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Asus TW510-E2 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Dual AMD Opteron Dual AMD Opteron Dual AMD Opteron Rackmount Server Rackmount Server Rackmount Server Rackmount Server Rackmount Server Service Guide Service Guide Service Guide Service Guide Service Guide TW510-E2 ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Pedestal/5U Pedestal/5U Pedestal/5U Pedestal/5U Pedestal/5U...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ... 1-2 System specifications ... 1-3 System specifications ...
  • Page 4 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS ... 5-3 5.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file ... 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 5-8 5.1.6 ASUS Update utility ... 5-9 BIOS setup program ... 5-12 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.2.6 Configuration fields ... 5-14 5.2.7 Pop-up window ... 5-15 5.2.8 General help ... 5-15 Main menu ... 5-16 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-16 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-16 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ... 5-16 5.3.4 Floppy 3 Mode Support ... 5-16 5.3.5 Base/Extended/Total Memory ...
  • Page 6 6.4.3 Management Software ... 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities ... 6-16 Software information ... 6-18 6.5.1 Realtek Audio Control Panel ... 6-18 6.5.2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ... 6-25 6.5.3 Winbond Voice Editor ... 6-27 Appendix: Appendix: Reference information Reference information Appendix: Appendix:...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 10 N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details. x x x x x...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) Internal HDD rails (4 pairs) Chassis roller wheels (4 sets) System screws and cables Dummy covers System keys (2 pcs.) TW510-E2 support CD with ASWM* Computer Associates ® eTrust ASUS TW510-E2 user guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS TW510-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DL motherboard. The server supports dual AMD Opteron™ processors in 940-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0 Voltage, temperature, CPU and memory utilization, and fan speed monitoring Automatic Server Restart (ASR) feature Windows ®...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The TW510-E2 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, USB 2.0 ports, audio I/O ports, and an IEEE 1394 port are...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. P o w e r s u p p l y m o d u l e P o w e r s u p p l y m o d u l e P o w e r s u p p l y m o d u l e P o w e r s u p p l y m o d u l e...

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 Power supply cage Chassis fan K8N-DL motherboard Chassis intrusion switch...

  • Page 18: Led Information

    LED information The barebone server system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. L E D L E D L E D L E D L E D S y s t e m S y s t e m S y s t e m S y s t e m...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. • Make sure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. •...

  • Page 21: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section “1.5 Internal features”...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the K8N-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
  • Page 24 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To install a CPU: Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way;...

  • Page 25: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 26 Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

  • Page 27: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with six 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® K8N-DL K8N-DL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1...

  • Page 28: Memory Configurations

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 2 - 1 0 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure 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.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Assembly

    Front panel assembly 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover).

  • Page 31: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis.

  • Page 32: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure 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! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of...
  • Page 33 When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar. Underneath the lock bar are two pegs that match the holes on the drive bay. This mechanism secures the drive to the bay in place of screws. D r i v e b a y h o l e s D r i v e b a y h o l e s D r i v e b a y h o l e s D r i v e b a y h o l e s...
  • Page 34 Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. Pull down the bar lock and insert the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to secure the drive.

  • Page 35: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives 2.7.1 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive (HDD). Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays.
  • Page 36 Place a SATA hard disk to the drive tray and secure it with four screws. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

  • Page 37: Installing An Internal Sata Hdd

    2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing an internal SATA HDD Installing an internal SATA HDD 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing an internal SATA HDD Installing an internal SATA HDD Installing an internal SATA HDD Your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails if you want to install the hard disk drives internally (not hot-swap).

  • Page 38: Power Supply Unit

    Attach R a i l 2 R a i l 2 to the other side of the drive as shown. The rail end R a i l 2 R a i l 2 R a i l 2 should be on the side of the drive connectors. R a i l h a n d l e R a i l h a n d l e R a i l h a n d l e...
  • Page 39 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 4 for the location of the SATA connectors.
  • Page 40 Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat...

  • Page 41: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 42: Removing An Expansion Card

    When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card 2.8.2 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion...

  • Page 43: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

  • Page 44: Sata Backplane Connections

    SATA backplane connections SATA backplane connections A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TW510-E2 AA4 model. The SATA backplane has four SATA signal and power connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks.
  • Page 45 Back side Back side Back side Back side Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power and HDD fan connectors, jumper, SATA interfaces, and SMBus connectors. F a n c o n n e c t o r F a n c o n n e c t o r F a n c o n n e c t o r F a n c o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 46 One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) The back side SATA connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors controlled by the NVIDIA below for the location of the SATA connectors.

  • Page 47: 2.10 Removable Components

    2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: Chassis fan HDD blowers SATA backplane(s) Floppy disk drive module 2.10.1 Chassis fan 2.10.1...
  • Page 48 Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage. Firmly hold the chassis fan on the side with the tabs and position it into its slot, making sure that the four hooks underneath the fan match the corresponding holes on the rear...

  • Page 49: Hdd Fan

    Push the fan into the chassis until the four hooks lock securely into the holes on the rear panel. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard. 2.10.2 2.10.2 HDD fan HDD fan 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 HDD fan HDD fan HDD fan To remove the HDD fan:...
  • Page 50 Locate four fan hooks inside the HDD fan case. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside. To re-install the HDD fan: Insert a new HDD fan to the fan case until it clicks in place.
  • Page 51 Hold the outer side of the HDD fan cage and hook the two side tabs to the inner edge of the drive cage. Make sure that the system cables are not caught up when you place the HDD fan. O u t e r s i d e o f f a n c a g e O u t e r s i d e o f f a n c a g e O u t e r s i d e o f f a n c a g e O u t e r s i d e o f f a n c a g e...

  • Page 52: Sata Backplane

    2.10.3 2.10.3 SATA backplane 2.10.3 SATA backplane SATA backplane SATA backplane 2.10.3 2.10.3 SATA backplane To remove the SATA backplane: Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fan” for instructions. Disconnect all cables from the SATA backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug.
  • Page 53 To reinstall a SATA backplane: Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. R a i l - l i k e d e n t s R a i l - l i k e d e n t s R a i l - l i k e d e n t s...

  • Page 54: Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10.4 2.10.4 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive 2.10.4 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly”...
  • Page 55 To install a floppy disk drive: Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay.

  • Page 56: Front I/O Board

    2.10.5 2.10.5 Front I/O board 2.10.5 Front I/O board Front I/O board Front I/O board 2.10.5 2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly”...
  • Page 57 To install the front I/O board: Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs), then connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board.

  • Page 58: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    2.10.6 2.10.6 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2.10.6 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability.
  • Page 59 For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: Lay the chassis in its side. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets.

  • Page 60: Power Suppy Unit

    2.10.7 Power suppy unit 2.10.7 2.10.7 Power suppy unit Power suppy unit Power suppy unit 2.10.7 2.10.7 Power suppy unit Refer to this section when removing or installing power supply modules to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit.
  • Page 61 To remove the 600 W single power supply module: Loosen the thumb screw that secures the power supply metal plate. Do not remove the thumb screw from the metal plate. Hold the metal plate bar and push it downward to release the plate from the chassis.
  • Page 62 To install a power supply unit: Firmly hold the power supply unit and insert it into the power supply cage. Push the power supply unit all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack mounting. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 64: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Preparing the system for rack mounting Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 COM1 Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 Top: Center/Subwoofer Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Rear Surround L/R Top:Line In CPU_FAN1 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO1 ALC850 PCI_E1...
  • Page 67 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1)

  • Page 68: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 69 2 . 2 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 70 4 . 4 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 )

  • Page 71: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 72 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 73 4 . 4 . S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 ,...
  • Page 74 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Smart Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU fans (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2) connectors. • The chipset fan is synchronized with the CPU fans.
  • Page 75 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 , U S B 9 1 0 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 , U S B 9 1 0 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 , U S B 9 1 0 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 , U S B 9 1 0 )
  • Page 76 9 . 9 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R 1 ,...
  • Page 77 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 )
  • Page 78 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 )
  • Page 79 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 80 4 - 1 6 4 - 1 6 4 - 1 6 4 - 1 6 4 - 1 6 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o...
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 82: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 83: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to K 8 N - D L . B I N K 8 N - D L . B I N and save it to a floppy disk.
  • Page 84 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 5 - 4 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin...

  • Page 85: Saving The Current Bios File

    A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V...

  • Page 86: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 87 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 88: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 89: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.6 5.1.6 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 90 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t S t a r t > P r o g r a m s...
  • Page 91 S t a r t P r o g r a m s A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 92: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5 - 1 2 5 - 1 2...

  • Page 93: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r...

  • Page 94: Legend Bar

    5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar 5.2.3 5.2.3 Legend bar Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

  • Page 95: Pop-Up Window

    5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window 5.2.7 5.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot...

  • Page 96: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 97: Primary Ide Master

    While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master...
  • Page 98 Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the Primary IDE Master to [Manual] to manually enter the drive information.

  • Page 99: Primary Ide Slave

    H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. Precomp Precomp Precomp Precomp Precomp Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any. Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone...

  • Page 100: Third Ide Master

    5.3.10 5.3.10 5.3.10 Third IDE Master Third IDE Master Third IDE Master Third IDE Master 5.3.10 5.3.10 Third IDE Master When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave, refer to section “6.3.6 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions which are not discussed in this section.

  • Page 101: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 102: Memory Configuration

    CPU Frequency [200.0] CPU Frequency [200.0] CPU Frequency [200.0] CPU Frequency [200.0] CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to select the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [200.0] [201.0] [202.0] ... [400.0] AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled] AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled] AMD K8 Cool ‘n’...
  • Page 103 Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] Controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [5T] [6T] [7T] [8T] [9T] [10T] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T] [15T] RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]...

  • Page 104: Chipset

    ECC Redirection [Disabled] ECC Redirection [Disabled] ECC Redirection [Disabled] ECC Redirection [Disabled] ECC Redirection [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], correctable errors are corrected as the data is passed to the requestor. The data in the DRAM is not corrected if this item is set to [Disabled].
  • Page 105 Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Allows selection of hyper transport frequency. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] Hyper Transport Width [ Hyper Transport Width [ Hyper Transport Width [↓...

  • Page 106: Onboard Device

    SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables the switch to support SATA DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]...
  • Page 107 Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the speech IC system error report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]...
  • Page 108 IDE Primary Master/Slave, IDE Secondary Master/Slave RAID [Disabled] When enabled, allows you to use the device/s for creating a RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] First/Second/Third/Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] When enabled, allows you to use the device/s for creating a RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Super I/O Device Super I/O Device...
  • Page 109 EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the version of EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode.

  • Page 110: Pcipnp

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 5.4.5 5.4.5 PCIPnP PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Advanced Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size ↑↓...
  • Page 111 IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources Set the item R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y to [Manual] to enable the...

  • Page 112: Usb Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 USB Configuration USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Advanced USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy Mode Support ↑↓...

  • Page 113: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot ACPI APIC Support ACPI Suspend Type...
  • Page 114 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Powed Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 115 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into “off state” after an AC power interruption.
  • Page 116 Power On Function [Disabled] Power On Function [Disabled] Power On Function [Disabled] Power On Function [Disabled] Power On Function [Disabled] Allows you to define specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Ctrl+ESC] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Any Key] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]...
  • Page 117 Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Voltage Monitor CPU VCORE A (V) CPU VCORE B (V) +3.3 Voltage +12V Voltage +1.5V Voltage +2.5V Voltage +5VCC Voltage +5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage CPU1 DDR Voltage CPU2 DDR Voltage...
  • Page 118 Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Main Advanced Power Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Fan Control System Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ : Select Item ↑↓ ↑↓...

  • Page 119: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 120 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority 5.6.2 5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Main Advanced Power Hard Disk Boot Priority Bootable Add-in Cards ↑↓ : Select Item ↑↓ ↑↓...
  • Page 121 5.6.4 5.6.4 5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 5.6.4 5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot Other Device Quick Power On Self Test Halt On Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status...
  • Page 122 Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. Set to [Enabled] to configure the Type Rate and Type Delay items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c ) T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c )
  • Page 123 5.6.5 5.6.5 5.6.5 Security Security Security 5.6.5 5.6.5 Security Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check ↑↓ ↑↓ : Select Item ↑↓ F1:Help ↑↓ ↑↓ →← →←: Select Menu →← →←...
  • Page 124 A n o t e a b o u t p a s s w o r d s A n o t e a b o u t p a s s w o r d s A n o t e a b o u t p a s s w o r d s A n o t e a b o u t p a s s w o r d s A n o t e a b o u t p a s s w o r d s The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program...

  • Page 125: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit & Save Changes Exit &...
  • Page 126 Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press <Enter> to discard any changes, and load the previously saved values •...
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how to create a RAID set and how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone server supports. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 128: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    RAID configurations The system motherboard comes with the NVIDIA CK-04 RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 129: Installing Hard Disks

    6.1.1 6.1.1 6.1.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks 6.1.1 6.1.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 130: Nvidia

    6.1.3 6.1.3 6.1.3 NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® 6.1.3 6.1.3 NVIDIA NVIDIA The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD using four independent Serial ATA channels. Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items...
  • Page 131 At the bottom section of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. [F6] Back [F7] Finish The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option. Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)
  • Page 132 Press <TAB> to move to the F r e e D i s k s Highlight the hard disk drives that you want to add in the RAID set, then press the right arrow key to select. The selected hard disk drives appear in the A r r a y D i s k s A r r a y D i s k s section.

  • Page 133: Hard Disk Drive

    Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y...
  • Page 134 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t, use the up or down arrow keys to select the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t...
  • Page 135 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t, use the up or down arrow keys to select the A r r a y L i s t...
  • Page 136 Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data You will lose all data when you clear a disk! To clear the disk data: A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID...

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment: Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.
  • Page 138 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. When the D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu appears, click N V I D I A n F o r c e ( T M ) R A I D D r i v e r s D r i v e r D i s k...

  • Page 139: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom LAN controller drivers on a Windows To install the LAN controller drivers: Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 140: Support Cd Information

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1...

  • Page 141: Drivers Menu

    6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 6.4.2 6.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

  • Page 142: Management Software

    Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. 6.4.4 6.4.4 6.4.4 Utilities Utilities Utilities 6.4.4...
  • Page 143 ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 144: Software Information

    Software information 6.5.1 6.5.1 6.5.1 6.5.1 6.5.1 Realtek Audio Control Panel Realtek Audio Control Panel Realtek Audio Control Panel Realtek Audio Control Panel Realtek Audio Control Panel The Realtek ® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 145 Sound Effect options Sound Effect options Sound Effect options Sound Effect options Sound Effect options The Realtek ® ALC850 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Sound Effect Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment, adjust...
  • Page 146 S/PDIF options S/PDIF options S/PDIF options S/PDIF options S/PDIF options The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) options allows you to change your S/PDIF output settings. To set the S/PDIF options: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S P D I F Click the option buttons to change your S/PDIF out settings.
  • Page 147 Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n button.
  • Page 148 AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button.
  • Page 149 If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the X X X X X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit (X X X X X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel.
  • Page 150 General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 151: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 152 Computer now booting from operating system You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h I C R e p o r t e r R e p o r t e r R e p o r t e r R e p o r t e r item in the BIOS setup.

  • Page 153: Winbond Voice Editor

    The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor Launching the Voice Editor...
  • Page 154 Y e s Click Y e s Y e s to confirm. Y e s The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 6 - 2 8 6 - 2 8...
  • Page 155 Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files.
  • Page 156 Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t E d i t E d i t E d i t button. The E d i t E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r...
  • Page 157 Appendix This appendix contains the power supply specifications and provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2 A S U S T W 5 1 0 - E 2...

  • Page 158: Appendix: Reference Information

    600 W single power supply A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description General description The 600 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P11 (no P3).

  • Page 159: Specifications

    A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e...

  • Page 160: Simple Fixes

    Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m...

  • Page 161: Supported Dimms

    P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y...
  • Page 162 A - 6 A - 6 A - 6 A - 6 A - 6 A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n...

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