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  • Page 1 RS120-E3 (PA2) 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 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............ 1-2 System specifications ............1-3 Front panel features .............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-8 BIOS setup program ............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ..........5-15 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave ..5-16 5.3.6 System Information ..........5-18 Advanced menu ..............5-19 5.4.1 MPS Configuration ..........5-19 5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration ......5-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ..........5-21 5.4.4 Chipset Configuration ...........
  • Page 6 Contents Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....6-31 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ......6-32 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ......6-34 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) ....6-35 6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ......

  • 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 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 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5MT-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP2LSA-R10) with 2 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8) • Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14) •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 and Pentium ® D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section “1.6.2 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions. R a c k s c r e w R a c k s c r e w O p t i c a l d r i v e...

  • Page 15: Internal Features

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

  • Page 16: Front Panel Leds

    1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.2 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 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 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Loosen the two thumbscrews 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 19: 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. S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
  • Page 23 To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 24: System Memory

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

  • Page 25: Installing A Dimm

    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 26: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the motherboard SATA3 (Port2) port via the SATA backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right,...
  • Page 27 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. S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket riser card bracket riser card bracket riser card bracket...
  • Page 29 To install a PCI Express x8 card: Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section. P C I E x p r e s s x 8 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 8 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 8 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 8 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 8 s l o t...

  • Page 30: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

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

  • Page 31: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.3 2.5.3 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: Cable Connections

    Cable connections 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 Pre-connected system cables...

  • Page 33: Sata Backplane Cabling

    SATA backplane cabling C o n n e c t s t h e d e v i c e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e d e v i c e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e d e v i c e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e d e v i c e f a n c a b l e C o n n e c t s t h e d e v i c e f a n c a b l e...

  • Page 34: Removable Components

    Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: System fans Device fan Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.8.1...
  • Page 35 To uninstall the system fans: Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. Lift the fan, then set aside. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fan: Insert the fan to the fan cage.

  • Page 36: System Fan With Dummy Case

    2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case 2.8.2 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage.

  • Page 37: Device Fan

    2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 Device fan Device fan Device fan 2.8.3 2.8.3 Device fan Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. Refer to the illustration below for location of the device fans. 2 8 m m * 4 0 m m d e v i c e f a n s 2 8 m m * 4 0 m m d e v i c e f a n s 2 8 m m * 4 0 m m d e v i c e f a n s...

  • Page 38: Power Supply Module

    2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module 2.8.4 2.8.4 Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the front end of the power supply.

  • Page 39: Optical Drive

    2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive 2.8.5 2.8.5 Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: Disconnect the power and Insert the optical drive signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects.
  • Page 40 Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the drive. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the metal bracket to the direction of the arrow until its pegs disengage from the drive holes. Lift the metal bracket, then set aside.

  • Page 41: Motherboard

    To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the chassis. 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6...
  • Page 42 To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s...

  • Page 45: 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. 1 U s p a c e 1 U s p a c e 1 U s p a c e...

  • Page 46: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack..
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layout 31cm (12.2in) VGA1 COM1 PS2_MS1 PS2_KB1 USB2 USB1 LAN2 LAN1 LOCSW1 KBPWR1 SBPW_LED USBPW12 Broadcom Broadcom BCM5721 BCM5721 LAN_EN2 ® VGA_EN1 P5MT-R RAGE XL Controller ® Intel E7230 ® Intel 6702 CR2032 3V PXH-V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ®...
  • Page 49 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e P a g e J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e P a g e...

  • Page 50: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 51 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ) U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 )
  • Page 52 4 . 4 . G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 1 )
  • Page 53 6 . 6 . I n t e g r a t e d g r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) I n t e g r a t e d g r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) I n t e g r a t e d g r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) I n t e g r a t e d g r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 )
  • Page 54 8 . 8 . 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 55: 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 56 3 . 3 . 3 . 3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 57 4 . 4 . 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 58 6 . 6 . U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
  • Page 59 8 . 8 . S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4 4 4 4 4- p i n power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, - p i n - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 - p i n A T X 1 2 V 1...
  • Page 60 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 ) 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 ®...
  • Page 61 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
  • Page 62 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 63 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 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 64 • A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W ) A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W )
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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 AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 67: 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 68 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 69 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5MTR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 70: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 71 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 74 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 75: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB], bar displays the specific items for System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu M a i n M a i n When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n M a i n M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen”...

  • Page 79: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 5.3.4 5.3.4 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 want to configure the item.
  • Page 80 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI].

  • Page 81: Primary/Secondary/Third Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 82: System Information

    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 83: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration Configure the Multi-...

  • Page 84: Remote Access Configuration

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 5.4.2 5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Serial port number [COM1] Base Address, IRQ [3F8h, 4]...

  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]...
  • Page 86 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return to (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled]...

  • Page 87: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration 5.4.4 5.4.4 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge...
  • Page 88 DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 Mhz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]...
  • Page 89 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options USB Functions [4 USB Ports] Disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled] 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports...
  • Page 90 Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration The Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration menu allows you to change the Intel PCI Express controller related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced settings for PCI-X Hub Select the decode...

  • Page 91: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure W83627EHF-A Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 92: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration 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 93: Power Menu

    IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and...

  • Page 94: Apm Configuration

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Standby Time Out [Disabled] Suspend Time Out [Disabled]...
  • Page 95 The Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature and Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio System Thermal System Thermal items appear only when the System Thermal System Thermal System Thermal item is set to Enabled.

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    The RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System Time items appear only when R e s u m e O n R T C A l a r m R e s u m e O n R T C A l a r m the R e s u m e O n R T C A l a r m R e s u m e O n R T C A l a r m R e s u m e O n R T C A l a r m item is enabled.
  • Page 97 Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]...

  • Page 98: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Priority sequence.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password.
  • Page 101 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disable password.
  • Page 102 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 104 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 105 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 106: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d The Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D U t i l i t y...

  • Page 107: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID configuration. By default, the SATA hard disk drives are connected to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) and SATA3 (Port1) connectors via the SATA backplane and SATA cables.

  • Page 108: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 109: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 110 The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 111 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) 6 - 7 6 - 7...
  • Page 112 Select R A I D R A I D R A I D R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t A c c e p t from the menu, then press <Enter>. A c c e p t A c c e p t A c c e p t 11.
  • Page 114 Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n...

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set 6.2.2 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n To create a RAID 10 set using the E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 116 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 117 Select R A I D R A I D R A I D R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 118 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t A c c e p t from the menu, then press <Enter>. A c c e p t A c c e p t A c c e p t 11.

  • Page 119: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6.2.3 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n using the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 120 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6 - 1 6 6 - 1 6 C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 121 Follow steps 6 to 7 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y...

  • Page 122: Initializing The Logical Drives

    6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives 6.2.4 6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You I n i t i a l i z e I n i t i a l i z e may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the I n i t i a l i z e I n i t i a l i z e...
  • Page 123 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?
  • Page 124 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command O b j e c t s O b j e c t s To initialize the logical drives using the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s command:...
  • Page 125 Select L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e from the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s sub-menu, then press O b j e c t s...
  • Page 126 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?

  • Page 127: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d R e b u i l d...
  • Page 128 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows R B L D R B L D R B L D. R B L D R B L D When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.

  • Page 129: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency 6.2.6 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive.
  • Page 130 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the Y e s C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k dialog box, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 131 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command O b j e c t s O b j e c t s To check data consistency using the O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s command: From the Management Menu, select O b j e c t s...

  • Page 132: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration 6.2.7 6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: C o n f i g u r e C o n f i g u r e C l e a r C l e a r From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e...

  • Page 133: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 6.2.8 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g...

  • Page 134: Enabling The Writecache

    6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache 6.2.9 6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e W r i t e C a c h e option to improve the W r i t e C a c h e...

  • Page 135: Intel

    ® 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 ®...

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) 6.3.1 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1 .
  • Page 137 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 138: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) 6.3.2 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1 .

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) 6.3.3 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1 .

  • Page 140: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    6.3.4 6.3.4 6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) 6.3.4 6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1 .

  • Page 141: Deleting A Raid Set

    6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 6.3.5 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set 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.

  • Page 142: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.6 6.3.6 6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Resetting disks to Non-RAID Resetting disks to Non-RAID 6.3.6 6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 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.

  • Page 143: 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. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) 6 - 3 9...
  • Page 144 6 - 4 0 6 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n 6 - 4 0 6 - 4 0 6 - 4 0...
  • Page 145 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 146: 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 147: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver 7.1.2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS...
  • Page 148 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D from the list, then press...
  • Page 149 T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s ®...
  • Page 150 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
  • Page 151 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel ® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ®...
  • Page 152 Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver Y e s disk. Press <Enter> Select f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab>...
  • Page 153 When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select O K , O K , O K , O K , then press <Enter>. O K , The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select N o, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 154 SuSE Linux SuSE Linux SuSE Linux SuSE Linux SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s B o o t O p t i o n s menu, then press...
  • Page 155 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) 7 - 1 1...

  • Page 156: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 7.2.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.2.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom ®...

  • Page 157: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    Click N e x t N e x t N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow N e x t N e x t screen instructions to continue installation. 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ®...

  • Page 158: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server...

  • Page 159: Windows 2003 Server

    7.3.2 7.3.2 7.3.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 7.3.2 7.3.2 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.

  • Page 160: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.4.1 7.4.1 7.4.1...

  • Page 161: Management Software Menu

    7.4.3 7.4.3 7.4.3 Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu 7.4.3 7.4.3 Management Software menu Management Software menu The M a n a g e m e n t S o f t w a r e M a n a g e m e n t S o f t w a r e M a n a g e m e n t S o f t w a r e M a n a g e m e n t S o f t w a r e M a n a g e m e n t S o f t w a r e menu displays the available network and...

  • Page 162: Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 163 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 ) A S U S R S 1 2 0 - E 3 ( P A 2 )

  • Page 164: Appendix: Reference Information

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

  • Page 165: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...

  • Page 166: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

  • Page 167: Block Diagram

    Block diagram ¤ Intel Prescott/Smithfield/Cedar Mill Processor with 800/1066MHz system bus Four 4xDDR2 533/667 DIMM slots(max. 8 GB) ¤ Intel Memory DDR2 533/667 Controller Hub DIMM Sockets (E7230) X8 PCI-E VGA-Conn. DMI interface PCI 33 bus Rage XL ¤ Intel 8 Mbyte Controller7R (ICH7R)

  • Page 168: General Description

    Power supply specifications A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description General description General description General description The 400 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has four plugs labeled P1 to P4.

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