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Asus RS260-E4 RX8 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 RS260-E4/RX8 ® Dual Intel Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus Service Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 1.2 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................1-6 LED information ................
  • Page 4 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash utility ..5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........5-4 BIOS setup program ..............5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-7 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.2.7 Pop-up window ............... 5-9 5.2.8 General help ..............5-9 Main menu .................. 5-10 5.3.1 System Time ..............5-10 5.3.2 System Date ..............5-10 5.3.3 Floppy A ................ 5-10 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ............5-11 5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ......... 5-13 5.3.6 SATA port 1/2/3/4 ............
  • Page 6 Chapter 7: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........ 7-3 Intel chipset software installation ..........7-12 LAN driver installation ............... 7-15 ® 7.3.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ........7-15 ®...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. 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.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard Components 1 x 750W redundant power supply module, 115V~230V 1 x power supply bay cover Slim optical drive| Slim floppy disk drive...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard. The server supports dual Intel 5100 series CPU with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Rackmount 2U (AR21)
  • Page 14 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x Location switch 1 x Location LED Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature Power supply...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Redundant power Rear fan bays Expansion slots supply modules When disconnecting LAN cables, you need to remove the rear fan cage. Refer to section “2.7 Removable components” for instructions on removing the fan cage. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone system includes the basic components as shown. Riser card cage 2 x rear fan bays CPU1 socket (for future upgrade) 7 x system fans PCI-E slots SAS backplane (underneath the riser card cage) 3 x HDD 12 x FB-DIMM sockets 10.

  • Page 17: Led Information

    The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 18: System Fan Led

    1.6.2 System fan LED Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status. Color Description Green Fan is in normal operation Orange Fan is faulty This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Power Supply Led

    Both power supply modules are disconnected from the power outlet or are defective 1.6.4 LAN port LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 20 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Hold the sides of the front bezel, then slightly press the middle part to disengage it from the front panel. Press here to release Pull the bezel from the front panel. The ASUS stylish front bezel is purchased separately. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 23: Removing The Top Cover

    Matching dents If you wish to access the hot-swappable system fans, backplanes, optical drive, and floppy disk drive, just remove the front half of the top cover. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 24 Rear half You need to remove the front half of the top cover before you can remove the rear half of the top cover. Refer to section “2.1.2 Removing the top cover (front half)” for instructions. To remove the rear half of the top cover: Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the top cover on the rear part of the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing The Top Cover

    Tighten the thumbscrew on the rear corner of the cover to completely secure the top cover. Thumbscrew Replace the screw on the rear half of the cover. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 26: Removing The Air Duct

    2.1.4 Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: Carefully route the cables that may interfere when removing the air duct. Loosen the two screws that fasten the air duct. Hold the rear part of the air duct and press it for about a fraction of an inch, just enough to tilt the front end.

  • Page 27: Installing The Air Duct

    Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while installing the air duct. Fasten the air duct with screws. When the air duct is in place, arrange the power cable cluster to fit the space beside the air duct. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 771-pin socket and designed for ® the Intel Xeon™ processors. Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.
  • Page 29 (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    (on the CPU 2 socket) You must install the CPU heatsink(s) after installing the CPU(s). If your model is not included heatsinks, you can either purchase heatsink separately from ASUS retailer or purchase an Intel 2U box CPU. To install the CPU heatsink:...

  • Page 31: System Memory

    • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.
  • Page 32 Rank population Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No. of Slot/s to use Memory DIMMs architecture DIMM_00 Single channel DIMM_00, DIMM_10 Dual channel DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11, DIMM_21, DIMM_31 Quadri channel DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02 DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12 DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22 DIMM_30, DIMM_31, DIMM_32...

  • Page 33: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    The below memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-13...
  • Page 34 Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32.

  • Page 35: Memory Sparing

    Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing • • Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-15...
  • Page 36 Two DIMMs per channel Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Branch0 DIMM_01 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0...

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-17...

  • Page 38: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives To install a hard disk drive: Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
  • Page 39 Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-19...

  • Page 40: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards The system motherboard comes with one PCI-E expansion slots installed with the Riser cage to support three expansion cards. A ZCR slot is also available for installation of a Zero Channel RAID card. PCI-E slot PCI-E x8 slot PCI-X slot PCI-X slot (will not be available with...
  • Page 41 Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you wish to install other PCI-X cards. Before re-installing the PCI cage Cables on the PCI cage bay into the chassis, check that all cables on the PCI cage bay are properly connected and routed. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-21...
  • Page 42 Take note of the two pegs on the Riser cage bay. These pegs should match the holes on the cage to make sure it fits in place. PCI cage pegs Position the Riser cage into the bay making sure that the pegs go into the holes on the front of the cage, and the dents on the rear part match those on the chassis.

  • Page 43: Installing A Zcr Card (Optional)

    LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one riser card. To install a ZCR card: Screw the support bracket to the ZCR card. Install the ZCR card to the riser card. Remove one screw that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-23...
  • Page 44 After installing the riser card with a ZCR card, fasten the screw back.. Align the other support bracket for the ZCR card to the screw holes on the chassis. Secure the support bracket for the ZCR card with screws. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 45: Ddr2 So-Dimm Socket

    2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard support an optional ASUS Server Management Board. DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure 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.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Motherboard

    Backplane ports Locator LED/switch to front panel IDE cable to USB cable to front optical drive panel board Connect the CPU fan control cable to the Mid-fan board, otherwise the CPU fans will always run at full speed. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-27...

  • Page 48: Sas Backplane

    2.6.2 SAS backplane View from front panel Hot-swap SAS HDD connectors SAS HDD connectors disposition View from rear panel Mini SAS connectors FBSMBus connector SMBus connector J2 jumper ESB2 SGPIO connector Power connector J2 jumper configuration Onboard SAS SGPIO (Default) 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 49: Fan Boards

    Main mid-fan boards (FANBPC-E2-AR21) (located underneath the 7 hot-swap fans) Connect the mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) Mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) P3 plug from power supply 3-pin connects to CPU_FAN1 SMBus cable from SAS backplane To main fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-29...

  • Page 50: Removable Components

    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: 1. Hot-swap mid-fans 6. System fan board 2.

  • Page 51: Power Supply Modules

    Loosen the screws that fasten the cover, one on the top and the other on the rear. Use the screw driver to remove the cover. Insert the second power supply module Remove the AC power cord, first pressing the latch. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-31...
  • Page 52 To uninstall a power supply module: Locate the power supply modules on the rear panel, and select the module that you want to remove. Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to release the module. PSU1 PSU2 Firmly pull the lever to slide the...

  • Page 53: Slim Optical And Floppy Drives

    The optical drive is attached to the top of the bracket, and the floppy drive to bottom. Slide the drive bracket toward the SCSI backplanes to release it from the chassis, then carefully pull it out of the drive bay. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-33...

  • Page 54: Front Panel Led And Switch Board

    2.7.4 Front panel LED and switch board To uninstall the front panel and swtich board: Disconnect all cables connected to the rear of the board. Remove sticker on the front panel and unscrew the board to the chassis. Carefully remove the board out of the chassis. When removed, the LED and switch board appears as shown.

  • Page 55: Sas Backplane

    Carefully lift the backplane upward to remove it from the chassis. Loosen all the screws on the SAS backplane. 2.7.6 System fan board To uninstall the system-fan boards: Remove the three screws that fasten the rack fan, one on the right side, two on the left. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-35...
  • Page 56 Remove all the fans and unscrew the fan rack. Unplug the cables connected to the mid-fan board. Remove rack fan for the power supply first and then loosen the screw that fastens the fan rack to the power supply cage. Carefully lift the fan rack upward to remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 57: Power Supply Cage

    Follow the instructions in 2.7.6 System fan board to remove the fan rack. Loosen the three screws that fasten the power supply cage. Carefully lift the power supply cage upward a little to remove it from the chassis. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-37...

  • Page 58: Lan Adapter (Optional)

    2.7.8 LAN adapter (Optional) For your convenience, install a LAN adapter into the LAN port before you connect the LAN. To install a LAN adapter: Orient the LAN adapter and then plug it into the LAN port. Connect your network cable to the LAN adapter.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • one pair of server rails (for the server) • two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) * to accommodate different sizes of rack • Nut-and-bolt type screws Rear end Server rails Rack rails Nuts-and-screws...

  • Page 61: Attaching The Rails To The Server

    Side hook locked to rail hole Secure the server rail to the side of the chassis with two screws. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 62: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear.
  • Page 63 Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. 10. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. 11. Repeat steps 5 to 9 to assemble and attach the second rack rail. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 64: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails and push the server halfway to the rack. Align a mounting ear with the holes on a front corner of the chassis, then secure it with two screws.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief description of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 66: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 ATX12V1 PS/2 USBPW12 T: Mouse ATX12V2 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 67: Layout Contents

    14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-18 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-19 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-20 17. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-21 18. LPC connector for LPC debug card (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-21 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 68: Support Kits For The Motherboard

    Support kits for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs if you want to install a new motherboard. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs;...
  • Page 69 CPU2 socket Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. Secure the motherboard with screws. Refer to section “4.1.1 Screw holes” for illustration. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 70: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 71 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake ® up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 72 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
  • Page 73 6. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS BIOS recovery setting You can also make the recovery diskette from the ASUS support CD. Refer to section "5.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 74: Switch

    Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. DIP_SW1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF(Default) ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS DIP switches SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch Fan connector Default setting...

  • Page 75: Connectors

    Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS IDE connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-11...
  • Page 76 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN3...
  • Page 77 To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. While still keeping your thumb’s grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-13...
  • Page 78 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 79 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Fan connectors FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Power supply SMBus connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-15...
  • Page 80 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 81 12. Backplane SMBus connector (7-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS BPSMB connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-17...
  • Page 82 13. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS SASLED connector 14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED.
  • Page 83 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-19...
  • Page 84 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Auxiliary panel connector Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
  • Page 85 18. LPC debug card connector.(14-1 pin LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. PIN1 LPC1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS LPC debug card connector This connector is for RMA engineer to debug only. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-21...
  • Page 86 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    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 Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS utilities. Refer to page 4-3 for details.

  • Page 89: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash Utility

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk.

  • Page 90: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.3 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 a floppy disk.
  • Page 91 Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. 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. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • 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. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 93: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 94: Legend Bar

    5.2.3 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. Navigation key Function <F1>...

  • Page 95: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 5.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 97: Ide Configuration

    -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-11...
  • Page 98 Native Mode Operation [Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating...

  • Page 99: Ide Channel 0 Master/Slave

    Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Enabled enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-13...

  • Page 100: Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    Transfer Mode [Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices.
  • Page 101 When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-15...

  • Page 102: System Information

    →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 103 None DIMM_20-- None DIMM_21-- None DIMM_22-- None DIMM_30-- None DIMM_31-- None DIMM_32-- None F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-17...

  • Page 104: 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 105 Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-19...
  • Page 106 Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ® Scroll down to display the following items, which appear in both Intel 5000, 5100, and 5300 series CPU. Advanced Processor Options Item Specific Help Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓...

  • Page 107: Chipset Configuration

    Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Crystal Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0, and Fn 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-21...
  • Page 108 SERR Signal Condition [Single Bit] Allows you to select the ECC error that the SERR# asserts. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [Multiple Bit] [Both] Demand Scrub Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing.
  • Page 109 Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type.

  • Page 110: Pci Configuration

    5.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data [No] Select ‘Yes’ if you Plug & Play OS [No] want to clear the Palette Snooping [Disabled] Extended System...
  • Page 111 -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-25...

  • Page 112: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu The items in this menu allow you to display the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Item Specific Help USB Function [Enabled] Enable USB host controller.

  • Page 113: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    Base I/O address [2F8] Allows you to select the base I/O address for COM2 port. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-27...
  • Page 114 Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] Interrupt [IRQ 7] Allows you to set the interrupt for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ 5] [IRQ 7] Mode [ECP] Allows you to set the mode for the parallel port.

  • Page 115: Acpi Configuration

    Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the headless operation mode through ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-29...

  • Page 116: Power On Configuration

    5.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Power On Configuration Item Specific Help Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Configures the system state after recovering from Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] power failure.

  • Page 117: Hardware Monitor

    FRN_FAN3 Speed FRN_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-31...
  • Page 118 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature [72ºC] Full fan speed will CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature [72ºC] be started when the CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature [72ºC] temperature reaches the CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature [72ºC] SYSTEM1 Target Temperature...
  • Page 119 Allows you to disable or configure the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II] CPU1/2 Target Temperature Allows you to set the target CPU temperature at which the CPU fan will run at full speed. Configuration options: [44ºC] ~ [66ºC] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-33...

  • Page 120: Server Menu

    SYSTEM1/2 Target Temperature Allows you to set the target sytem temperature at which the system fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on. Configuration options: [39ºC] ~ [60ºC] FBD_FAN1/2 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable.
  • Page 121 Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press <-> or <+> to set the value, or enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [1] ~ [8] ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-35...

  • Page 122: Dmi Event Logging

    5.5.2 DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event log validity Valid View the contents of the Event log capacity Space Available DMI event log. View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging [Enabled] ECC Event Logging [Enabled]...

  • Page 123: Security

    Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Enter Current Password Flash Write [Enabled] Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ ] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-37...
  • Page 124 In the Enter current password field, type in your current password. Press <Enter>. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter new password. Press <Enter>. Do not type anything in this field. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm new password. Press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Boot Menu

    <f> / <r> specify the device as fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include the device to boot. <Shift + 1> enable or disable the device. <1 - 4> load default boot sequence. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-39...

  • Page 126: Boot Features

    5.7.2 Boot Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Item Specific Help Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to Full Logo Display [Enabled] skip certain tests Bootup Num-Lock [On] while booting. This PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] will decrease the time Summary screen: [Enabled] needed to boot the...

  • Page 127: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 5-41...

  • Page 128: 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: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu.
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 130: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 131: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    You may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 132: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 133 ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 134 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
  • Page 135 Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 136: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008...
  • Page 137 When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 138: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
  • Page 139 70007 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-11...
  • Page 140 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...

  • Page 141: Managing Arrays

    ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-13...
  • Page 142 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.

  • Page 143: Managing Hot Spares

    From the Manage Array screen select Manage Hot Spare, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-15...
  • Page 144 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...

  • Page 145: Activating An Array

    Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-17...

  • Page 146: Viewing Sas Topology

    6.2.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology...

  • Page 147: Selecting A Boot Disk

    The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to work. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-19...

  • Page 148: Global Properties

    6.2.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu...
  • Page 149 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 6-21...

  • Page 150: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help...
  • Page 151 Chapter 7 This chapter instructs how to install the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 152: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.

  • Page 153: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2000/2003 Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 154 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064E LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E...
  • Page 155 Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. ® Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 156 Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next.

  • Page 157: Red Hat Enterprise

    At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 158 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 159 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 160 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 161 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-11...

  • Page 162: Intel Chipset Software Installation

    Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components ® for the Intel chipset on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel chipset software on a Windows 2000 / ®...
  • Page 163 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-13...
  • Page 164 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 165: Lan Driver Installation

    Click the Intel PRO/1000 EB Network Connection option. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-15...
  • Page 166 Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. ® Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 167 Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. ® Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-17...
  • Page 168 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 169 , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-19...

  • Page 170: Red Hat/Suse Linux

    7.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ® Follow these instructions when installing the Intel LAN controller base driver for ® the in Red Hat and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application.

  • Page 171: Vga Driver Installation

    Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-21...
  • Page 172 The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 173 Press the button to select Express installation to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 7-23...

  • Page 174: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 175: Management Software Menu

    The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to ASUS Remote Console install. Install ASUS Network Utility ASWM 7.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
  • Page 176 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 177 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring your barebone server.

  • Page 178: Appendix: References

    Power supply A.1.1 General description The barebone server comes with one SSI-type 750W redundant power supply with 115V/230V AC voltage, 50Hz/60Hz frequency. • You may purchase and install a second power supply with the same specifications. • When you installed two power supply modules, make sure to plug both modules to a power outlet to achieve redundancy.

  • Page 179: Specifications

    66.0 20.0 100.0 +12V1 12.5 216.0 +12V2 12.5 216.0 +12V3 14.0 300.0 +12V4 14.0 300.0 -12V +5VSB 10.0 Over-voltage protection Voltage Min (V) Max (V) +3.3V +12V 13.5 15.0 Redundant power LED Refer to section 1.6.4 for details. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Problem Action The power LED on the server or on Check if the power cable is the monitor do not light up properly connected to the power...
  • Page 181 CPU to overheat. 3. If CPU temperature is under 60 C in BIOS setup, please check the CPU_FAN1 connector on the MB connected with 3-pin connectors on the mid-fan board (FANBPC-AR21). ASUS RS260-E4/RX8...
  • Page 182 Appendix: References...

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