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  • Page 1 TS150-E2 Pedestal Server...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction System package contents ............ 1-2 System specifications ............1-3 Front panel features .............
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........5-6 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-7 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........5-9 BIOS setup program ............5-12 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-13 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..............5-20 5.4.1 USB Configuration ..........5-20 5.4.2 MPS Configuration ..........5-21 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ......5-22 5.4.4 CPU Configuration ..........5-23 5.4.5 Chipset ..............5-25 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ......5-27 5.4.7 PCI PnP ..............5-28 Power menu ................
  • Page 6 Contents VGA driver installation ............6-20 6.4.1 Windows® 2000 Server ........6-20 6.4.2 Windows® 2003 Server ........6-21 6.4.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 ..........6-22 Appendix: Appendix: Appendix: Reference information Reference information Reference information Appendix: Appendix: Reference information Reference information Simple fixes ................

  • 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 • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server. • When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • 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. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:...
  • Page 10 A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS TS150-E2 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS TS150-E2 is a server system featuring the ASUS P5CR-VM motherboard. The server supports the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The TS150-E2 chassis displays a black stylish front panel. The power button, LED indicators, optical, and floppy drives are located on the front panel. Flip the front panel I/O ports cover to access the front panel USB ports.

  • Page 15: Led Information

    LED information The TS150-E2 comes with two LED indicators. Refer to the picture for the LED location and the table below for LED description. L E D L E D L E D L E D L E D I c o n...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The TS150-E2 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 5...
  • 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 T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Preparation Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install You need to install the following components to the barebone server. Central processing unit (CPU) Dual Inline Memory Module(s) (DIMMs) Hard disk drive 5.25-inch drive(s) Expansion card(s)
  • Page 19 Move the side cover to the 3 3 3 3 3 direction of the arrow. Lift the side cover, then set aside. 4 4 4 4 4 • Make sure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

  • Page 20: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the P5CR-VM motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by eight (8) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 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! Notes on Intel Notes on Intel...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    Pentium 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • We recommend that you use the ASUS-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan bundled with the system. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make...
  • Page 25 Fasten the screws in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connectors on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 P5CR-VM P5CR-VM CPU fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 26: System Memory

    System memory 2.5.1 2.5.1 Overview Overview 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
  • Page 27 Memory configuration table Memory configuration table Memory configuration table Memory configuration table Memory configuration table A L L O C A T I O N A L L O C A T I O N A L L O C A T I O N D I M M _ A 1 D I M M _ A 1 D I M M _ A 1...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.5.3 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 29: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a hard disk drive The server system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive through a detachable hard disk drive cage. You may purchase a second hard disk drive cage to install an additional HDD. Refer to the next chapter for details. H a r d d i s k d r i v e c a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e c a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e c a g e...
  • Page 30 Insert an HDD to the upper bay of the cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with the HDD cage screw holes. D O N O T D O N O T D O N O T install a hard disk D O N O T D O N O T drive to the lower bay of the...
  • Page 31 Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the 15-pin Serial ATA power plug to the Serial ATA power connector at the back of the drive. Use either the SATA power connector O R O R the legacy 4-pin power connector.

  • Page 32: Installing 5.25-Inch Drives

    Installing 5.25-inch drives Make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis.
  • Page 33 Press the front panel cover hook inward until it detaches from the chassis hole. 3 3 3 3 3 On the other side of the system, locate three front panel cover hooks. Press the hooks inward until the front panel cover detaches from the chassis.

  • Page 34: Installing Additional Optical Drive(S)

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing additional optical drive(s) Installing additional optical drive(s) Installing additional optical drive(s) 2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing additional optical drive(s) Installing additional optical drive(s) Configure your optical drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the drive bay. Refer to the optical drive documentation for details. To install an additional optical drive(s): 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 35 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 Connect a 40-pin IDE cable Connect a 4-pin power plug (from the first optical drive) from the power supply unit to to the IDE connector on the the drive power connector. drive.

  • Page 36: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing expansion cards The system comes with two PCI slots, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI Express x1 slot. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 37: Removing Components

    Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the following components: Floppy disk drive (FDD) System fan 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1...

  • Page 38: Removing The Chassis Fan

    Move the drive bay lock toward the rear panel to secure the lock. Attach the FDD power and signal cables to the connectors at the 3 3 3 3 3 back of the drive. 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 Removing the chassis fan Removing the chassis fan Removing the chassis fan 2.9.2...

  • Page 39: 2.10 Connecting Cables

    2.10 Connecting cables The TS150-E2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment.

  • Page 40: 2.11 Replacing The Side Cover

    2.11 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and re-connecting cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. Match the side cover hooks to the chassis rail on the side of the chassis. 2 2 2 2 2 Fit the side cover the cover toward the chassis until it fits.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Second hard disk drive cage The second hard disk drive cage accommodates one IDE or Serial S e c o n d h a r d S e c o n d h a r d S e c o n d h a r d...
  • Page 43 Insert the retention base hooks to the holes until they fit in place. Secure the retention base with two screws. Turn the system upright. A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2...
  • Page 44 To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Insert an HDD to the lower bay of the drive cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes align with the drive cage screw holes. D O N O T D O N O T D O N O T install a hard disk D O N O T D O N O T...
  • Page 45 Align the drive cage and retention base rails, then slightly push the cage until it clicks in place. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connectors at the back of the drive.

  • Page 46: Expansion Card Holder

    Expansion card holder The expansion card holder provides support for long and heavy PCI cards. Install all necessary expansion cards before installing the expansion card holder. G r o o v e s G r o o v e s G r o o v e s G r o o v e s G r o o v e s...
  • Page 47 Place the retention bracket over the chassis floor screw holes, then secure the bracket 3 3 3 3 3 with two screws. Turn the chassis upright. To install the expansion card holder: Insert the expansion card holder lock to the retention bracket notch, as shown.
  • Page 48 To hold long expansion cards: Place the card holder at level with the expansion card. Do not use the smaller card holder, which is for long AGP cards. The P5CR-VM motherboard does not have an AGP slot. The other card holders are for long PCI cards.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 FM_CPU1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 COM1 ® Intel E7221 LGA775 VGA1 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) BUZZ1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SB_PWR1...
  • Page 51 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s 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 P a g e...
  • Page 52 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e P a g e...

  • Page 53: 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 54 2 . 2 . C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 55 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 56 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N 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 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 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 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 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 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N 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 2 )
  • Page 57 7 . 7 . 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 58: Connectors

    Connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 59: Internal Connectors

    4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 4.3.2 4.3.2 Internal connectors Internal 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 60 2 . 2 . I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 )

  • Page 61: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 ,...
  • Page 62 4 . 4 . C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 ,...
  • Page 63 5 . 5 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 64 7 . 7 . S S I S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 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...
  • Page 65 8 . 8 . S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 )
  • Page 66 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 an ASUS server management card. BMCCONN1...
  • Page 67 1 2 . 1 2 . T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n 1 2 . T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n T R P W R 1 ) T R P W R 1 )
  • Page 68 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 ) 1 3 .
  • Page 69 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 ) 1 4 .
  • Page 70 4 - 2 2 4 - 2 2 4 - 2 2 4 - 2 2 4 - 2 2 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 72: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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...

  • Page 73: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t, then select R u n...
  • Page 74 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 75 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5CR-VM.ROM /pbnc 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 ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 76: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 77: 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 78 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5 - 8...

  • Page 79: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.5 5.1.5 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: •...
  • Page 80 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 >...
  • Page 81 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 82: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5 - 1 2 5 - 1 2...

  • Page 83: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure the System Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 84: Menu Items

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] that menu. For example, selecting Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 85: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure the System Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]...

  • Page 86: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 87: Ide Configuration

    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 88 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f o n l y i f o n l y i f...

  • Page 89: System Information

    5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 11/08/04 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz...

  • Page 90: 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. Adjust system USB Configuration frequency/voltage MPS Configuration...

  • Page 91: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 92: Remote Access Configuration

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

  • Page 93: Cpu Configuration

    Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to [Always]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type Terminal Type...
  • Page 94 VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. <...

  • Page 95: Chipset

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM ECC Mode [Enabled]...
  • Page 96 Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Priority [Internal VGA] Booting Graphic Priority [Internal VGA]...

  • Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP]...

  • Page 98: Pci Pnp

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 99 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 100: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select the ACPI state ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] used for System Suspend.
  • Page 101 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By 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, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.

  • Page 102: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 104: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 105: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 106 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.6 Jumpers” 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.

  • Page 107: Exit Menu

    The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
  • Page 108 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 - E 2...

  • Page 110: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration And Driver Installation

    RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l ® ® ® ® ® I C H 6 R I C H 6 R I C H 6 R I C H 6 R...

  • Page 111: 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 motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 112: Intel

    6.1.5 6.1.5 6.1.5 Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID 6.1.5 6.1.5 Intel Intel Application Accelerator RAID Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 113 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] [ 1 .
  • Page 114 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] [ 1 .
  • Page 115 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 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. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select [ 2 .
  • Page 116 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 117: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation 6.2.1 6.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ®...
  • Page 118 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server Windows Windows 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® 2000/2003 Server environment: Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive.

  • Page 119: Installing The Intel

    6 . 6 . 6 . 6 . 6 .2.2 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver Installing the Intel Installing the Intel Installing the Intel ® ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver ICH6R RAID controller driver Windows Windows...
  • Page 120 Insert the Intel ® ICH6R RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p Select the I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p I n t e l ( R ) 8 2 8 0 1 F R S A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r ( D e s k t o p...
  • Page 121 To an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel ® ICH6R RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.
  • Page 122 11. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after the driver F i n i s h F i n i s h installation is done. To verify the Intel ®...

  • Page 123: Lan Driver Installation

    6.3. LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom...
  • Page 124 Click N e x t N e x t N e x t N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow N e x t screen instructions to continue installation. 6 - 1 6 6 - 1 6 6 - 1 6 6 - 1 6 6 - 1 6...

  • Page 125: Windows N T

    6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® • You must install a network device driver before you can use the LAN adapter on a Windows ® NT system. • You must upgrade the system to Windows ®...

  • Page 126: Red Hat ® Linux 9.0

    6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 6.3.3 6.3.3 Red Hat Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat ®...
  • Page 127 Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file To build the driver from the TAR file: Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf bcm5700-<version>.tar.gz Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running...

  • Page 128: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® E7221 Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) driver. 6.4.1 6.4.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server...
  • Page 129 6.4.2 6.4.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ® E7221 SVGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.

  • Page 130: Red Hat® Linux 9.0

    6.4.3 6.4.3 Red Hat Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 The Red Hat ® Linux 9.0 (2.4.x kernels) operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ®...
  • Page 131 Appendix This appendix gives information on the standard and redundant power supply that came with the barebone server. This section also provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2 A S U S T S 1 5 0 - E 2...

  • Page 132: Appendix: Reference Information

    Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. P r o b l e m P r o b l e m A c t i o n A c t i o n P r o b l e m...

  • Page 133: Supported Dimms

    P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m A c t i o n A c t i o n A c t i o n A c t i o n...

  • Page 134: Power Supply Specification

    Power supply specification A.2.1 A.2.1 Input characteristics Input characteristics A.2.1 A.2.1 A.2.1 Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics V o l t a g e R a n g e V o l t a g e R a n g e V o l t a g e R a n g e V o l t a g e R a n g e V o l t a g e R a n g e...

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