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  • Page 1 TS500-E4 Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server User's Manual...
  • Page 2 ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents... iii Notices... viii Safety.information..ix About.this.guide..x 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.System.package.contents..1-2 1.2.System.specifications... 1-3 1.3.Front.panel.features..1-5 1.4.Rear.panel.features..1-6 1.5.Internal.features... 1-7 1.6.LED.information... 1-9 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ...1-9 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ...1-10 2.

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.1.. P reparing.the.system.for.rack.mounting..3-2 3.1.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels ...3-2 3.1.2 Removing the top cover ...3-2 3.1.3 Attaching the rack rails ...3-2 3.2.. I nstalling.ASUS.certified.CPU.heatsink.and.fan.assembly..3-3 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1.Motherboard.layouts... 4-2 4.2.Jumpers..4-4 4.3.Connectors.
  • Page 5 Contents 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ...5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ...5-6 5.2.BIOS.setup.program..5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar ...5-10 5.2.3 Legend bar ...5-11 5.2.4 Menu items ...5-11...
  • Page 6 Contents 6. C hapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1.Setting.up.RAID... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions ...6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ...6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ...6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ...6-3 6.2.. L SI. Logic. Embedded. SATA. RAID. Setup. Utility. (Only. for. PA4. Model).
  • Page 7 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ...7-17 Appendix: Reference information A.1.670.W.single.power.supply..A-2 A.1.1 General description ... A-2 A.1.2 Specifications ... A-3 A.2.Simple.fixes... A-4...

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    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: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 11 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. A SUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 14: System.package.contents

    1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Item Description 1) ASUS T30 pedestal 5U rackmount chassis with: ASUS DSBV-D motherboard 670 W single power supply SATA backplane board SAS* backplane board SAS control card SATA Cable (4 pcs.) SAS Cable (1 pcs.)

  • Page 15: System.specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E4 is a pedestal/5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Pedestal/Rackmount 5U Motherboard...
  • Page 16 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x Power connector Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Hardware SM-Bus, ASMB3 supports IMIP 2.0 LAN management card support Hardware Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring...

  • Page 17: Front.panel.features

    The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. ASUS TS500-E4 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button...

  • Page 18: Rear.panel.features

    1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports...

  • Page 19: Internal.features

    The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS500-E4 with the disk blower installed. PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS DSBV-D Motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks ASUS TS500-E4 6. Optical drive 7.
  • Page 20 PX4 (4 hot-swap SAS configuration) 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS DSBV-D Motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x5.25-inch drive bays 8. HDD blower(HDD drive cage inside) 9. SAS backplane(PX4 Model Only) 10.

  • Page 21: Led.information

    Blinking Drive Activity LED Blinking The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. ASUS TS500-E4 Power LED (BLUE) HDD Access LED (green) Message LED (red) Drive Status LED (green/red) Drive Activity LED (green)

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Leds

    1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description No link Green Linked Blinking Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description 10Mbps connection Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1000Mbps connection Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup proce- dures that you have to perform when install- ing or removing system components. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 1. Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 26: Motherboard.information

    2.2 Motherboard information The barbone server comes with the DSBV-D motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by six (6) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 28 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap un- less you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 29 Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. ASUS TS500-E4 ® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land ®...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
  • Page 31 CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 32: 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 33 • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the same type of DIMMs in DIMM_00, and DIMM_10. ASUS TS500-E4 Ch:0 Slot/s to use DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Before accessing the DIMM sockets, you have to remove the FB-DIMM fan kit.

  • Page 35: Front.panel.assembly

    To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the four hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Press each lock tab to release the front panel from the chassis. 3. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. ASUS TS500-E4 2-13...
  • Page 36 4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 37: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly

    1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. ASUS TS500-E4 Hinge-like tab 2-15...

  • Page 38: Inch.drives

    2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system compo- nents! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located...
  • Page 39 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the p o w e r s u p p l y t o t h e p o w e r connector on the back of the drive. ASUS TS500-E4 IDE cable Power plug 2-17...
  • Page 40 7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly”...

  • Page 41: Hard.disk.drives

    4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive tray. Metal bracket ASUS TS500-E4 Spring lock Tray lever 2-19...
  • Page 42 5. Place a SATA or SAS hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

  • Page 43: Installing An Hdd Dummy Cover

    LEDs. 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. 3. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. ASUS TS500-E4 Hook tab Flat end 2-21...

  • Page 44: Expansion.cards

    2.8 Expansion cards Refer to this section when installing expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.

  • Page 45: Removing An Expansion Card

    1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. ASUS TS500-E4 2-23...

  • Page 46: Cable.connections

    2.9 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 Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2.9.1 Motherboard layouts DSBV-D ATXPWR1...

  • Page 47: Sata Backplane Connections

    Each SATA connector is labeled (CON1, CON3, CON5, CON7) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference. ASUS TS500-E4 Drive status LEDs Front side Back side Device connector...

  • Page 48: Back Side

    Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SATA/RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) U p p e r 6 - 1 p i n s : S M B u s c o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 49 The picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay. ASUS TS500-E4 J3 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SATA ID #...

  • Page 50: Sas Backplane Connections

    2.9.3 SAS backplane connections (in PX4 model only) A SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E4/PX4 model. The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SAS hard disks.
  • Page 51 Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) Select Address - You do not have to change these jumpers. Please keep the jumpers as default. ASUS TS500-E4 SMBus connector [J2] (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard) Fan connector (for HDD fan)
  • Page 52 Connect to SAS/RAID card 1. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS control card. 2. Then connect another side of the SAS cable to the SAS backplane. 3. T h e p i c t u r e s h o w s t h e S A S backplane connects to SAS control card.

  • Page 53: Removable.components

    Set the screws aside. 4. Carefully remove the chassis fan. ASUS TS500-E4 2-31...
  • Page 54 5. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan.

  • Page 55: Hdd Blower

    HDD blower case to the chassis. 4. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow until the tabs are released from the holes of the HDD cage. ASUS TS500-E4 2-33...
  • Page 56 5. R e m o v e t h e t w o s c r e w s o n the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 6. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: 1.
  • Page 57 HDD cage. 4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. 5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. ASUS TS500-E4 2-35...

  • Page 58: Sata/Sas Backplane

    2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane To remove the SATA/SAS backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug.
  • Page 59 . R e f e r t o sections “2.9.2 SATA backplane connections” and “2.9.3 SAS b a c k p l a n e c o n n e c t i o n s ” f o r details. ASUS TS500-E4 Rail-like dents 2-37...

  • Page 60: Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan Kit

    2.10.4 MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. The ASUS patent MemCool FB-DIMM fan is to ensure optimum thermal condition and perfor- mance. To remove the MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit: 1. Unplug the fan cable from the FBD_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 61 DIMMs, and insert the fan base legs into the FB-DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. ASUS TS500-E4 Top cover clamp Top cover hook Fan base...
  • Page 62 4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown.

  • Page 63: Floppy Disk Drive

    2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. 3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive. ASUS TS500-E4 2-41...
  • Page 64 To reinstall a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay.

  • Page 65: Front I/O Board

    2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket. ASUS TS500-E4 2-43...
  • Page 66 To reinstall the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs).

  • Page 67: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the top layer of a footpad. 3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS500-E4 2-45...
  • Page 68 For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws.

  • Page 69: Power Supply Unit

    6. 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive, hidden behind the backplane) Make sure to unplug ALL power cables from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. ASUS TS500-E4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power...
  • Page 70 To remove the power supply unit (PSU): 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover.” 2. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. 3. Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside.
  • Page 71 To reinstall the power supply unit: 1. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. 2. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier. ASUS TS500-E4 2-49...
  • Page 72 3. Slide in the PSU bracket. 4. Align the screw holes. 5. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to in- stall optional components into the barebone server. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 74: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3.1.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels.

  • Page 75: Installing Asus Certified Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    3.2 Installing ASUS certified CPU heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of installed CPU, making sure that the fan face to front and the four screws on the heatsink align.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Installation option...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes w it h t h e s er v er . T h is c h a p t er includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 78: Motherboard.layouts

    4.1 Motherboard layouts DSBV-D model ATXPWR1 PS/2 KBPWR1 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW12 USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) RJ-45 (LAN1)

  • Page 79: Layout Contents

    10. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 11. Backplane SMBus connector (7-1 pin BPSMB1) 12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPO1) 13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 14. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) ASUS TS500-E4 Page Page Page Page...

  • Page 80: Jumpers

    4.2 Jumpers 1. 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 81 If you are using Windows 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 TS500-E4 LAN_BW1 Balanced mode Centric mode (Default)
  • Page 82 4. 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 83 6321ESB. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel Manager (IMSM). DSBV-D 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting ASUS TS500-E4 LAN1_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) ®...
  • Page 84 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Phoenix Phlash16 utility. Make sure you download the correct BIOS for your motherboard model.

  • Page 85: Connectors

    Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ASUS TS500-E4 SPEED LED Status Description 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1000 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED...

  • Page 86: Internal Connectors

    4.3.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 87 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. DSBV-D storage card activity LED connector ASUS TS500-E4 SATA2 SATA1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP1...
  • Page 88 5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to this connector and another USB connector on the front I/O board. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 89 DSBV-D Fan connectors 8. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. DSBV-D Power supply SMBus connector ASUS TS500-E4 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1...
  • Page 90 9. 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 91 11. 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. DSBV-D BPSMB connector ASUS TS500-E4 Pin 1 LPT1 BPSMB1 4-15...
  • Page 92 12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used to the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SGPIO1 DSBV-D SGPIO connector 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 93 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 TS500-E4 PANEL1 4-17...
  • Page 94 14. System panel auxiliary 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. DSBV-D System panel auxiliary connector 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 This chapter tells hoe to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 96: Managing.and.updating.your.bios

    1. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. 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 97: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

    Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard.

  • Page 98: 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 re- store the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating pro- cess. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk.
  • Page 99 Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: Ready to restart the system ASUS TS500-E4 Performing the following function BIOS.WPH Phoenix Phlash16 Status Performing the following function BIOS.WPH If the system does not restart TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON √√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√.

  • Page 100: Asus Update Utility

    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. 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 allows you to: •...
  • Page 101 To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. S e l e c t U p d a t e B I O S f r o m...
  • Page 102 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 103: 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 TS500-E4...

  • Page 104: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Server System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information Help Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 105: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS TS500-E4 Function Displays the General Help screen...

  • Page 106: Pop-Up Window

    5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3...

  • Page 107: Main.menu

    5.3.3 Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 3 Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5 1/4”] [1.2 MB 5 1/4”] [720 Kb 3 1/2” ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2”] [2.88 MB 3 1/2”] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot...

  • Page 108: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 IDE Configuration Main Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] S-ATA Configuration Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] Setting this item to [Write Protect] prevents write access to the boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses. The defaul setting [Normal] allows write access.
  • Page 109 Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS TS500-E4 ® 2000/XP. 5-15...

  • Page 110: Ide Channel 0 Master/Slave; Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main IDE Channel 0 Master Type: Multi-Sector Transfers [Disabled] LBA Mode Control 32-Bit I/O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type.

  • Page 111: System Information

    Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← 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. ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ASUS DSBV-D 8032A0...
  • Page 112 Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz Speed 2.800GHz Ratio Actual 17 Max 17 Cache L1/32 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information.

  • Page 113: Advanced.menu

    No Execute Mode Mem Protection Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 Echo TPR Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [1.4] [Default] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 114 Scroll down to display the following item: Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] The following screens appear when you install Intel Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio.

  • Page 115: Chipset Configuration

    Select Menu →← Scroll down to display the following item: Temperature Rise FBDIMM(S) Air Flow Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256 MB] [Interleave] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 116 FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type. Configuration options: [Best...

  • Page 117: Pci Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [No] [No]...
  • Page 118 PCI Device, Slot #1~6 Allows you to configure the specific PCI devices. Advanced PCI Device, Slot #1 Optional ROM Scan: Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Optional ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-24 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 119: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    (OS). Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 120: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration COM1 Port: Base I/O address: Interrupt: COM2 Port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Parallel port: Base I/O address: Interrupt:...
  • Page 121 DMA channel [DMA 3] Allows you to set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy disk controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS500-E4 5-27...

  • Page 122: Acpi Configuration

    5.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support Help Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 123: Power On Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME and onboard LAN to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [Last State] [Disabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 124: Hardware Monitor

    The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press <Enter>...
  • Page 125 FRN_FAN2 Speed FRN_FAN3 Speed FRN_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed Smart Fan Control Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [075] [075] [075] [075] [060 [060 1.25 V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V...
  • Page 126 Scroll down to display more items: Advanced CPU1 Throttle Temperature Margin CPU2 Throttle Temperature Margin SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage +1.5V +1.8V +12V +5VSB VBAT Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← CPU1/2 Domain 0/1 Temperature (CPU1/2 Throttle T e m p e r a t u r e M a r g i n ) , S Y S T E M 1 / 2 T e m p e r a t u r e , C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 S p e e d , F R N _ F A N 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 S p e e d ,...

  • Page 127: Server.menu

    ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [On-board COM A] [On-board COM B] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Change Values Enter...
  • Page 128 The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM A] or [On-board COM B]. Baud Rate [115.2K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [PC-ANSI, 7bit] Allows you to enable the specified console type.

  • Page 129: Dmi Event Logging

    Enter to mark all DMI events in the event log as read. Clear all DMI event logs [No] Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot...

  • Page 130: Security.menu

    5.6 Security menu Main Advanced Server Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← Supervisor Password Is [Clear] User Password Is [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password:...
  • Page 131 Allows you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-37...

  • Page 132: Boot.menu

    5.7 Boot menu Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority Boot Features Help Select Item ↑↓ Exit Select Menu →← 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority Boot priority order: 1: Legacy floppy drives 2: IDE 3: XXXX drive Excluded from boot order: Help Select Item...

  • Page 133: Boot Features

    When this item is enabled, the system configuration is displayed during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Errors [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit...

  • Page 134: Exit.menu

    SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

  • Page 135: Discard Changes

    Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to load the default values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS TS500-E4 5-41...
  • Page 136 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS information...
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 138: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    6.1 Setting up RAID The Intel ® 6321ESB Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 (Intel This chapter provides instructions for TS500-E4/PA4 model only.

  • Page 139: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS500-E4 6321ESB Southbridge chip. To do this:...

  • Page 140: L Si. Logic. Embedded. Sata. Raid. Setup. Utility

    6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (Only for PA4 Model) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1.

  • Page 141: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS500-E4...
  • Page 142 3. 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.
  • Page 143 5. 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 TS500-E4...
  • Page 144 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 7. 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. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 145 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 TS500-E4...

  • Page 146: Using New Configuration

    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: 1.

  • Page 147: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS500-E4 6-11...
  • Page 148 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 149 You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS500-E4 6-13...
  • Page 150 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 151: 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 TS500-E4 6-15...
  • Page 152 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. 6. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 153 9. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS TS500-E4 6-17...

  • Page 154: Initializing The Logical Drives

    6.2.4 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: 1.
  • Page 155 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS TS500-E4 6-19...
  • Page 156 5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 157 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS TS500-E4 6-21...
  • Page 158 5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.

  • Page 159: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. 2. 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 TS500-E4 6-23...
  • Page 160 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 161: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    1. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS500-E4 6-25...
  • Page 162 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> 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. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
  • Page 163 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS500-E4 6-27...

  • Page 164: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array.

  • Page 165: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS500-E4 6-29...

  • Page 166: Enabling The Writecache

    6.2.9 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: 1.
  • Page 167 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 TS500-E4 MAIN MENU DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION Serial #...

  • Page 168: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. 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 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 169 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS TS500-E4 6-33...

  • Page 170: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. 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 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.

  • Page 171: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select |RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section “5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)” to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS TS500-E4 CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 172: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. 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 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.

  • Page 173: Deleting A Raid Set

    Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): 3. 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 TS500-E4 DELETE VOLUME MENU Drives Capacity XXX.XGB...

  • Page 174: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.6 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: 1.

  • Page 175: 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 TS500-E4 6-39...
  • Page 176 6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 177 This chapter provides information o n R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n s , R A I D driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 178: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    7.1 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 179: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2. 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. 3. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS TS500-E4 ® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the ®...
  • Page 180 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. ® • For Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver, select Intel LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID (DSBV-D).
  • Page 181 (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 TS500-E4 2000/2003 Server OS ® 2000/2003 ® desktop , then select...
  • Page 182 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. 4.
  • Page 183 ESB2E LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver ® when installing Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: ® 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. ASUS TS500-E4...
  • Page 184 3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> 4. 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 185 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS TS500-E4 ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk...

  • Page 186: Suse Linux

    SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 187 4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. 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 TS500-E4 7-11...

  • Page 188: Lan.driver.installation

    7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. nsert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 189 4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. ® 5. Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS TS500-E4 7-13...
  • Page 190 6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, ® Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
  • Page 191 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. ASUS TS500-E4 7-15...

  • Page 192: Red Hat/Suse Linux

    7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel driver for the in Red Hat Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: 1. Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive. 2.

  • Page 193: Vga.driver.installation

    2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS TS500-E4 ® ES1000 Video 7-17...
  • Page 194 4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 195 6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS500-E4 7-19...
  • Page 196 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 197 Appendix This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. ASUS TS500-E4...

  • Page 198: A.1.670.W.single.power.supply

    A.1 670 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 670 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 10 plugs labeled P1 to P10. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.

  • Page 199: A.1.2 Specifications

    1. Maximum continuous load on the combined 12V output shall not exceed 48A. 2. Peak load on the combined 12V output shall not exceed 52A. ASUS TS500-E4 110 to 127 V ~ 12 A 200 to 240 V ~ 7 A...

  • Page 200: A.2.Simple.fixes

    A.2 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up The keyboard does not work The mouse does not work...
  • Page 201 The system continuously beeps after it was turned on The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network ASUS TS500-E4 Action 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs.
  • Page 202 Appendix: Reference information...

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