ASUS RS100-X7, E6939 User Manual
1U Rackmount Server
RS100-X7
User Guide
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E6939
First Edition
October 2011
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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 Systemspecications ................................................................. 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 ........................................................................... 1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-8
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 ............................................. 2-8
2.3 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
2.3.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................. 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 compartment (Right) ............................................ 2-12
2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the
HDD compartment (Left) ............................................... 2-13
2.5 Expansion card .......................................................................... 2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-14
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16
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2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-17
2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-18
2.7.1 Chassis fans ................................................................. 2-18
Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-7
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ............................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help ................................................................... 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 5-9
5.3.3 Security ........................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 5-11
5.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13
5.5.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................ 5-13
5.5.2 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 5-14
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5.5.3 WHEA Conguration ..................................................... 5-14
5.5.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-15
5.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 5-17
5.5.6 South Bridge ................................................................. 5-17
5.5.7 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-18
5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Conguration ........................................... 5-19
5.5.9 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-19
5.5.10 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-20
5.5.11 APM .............................................................................. 5-21
5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................... 5-22
5.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 5-24
5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-25
5.8 Tool menu ................................................................................... 5-27
5.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-27
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .............................................. 6-3
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ............... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5
6.2.2 Creating a Recovery set ................................................. 6-6
6.2.3 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................ 6-8
6.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID .......................................... 6-9
6.2.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-10
6.2.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility .........6-11
6.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID ......................................................6-11
6.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-13
6.3 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility .......................................... 6-14
6.3.1 RAID 1 volume .............................................................. 6-15
6.3.2 RAID 0 volume .............................................................. 6-18
6.3.3 Managing Arrays ........................................................... 6-20
6.3.4 Global Properties .......................................................... 6-27
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-5
7.2 Intel® chipset device software installation ................................. 7-8
7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-10
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-13
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-15
7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-15
7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-15
7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-16
7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-16
7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-16
ASUS contact information .......................................................................... a
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction
of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a 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.
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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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 gives instructions on congurating RAID.
7. Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.
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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must
take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the
product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and
satisfying solution to your problems.
Model Name RS100-X7
Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P8B-X/ MR Server Board
Component 1 x 250W Single Power Supply (80PLUS, Bronze Level)
2 x SATA Cables
1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (PCIE16-R11)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9)
1 x USB Board (USB-R9)
2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)
Accessories 1 x RS100-X7 User’s Guide
1 x RS100-X7 Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
CPU Heatsink
Ball Bearing Rail Kit
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS100-X7
ASUS RS100-X7 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS100-X7 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P8B-X/MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Lynneld / Clarkdale
processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS100-X7
Processor / System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1155
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor Family
Intel® CoreTM i3-2100 Processor Family
Core Logic
Intel® C202 Chipset
ASUS Features
Smart Fan
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ASWM2.0
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Memory
Total Slots
4 DIMMS (2 Channels)
Capacity
Maximum up to 32GB
Memory Type
DDR3 1333 / 1066 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC
Memory Size
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
1
Slot Type
1x PCI-E G2 x16 slot (x16 link)
Storage
Intel® C202:
6 SATA 3Gb/s ports
Intel Rapid Storage (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1)
LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0, 1)
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hotswappable
2 x Internal 3.5” SATA2 HDD Bays
Networking LAN
2 x Intel® 82574L
Graphic VGA
Aspeed® AST1100
Onboard I/O
1 * External Serial Port
2 * RJ-45 ports
4* USB 2.0 ports (Front * 2, Rear * 2)
1 * VGA port
1 * PS/2 keyboard port
1 * PS/2 mouse port
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*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
OS Support
Windows® Server 2008 R2
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 32/64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/11 32/64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Management
Solution
Software
ASUS ASWM Enterprise
®
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
6.5 Kg
Dimension (DD x WW x HH)
380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm
Power Supply
250W 80PLUS Single Power Supply (Bronze Level)
Power Rating
Input: 100—240Vac, 4A, 50—60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation
temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90%
( Non-condensing)
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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and twp USB ports are
located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slot and system power socket. The I/O
shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also
placed in the rear panel.
AC power socket
USB 2.0 ports
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
Serial port
VGA port
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
Expansion slot
USB 2.0 ports
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Reset button
Power button
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do
not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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2
3
4
5
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The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy
disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a
oppy disk.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link)
2. System Fan (x2)
3. ASUS P8B-X/ MR Server Board
4. Power Supply
5. HDDs
6. Airduct
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Chapter 2
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover
• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover.
• Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your ngers from
components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan,
rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.
• The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference
purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
To remove the chassis cover:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws on the chassis cover.
2. Firmly hold the cover and
slide it toward the rear
panel for about half an inch
until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover
To reinstall the chassis cover:
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side
tabs of the chassis.
2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
Side tabs
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3. Secure the cover with three screws.
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2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and
the load lever is on your left.
P8B-X/MR
P8B-X/MR CPU LGA1155
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the
Intel® Xeon E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), and then move it to the
right (B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
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The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
CPU notches
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment
keys into the CPU notches.
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
PnP cap
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow until the load plate is
completely lifted.
Load plate
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7. Close the load plate (A), and then
push down the load lever (B),
ensuring that the front edge of the
load plate slides under the retention
lock (C).
C
B
A
8. Insert the load lever under the
retention tab.
Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately,
and seek professional medical
help.
6. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink
2. Remove the airduct from the
motherboard. Keep the airduct
and screw for later use.
1. Loosen the airduct from the
motherboard by unfastening the
screw xing the airduct to the
motherboard.
To install the CPU heatsink:
3. Locate the CPU socket for installing
the CPU heatsink.
Before installing the CPU heatsink, remove the airduct rst.
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Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal
sequence.
A
B
B
A
5. 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.
4. Place the heatsink on top of
the socket making sure the four
fastening screws match the
screwholes on the motherboard.
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P8B-X/MR 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
P8B-X/MR
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 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot
Per Channel
DIMM Populated
per Channel
DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333
Single Rank,
Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333
Single Rank,
Dual Rank
• Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 (orange).
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
1
1
2
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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DIMM notch
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Locked Retaining Clip
2
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.
3
Unlocked retaining clip
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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 compartment
(Right)
To install a hard disk drive to the HDD compartment on the right hand side:
1. Locate the HDD compartment beside
the power supply unit. Notice the four
standard screw holes.
2. Connect the SATA signal cable and
a power plug from the power supply
to the hard disk drive.
L-type SATA
connector
3. Place the hard disk drive into the
HDD compartment matching the
four screw holes with the holes on
the disk drive.
Power plug
SATA signal cable
Use the L-type SATA connector
to connect to the hard disk drive.
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