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  • Page 1 RS520-X5/PS8 2U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........5-4 BIOS setup program ..............5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-7 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ......... 5-23 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration ......... 5-24 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration ............5-26 5.4.7 Power On Configuration ..........5-27 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............5-28 Server menu ................5-31 5.5.1 Console Redirection ............5-31 5.5.2 DMI Event Logging ............
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 7: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........ 7-5 Intel chipset software installation ..........7-12 LAN driver installation ............... 7-14 VGA driver installation............... 7-17 Management applications and utilities installation ....

  • Page 7: Notices

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

  • Page 8: Safety Information

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

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 is a server featuring the ASUS server DSBV-DX/SAS board. The server supports Intel LGA771 Xeon 5400/5200 series processors with ® ® EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS520-X5/PS8 2 x Socket LGA771...
  • Page 14 Linux Enterprise Server 10.0 32 / 64-bit ® Anti-virus Software eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional) ® Management Solution ASUS ASWM 2.0 Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615mm x 444mm x 87mm Net Weight 12.5 Kg Power Supply 500W 80+ Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    LAN connection is present 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 18: Hdd Status Led

    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED SATA HDD LED Description This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good GREEN condition HDD failure or no HDD is installed Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
  • Page 22 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 PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 23 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.2 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 heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

  • Page 25: System Memory

    FB-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • 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 x16 memory modules.
  • Page 26 Rank population Channel Ch:1 Ch:0 DIMM installation reference table No. of DIMMs Slot/s to use DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11 DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12 • DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel.

  • Page 27: Memory Sparing Technology

    One DIMM per channel (Dual ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (2048MB/2 Ranks) (2048MB/2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 28 Two DIMM per channel (Dual ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (1024MB/2 Ranks) (1024MB/2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB DIMM_01 DIMM_11...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 2-11...

  • Page 30: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. spring lock To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.
  • Page 31 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. Refer to section 2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling for information on the SATAII/SAS backplane cable connections. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 2-13...

  • Page 32: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card The barebone server comes with two PCI-E expansion slots, allowing you to install half-height expansion cards. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motheboard and other system components! To install an expansion card: Remove the two screws on the...

  • Page 33: Configuring An Expansion Card

    IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 2-15...

  • Page 34: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 26.7cm (10.5in) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1...

  • Page 35: Sataii/Sas Backplane Cabling

    HDD 8 SAS8 CON8 Back side The back side of the SATAII/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATAII/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 2-17...

  • 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 fans Optical drive 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: Press inward to release the system fan.

  • Page 37: Optical Drive (Optional)

    To uninstall the slim optical drive: Locate the optical drive eject latch at the rear side. Press the latch leftward, and push the slim optical drive toward the front panel. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 2-19...
  • Page 38 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items (optional) Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • two pair of server rails (for the server) • two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) • Nut-and-bolt type screws Rack rails Nuts and screws Front end Rear end Chapter 3: Installation options...

  • Page 41: Attaching The Rails To The Server

    Secure the server rail to the side of the chassis with two screws. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 42: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layouts Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 45: Layout Contents

    4-12 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-13 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-14 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (2x4 pin SGPIO2) 4-14 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-15 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 46: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 47 This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 48 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 82563EB ® Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection Set to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for 3-pin fans.
  • Page 49 BIOS for your motherboard model. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors 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 51 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 52 SAS connectors This motherboard comes with eight blue Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. To connect the SAS cable: Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS1-8 connector until the cable snaps in place.
  • Page 53 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 4-11...
  • Page 54 CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A ~ 6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 55 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 4-13...
  • Page 56 12. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 13. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (2x4 pin SGPIO2) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI Logic MPT utility.
  • Page 57 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 4-15...
  • Page 58 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 61: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

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

  • Page 62: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk.
  • Page 63 Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

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

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 66: Legend Bar

    5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F1>...

  • Page 67: Pop-Up Window

    Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Pop-up menu 5.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 69: Ide Configuration

    SATA AHCI Enable [Disabled] Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-11...
  • Page 70 Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Native Mode Operation [Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating...

  • Page 71: Ide Primary Master/Slave; Sata Port1-4

    Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Enabled enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O: [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-13...

  • Page 72: System Information

    Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. Version Displays the BIOS revision. Date Displays the BIOS build date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 73 512MB, AMB Temperature: 70 please consult your DIMM_10-- None system Supervisor. DIMM_11-- None DIMM_20-- None DIMM_21-- None DIMM_30-- None DIMM_31-- None Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-15...

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 75 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-17...
  • Page 76 Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. •...
  • Page 77 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-19...

  • Page 78: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Enable Configuration/ SERR signal condition [None] Memory mapped accesses Demand Scrub Enable [Enabled] to the Crystal Beach...
  • Page 79 Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool FAN] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool FAN] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [User Define] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type.

  • Page 80: Pci Configuration

    5.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data: [No] Select ‘Yes’ if you Plug & Play OS [No] want to clear the Palette Snooping [Disabled] Extended System...

  • Page 81: 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-23...

  • Page 82: 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help Confugure COM1 port COM1 port: [Enabled] using options: Base I/O address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] [Disabled] COM2 port:...
  • Page 83 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-25...

  • Page 84: 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] 64-bit Fixed System Headless Mode [Disabled]...

  • Page 85: 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-27...

  • Page 86: 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> when done.
  • Page 87 Smart Fan Control [ S m a r t F a n I I ] CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-29...
  • Page 88 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help SYSTEM1 Target Temperature Full fan speed will SYSTEM2 Target Temperature [ 6 0 be started when the temperature reaches the FBD_FAN1 Speed selected target value. VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage 1.25 V 1.21 V...

  • Page 89: Server Menu

    ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Com Port Address [Onboard COM1 port] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 5-31...
  • Page 90 The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM1 port] or [Onboard COM2 port]. Baud Rate [57.6K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to enable the specified console type.

  • Page 91: Dmi Event Logging

    Mark DMI events as read [Enter] Press <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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-33...

  • Page 92: Security Menu

    Security menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the Set User Password [Enter] setup utility. Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled]...
  • Page 93 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-35...

  • Page 94: Boot Menu

    Boot menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →←...

  • Page 95: 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-37...

  • Page 96: 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 97: 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 RS520-X5/PS8 5-39...
  • Page 98 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 99 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 100: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1 and RAID5 configurations. • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E configuration.

  • Page 101: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    6321ESB Southbridge. You may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 102: Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: ®...

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Spacebar> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 104 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 105: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 106: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    6.2.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 Copyright(C) 2003-06 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 107: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID5, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 108: Deleting A Raid Set

    6.2.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 109: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-11...

  • Page 110: Global Array Manager

    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. 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 111: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility

    To create an IM volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corporation. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Corporation. Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility... ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-13...
  • Page 112 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 113 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-15...
  • Page 114 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Ensure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...

  • Page 115: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-17...
  • Page 116 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.

  • Page 117: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-19...
  • Page 118 The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v 6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated.
  • Page 119 Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-21...

  • Page 120: Managing Arrays

    6.4.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
  • Page 121 Status Optimal Manage Array Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size Disk Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-23...

  • Page 122: Managing Hot Spares

    Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.
  • Page 123 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-25...

  • Page 124: Activating An Array

    Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...

  • Page 125: Viewing Sas Topology

    Direct Attach Devices Controller Bay 0 RAID Physical Disk ﹂ Bay 1 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 Bay 2 RAID Physical Disk Bay 3 RAID Physical Disk ﹂ IS VOL LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-27...

  • Page 126: Selecting A Boot Disk

    Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.

  • Page 127: Global Properties

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-29...
  • Page 128 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] LSI Logic Config Utility v 6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters &...

  • Page 129: Restore Defaults

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 6-31...
  • Page 130 6-32 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 131 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...

  • Page 132: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 133 SLES 10 SP1 32 bit SLES 10 SP1 64 bit Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 134 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows environment ® Start Windows ® Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 135: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 136 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. The Windows Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver ®...
  • Page 137 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 138 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation DVD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 139 The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8...
  • Page 140 SUSE Linux OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation DVD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled...
  • Page 141 Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. fd0: Floppy sr0: DVD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS Other device Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 7-11...

  • Page 142: Intel Chipset Software Installation

    Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel ® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® chipset software on a Windows Server operating system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 143 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 7-13...

  • Page 144: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel Gigabit LAN controller ® drivers on a Windows ® Server OS. To install the LAN controller drivers Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 145 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 7-15...
  • Page 146 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 147: Vga Driver Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS520-X5/PS8 7-17...
  • Page 148 When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 149: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

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

  • Page 150: Management Software Menu

    Click an item to install. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

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