Intel xeon tower/5u rackmount server with 533mhz fsb support (58 pages)
Summary of Contents for Asus AP1600-R-E2
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AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide...
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(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.
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 •...
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.
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...
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A S U S S e r v e r W e b - b a s e d M a n a g e m e n t ( A S W M ) u s e r g u i d e This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
System package contents The items in the ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) product package vary depending on the model your purchased. Check your package for the standard items listed in the following table. Package items AA2 model AI2 model ASUS AR14 1U rackmount chassis with: •...
System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DR motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...
Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions. AA2 model AA2 model AA2 model...
Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D...
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1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8 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 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...
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Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s...
2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processors. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow CPU2 Pin A1 CPU1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR CPU Socket 604 1. The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket as shown until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r...
2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS website for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you install four 2 GB DDR memory modules.
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.
Hard disk drives 2.4.1 2.4.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD (AA2 model) (AA2 model) (AA2 model) 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD (AA2 model) Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD (AA2 model) To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing...
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Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e...
2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing an IDE HDD Installing an IDE HDD (AI2 model) Installing an IDE HDD (AI2 model) (AI2 model) (AI2 model) (AI2 model) 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing an IDE HDD Installing an IDE HDD To install an IDE HDD: Disconnect all the cables from the fan control board.
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Carefully place the tray with installed hard disk drive into the drive bay. Slide it forward until the front end aligns with the front panel, and the screw hole matches the standoff. Secure the tray with a screw. Repeat steps 2 to 5 if you wish to install a second HDD;...
2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing an internal SATA HDD Installing an internal SATA HDD (AI2 model) Installing an internal SATA HDD (AI2 model) (AI2 model) (AI2 model) (AI2 model) 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing an internal SATA HDD Installing an internal SATA HDD To install an internal SATA HDD: Follow steps 1 to 7 in section “2.4.2 Installing an IDE hard...
Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card.
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Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The two pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r...
2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
Cable connections AA2 model AA2 model AA2 model AA2 model AA2 model Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Parallel port cable (from motherboard to rear panel) Rear fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) Secondary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive)
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AI2 model AI2 model AI2 model AI2 model AI2 model Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Parallel port cable (from motherboard to rear panel) Rear fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) Secondary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive)
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: System fans Device fan Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.7.1...
2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module 2.7.3 2.7.3 Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw the secures the front end of the power supply.
2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive 2.7.4 2.7.4 Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: Please use a pin-ejector (paper clipper may be used) for tray- out.. (or you can open the tray by pushing the “open botton”) When changing ODD, the black ODD front plastic housing is already removed.
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To install an optical drive: Please follow previous Step 1 instructions to tray-out and to remove the ODD bezel. Then put the ODD inside the server and insert ODD into the ODD bay. The purpose of the metal bracket is to secure the ODD us securely in place.
2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard 2.7.5 2.7.5 Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs.
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To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws in the holes as shown.
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Insert the riser card standoff into the motherboard hole beside the PCI-X slot, and twist it clockwise until secure. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
SATA backplane cabling (for AA2) C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s...
Fan control board cabling (for AI2) C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s...
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2 - 2 8 2 - 2 8 2 - 2 8 2 - 2 8 2 - 2 8 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p...
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Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s...
Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 1U space Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space.
Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack..
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Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
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Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e...
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I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s...
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 )
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2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
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4 . 4 . 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 )
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6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 )
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8 . 8 . F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y )
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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 )
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3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
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4 . 4 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
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6 . 6 . U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
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8 . 8 . S S I S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8- p i n power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, - p i n - p i n - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 A T X 1 2 V 1...
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1 0 . B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the optional ASUS server management card. BMCCONN1...
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1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
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1 3 . 1 3 . A u x i l l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 2 p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) 1 3 .
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• S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )
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Chapter 5 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
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 Award BIOS Flash utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1...
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Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. S t a r t S t a r t R u n R u n...
Updating the current BIOS file To update the current BIOS file: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Extract the zipped file, then save it to a floppy disk as * . B I N * . B I N * .
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Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin...
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Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. Press <Y> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V...
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The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin...
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 floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility or the motherboard support CD.
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Press <Y>. The following screen appears. Would you like to FLASH bios now? (y/n) Yes or No _ Press <Y>. The AwardBIOS Flash Utility appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V...
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>...
ASUS Update utility 5.1.5 5.1.5 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 ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
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A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e 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...
BIOS Setup program This motherboard includes a Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
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 b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s...
5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 General help General help General help 5.2.4 5.2.4 General help General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item.
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. System Time 11: 10 : 30 Select Menu...
5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master 5.3.1 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary Master Select Menu Primary IDE Master [Auto] Item Specific Help Access Mode [Auto] Selects the type of Capacity 0 MB fixed disk connected to the system.
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UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS].
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, on the motherboard.
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Select Menu Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration...
5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features 5.4.1 5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features This menu shows the console redirection and agent information. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 5.4.2 5.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU L1 &...
5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration Select Menu DRAM Frequency [Auto] Item Specific Help...
DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] Memory Parity Check [Enabled] Memory Parity Check [Enabled] Memory Parity Check [Enabled]...
5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Device Onboard Device Onboard Device 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Device Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration 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. Onboard Device Select Menu H/W Jumper of CSA LAN...
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S A T A C o n f i g u r a t i o n S A T A C o n f i g u r a t i o n S A T A C o n f i g u r a t i o n S A T A C o n f i g u r a t i o n S A T A C o n f i g u r a t i o n Select Menu...
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SATA Mode [IDE] SATA Mode [IDE] SATA Mode [IDE] SATA Mode [IDE] SATA Mode [IDE] When set to [RAID], this item allows configuration of the installed IDE devices into a disk array. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master] Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master] Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master] Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]...
5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 5.4.6 5.4.6 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. PCIPnP Select Menu Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By [Auto] Default is Disabled.
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I R Q R e s o u r c e s I R Q R e s o u r c e s I R Q R e s o u r c e s I R Q R e s o u r c e s I R Q R e s o u r c e s 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...
5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 5.4.7 5.4.7 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. Select Menu USB Configuration USB Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help...
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select Menu APM Configuration Hardware Configuration Item Specific Help Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System.
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 Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu APM Configuration Power Management...
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Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] This item determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
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Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot key combination to turn the system power on. Configuration options: [Ctrl-F1] ... [Ctrl-F12] To configure this item, you should set the P o w e r O n F u n c t i o n P o w e r O n F u n c t i o n P o w e r O n F u n c t i o n...
5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 5.5.2 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select a sub-menu then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Menu Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Item Specific Help Smart Q-Fan Configuration System Temperature C/107...
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CPU1 Target Temperature [55] Allows you to set the threshold temperature at which the Smart Fan Control feature is enabled. Use the ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) to obtain the actual fan RPM (rotations per minute). 5 - 3 8...
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. Boot Device Priority Select Menu Hard Disk Boot Priority Item Specific Help Removable Device Priority...
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 Hard Disk Boot Priority Select Menu 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXX Item Specific Help 2. Bootable Add-in Cards Use <up>...
5.6.4 5.6.4 CD-ROM Boot Priority CD-ROM Boot Priority CD-ROM Boot Priority Select Menu 1. 1st Slave : ASUS CD-S520/A Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <->...
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Halt On [All Errors] Halt On [All Errors] Halt On [All Errors] Halt On [All Errors] Halt On [All Errors] Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled]...
5.6.6 5.6.6 5.6.6 Security Security Security 5.6.6 5.6.6 Security Security Security Select Menu Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor password control full access. Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear]...
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Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions.
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. Exit & Save Changes Select Menu Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Item Specific Help Discard Changes This option saves data...
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Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and installing the necessary drivers for different system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( A A 2 / A I 2 )
6.1.3 6.1.3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6.1.3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s).
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Use the arrow keys to highlight an option. A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y The A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y menu lets you create and...
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Select the first drive you want to add to the array, then press S e l e c t e d D r i v e s S e l e c t e d D r i v e s <Insert>.
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A message appears on screen, warning users that initialization will erase all array information on the drives. Press <Y> to proceed or press <N> to abort creating the RAID 0 set. After disk initialization, the utility displays the A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s...
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A r r a y L a b e l A r r a y L a b e l Move the cursor to the A r r a y L a b e l A r r a y L a b e l A r r a y L a b e l option, then type a name for the RAID 0 set.
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Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a option, select N o I n i t C r e a t e R A I D v i a N o I n i t N o I n i t...
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11. After you have created the RAID 0 set, the utility main menu appears. M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s Select M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s to display the array, then press <Enter>...
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6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) 6.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: Follow instructions 1 to 5 of the section “Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).”...
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Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a option, select Q u i c k I n i t C r e a t e R A I D v i a Q u i c k I n i t Q u i c k I n i t...
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After you have created the RAID 1 set, the utility main menu appears. Select M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y to display the created set.
6.1.4.3 6.1.4.3 Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set 6.1.4.3 6.1.4.3 Creating a bootable RAID set 6.1.4.3 Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set To create a bootable RAID set: M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s From the main menu, select M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s...
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The RAID 0 array becomes bootable. An asterisk precedes a bootable array for easy identification. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu. Exit the utility, then reboot the system. During POST, press <Esc> to select the boot device. Use the up or down arrow to highlight the bootable RAID set (HostRAID#0-#0 6300ESB), then press <Enter>...
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6.1.4.4 6.1.4.4 Deleting a RAID 0 set 6.1.4.4 Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set 6.1.4.4 6.1.4.4 Deleting a RAID 0 set To delete a RAID 0 set: From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>.
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When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. To verify if the array was deleted, select M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s from the M a n a g e A r r a y s...
6.1.4.5 6.1.4.5 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set 6.1.4.5 6.1.4.5 Deleting a RAID 1 set 6.1.4.5 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set To delete a RAID 1 set: From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>.
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When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select either M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 or...
6.1.4.6 6.1.4.6 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 6.1.4.6 6.1.4.6 Rebuilding a RAID set 6.1.4.6 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set The utility displays the condition of the RAID set during the POST. When a RAID set is degraded, you can use the utility to rebuild it. Check the physical connections of the SATA hard disk drives before you rebuild a degraded RAID set.
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Press <Ctrl> + <R> to rebuild the RAID set. The A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s shows A r r a y S t a t u s the rebuilding progress.
6.1.5 6.1.5 6.1.5 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk 6.1.5 6.1.5 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
6.1.6 6.1.6 6.1.6 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel Installing the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller 6.1.6 6.1.6 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller driver driver driver driver driver 6.1.6.1 6.1.6.1...
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Insert the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r...
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To an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.
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11. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after the driver F i n i s h F i n i s h installation is done. To verify the Intel ®...
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6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 To install the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ®...
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Select f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk f d 0 source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to O K O K, then press <Enter>. When prompted, insert the Intel ®...
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When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select N o, then press <Enter>; otherwise, select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s if you need to install Y e s additional RAID controller drivers. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server To install the Intel ®...
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To verify the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.2.2 6.2.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server To install the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver on a Windows ® 2003 Server OS: Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r...
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To verify the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 6.2.3 6.2.3 Red Hat Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ®...
This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® E7221 Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) driver. 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows 2000 Server 2000 Server You need to manually install the Intel ®...
6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ® E7221 SVGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.
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