Asus RS100-E8-PI2 User Manual

RS100-E8-PI2

1U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E8682 Revised Edition V2 September 2013

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Contents

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 Systemspecications ...............................................................................

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 .........................................................

2.3 System memory .......................................................................................

2.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................

2.3.2 Memory Congurations .............................................................

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................

2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 1 ..................

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

2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2 ............................

2.5 Expansion card ........................................................................................

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .................................................

2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................

2.7 Removable/optional components

2.7.1 Chassis fans

2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ...........................................................

2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) ..............

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Chapter 3: Rackmount installation

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

3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

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

4.2 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................

4.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................

4.4 Connectors ...............................................................................................

4.4.1 Rear panel connectors ..............................................................

4.4.2 Internal connectors

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

5.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility ..............................................................

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ........................................................................

5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ......................................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar .....................................................................................

5.2.3 Menu items

5.2.4 Submenu items ...........................................................................

5.2.5 Navigation keys ...........................................................................

5.2.6 General help

5.2.7 Conguration elds .....................................................................

5.2.8 Pop-up window

5.2.9 Scroll bar .....................................................................................

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

5.3.1 System Date

5.3.2 System Time ...............................................................................

5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

5.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration ...............................................................

5.4.3 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration .............................................

5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................

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5.4.6 USB Conguration ....................................................................5-20

5.4.7 TPM

5.4.8 ACPI Settings ............................................................................

5.4.9 WHEA Support ..........................................................................

5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration ..........................................

5.4.11 Intel

5.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration ......................................................

5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................

5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................

5.4.15 APM ..........................................................................................

5.4.16 Network Stack ...........................................................................

5.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

5.5 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................

5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................

5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

5.8 Security .....................................................................................................

5.9 Tool menu .................................................................................................

5.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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

6.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................

6.1.3 Setting Jumpers ..........................................................................

6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS ..................................................

6.1.5 RAID conguration utilities ..........................................................

6.2 Intel

6.3 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility .......... 6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ....................................................................

6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set

6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ......................................................

6.2.4 Exiting the

SATA Option ROM utility .............................................................

6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID

6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows® only) ............. 6-12

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ..................................................................

6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type ..........................................................

6.3.3 Deleting a volume .....................................................................

6.3.4 Preferences ...............................................................................

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Server Platform Services .................................................5-24

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Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

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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

7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................

7.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................

7.4 Installing the LAN driver

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7.5 Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................

7.6 Installing the Intel

7.7 Installing the Intel

C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ................................... 7-22

I210 Gigabit Adapter driver .................................... 7-24

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-1

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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.

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WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this

unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with

the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details, please visit http:// support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at

http://support.asus.com.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

• unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

• before relocating the system.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a

•

qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices

are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

• technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

•

Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

• package.

Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

• cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

• slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

•

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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 conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product overview

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

panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Rackmount installation

This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

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

DANGER/WARNING

task.

CAUTION:

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a

task.

Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,

Command

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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

format A:/S

line:

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 specications.

Product overview

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name

Chassis

Motherboard

Component

Accessories

Optional Items

RS100-E8-PI2 ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P9D-M Server Board 1 x 250W Single Power Supply

2 x SATA Cables 1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (RE16L-R9A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D) 2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)

1 x Fan Duct

1 x RS100-E8-PI2 User’s Guide 1 x RS100-E8-PI2 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable

1 x CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card

Slim-type Optical Device

Ball Bearing Rail Kit

1 x SSD drive tray with Power and SATA cable

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 14-character serial number as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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-E8-PI2

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server

board.

Model Name RS100-E8/PI2

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Smart Fan

ASWM Enterprise

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Storage

I = internal

HDD Bays

A or S = hotswappable

1 x Socket LGA1150

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family

Intel® C224 Chipset

√ √ 4 (2 Channels) Maximum up to 32GB DDR3 1333 / 1600 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

1 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height/HL) 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s

2 x SATA2 3Gb/s

Intel® RSTe supports software RAID 0,1 2 x Internal 3.5-inch SATA3 HDD bay

Or 1 x internal 3.5-inch SATA3 HDD bay + 1 x internal SSD bay* (Optional)

*Can support up to two 2.5-inch SSDs.

Networking

Graphic

LAN

VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

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2 x Intel® I210AT

1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed® AST2300 32MB

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 ASMB7-iKVM) 4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 port (Rear x2) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

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Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 U8 64-bit CentOS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 64-bit Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit

*SupportedOSversionsaresubjecttochangewithout

notice

Anti-virus Software

Out of Band

Management Solution

Remote Hardware

Software

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

Dimensions (DD x WW x HH) Power Supply Power Rating

Optional anti-virus CD Pack

Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM Enterprise

6.5 Kg

380mm x 430mm x 43.4mm 250W Single Power Supply Input: 100-240Vac, 4A, 50-60Hz, Class I Operation temperature: 10°C–40°C

Environment

Non-operating temperature: -40°C–70°C Non-operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-

condensing)

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

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Chapter 1: Product overview

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 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

Optical drive (optional)

LAN1~2 LEDs

Message LED

HDD Access LED

Power button

VGA port

USB 3.0 ports

Reset button

LED location button

Asset tag

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.

PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port

AC power socket USB 2.0 ports

LAN port 3*

USB 3.0 ports

LAN ports 1~2

• The ports for the PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, VGA, COM port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is not installed.

• *This port is for an ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.

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Serial port

VGA port

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x8 link)

2. System Fan (x2)

3. ASUS P9D-M Server board

4. Power Supply

5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional)

6. HDD Tray 1

7. HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden)

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

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This 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

LAN1~2 LED

Message LED

HDD Access LED

Location LED

Power LED

LED Icon

Power LED

HDD Activity LED

Message LED

LAN LEDs

Location LED

Display

status

Description

ON System power ON

OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data activity from the HDD

OFF System is normal; indicates no incoming event

1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

2. With ASMB7-iKVM installed: indicates a hardware

monitor event

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

ON Location switch is pressed.

OFF

Normal status. (Press the location switch again to turn off.)

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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 1: Product overview

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

• 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.

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)

This server motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel®

Xeon® E3-1200 v3.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

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

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or a lost/improper 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.

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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

Alignment key

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

Load lever

down the load lever (C).

Retention lock

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

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.

If the heatsink comes with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material 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.

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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 Philips 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 secure on the motherboard.

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

To install the airduct:

1. Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard.

2. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The

fastener on the airduct should align with the screwhole on the motherboard.

3. Replace 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 Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) sockets.

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

better performance with less power consumption.

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

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

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

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DIMM Slot

Per Channel

2 1

2 2

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is

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

DIMM Populated

per Channel

recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

UDIMM

DIMM Type Speed

Unbuffered

DDR3

Unbuffered

DDR3

1333/1600

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Rank per

DIMM

Single Rank

Dual Rank

Single Rank

Dual Rank

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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