Asus TS100-E7 User Manual
TS100-E7/PI4
Pedestal Server
User Guide
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E6399
First Edition
March 2011
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
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 ...................................................................... 1-6
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-7
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-8
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover .............................................. 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-7
2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ........................... 2-8
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10
2.4 Front panel cover ....................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover .....................................2-11
2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover ...................................2-11
2.5 5.25-inch drives .......................................................................... 2-12
2.6 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-14
2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-15
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
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2.7.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17
2.8 System fan .................................................................................. 2-18
2.9 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3: Motherboard Info
3.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-4
3.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 3-8
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help ................................................................... 4-8
4.2.7 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 4-9
4.3.3 Security ........................................................................... 4-9
4.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 4-11
4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-13
4.5.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................ 4-13
4.5.2 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 4-14
4.5.3 WHEA Conguration ..................................................... 4-14
4.5.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-15
4.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 4-17
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4.5.6 South Bridge ................................................................. 4-17
4.5.7 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-18
4.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Conguration ........................................... 4-19
4.5.9 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-19
4.5.10 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-20
4.5.11 APM .............................................................................. 4-22
4.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................... 4-23
4.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 4-25
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-26
4.8 Tool menu ................................................................................... 4-28
4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-28
Chapter5: RAIDconguration
5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 5-3
5.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 5-5
5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................5-11
5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ........................................... 5-12
5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives ................................................. 5-16
5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 5-18
5.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 5-21
5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 5-22
5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache .................................................... 5-23
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utilitys ........... 5-24
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 5-25
5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 5-26
5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-28
5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 5-29
5.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 5-30
5.3.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility ........ 5-31
5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 5-31
5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 5-33
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Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-2
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 6-5
6.2 Intel® chipset device software installation ................................. 6-8
6.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 6-10
6.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-13
6.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 6-15
6.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 6-15
6.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 6-15
6.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 6-16
6.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 6-16
6.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 6-16
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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 modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction
of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for detailed recycling information in different regions.
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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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: 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. Chapter5:RAIDconguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
6 Chapter 6: 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: 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.
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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 exactly
format A:/S
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
ASUS TS100-E7/PI4
Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name TS100-E7/PI4
Chassis ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P8B-X/MR Server Board
Component 1 x 300W Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x TS100-E7/PI4 User’s Guide
Optional Items CPU Heatsink
1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan
4 x SATA Cables
4 x Internal HDD bays
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9)
1 x TS100-E7/PI4 Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
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-E7/PI4
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS TS100-E7/PI4 is a pedestal 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 TS100-E7/PI4
1* socket LGA1155
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
Total Slots
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD
Onboard I/O
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
I = internal
A or S = hotswappable
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i3-2100 Processor Family
Intel® C202 Chipset
4 DIMMs(2 Channels)
Maximum up to 32GB
DDR3 1066/1333 ECC UDIMM
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
6
1x PCI-E G2 x16 slot (x16 link)
1x PCI-E G2 x 8 slot (x4 link)
2x PCI-E G2 x1 slot ( x1 link)
2 x PCI 32/33 5V
Intel® C202:
6 SATA 3Gb/s ports
Intel Rapid Storage (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10, 5)
LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)
4 * Internal 3.5" SATA2 HDD Bays
2 * Intel 82574L
Z9s
3 * 5.25" media bays
(Options: No Device / DVD-RW)
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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Windows® Server 2008 R2
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit
OS Support
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)
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 Enterprise
436.8mm * 200mm * 478.8mm
15 Kg
300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
100—240Vac, 8—4A, 50—60Hz, Class I
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation
Environment
temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90%
( Non-condensing)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and 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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2
3
4
1. Power supply unit
2. 120mm x 25mm system fan
3. ASUS P8B-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
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-E7/PI4
Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2
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 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.
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.
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 by lifting the tab only.
Load plate
PnP cap
Cap tab
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment
keys into the CPU notches.
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
CPU notches
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
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C
B
A
6. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately,
and seek professional medical
help.
7. Close the load plate (A), and then
push down the load lever (B),
ensuring that the front edge of the
load plate slides under the retention
knob (C).
8. Insert the load lever under the
retention tab.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use
only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
design and requires no tool to install.
• Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The
LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in
size and dimension.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
A
B
B
A
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
A
B
B
A
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to disengage
the heatsink and fan assembly from
the motherboard.
B
A
B
A
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.
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 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot
Per Channel
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank,
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank,
DIMM Populated
per Channel
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• Install the DDR to the A2 or B2 (orange slot) when installing only one
memory module to the motherboard.
DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
Dual Rank
Dual Rank
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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.
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DIMM notch
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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.
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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.
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