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Asus RS160-E2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RS160-E2/CS3 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction ..............1 - 1 ....... 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction .......
  • 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 ........ 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-7 BIOS setup program ............5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-11 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ........5-13 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......5-13 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...... 5-13 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ..5-14 5.3.5 IDE Configuration ..........5-16 5.3.6 System Information ..........5-17 Advanced menu ..............
  • Page 6 6.4.1 Windows 2000 Server .......... 6-43 6.4.2 Windows 2003 Server .......... 6-44 6.4.3 Red Hat Linux 9.0 ..........6-44...

  • Page 7: Notices

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

  • Page 8: Safety Information

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

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 10: Management Utility

    A S U S S e r v e r W e b - b a s e d M a n a g e m e n t ( A S W M ) u s e r g u i d e This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents The items in the ASUS RS160-E2/CS3 product package vary depending on the model your purchased. Check your package for the standard items listed in the following table. Package items ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS160-E2/CS3 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...

  • Page 14: Product Features

    (VAR) and system integrators (SI), who assembled server systems based on barebone systems and motherboards manufactured by ASUS. The mission of ARS is to provide peace of mind to our customers that are building high-performance and complex servers by offering technical support they can count on.

  • Page 15: 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 “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions. M e s s a g e L E D M e s s a g e L E D M e s s a g e L E D...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PCI-X riser card bracket 7. Device fan Rear fans 8. SCSI backplane ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Power supply 10. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Device fan 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 System fans (8 fans) 12.

  • Page 17: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Leds

    1.7.2 1.7.2 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs 1.7.2 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs RJ-45 ACT/LNK SPEED A C T / L I N K L E D A C T / L I N K L E D S P E E D L E D S P E E D L E D A C T / L I N K L E D...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( C S 3 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( C S 3 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( C S 3 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( C S 3 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( C S 3 )

  • Page 20: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s...

  • Page 21: Installing The Cover

    2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel Xeon™ processor in ¤ the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
  • Page 23 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...

  • Page 25: 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. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS website for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you install eight 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 27: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.
  • Page 28 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SCSI connector on the drive connects to the SCSI connector on the backplane. Refer to section “2.7.2 SCSI backplane” for illustration.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket installed on the 64-bit expansion slot. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards...
  • Page 30 Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The two pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r...

  • Page 31: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

  • Page 32: External Scsi Port

    External SCSI port The barebone system includes a slot on the rear panel for the external SCSI port. You need to install the SCSI cable that came with your system package if you wish to connect additional SCSI drives. External SCSI slot 2.6.1 2.6.1 Removing the slot cover...

  • Page 33: Cable Connections

    Cable connections Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Description From 1. Backplane SMBus cable MB BPSMB1 conn. BP J1 conn. 2. Floppy disk cable MB FLOPPY1 conn. BP FLOPPY1 conn. 3. LAN activity LED / Locator LED cable MB AUX_PANEL1 conn.

  • Page 34: Motherboard

    2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard 2.7.1 2.7.1 Motherboard Motherboard The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors on the motherboard. LED cable to front panel board Floppy disk cable to SCSI BP board SMBus cable to SCSI BP board PARALLEL PORT USBPW34 ®...

  • Page 35: Scsi Backplane

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 SCSI backplane SCSI backplane SCSI backplane 2.7.2 2.7.2 SCSI backplane SCSI backplane The following illustration describes the cables/devices that are connected to the SCSI backplane board. Cable from device fan SCSI connector for 8-pin plug from hot-swap HDD3 power supply Cables from system fans...

  • Page 36: 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/Device fans Power supply module Optical drive Floppy disk drive 2.8.1 2.8.1...
  • Page 37 To install a fan or pair of system fans: Hold the plastic flap and position the fan over a fan compartment. Carefully insert the fan, or pair of fans, until it fits in place. Connect the corresponding fan cable from the connector on the backplane board.

  • Page 38: Power Supply Module

    2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module 2.8.2 2.8.2 Power supply module Power supply module To remove the power supply module: Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to all the system devices. Refer to section “2.7 Cable connections” for the locations of pre-connected cables.

  • Page 39: Optical Drive

    2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive 2.8.3 2.8.3 Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw that secures the drive. Disconnect the IDE cable and the 4-pin power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive.
  • Page 40 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3...

  • Page 42: 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. N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s...

  • Page 43: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 1U space Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3...

  • Page 46: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PS/2 ATX12V1 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 KBPWR1 USB2 DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FM_CPU1 DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USBPW12 COM1 DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents S w i t c h e s a n d j u m p e r s S w i t c h e s a n d j u m p e r s P a g e P a g e S w i t c h e s a n d j u m p e r s...

  • Page 48: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 )
  • Page 49 CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) NCL-DSR1 Clear RTC RAM 3 . 3 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 50 • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
  • Page 51 7 . 7 . G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 )
  • Page 52 9 . 9 . F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 )

  • Page 53: Connectors

    Connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 54 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 55 4 . 4 . U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 )

  • Page 56: Fan Connectors

    5 . 5 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 57 7 . 7 . S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 )
  • Page 58 9 . 9 . P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r s u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 )
  • Page 59 1 1 . B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the optional ASUS server management card. BMCCONN1 NCL-DSR1 BMC connector 1 2 .
  • Page 60 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3 A S U S R S 1 6 0 - E 2 / C S 3...

  • Page 62: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

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

  • Page 63: Afudos Utility

    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 64: Floppy Disk

    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 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 66 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. 5 - 6 5 - 6...

  • Page 67: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 68 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
  • Page 69 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 70: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5 - 1 0 5 - 1 0...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] that menu. For example, selecting configure system time. Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] M a i n...

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system time. Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]...

  • Page 74: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.
  • Page 75 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 5.3.5 5.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.

  • Page 77: System Information

    5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 07/23/04 Processor Type : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz...

  • Page 78: 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. USB Configuration Configure the USB MPS Configuration support.
  • Page 79 USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto]...

  • Page 80: Mps Configuration

    Emulation Type [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive).

  • Page 81: Remote Access Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

  • Page 82: Chipset

    Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]...
  • Page 83 NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of DIMM Speed: DDR 333 overlapped PCI memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] above the total Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] physical memory.

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]...

  • Page 85: Pci Pnp

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 86 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 87: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Include ACPI APIC ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
  • Page 88 Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]...
  • Page 89 Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled]...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5 - 3 0...
  • Page 91 C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e F r o n t 1 F r o n t 1...

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 93: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
  • Page 94 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.

  • Page 95: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
  • Page 96 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 97: 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. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.
  • Page 98 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 100: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: A d a p t e c A d a p t e c HostRAID™ HostRAID™ • A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c ®...

  • Page 101: Adaptec Scsi (Tm) Utility

    6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Adaptec SCSISelect Adaptec SCSISelect Adaptec SCSISelect ( T M ) ( T M ) ( T M ) Utility! Utility! (SCSI model only) Utility! 6.1.2 6.1.2 Adaptec SCSISelect Adaptec SCSISelect ( T M ) ( T M ) Utility! Utility! The Adaptec SCSISelect...
  • Page 102 Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller You need to configure the SCSI controller before creating a RAID set. After selecting the SCSI channel to use, the utility prompts you to select from the available options.
  • Page 103 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set for Performance: After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu. Use the arrow keys to select C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s, then...
  • Page 104 Select R A I D - 0 ( H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e , N o F a u l t T o l e r a n c e ) R A I D - 0 ( H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e , N o F a u l t T o l e r a n c e ) R A I D - 0 ( H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e , N o F a u l t T o l e r a n c e ) R A I D - 0 ( H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e , N o F a u l t T o l e r a n c e ) from...
  • Page 105 Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 106 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 6 - 8...
  • Page 107 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set for Fault Tolerance: Follow steps 1 to 2 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D 0 s e t C r e a t i n g a R A I D 0 s e t C r e a t i n g a R A I D 0 s e t C r e a t i n g a R A I D 0 s e t section.
  • Page 108 Select C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 109 11. The utility builds the RAID 1 set and displays a progress bar at the center of the screen. Press <Esc> if you want to stop the building process. A B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e...
  • Page 110 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 1 set: Press <S S S S S >...
  • Page 111 The screen displays the information on the added spare drive. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. Deleting a RAID 1 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 set spare drive To delete a RAID 1 set spare drive: From the utility main menu, press <S S S S S >, select D e l e t e S p a r e...
  • Page 112 The screen displays the available spare drive(s). Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive you want to delete, then press <Enter>. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter> to delete the spare drive. Press <ESC> to exit the utility. 6 - 1 4 6 - 1 4 6 - 1 4...
  • Page 113 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set for Fault Tolerance and Performance: After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu.
  • Page 114 Select R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e )
  • Page 115 Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 116 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 6 - 1 8...
  • Page 117 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: Press <D D D D D > from the C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s menu.
  • Page 118 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive To verify a RAID set hard disk drive: Select S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s from the main menu options, then press...
  • Page 119 Select V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a from the menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 120 Select the RAID set you want to make bootable, then press <Enter>. Press < B > < B > < B > < B > < B > when the RAID set information displays on screen. When prompted, select M a r k M a r k M a r k M a r k...
  • Page 121 Booting from a RAID set Booting from a RAID set Booting from a RAID set Booting from a RAID set Booting from a RAID set To boot from a RAID set: During POST, press <F8> or <Esc> to select the boot device. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the bootable RAID set, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 122: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 123 R e d H a t R e d H a t R e d H a t ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 R e d H a t R e d H a t Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 To create a RAID driver disk for Red Hat...

  • Page 124: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver W i n d o w s W i n d o w s W i n d o w s ®...
  • Page 125 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. • For A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c ®...
  • Page 126 R e d H a t R e d H a t R e d H a t ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 R e d H a t R e d H a t Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat...
  • Page 127 Select f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to O K O K, then press <Enter>. When prompted, insert the Red Hat ®...
  • Page 128 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For IDE model, select N o N o, then press <Enter> Y e s Y e s • For SATA/SCSI model, select Y e s Y e s Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers (AIC-8110X or AIC-7901X).

  • Page 129: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom ®...

  • Page 130: Install Broadcom Netxtreme Software

    Click N e x t N e x t N e x t N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen N e x t instructions to continue installation. 6.3.2 6.3.2 Install Broadcom NetXtreme Software Install Broadcom NetXtreme Software 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2...

  • Page 131: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 6.4.1 6.4.1 Windows Windows 2000 Server...
  • Page 132 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.4.2 6.4.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.

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