Asus ASMB7-iKVM Betriebsanweisung

1U Rackmount ServerRS100-E8-PI2User Guide

xReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-305.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]Th

5-31ASUS RS100-E8-PI2INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS action on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Conguration options:

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-32This option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled]Boot Option lter [Legacy only]Launch PXE OpROM policy

5-33ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays system temperature/power status and allows you to change fan settings.CPU/MB1/TR1 Temp

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-345.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disa

5-35ASUS RS100-E8-PI2User PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Password box

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-36Internal FV [Always Execute]Conguration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Congu

5-37ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not imme

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-38Discard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDconguration

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Product overview

6-2Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboards come with either an Intel® C224 controller (P9D-M) or Intel® C222 controller (P9D-

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-36.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before yo

6-4Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>

6-6Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-76.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a

6-8Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-9Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID

6-10Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is ch

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-116.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays wh

Chapter 1: Product overview1-2If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System package contentsCheck your system pa

6-12Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows® only)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows y

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-136.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type

6-14Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. Conrm volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the numb

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-156.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in

6-16Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you

ASUS RS100-E8-PI26-176.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllows you to congure displayed storage system notications.E-Mail PreferencesAllows you to

6-18Chapter 6: RAID conguration

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installation

7-2Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an ope

7-3ASUS RS100-E8-PI26. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.NOYESWARNING !!!ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL B

ASUS RS100-E8-PI21-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server board. Model Name RS

7-4Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controller

7-5ASUS RS100-E8-PI24. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you h

7-6Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Mana geme nt app lic atio ns an d util iti es installationWhen you place the support DVD in the optical driv

7-7ASUS RS100-E8-PI2The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to acti

7-8Chapter 7: Driver installationThe MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel® RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabYou have to press the

7-9ASUS RS100-E8-PI27.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links

7-10Chapter 7: Driver installation5. The Intel® Chipset Device Software appears. Click Next to start the installation. 6. Select Yes to acc

7-11ASUS RS100-E8-PI29. When nished, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now

7-12Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chips

7-13ASUS RS100-E8-PI27. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

Chapter 1: Product overview1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.OS SupportWindows® Server 2012 64-bitWindows® 8 64-bitWindows® Serv

7-14Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the inst

7-15ASUS RS100-E8-PI26. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License Agree

7-16Chapter 7: Driver installation11. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the M i crosoft Management Consol

7-17ASUS RS100-E8-PI25. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to the

7-18Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

7-19ASUS RS100-E8-PI27.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides instructions on installing the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.To

7-20Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Key in a username and organization then click Next.7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click N

7-21ASUS RS100-E8-PI210. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the co

7-22Chapter 7: Driver installation7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Int

7-23ASUS RS100-E8-PI27. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete.8. C l i c k F i n i s h t o c o m p l e t e t h e installatio

ASUS RS100-E8-PI21-51.4 Front panel featuresThis barebone server has a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and

7-24Chapter 7: Driver installation7.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driverThis section provides instructions on installing the Intel® I2

7-25ASUS RS100-E8-PI28. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. Select the o

7-26Chapter 7: Driver installationTo install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log in with

7-27ASUS RS100-E8-PI28. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When done, click Fi

7-28Chapter 7: Driver installation

A-1ASUS RS300-E8-PS4-CASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-344

A-2AppendixASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555We

A-3ASUS RS300-E8-PS4-CASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site h

A-4Appendix

Chapter 1: Product overview1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.This barebone server does not include

ASUS RS100-E8-PI21-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsHDD Access LEDLAN1~2 LEDPower LEDMessage LEDLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LEDO

Chapter 1: Product overview1-81.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connectionGRE

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

iiCopyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover• Unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover.• Take ext

2-3ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis coverTo reinstall the chassis cover:1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks al

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-43. Secure the cover with three screws.

2-5ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install the CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.Retention tabLoad lever2. Pr

2-7ASUS RS100-E8-PI25. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkTo install the CPU heatsink:ABBA3. Using a Philips screwdriver, lightly screw on the h

2-9ASUS RS100-E8-PI2To install the airduct:1. Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard.2. Place the airduct over the heatsin

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (D

2-11ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM on both ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the sock

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-121. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.12Removing a DIMM from a sin

2-13ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.4 Hard disk drivesThe server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to the system. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Se

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-146. Connect the SATA signal cable and a power from the power supply to the 3.5-inch HDD.7. Place and orient the HDD tra

2-15ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.4.2 Installing 2.5-inch SSDs on HDD bay 1 (Optional)To replace an installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD with two 2.5-inch SSDs in

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-169. Prepare the SATA power cable and the SATA signal cable bundled with the SSD drive tray.8. Repeat step 6 - 7 to inst

2-17ASUS RS100-E8-PI216. Secure the 2.5-inch SSD and SSD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in step 3. Ensure that the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2:1. If you have an

2-19ASUS RS100-E8-PI22. Release the four screws that secures the HDD drive tray to the chassis. Set aside for later use.3. Remove the HDD drive

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-209. Get the ODD and slide it back into the optical disc drive slot.10. Secure the ODD and the HDD drive tray to the HDD

2-21ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.5 Expansion cardThis system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you w

ivContentsChapter 3: Rackmount installation 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22Separate the slot cover from the expansion card bracket.4. Insert the riser card into the PCI Express slot until the go

2-23ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.5.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the software settings if needed.1. Turn on the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.6 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are set up before shipping. You do not need to disconnect these cable

2-25ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.7 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-262.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD)To install the optical disk drive:2. Align the screw hole of the ODD bracket with the sc

2-27ASUS RS100-E8-PI22.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management ca

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-28

2-This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.Chapter 3Rackmount installation

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsThe rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the se

3-3ASUS RS100-E8-PI22. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws.3. Select one unit of s

vContents5.4.6 USB Conguration ... 5-205.4.7 TPM...

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-48. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direct

3-5ASUS RS100-E8-PI210. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well.9. Carefully push

Chapter 3: Rackmount installation3-6

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-3Layout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-72. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-83. LAN controller setting (3-

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Internal connectorsPage1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors4-112. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLE

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-54.2 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicat

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-74.3 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

viChapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installation ... 7-27.1.1

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-82. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-95. Platform Enviromental Control Interface Setting (3-pin PECI1)When ASMB7-iKVM is installed, set to pins 2-3 for correct sen

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-104.4 Connectors4.4.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-114.4.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors• 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-123. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-135. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3)The fan connectors support c

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-147. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel®

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-158. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)These connectors are for the serial COM2 port. Connect the serial port module cable to

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1611. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for the ATX power supply

ASUS RS100-E8-PI24-1712. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pi

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1813. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includ

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also p

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-25.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

5-3ASUS RS100-E8-PI23. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the late

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-45.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same

5-5ASUS RS100-E8-PI2The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to pre

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-65.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utili

5-7ASUS RS100-E8-PI24.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:5.2.1 BIOS menu screenVersion 2.15.1234. Copyright

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-85.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

5-9ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of basic

viiiSafety informationElectrical SafetyBefore installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-105.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other hardware components.Take cau

5-11ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.4.1 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items ma

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-12Hyper-threading [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options:

5-13ASUS RS100-E8-PI2This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].CPU C states [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disabl

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-14CFG lock [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable CFG lock. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Package C State limit [

5-15ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.4.2 PCH-IOCongurationAllows you to congure PCH parameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-165.4.3 SATACongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port

5-17ASUS RS100-E8-PI2Compatible Mode [Disabled]This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allow you to enab

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-18MemoryCongurationThis allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American M

5-19ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 PCI 64bi

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-20PCIESlotCongurationAllows you to perform PCIE slot congurations.PCIE Option Rom 3 - 7 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or di

5-21ASUS RS100-E8-PI2Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system t

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-22Security Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Conguration opt

5-23ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.4.10 NCT6779DSuperIOCongurationSerialPort1/2CongurationThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parameters of t

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-245.4.11 Intel® Server Platform ServicesThis item displays information on the Intel® Server Platform Services congu

5-25ASUS RS100-E8-PI2COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Config

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-26Flow Control [Hardware [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if

5-27ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.4.15 APMAllows you to congure Advance Power Management (APM) settings.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megat

Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-28Power On By RTC [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled]

5-29ASUS RS100-E8-PI25.5 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view system event logs.Smbios Event