Asus RS100-E6/PI2 User Manual

RS100-E6/PI2

1U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E5109

First Edition

November 2009

Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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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.......................................................................		1-2
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	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 Configurations.................................................	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	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-17
2.6	Cable connections......................................................................		2-18
2.7	Removable/optional components.............................................		2-19
	2.7.1	System fans...................................................................	2-19

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2.7.2	Optical disk drive (ODD)................................................	2-20
2.7.3	InstallingASMB4 series management board (optional)...	2-22

Chapter 3:		Rackmount installation
3.1	Rackmount rail kit items..............................................................		3-2
3.2	Attaching the rack ears................................................................		3-2
3.3	Attaching the rails to the rack.....................................................		3-3

Chapter 4:		Motherboard Info
4.1	Motherboard layout......................................................................		4-2
4.2	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	4-4
4.3	Internal connectors......................................................................		4-8

Chapter 5:		BIOS setup
5.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		5-2
	5.1.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................	5-2
	5.1.2	BUPDATER utility............................................................	5-3
	5.1.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	5-5
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	Navigation keys...............................................................	5-7
	5.2.4	Menu items......................................................................	5-8
	5.2.5	Sub-menu items..............................................................	5-8
	5.2.6	Configuration fields..........................................................	5-8
	5.2.7	Pop-up window................................................................	5-8
	5.2.8	Scroll bar.........................................................................	5-8
	5.2.9	General help....................................................................	5-8
5.3	Main menu.....................................................................................		5-9
	5.3.1	System Time [xx:xx:xx]....................................................	5-9
	5.3.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].........................................	5-9
	5.3.3	SATA1—6........................................................................	5-9
	5.3.4	Storage Configuration.....................................................	5-11
	5.3.5	AHCI Configuration........................................................	5-12
	5.3.6	System Information........................................................	5-13
5.4	Advanced menu..........................................................................		5-14
	5.4.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	5-14

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	5.4.2	Chipset..........................................................................	5-18
	5.4.3	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	5-20
	5.4.4	USB Configuration.........................................................	5-21
	5.4.5	PCIPnP..........................................................................	5-22
	5.4.6	ACPI Configuration........................................................	5-23
	5.4.7	Event Log Configuration................................................	5-25
	5.4.8	Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled]................................	5-25
	5.4.9	SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled]..........................................	5-25
5.5	Server menu................................................................................		5-26
5.6	Power menu................................................................................		5-28
	5.6.1	APM Configuration........................................................	5-28
	5.6.2	Hardware Monitor..........................................................	5-30
5.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		5-31
	5.7.1	Boot Device Priority.......................................................	5-31
	5.7.2	Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives.................................	5-31
	5.7.3	Boot Settings Configuration...........................................	5-32
	5.7.4	Security..........................................................................	5-33
5.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		5-35
	5.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2..........................................................	5-35
5.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		5-36

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................................................	6-2
	6.1.3	RAID controller selection.................................................	6-3
	6.1.4	Setting the RAID item in BIOS.........................................	6-3
6.2	LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.....................................		6-4
	6.2.1	Creating a RAID set.........................................................	6-5
	6.2.2	Adding or viewing a RAID configuration.........................	6-11
	6.2.3	Initializing the virtual drives............................................	6-12
	6.2.4	Rebuilding failed drives.................................................	6-16
	6.2.5	Checking the drives for data consistency......................	6-18
	6.2.6	Deleting a RAID configuration.......................................	6-21
	6.2.7	Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set......................	6-22
	6.2.8	Enabling WriteCache.....................................................	6-23

Contents

6.3	Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility..................		6-24
	6.3.1	Creating a RAID set.......................................................	6-25
	6.3.2	Creating a Recovery set................................................	6-26
	6.3.3	Deleting a RAID set.......................................................	6-28
	6.3.4	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.........................................	6-29
	6.3.5	Recovery Volume Options.............................................	6-30
	6.3.6	Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.....................	6-31
	6.3.7	Rebuilding the RAID......................................................	6-31
	6.3.8	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility............	6-33

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 installation...............................................		7-17
7.3	LAN driver installation...............................................................		7-19
7.4	VGA driver installation...............................................................		7-22
7.5	Management applications and utilities installation.................		7-24
	7.5.1	Running the support DVD..............................................	7-24
	7.5.2	Drivers menu.................................................................	7-24
	7.5.3	Utilities menu.................................................................	7-25
	7.5.4	Make disk menu............................................................	7-25
	7.5.5	Contact information.......................................................	7-25

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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.

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 modifications 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.

ThisClass 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 atASUS 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 qualified 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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.

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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring 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 specifications.

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: RAID configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

7Chapter 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	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
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.

Chapter 1

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

Product introduction

1.1System 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
	2 x SATACables
	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-E6/PI2 User’s Guide
	1 xASUSASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
	1 x RS100-E6/PI2 Support CD (including ASWM*)
	1 x Bag of Screws
	1 x AC Power Cable
Optional	CPU Heatsink
Items	Riser Card: PCI 32bit/33MHz (R133-R9A)
	ASUSASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
	Slim-type Optical Device
	Ball Bearing Rail Kit
	CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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

1.2Serial number label

Before requesting support from theASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure 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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1.3System specifications

TheASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring theASUS

P7F-M server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features Smart Fan

ASWM2.0

Total Slots

		Capacity
Memory
		Memory Type
		Memory Size
Expansion		Total PCI/PCI-X/
		PCI-E Slots
Slots
		Slot Type
Storage
HDD Bays		I = internal
		A or S = hot-
		swappable
Networking		LAN
Graphic		VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

RS100-E6/PI2

1 x Socket LGA1156

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

√

√

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 forASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGAport

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

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OS Support

Anti-virus Software

Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware

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

Dimension (DD x WW x HH) Power Supply

Power Rating

Environment

Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise LinuxAS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack

OptionalASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUSASWM 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 temperature: -40°C–70°C

Non operation humidity: 20%–90%

( Non-condensing)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4Front 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

LAN2 LED

USB 2.0 ports

Optical drive

LAN1 LED

Power button

Power LED

Reset

button

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

1.5Rear 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.

socket power AC

port Serial 3* port LAN ports 0.2 USB port keyboard PS/2 port mouse PS/2

port VGA

1 port LAN 2 port LAN

slot Expansion

•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 forASUSASMB4-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1	3	4

5

6

2

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 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 FINGERSAND OTHER BODY PARTSAWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

	HDD Access LED							Power LED
		LAN2 LED
				LAN1 LED
LED	Icon	Display status				Description
Power LED		ON				System power ON
HDDAccess LED		OFF				No activity
		Blinking				Read/write data into the HDD
LAN LEDs		OFF				No LAN connection
		Blinking				LAN is transmitting or receiving data
		ON				LAN connection is present

1.7.2LAN (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

2.1Chassis cover

2.1.1Removing 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 fingers 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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2.1.2Reinstalling 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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2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynnfield / 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

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. PnP

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

MerchandiseAuthorization (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.

2.2.1Installing 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

B

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.

5.Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches.

PnP cap

CPU notches

The CPU fits 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

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

8.Insert the load lever under the retention tab.

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2.2.2Installing 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

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

B A

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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2.3System memory

2.3.1Overview

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

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2Memory Configurations

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 configurations in this section.

	UDIMM
	DIMM Slot	DIMM Populated DIMM Type		Speed	Rank per DIMM
	Per Channel per Channel
	2	1	Unbuffered DDR3	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank
	2	2	Unbuffered DDR3	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank

• 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

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2.3.3Installing 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	2
		DIMM notch
	the retaining clips outward.
2.	Align a DIMM on the socket	1
	such that the notch on the DIMM
	matches the break on the socket.
		1

Unlocked retaining clip

ADIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.4Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.	2
1. Simultaneously press the	1
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.	1

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.4Hard disk drives

You can install up to two (2) SerialATAhard disk drives to the system. Follow the succeeding instructions to install each of the drives.

2.4.1Installing 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 SATAsignal 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

Power plug

SATA signal cable

3.Place the hard disk drive into the

HDD tray 1 matching the four screw holes with the holes on the disk drive.

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