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P7F-M Server Board
Component 1 x 220W Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x RS100-E6/PI2 User’s Guide
Optional
Items
*ASUS System Web-based Management
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)
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x RS100-E6/PI2 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
CPU Heatsink
Riser Card: PCI 32bit/33MHz (R133-R9A)
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
Slim-type Optical Device
Ball Bearing Rail Kit
CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD
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, 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.
RS100-E6/PI2
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P7F-M server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale
processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS100-E6/PI2
1 x Socket LGA1156
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD
Onboard I/O
Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
I = internal
A or S = hotswappable
Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 series Server Processor
Quad Core Intel® Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor
Quad Core Intel® Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor
Dual Core Clarkdale CPU design Ready
Intel® 3420 PCH
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4 (2 Channels)
Maximum up to 32GB (RDIMM)
Maximum up to 16GB (UDIMM )
Desktop Processor do not support RDIMM nor
ECC UDIMM
DDR3 1333 / 1066 Registered / Unbuffered DIMM
with ECC / Non ECC
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (RDIMM)
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
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1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Full-Height/HL)
2 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel® Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
- Supports software RAID 0 & 1
LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)
- Supports software RAID 0 & 1
2 x Internal 3.5” SATA2 HDD Bays
2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN
Aspeed® AST2050 8MB
1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay
(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)
1 x External Serial Port
3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-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
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ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-3
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
OS Support
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Anti-virus Software
Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Out of Band
Management
Solution
Remote
Hardware
Software
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
Dimension (DD x WW x HH)
Power Supply
Power Rating
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
ASUS ASWM 2.0
6.5 Kg
380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm
220W Single Power Supply
Input: 100-240Vac, 4-2A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation
Environment
temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90%
( Non-condensing)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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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.
HDD Access LED
USB 2.0 ports
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
Optical drive
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Power button
Reset button
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
LAN port 3*
VGA port
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
Expansion slot
• 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 ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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3
5
4
6
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1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link)
2. System Fan (x2) (9GV0412P3J051)
3. ASUS P7F-M Server Board
4. Power Supply
5. HDD Tray 2 (hidden) and Slim-type Optical
Drive (optional)
6. HDD Tray 1
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
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
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
ON
Power LED
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
SPEED 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
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Hardware setup
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.
Side tabs
2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
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3. Secure the cover with three screws.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A
B
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the
Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale series processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• 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 shoulders the repair
cost 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 LGA1156 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.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
Load lever
Retention tab
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow until the load plate is
completely lifted.
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
Load plate
PnP cap
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.
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!
CPU notches
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
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C
B
A
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.
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.
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.
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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.
2. Remove the protection sticker on
the back of 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.
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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.
A
B
B
Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal
A
sequence.
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.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the
memory congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot
Per Channel
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
DIMM Populated
per Channel
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• The motherboard supports x8 DRAM only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not
supported
DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
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.
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.
Unlocked retaining clip
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.
2
DIMM notch
1
1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
3
2
1
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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.
Use the L-type SATA connector
to connect 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
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