ASUS TS100-E6PI4 User Manual

TS100-E6/PI4

Pedestal Server

User Guide

E5036

First Edition

September 2009

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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................

1.3 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 Rear panel LEDs .............................................................

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ..............................................

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...........................

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

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

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

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.4 Front panel cover .......................................................................

2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover .....................................

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover ...................................

2.5 5.25-inch drives ..........................................................................

2.6 Hard disk drives .........................................................................

2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................

2.7.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.7.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

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2.8 System fan .................................................................................. 2-18

2.9 Cable connections .....................................................................

Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

3.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................

3.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4.1.2 BUPDATER utility

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

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

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

4.2.9 General help ...................................................................

4.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................

4.3.3 SATA1—6 ........................................................................

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................4-11

4.3.5 AHCI Conguration .......................................................

4.3.6 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................

4.4.6 ACPI Conguration .......................................................

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4.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 4-26

4.4.8 Intel VT-d Conguration [Disabled] ...............................

4.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled] .........................................

4.5 Server menu ...............................................................................

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-29

4.6.1 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.6.2 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4.7.3 Security .........................................................................

4.8 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

Chapter5: RAIDconguration

5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-2

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................

5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................

5.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................

5.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................

5.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility ....................................

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................

5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................

5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ...........................................

5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................

5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................

5.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................

5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ......................

5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ....................................................

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5.3 Intel

Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 5-24

5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................

5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ...............................................

5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................

5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................

5.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................

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5.3.6 Exiting the Intel

Matrix Storage Manager .................... 5-31

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5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 5-31

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

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................

6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................

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6.2 Intel

6.3 LAN driver installation ...............................................................

6.4 VGA driver installation

6.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................

chipset device installation .............................................. 6-17

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6.5.1 Running the support DVD .............................................

6.5.2 Drivers menu .................................................................

6.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................

6.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................

6.5.5 Contact information .......................................................

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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 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.

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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.

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

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

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

carrying the system.

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

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

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at

least basic knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information

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

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

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

5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

6 Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.

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Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

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

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

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

exactly

References

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

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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Chapter 1

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

specications.

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name TS100-E6/PI4

Chassis ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P7F-X/MR Server Board
Component 1 x 300W Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x TS100-E6/PI4 User’s Guide

Optional Items CPU Heatsink

*ASUS System Web-based Management

1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan
4 x SATA Cables
4 x Internal HDD trays

1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9)

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x ASUS Auto Installation CD Guide
1 x TS100-E6/PI4 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable

CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

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

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must

take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the

product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and
satisfying solution to your problems.

TS100-E6/PI4

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P7F-X/MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale

processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name TS100-E6/PI4

1 x Socket LGA1156

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking LAN
Graphic VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional Slot 1

I = internal
A or S = hot­swappable

Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 Series Processor
Dual Core Intel® Xeon Clarkdale Series Processor

Intel® 3420 PCH

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4 (Lynneld / Clarkdale) (2 Channels)
Maximum up to 16GB (UDIMM) (Lynneld /

Clarkdale)

DDR3 1333 / 1066 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC
1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)

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1 x PCI-E G2 x16 slot (x16 link)
1 x PCI-E G1 x8 slot (x4 link)
1 x PCI-E G1 x1 slot (x1 link)
3 x PCI 32bit / 33MHz

1 x MIO slot for Audio

6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10
LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

4 x Internal SATAII HDD Bays

2 x Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E GbE LAN
XGI® Z9s DDR2 64MB
3 x 5.25” media bays

(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)

1 x External Serial Port

2 x RJ-45 ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port

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ASUS TS100-E6/PI4 1-3

Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software
Management

Solution

Software

Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not inclu ded)
Power Supply
Power Rating

Optional anti-virus CD Pack

ASUS ASWM 2.0

436.8mm x 200mm x 478.8mm

15 Kg

300W (80+) Single Power Supply
Input: 100-240Vac, 8-4A, 50-60Hz, Class 1
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation

Environment

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

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

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible

features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB

ports are located on the front panel.

The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, and
USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch

devices, two drive bays are available.

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch
bays

HDD access LED

Power button

Reset button

Power LED

USB 2.0 ports

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots,

a chassis lock, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.

Power connector

300W Single power supply

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB 2.0 ports

Serial port

VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 1

Gigabit LAN port 2

120mm x 25mm
system fan

Expansion slots

Chassis lock

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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4

1. Power supply unit

2. 120mm x 25mm system fan

3. ASUS P7F-X/MR Server Board

4. Expansion card locks

5. Optical drive

6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

7. Front I/O board (hidden)

8. Internal HDD bays

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

The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc
drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports
on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.

*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

Power LED

LED Icon Display status Description

HDD Access LED

Power LED

HDD Access LED

ON System power ON

OFF

Blinking

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED 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.

ASUS TS100-E6/PI4

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side 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 side cover:

1. Remove the two screws that secure
the side cover.

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2. Slide the side cover for about half

an inch toward the rear until it is
disengaged from the chassis.

3. Carefully lift the side cover and set
it aside.

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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the lower sliding
edge of the side cover to the
corresponding chassis edge.

2. Position the side cover to the

chassis.

3. Slide the side cover toward the
front panel until it snaps in place.

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4. Drive in the two screws you
removed earlier to secure the side
cover.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A

B

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the

Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale series processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

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

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

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA1156 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Press the load lever with your

thumb (A), and then move it to the

right (B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.

Load lever

Retention tab

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3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow until the load plate is
completely lifted.

4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.

Load plate

PnP cap

5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket,

and then t the socket alignment

keys into the CPU notches.

The CPU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the

socket and damaging the CPU!

CPU notches

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

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B

A

6. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre­applied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately,
and seek professional medical
help.

7. Close the load plate (A), and then

push down the load lever (B),

ensuring that the front edge of the
load plate slides under the retention
lock (C).

8. Insert the load lever under the
retention tab.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

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

B

A

B

2. Push down two fasteners at a time

in a diagonal sequence to secure

A

the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.

A

B

B

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A

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors

can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

B

A

B

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to disengage

A

the heatsink and fan assembly from
the motherboard.

A

B

B

A

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from 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.

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

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

UDIMM
DIMM Slot

Per Channel

2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank

DIMM Populated
per Channel

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

• 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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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.

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

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

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

a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

2

DIMM notch

1

1

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

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.

1

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

3

2

1

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2.4 Front panel cover

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel

cover.

2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover

To remove the front panel cover:

1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis
side rail.

2. Release the hooked tabs and take off the front

panel cover.

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover

To reinstall the front panel cover:

1. Hook the other side of the front panel
cover to the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel cover and snap it

back into place.

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2.5 5.25-inch drives

Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system
components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other

system components!

The system comes with three 5.25-inch

drive bays located on the upper front
part of the chassis. An optical drive that

comes standard/optional with the system

package occupies the uppermost bay

(labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2
and 3) are available for additional 5.25­inch optical, or zip disk drives.

You must remove the front

panel cover before installing a

5.25-inch drive.

Installing a 5.25-inch drive

1. Follow the instrucitons on the previous section to remove the front panel
cover.

2. Remove the plastic cover opposite

the drive bay you used by pressing
the hooks inward.

1

2

3

3. Unscrew and remove the metal
cover of the bay where you want to

install the 5.25-inch drive

Take extra care when removing
the metal cover. Use tools such
as a screw driver to bend and
remove the metal cover to avoid
physical injury.

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