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  • Page 1 RS120-E4/PA2 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User 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 Typography ....................x References ....................x Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 1.2 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-4 Rear panel features ..............1-4 Internal features ................
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............5-8 BIOS setup program ..............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ............5-15 5.3.5 System Information ............5-18 Advanced menu ................. 5-20 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ............5-20 5.4.2 MPS Configuration ............5-21 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration ........... 5-22 5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration ..........5-26 5.4.5 USB Configuration ............
  • Page 6 Contents ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....6-27 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ........6-28 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ........6-30 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ............6-31 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........6-32 ®...

  • 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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5M2-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP2LSA-R10) with 2 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8) • Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14) •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS ® P5M2-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel Xeon 3000 series processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    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 “1.6.2 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions. Rack screw Optical drive Rack screw...

  • Page 15: Internal Features

    The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Leds

    1.6.2 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Location LED LAN2 LED Message LED LAN1 LED Icon Display status Description System power ON Power LED No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event Message LED Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Loosen the two thumbscrews on Thumbscrews the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 19: Installing The Cover

    Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Grooves Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 21 (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
  • Page 23 To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the number of...

  • Page 25: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 26: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the motherboard SATA3 (Port2) port via the SATA backplane.
  • Page 27 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA backplane. Refer to section “2.7 SATA backplane cabling” for information on the SATA backplane cable connections. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-11...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. To install a PCI-X card: Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the...
  • Page 29 Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. Install a PCI Express x8 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-13...

  • Page 30: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

    2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The three pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place.

  • Page 31: Configuring An Expansion Card

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-15...

  • Page 32: Cable Connections

    Cable connections Pre-connected system cables 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) SATA backplane power connector (from power supply) Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive) Device fan connector (from motherboard FRONT_FAN3 to device fan) SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) SMBus connector (from motherboard BPSMB1 to SATA backplane J1 connector)

  • Page 33: Sata Backplane Cabling

    MB Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-17...

  • Page 34: 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: System fans Device fan Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.8.1...
  • Page 35 To reinstall the system fan: Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-19...

  • Page 36: System Fan With Dummy Case

    2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. To replace the system fan with dummy case: Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section.

  • Page 37: Device Fan

    Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-21...

  • Page 38: Power Supply Module

    2.8.4 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 screws that secure the front end of the power supply. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis.

  • Page 39: Optical Drive

    Pull the center of the bezel remove the tray bezel. outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove. Do not apply too much force when removing the bezel. Too much force may break the drive tray! Replace the drive tray. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-23...
  • Page 40 Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the drive. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the metal bracket to the direction of the arrow until its pegs disengage from the drive holes. Lift the metal bracket, then set aside.

  • Page 41: Motherboard

    Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5M2-R Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 2-25...
  • Page 42 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 ten (10) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    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. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.

  • Page 45: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 46: Rackmounting The Server

    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..
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layout 31cm (12.2in) VGA1 COM1 PS2_MS1 PS2_KB1 USB2 USB1 LAN2 LAN1 LOCSW1 KBPWR1 USBPW12 SB_PWR1 TPM1 Broadcom Broadcom BCM5721 BCM5721 LAN_EN2 BMCSOCKET1 ® P5M2-R ES1000 Intel ® E3000 ® Intel 6702 CR2032 3V PXH-V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® Intel ICH7R RAID_SEL1...
  • Page 49 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 4-13 Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-14 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-14 Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-15 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-17 ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 50: 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 includes system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 51 (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. KBPWR1 ® P5M2-R +5VSB (Default) P5M2-R Keyboard power setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 52 Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom Gigabit LAN controller that controls the LAN1 port. Place a jumper cap on pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN1 controller. LAN_EN1 ® P5M2-R Enable Disable...
  • Page 53 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility (default); otherwise, place the ® jumper cap to pins 2-3 to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility. ® P5M2-R RAID_SEL1 LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM P5M2-R RAID select jumper (Default) ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 54 Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it gets corrupted or destroyed.This jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. To update the BIOS: Prepare a CD-ROM that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (P5M2R.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

  • Page 55: Connectors

    Pin 20 on the IDE connectors is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra ATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. ® P5M2-R PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5M2-R IDE connector ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 56 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 and ® RAID 1 configuration using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager, or RAID 0, and RAID 1 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID utility in the ®...
  • Page 57 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 FAN Power FAN Power FAN Speed FAN Speed PWM Control PWM Control ® FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 P5M2-R FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4 P5M2-R Fan connectors ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 4-11...
  • Page 58 USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) By default this connects to the front panel to support two USB 2.0 ports. ® P5M2-R USB34 USB _P4+ USB_P3+ USB_P4- USB_P3- USB+5V USB+5V P5M2-R USB 2.0 connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
  • Page 59 Power OK -5 Volts ® P5M2-R Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +12V DC ATX12V1 P5M2-R ATX power connectors GND +12V DC ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 4-13...
  • Page 60 Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel printer port. Connect the parallel printer port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.s LPT1 ®...
  • Page 61 11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 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. ® P5M2-R BPSMB1 HWM_FANOUT I2C_6_CLK# I2C_6_DATA# P5M2-R SMBus connector ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 4-15...
  • Page 62 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. •...
  • Page 63 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 RS120-E4/PA2 4-17...
  • Page 64 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 65 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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ®...

  • Page 67: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 68 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 69 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 70: 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 the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 71 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 72: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.4 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 • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 73 To update the BIOS through the Internet: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 74 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 75: 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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE Configuration Use [+] or [-] to...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> Pop-up window keys to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-13...

  • Page 78: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 79: Ide Configuration

    4.2 Jumpers for details. ® Place a jumper cap on pins 2-3 of the RAID_SEL1 jumper to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (for RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration; supported on ® Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP). ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-15...
  • Page 80 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI].
  • Page 81 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-17...

  • Page 82: System Information

    F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 83 System Memory Information Speed DDR2 533 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1 1024MB DIMM_A2 None DIMM_B1 None DIMM_B2 None Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-19...

  • Page 84: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may...

  • Page 85: Mps Configuration

    C-State. Configuration options: [Standard] [Enhanced] 5.4.2 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision MPS Revision [1.4] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. MPS Revision [1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-21...

  • Page 86: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.3 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 87 Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precha [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-23...
  • Page 88 SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options USB Functions [4 USB Ports] Disabled 2 USB Ports PCIE Ports Configuration 4 USB Ports PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] 6 USB Ports PCI Express Port 4...
  • Page 89 Allows you to enable or disable the decode for the VGA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-25...

  • Page 90: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction! BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM during...

  • Page 91: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-27...

  • Page 92: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]...

  • Page 93: Acpi Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI MCFG support. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will report ACPI MCFG table and [Disabled] will not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-29...

  • Page 94: Apm Configuration

    5.4.8 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out(Minnute) [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On Ring [Disabled]...
  • Page 95 System Time [XX:XX:XX] To set the system time, use <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift-Tab> to highlight the hour/ minute/second fields and press the <+> or <-> key to configure the system time. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-31...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    [N/A]. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II] The System Target Temperature items do not appear when the Smart Fan Control item is disabled.

  • Page 97: Server Menu

    Remote Access [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to select Remote Access type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-33...
  • Page 98 The following items appear when you enable the Remote Access item. Serial port number [COM1] Allows you to select the serial port for console redirection. Make sure the selected port is enabled. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [19200] Alllows you to select the serial port settings. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [338400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the Flow Control for console redirection.

  • Page 99: Security Menu

    Select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-35...

  • Page 100: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Install or Change the password. Also, Supervisor Password : Installed the password can be User Password : Not Installed cleared just presses “Enter”...
  • Page 101 When set to [Disabled], the system cannot boot from the diskette or the ATAPI CDROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the BIOS Flash Memory will be write-protected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-37...

  • Page 102: Boot Menu

    ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st Boot Device [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] 2nd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-] 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9] 4th Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 103: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 104: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit system setup Exit &...

  • Page 105: Load Setup Defaults

    Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 5-41...
  • Page 106 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 107 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 108: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID ® The Intel ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA ® RAID Utility and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write...

  • Page 109: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    ® Use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 under ® Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID configuration utilities. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 110: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 111: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 112 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 113 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 114 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 115 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 116 Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 117: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-11...
  • Page 118 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 119 Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-13...

  • Page 120: Initializing The Logical Drives

    6.2.3 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 121 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-15...
  • Page 122 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 123 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-17...
  • Page 124 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.

  • Page 125: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-19...
  • Page 126 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 127: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-21...
  • Page 128 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
  • Page 129 <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-23...

  • Page 130: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue.

  • Page 131: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-25...

  • Page 132: Enabling The Writecache

    6.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...

  • Page 133: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-27...

  • Page 134: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0...
  • Page 135 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-29...

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 137: Deleting A Raid Set

    ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-31...

  • Page 138: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.

  • Page 139: Global Array Manager

    You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 6-33...
  • Page 140 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 141 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 142: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    C) Make Intel ICH7R LSI MegaRAID for RHEL 3 32/64 bit driver disk D) Make Intel ICH7R LSI MegaRAID for RHEL 4 32/64 bit driver disk E) Flash AMI BIOS for RS120-E4/PA2 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS120-E4/PA2 FRU...

  • Page 143: 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 RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 144 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID from the list, then press <Enter>. ® The Windows 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk.
  • Page 145 Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 146 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: ® 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. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID item should appear.
  • Page 147 ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when ® installing Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 148 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 149 OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 150: Suse Linux

    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 151 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 RS120-E4/PA2 7-11...

  • Page 152: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation ® This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN controller drivers. ® 7.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® To install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN controller driver on a ® Windows 2000/2003 Server OS: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 153: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    To configure network protocol and address, refer to various Linux documentations. Building the driver from the TAR file Install first the source RPM package before building the driver from the TAR file. To build the driver from the TAR file: Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf tg3-<version>.tar.gz ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 7-13...

  • Page 154: Vga Driver Installation

    Build the driver tg3.o (or tg3.ko) as a loadable module for the running kernel: cd src make Test the driver by loading it: insmod tg3.o or insmod tg3.ko(on 2.6.x kernels) or insmod tg3 Install the driver and man page: make install Refer to various Linux documentations to configure the network protocol and address.
  • Page 155 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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 7-15...
  • Page 156 Press the button to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 157: 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. 7.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 158: Management Software Menu

    7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 159: Contact Information

    7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 7-19...
  • Page 160 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 161 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 162: Appendix: Reference Information

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 5 for details.

  • Page 163: Using The Eist

    Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...

  • Page 164: Block Diagram

    Block diagram ® Intel Xeon 3000 VRD 10.1 Conroe/Kentsfield Processor 0.8375~1.6000V-125A FC-LGA4 Package /LGA-775 Socket ADDR CNTR DATA Front Side BUS (800/1066MHz) ADDR CNTR DATA Mukilteo2 Channel A DDRII 533/667 PCI-E x8 Slot2 1210 FC-BGA PCI-Express X8 Channel B DDRII 533/667 37.5mm X 37.5mm Direct Media Interface (DMI)

  • Page 165: Power Supply Specifications

    Output current capacity Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Peak (A) +3.3V 16.0 12.0 +12V1 18.0 19.0 +12V2 16.0 17.0 -12V +5VSB Over-voltage limit Voltage Min (V) Max (V) +3.3V +12V1 13.3 14.5 +12V2 13.3 14.5 -12V -13.3 -14.5 -5VSB ASUS RS120-E4/PA2...
  • Page 166 Appendix: Reference information...

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