Page 1 RS120-E5/PA2 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide...
Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices......................vii Federal Communications Commission Statement ......vii Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..... vii Safety.information..................viii Electrical Safety ................viii Operation Safety ................viii About.this.guide..................ix Chapter.1:. Product.introduction 1.1. System.package.contents............1-2 1.2 System specifications..............1-3 1.3. Front.panel.features..............1-5 1.4.
Page 4 BIOS.setup 5.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........5-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.1 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-6 5.2. BIOS.setup.program..............5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-8 5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............
Page 5 Contents 5.3.6 System Information ............5-15 5.4. Advanced.menu................5-16 5.4.1 USB Configuration ............5-16 5.4.2 MPS Configuration ............5-17 5.4.3 CPU Configuration ............5-18 5.4.6 Chipset Configuration ........... 5-20 5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-22 5.4.8 PCI/PnP Configuration ..........5-23 5.5.
Page 6 Contents 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........6-32 5.3.5 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager ....6-32 6.4. Global.Array.Manager..............6-33 Chapter.7:. Driver.installation 7.1. RAID.driver.installation..............7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ....... 7-4 7.2.
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 RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 12: System.package.contents
System package contents Check your package for the following standard items. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5BV-R motherboard • 315 W single power supply • SATA backplane with 2 x SATA cables • PCI Express x8 and PCI Express x4 riser assembly •...
Page 13: System Specifications
1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BV-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel ® Xeon 3000/Wolfdale Series and Xeon 3200 (G-0)/Yorkfield Series processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
Page 14 Anti-virus.Software Optional CA eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software ® Management. Software ASWM 2.0 Solution Out.of.Band. Optional (ASMB3-SOL/ASMB3-iKVM) Remote. Management Dimension.(HH.x.WW.x.DD) 600mm * 444mm * 43.6mm Net.Weight.Kg.(CPU,.DRAM.&.HDD. 12Kg not.included) Power.Supply 315W Single Power Supply Environment Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃ / Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃ Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 15: Front.panel.features
Refer to section 1.6.1..Rear.panel.LEDs for the LED descriptions. • • The LAN port for ASMB3 iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3 iKVM management card. Remove the mylar on the LAN port before using. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 16: Internal.features
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. LED information 1.6.1. Rear.panel.LEDs Location.LED...
Page 17: Front Panel Leds
LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present 1.6.3. 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 RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 18 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 RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chassis cover 2.1.1. Removing.the.cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Page 21: Installing The Cover
Make sure that the pegs on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Pegs inside Grooves Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 22: 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 CPU socket.
Page 23 (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 24: 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 25 To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 26: System.memory
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend 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 27: Installing A Dimm
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 28: Hard.disk.drives
Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the motherboard SATA3 (Port2) port via the SATA backplane.
Page 29 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA backplane. Refer to section 2.7..SATA.backplane.cabling for information on the SATA backplane cable connections. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-11...
Page 30: Expansion.slot
Expansion slot 2.5.1. Installing.an.expansion.card.to.the.riser.card.bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install a PCIE X16 (x8 link) and/or a PCIE x8 (x4 link) expansion cards. To install a PCIE x8 card: Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the...
Page 31 Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. Install a PCI Express x4 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-13...
Page 32: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket
2.5.2. Reinstalling.the.riser.card.bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The four pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Pegs on the riser card bracket Install the riser card bracket with the card into the PCI Express slot...
Page 33: Replacing The Optional Riser Card
Align the screw holes on thePCIX-E8-R10 riser card with the ones on the card bracket. Fasten the riser card to the bracket with screws. Follow the previous sections to install your expansion cards and reinstall the card bracket back to the system. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-15...
Page 34: Configuring An Expansion Card
2.5.4 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. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Page 35: Cable.connections
SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 10. System fan connectors (from motherboard CPU_FAN1-3 to system fans) ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-17...
Page 36: Sata.backplane.cabling
SATA backplane cabling Connects the SATA cable from Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connect the SATA HDDs Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 37: Removable.components
28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 28 mm * 40 mm system fans Incorrect installation of the system fan with dummy case may cause CPU overheating and automatic system shutdown. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-19...
Page 38 To uninstall the system fans: Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. 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. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel.
Page 39: System Fan With Dummy Case
Replace the system fan. To reinstall the system fan with the dummy case: Insert the dummy case pegs to the system fan holes until it fits in place. Reinstall the system fan by following the instructions in the previous section. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-21...
Page 40: Device Fan
2.8.3. Device.fan The system comes with one 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fan. Refer to the illustration below for location of the device fans. 28 mm * 40 mm device fan To uninstall the device fan: Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
Page 41: Power Supply Module
From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-23...
Page 42: Optical Drive
2.8.5. Optical.drive To uninstall the optical drive: Insert the optical drive emergency Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of eject pin to the emergency eject the optical drive. pin hole until the drive tray ejects. Pull out half of the drive tray to Pull the center of the bezel remove the tray bezel.
Page 43 Lift the metal bracket, then set aside. Push the drive inward, then lift it out from the chassis. 10. Remove the metal rail on the other side of the drive. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-25...
Page 44: 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.
Page 45 Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section 2.6. . Cable.connections for details. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-27...
Page 46 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 47 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 48: Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1. Rackmount.rail.kit.items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair 3.2. Rack.rails.assembly To assemble the rack rails: Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.
Page 49: Attaching.the.rails.to.the.rack
Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 50: Rackmounting.the.server
3.4. 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 51 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 52: Motherboard.layout
Motherboard layout 31cm (12.2in) VGA1 P5BV-R COM1 PS2_MS1 PS2_KB1 USB2 USB1 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 LOCSW1 ® SB_PWR1 Broadcom Broadcom BCM5721 BCM5721 L2_EN L1_EN Volari 32MB DDR2 (VGA) VGA_EN1 LPC1 Intel ® 3200 RAID_SEL1 ® Intel ICH7R PANEL1 CHASS_FAN1 USB34 BUZZ1 CPUFAN_SEL1 SATA1 SATA2...
Page 53 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-11 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 4-12 LPC debug card connector (14-1 -pin LPC1) 4-13 Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-13 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-14 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-15 ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 54: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear.RTC.RAM.(CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords.
Page 55 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom Gigabit LAN ® controller that controls the LAN2 port. Place a jumper cap on pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN2 controller. P5BV-R ® L2_EN Disable Enable (Default) P5BV-R Gigabit LAN2 setting ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 56 Integrated.graphics.controller.(3-pin.VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard graphics controller. P5BV-R ® VGA_EN1 Disable Enable (Default) P5BV-R VGA setting RAID.controller.selection.(3-pin.RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper cap over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility (default);...
Page 57 Restart the system, then insert the CD-ROM to the optical drive to recover or update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. P5BV-R ® RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS recovery P5BV-R.BIOS.recovery.setting (Default) ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 58: Connectors
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 59 When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial.ATA.hard.disk.drive.connection Connector Setting SATA1/SATA2 Master SATA3/SATA4 Slave ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 60 Hard.disk.activity.LED.connector.(4-pin.HDLED1) For some storage cards, such as SCSI card, with access signals for external LEDs, this connector allows the access signals to go through the front panel IDE_LED lead. P5BV-R ® HDLED1 PIN 1 ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# P5BV-R Hard disk activity LED connector System.and.device.fan.connectors.(3-pin.CPU_FAN1/2/3/4;.
Page 61 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. P5BV-R ® COM2 PIN 1 P5BV-R Serial port2 (COM2) connector The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-11...
Page 62 SSI.power.connectors.(24-pin.ATXPWR1,.4-pin.ATX12V1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 400 W is recommended for a fully- configured system.
Page 63 This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. P5BV-R ® BPSMB1 FAN_DC1 PIN 1 I2CCLK P2 12CDAT P2 FAN_PWM P5BV-R.SMBus.connector ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-13...
Page 64 11.. 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 65 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •. Reset.button.(Blue.2-pin.RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-15...
Page 66 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 67 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 68: Chapter 5: Bios Setup
Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS.AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
Page 69: Afudos Utility
Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
Page 70 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 71 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..
Page 72: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
5.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3.utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 73: Bios.setup.program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 74: Bios Menu Screen
5.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], System Date [Thu 09/13/2007] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] select a field. Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]...
Page 75: Menu Items
<Page Up> /<Page Down> Pop-up window keys to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar 5.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 76: Main.menu
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1..BIOS.menu.screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
Page 77: Primary/Third/Fourth Ide Master/Slave
When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-11...
Page 78 PIO.Mode.[Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA.Mode.[Auto] Sets the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] SMART.Monitoring.[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit.Data.Transfer.[Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Page 79: Ide Configuration
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13...
Page 80 The Legacy.IDE.Channels option appears only when you set ATA/IDE. Configuration to [Compatible]. Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to legacy mode. Configuration options: • [SATA Only] - SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 ports are available •...
Page 81: System Information
General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The items in this menu are non-user configurable. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System.Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-15...
Page 82: 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 Main Advanced Server...
Page 83: Mps Configuration
Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision. MPS Configuration [1.4] MPS.Revision.[1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-17...
Page 84: Cpu Configuration
5.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio Module Version: 3D.06 between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Manufacturer: Intel Frequency. Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X3220 @ 2.40GHz Frequency : 2.40 GHz...
Page 85 Setting this item to [Disabled] disables one execution core. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R).SpeedStep(tm).tech..[Automatic] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-19...
Page 86: Chipset Configuration
5.4.6 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Page 87 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precha [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [9 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] Initiate.Graphic.Adapter.[PEG/PCI] Allows you to select which graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-21...
Page 88: Onboard Devices Configuration
5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] OnBoard LAN1 Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard LAN2 Boot ROM [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item...
Page 89: Pci/Pnp Configuration
ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-XX.assigned.to.[PCI.Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ available to PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for Legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-23...
Page 90: Server.menu
Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit Include ACPI APIC ASF Support [Enabled] table pointer to RSDT pointer list Remote Access Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit...
Page 91 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal.Type.[ANSI4] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI4] [VT100] [VT-UTF83] [Extended VT100] VT-UTF8.Combo.Key.Support.[Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-25...
Page 92: Power.menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]...
Page 93: Apm Configuration
Resume.On.RTC.Alarm.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC.Alarm.Date/ RTC.Alarm.Hour/ RTC.Alarm. Minute/ RTC.Alarm.Second will become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-27...
Page 94: Hardware Monitor
CPU fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If a fan is not connected to the connector on the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Smart.Fan.Control.[Enabled] 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] [Enabled] VCORE,.3.3V,.5V,.12V,.VBAT.Voltage...
Page 95: Boot.menu
1st Boot Device [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-] 3rd Boot Device [Network:MBA v8.3.9] 1st.~.xxth.Boot.Device.[xxx.Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
Page 96: Boot Settings Configuration
Full.Screen.Logo.[Enabled] This 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. AddOn.ROM.Display.Mode.[Force.BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On]...
Page 97: Security
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6.Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-31...
Page 98 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Install or Change the password. Also, Supervisor Password : Installed the password can be User Password : Not Installed cleared just presses “Enter”...
Page 99: Exit.menu
Select this option then press <Enter> to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit Setup. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-33...
Page 100 Discard.Changes Select this option then press <Enter> to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter>...
Page 101 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 102: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration
Setting up RAID The Intel ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA ® RAID Utility and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities support SATA ® hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID.0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Page 103: Installing Hard Disk Drives
Embedded.SATA.RAID.Setup.Utility or the Intel .Matrix.Storage.Manager if you ® installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel ® 6321ESB Southbridge. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 104: 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 connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard 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 105: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set
(RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 106 The ARRAY.SELECTION.MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN.A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
Page 107 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a.Logical. Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 108 Select RAID from the Logical.Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical.Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
Page 109 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management.Menu. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 110 Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>.
Page 111: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration
<SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN.A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-11...
Page 112 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical.Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>.
Page 113 Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management.Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-13...
Page 114: Initializing The Logical Drives
6.2.3. Initializing.the.logical.drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management.Menu. Using.the.Initialize.command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management.Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
Page 115 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-15...
Page 116 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management.Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
Page 117 Select.Logical.Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical.Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-17...
Page 118 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
Page 119: Rebuilding Failed Drives
Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management.Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL.DRIVES.SELECTION.MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-19...
Page 120 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
Page 121: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency
From the Management.Menu, select Check.Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical.Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-21...
Page 122 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency. Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
Page 123 Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>. Select Check.Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-23...
Page 124: Deleting A Raid Configuration
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management.Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear. Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue.
Page 125: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set
From the Management.Menu, select Configure > Select.Boot.Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-25...
Page 126: Enabling The Writecache
6.2.8. Enabling.the.WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management.Menu, select Objects >...
Page 127: Intel ® .Matrix.storage.manager.option.rom.utility
The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-27...
Page 128: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)
6.3.1. Creating.a.RAID.0.set.(Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1..Create.RAID.Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID Level:...
Page 129 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create.Array menu. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-29...
Page 130: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)
6.3.2. Creating.a.RAID.1.set.(Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1..Create.RAID.Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...
Page 131: Deleting A Raid Set
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete.Volume menu. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-31...
Page 132: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
6.3.4. Resetting.disks.to.Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3..Reset.Disks.to.Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...
Page 133: Global.array.manager
You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-33...
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Page 135 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS120-E5/PA4...
Page 136: 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 137 SLES 9.0 SP3 64 bit SLES 10 32 bit SLES 10 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 RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 138: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
7.1.2. Installing.the.RAID.controller.driver. Windows .Server ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server OS: Boot the computer using the Windows Server installation CD. The Windows ® ® Server Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...”...
Page 139 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064E LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E Intel .6321ESB.Intel .MATRIX.STORAGE driver: • ® ® - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel.ESB2.SATA.RAID.Controller. (Server.ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel.ESB2.SATA.AHCI.Controller. (Server.ESB2). ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 140 Intel .6321ESB.LSI.Logic.Embedded.SATA.RAID driver: ® • - For Windows Server, select LSI.MegaRAID.Software.RAID.(Windows. 2000.SP4). - For Windows Server, select LSI.MegaRAID.Software.RAID.(Windows. XP/2003). The Windows ® Server Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation.
Page 141 Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device.Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI.and.RAID.controllers, then the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 142 Right-click the RAID.controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver.Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. Red.Hat .Enterprise ® To install the Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver ®...
Page 143 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2...
Page 144 When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 145 To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot.Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-11...
Page 146 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. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 147: Intel ® Chipset Software Installation
Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel(R).Chipset.Software.Installation.Utility from the menu. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-13...
Page 148 The Intel(R).Chipset.Software.Installation.Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License.Agreement and continue the process. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 149 Read the Readme.File.Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-15...
Page 150: Lan.driver.installation
LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN ® controller drivers on a Windows ® Server. To install the LAN controller drivers: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Page 151 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I.accept.the.terms.in.the.license.agreement and click Next to continue. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-17...
Page 152 Click Install to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 153: Vga.driver.installation
Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-19...
Page 154 The XGI.VGA.Package window appears, preparing the setup. Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 155: Management.applications.and.utilities.installation
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1. Running.the.support.CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Page 156: 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. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

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