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  • Page 1 RS160-E4/PA4 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 Contents....................... iii Notices......................vii Safety.information..................viii About.this.guide..................ix Chapter.1:. Product.introduction 1.1. System.package.contents............1-2 1.2. Serial.number.label............... 1-2 1.3 System specifications..............1-3 1.4. Front.panel.features..............1-4 1.5. Rear.panel.features............... 1-4 Internal.features................1-5 1.6. 1.7. LED.information................1-6 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............1-6 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ............

  • Page 4: Contents

    Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............5-6 5.2. BIOS.setup.program..............5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-10 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ........5-19 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........... 5-23 5.4.3 PCI Configuration ............5-26 5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ......... 5-27 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration ......... 5-28 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration ............5-30 5.4.7 Power On Configuration ..........5-31 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............
  • Page 6 Contents 6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........6-38 ® 6.3.7 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ....6-38 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID ............. 6-39 6.4. Global.Array.Manager..............6-41 6.5. Setting.the.Boot.array.with.MB.BIOS.Setup.Utility....6-42 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 ........

  • 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 RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 12: System.package.contents

    SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS ® DSBF-DE/1U motherboard. The server supports the Intel Xeon 5100 Series and Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771 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. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw...

  • 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. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 16: Led.information

    LED information 1.7.1. Front.panel.LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Location LED LAN2 LED Message LED LAN1 LED Icon Display status Description System power ON Power LED No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event Message LED Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1. Removing.the.front.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 19: Removing The Rear Cover

    Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. Then leave the cover as side. 2.1.2. Removing.the.rear.cover Thumbscrews Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 20: Installing The Top Cover

    Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 1/2 inch distance Lift the cover from the chassis. 2.1.3. Installing.the.top.cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.

  • Page 21: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
  • Page 22 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 23 Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    2.2.2. Installing.the.CPU.heatsink.and.airduct To install the CPU heatsink: Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

  • Page 25: System.memory

    DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips x16 memory modules.
  • Page 26 Rank.population Channel Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 DIMM.installation.reference.table No...of.DIMMs Slot(s).to.use DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11, DIMM_21, DIMM_31 DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 27: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    And the total memories size will be the half of all installed memories. The below two memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four.memories.population (Mirror) Branch 0 Branch 1 Configuration 2 (Mirroring) :.Eight.memories.population (Mirror) Branch 0 Branch 1 ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-11...
  • Page 28 Memory.Sparing.:. At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared”...
  • Page 29 Channel.1 DIMM_00. DIMM_10. (512MB/1.Ranks) (512MB/1.Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 0 (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory.space 512 MB 512 MB Branch0 DIMM_01. DIMM_11. (1024MB/1.Ranks) (1024MB/1.Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory.space Total.Memory 1024 MB ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-13...

  • Page 30: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.4. 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. To install a DIMM: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 31: Hard.disk.drives

    Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-15...
  • Page 32 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane.

  • Page 33: Expansion.slot

    PCI Express x8 on the motherboard. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. PCI Express x8 slots ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-17...
  • Page 34 Install a PCI Express x8 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. Repeat the previous steps to Install another PCI Express x8 card if needed. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 35: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

    PCI Express x8 slots on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-19...

  • Page 36: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.3 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 37: Cable.connections

    SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) SMBus connector (from motherboard BPSMB1 to SATA backplane J1 connector) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 10. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-21...

  • Page 38: Sata.backplane.cabling

    SATA backplane cabling FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable Connects the device fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from Connects a 8-pin plug from SATA4 (Port3) on the MB power supply Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB Connects the SATA cable from...

  • Page 39: Removable.components

    56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • two unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 56 mm * 40 mm system fans ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-23...
  • Page 40 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 41: Device Fan

    Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the motherboard. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-25...

  • Page 42: Power Supply Module

    2.8.3. 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. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis.

  • Page 43: Optical Drive

    Released a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right. Then , firmly hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out of the bay. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-27...
  • Page 44 Then push the front cover as arrow show. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. Then leave the cover as side.
  • Page 45 11. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay. 12. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to its metal bracket. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-29...

  • Page 46: 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. 2.8.5.
  • Page 47 (10) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section. 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 RS160-E4/PA4 2-31...
  • Page 48 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 52: 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 53 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 54: Motherboard.layout

    4.1. Motherboard.layout 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 ATX12V1 PS/2 T: Mouse USBPW12 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB2 CPU1 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
  • Page 55 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-13 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 4-14 LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-14 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-15 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 56: Jumpers

    4.2. Jumpers Clear.RTC.RAM.(CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 57 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 58 Keyboard.power.(3-pin.KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Spacebar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
  • Page 59 Centric mode (Default) DSBF-DE/1U Series LAN bandwidth setting VGA.controller.setting.(3-pin.VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. VGA_EN1 Enable Disable DSBF-DE/1U Series VGA setting (Default) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 60 Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSBF-DE/1U Series BIOS recovery setting Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 61: Internal.connectors

    Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 DSBF-DE/1U IDE connector ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 62 Serial.ATA.connectors.(7-pin.SATA1-6.) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 SATA5 SATA6 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 DSBF-DE/1U SATA connectors RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6...
  • Page 63 SATA_SLOAD SDATAOUT1 SDATAOUT0 DSBF-DE/1U SGPIO connector PIN1 Backplane.SMBus.connector.(7-1.pin.BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BPSMB1 DSBF-DE/1U BPSMB connector ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-11...
  • Page 64 Serial.port.connector.(10-1.pin.COM2) 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. COM2 PIN 1 DSBF-DE/1U Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately.
  • Page 65 This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 LPT1 DSBF-DE/1U Parallel port connector ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-13...
  • Page 66 11.. TPM.connector.(20-1.pin.TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM1 PIN1 DSBF-DE/1U TPM connector 12...
  • Page 67 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin DSBF-DE/1U ATX power connectors ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-15...
  • Page 68 14.. 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. AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 DSBF-DE/1U Auxiliary panel connector 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. Chassis.intrusion.(4-1.pin.CHASSIS) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 69 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 RS160-E4/PA4 4-17...
  • Page 70 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 71 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 RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 72: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS utilities. Refer to page 5-3 for details.

  • Page 73: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

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

  • Page 74: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.2.utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk.
  • Page 75 Backup system BIOS ROM TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block ......Zero out block ......Erase block √√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√. Program block .√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√ Verify block .√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√ Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: Mfr.ID: Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 76: Asus Update Utility

    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4. 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 •...
  • Page 77 To update the BIOS through the Internet: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS.Update main window appears. Select Update.BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 78 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >.ASUSUpdate. The.ASUS.Update main window appears. Select Update.BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 79: 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 RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 80: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [01/07/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] <Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 3½”] <Enter> selects field. IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master [None] IDE Primary Slave...

  • Page 81: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 5.2.7.Pop-up.window. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-11...

  • Page 82: Pop-Up Window

    5.2.7. Pop-up.window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [04/19/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] <Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or Floppy A [Disabled]...

  • Page 83: Main.menu

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5 ¼”] [1.2 MB 5 ¼”] [720 Kb 3 ½” ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ½”] [2.88 MB 3 ½”] To use floppy disk drive, you need to install USB floopy disk first. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-13...

  • Page 84: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 IDE Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Configuration Item Specific Help Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] Write protects boot sector on hard disk S-ATA Configuration to protect against viruses. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →←...
  • Page 85 SATA.AHCI.Enable item appears only when SATA.RAID.Enable is set to • [Disabled] • AHCI mode item supports only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-15...

  • Page 86: Ide Primary Master/Slave; Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    5.3.5. IDE.Primary.Master/Slave;.. SATA.Port.1/2/3/4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Primary Master Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Auto = Autotyping. None = Disabling drive. Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] ATAPI Removable = ATAPI LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] media (e.g., LS120, USB 32-Bit I/O: [Disabled] Floppy, USB Zip). Transfer Mode: [Standard] CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 87: System Information

    Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model.Name/Model.ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS.BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-17...
  • Page 88 Processor.Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Processor Information Item Specific Help All items on this menu *** CPU1 : cannot be modified in user Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz mode. If any items require Speed 2.800GHz changes, please consult Ratio Actual 17 Max 17 your system Supervisor.

  • Page 89: Advanced.menu

    Scroll down to display the following items: Advanced Processor Options Item Specific Help Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-19...
  • Page 90 Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency.Ratio.[Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] The configuration options of Frequency.Ratio may vary according to your CPU. Hyperthreading.[Enabled] ®...
  • Page 91 ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Numbers.of.Stop.Grant.[Per.Core] Configuration options: [Per Core] [Single] Intel(R).Virtualization.Technology.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-21...
  • Page 92 *Machine.Checking.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Fast.String.Operations.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Compatible.FPU.Code.[Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Split.Lock.operations.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thermal.Management.2.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C1.Enhanced.Mode.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E mode. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle.

  • Page 93: Chipset Configuration

    Allows you to select the ECC error that the SERR# asserts. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [Multiple Bit] [Both] Demand.Scrub.Enable.[Enabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol.Scrub.Enable.[Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-23...
  • Page 94 Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. The following item appears when you set the FBDIMM(s).Thermal.Throttling to [Open Loop] or [Close Loop].
  • Page 95 Configuration options: [ 20 ºC]~[ 40 ºC] Temperature.Rise.[.25.ºC] Allows you to select the Temperature Rise value. Configuration options: [ 10 ºC]~[ 30 ºC] FBDIMM(s).Air.Flow.[2.0] Allows yout to select the Air Flow value. Configuration options: [1.0] [1.5]~[4.5] [5.0] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-25...

  • Page 96: Pci Configuration

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

  • Page 97: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    (OS). Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-27...

  • Page 98: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help Confugure COM1 port COM1 port: [Enabled] using options: Base I/O address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] [Disabled] COM2 port:...
  • Page 99 Configuration options: [Output only] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] DMA channel [DMA 3] Allows you to set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy.disk.controller.[Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-29...

  • Page 100: Acpi Configuration

    5.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] 64-bit Fixed System Headless Mode [Disabled]...

  • Page 101: Power On Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME and onboard LAN to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power.On.By.RTC.Alarm.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-31...

  • Page 102: Hardware Monitor

    The following items appear only if you enable the Power.On.By.RTC.Alarm item. RTC.Alarm.Date.[0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press <Enter> when done.
  • Page 103 Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature FAN1 6569RPM Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-33...
  • Page 104 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help Full fan speed will FAN2 6505RPM be started when the FAN3 6727RPM temperature reaches the FAN4 selected target value. FAN5 FAN6 6440RPM FAN7 6545RPM FAN8 6221RPM FAN9 6601RPM FAN10 6560RPM...

  • Page 105: Server.menu

    Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Com.Port.Address.[Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [On-board COM1 port] [On-board COM2 port] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-35...
  • Page 106 The following items appear only if you set the Com.Port.Address item to [On-board COM1 port] or [On-board COM2 port]. Baud.Rate.[57.6K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console.Type.[VT-UTF8] Allows you to enable the specified console type. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100, 8bit] [PC-ANSI, 7bit] [PC ANSI] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ASCII] Flow.Control.[None]...

  • Page 107: Dmi Event Logging

    Enables or disables to allows logging of ECC events. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mark.DMI.events.as.read.[Enter] Press <Enter> to mark all DMI events in the event log as read. Clear.all.DMI.event.logs.[No] Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-37...

  • Page 108: Security.menu

    Security menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the Set User Password [Enter] setup utility. Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled]...
  • Page 109 Allows you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash.Write.[Enabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-39...

  • Page 110: Boot.menu

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

  • Page 111: Boot Features

    When this item is enabled, the system configuration is displayed during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST.Errors.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-41...

  • Page 112: Exit.menu

    SETUP.prompt.[Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt.19.Capture.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main...
  • Page 113 Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to load the default values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-43...
  • Page 114 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 115 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 116: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drive s and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. The Intel Matrix Storage Manager also supports RAID5 configuration.

  • Page 117: 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 RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 120 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 121 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 122 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 123 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 124 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 125: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    <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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-11...
  • Page 126 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>. 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 127 Select RAID.10 from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. Select DWC from the Logical.Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select On to enable the Disk.Write.Cache setting, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-13...
  • Page 128 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept. from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management.Menu. 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 129: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-15...
  • Page 130 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 131 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-17...

  • Page 132: Initializing The Logical Drives

    6.2.4. 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 133 <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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-19...
  • Page 134 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>. 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 135 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-...
  • Page 136 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>. Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-...

  • Page 137: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-...
  • Page 138 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. Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-...

  • Page 139: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-...
  • Page 140 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 141 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-...

  • Page 142: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.7 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 143: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-...

  • Page 144: Enabling The Writecache

    5.2.9. 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 145: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-31...

  • Page 146: 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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID Level:...
  • Page 147 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-33...

  • Page 148: 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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID.Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID.10. (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1.Creating.a.RAID.0.set.(striped) to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-35...

  • Page 150: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    6.3.4. Creating.a.RAID.5.set.(Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1..Create.RAID.Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...

  • Page 151: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-37...

  • Page 152: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.6. 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 153: Rebuilding The Raid

    RAID. Press <Enter> to select the port of destination disk for rebuilding or press <ESC> to exit The size of destination disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-39...
  • Page 154 After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. Exit the SATA RAID utility. When operating system is running, select the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Start Menu or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon.

  • Page 155: 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 RS160-E4/PA4 6-41...

  • Page 156: Setting.the.boot.array.with.mb.bios.setup.utility

    Setting the Boot array with MB BIOS Setup Utility When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Manager RAID, we would like to assign one array to be the boot drive. The following shows as the status of current arrays: Re-boot the system and press <Del> to enter the Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility during POST.
  • Page 157 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 158: 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 159 For systems with Red Hat Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: ® For.Intel .6321.LSI.MegaRAID:.\Drivers\6321.LSI.MegaRAID\Driver\Linux\ The paths above may differ based on variant models. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 160: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    7.1.2. Installing.the.RAID.controller.driver ® Windows .2000/2003.Server.OS ® During Windows 2000/2003 Server OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 2000/2003 Server OS: ® Boot the computer using the Windows 2000/2003 Server installation CD. ® The Windows 2000/2003 Setup starts. Press <F6>...
  • Page 161 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 162 ® • Intel .6321ESB.LSI.Logic.Embedded.SATA.RAID driver: - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI.MegaRAID.Software.RAID.(Windows. 2000.SP4). - For Windows XP/2003 OS, select LSI.MegaRAID.Software.RAID.(Windows. XP/2003). ® The Windows 2000/2003 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 163 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 164 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 165 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 RS160-E4/PA4...
  • Page 166 ® 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. Chapter 7: Driver installation -0...
  • Page 167 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 RS160-E4/PA4 -...
  • Page 168 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. Chapter 7: Driver installation -...

  • Page 169: Intel ® .Chipset.software.installation

    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. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ATI ES1000 ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...
  • Page 170 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. Chapter 7: Driver installation -...
  • Page 171 Read the Readme.File.Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...

  • Page 172: Lan.driver.installation

    LAN driver installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel Gigabit LAN controller drivers. ® 7.3.1. Windows .2000/Server.2003 ® ® To install the Intel Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows 2000/ Server 2003 Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 173 Click the.Install.Drivers option to begin installation. ® Click Next button when the Intel .PRO.Network.Connections.–. InstallShield.Wizard window appears. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...
  • Page 174 Select the “I.accept.the.terms.in.the.license.agreement” and then click the Next button. ® Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. Chapter 7: Driver installation -...
  • Page 175 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...
  • Page 176 To verify the LAN controller driver installation: ® Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.

  • Page 177: Red Hat/Suse Linux

    Untar or unzip the archive. tar.zxf.e1000-x.x.x.tar.gz Change to the driver src directory. cd.e1000-x.x.x/src/ Use the command “makeinstall” to compile the driver module. makeinstall.. After reboot the system, please refer to Linux distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and IP address. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...

  • Page 178: Vga.driver.installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ES1000 Video ® Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. ® 7.4.1. Windows .2000/Server.2003 You need to manually install the ATI ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / ® ®...
  • Page 179 The ATI.Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License.Agreement and continue the process. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 -...
  • Page 180 Press the button to select Express installation to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. Chapter 7: Driver installation -...

  • Page 181: 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 182: Management Software Menu

    The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to ASUS Remote Console install. Install ASUS Network Utility 7.5.4. Utilities.menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0...

  • Page 183: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the system. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...

  • Page 184: Dsbf-De/1U.model.block.diagram

    DSBF-DE/1U model block diagram ® Intel Dual-Core™ Xeon 5100, 5300 1333 FSB x16 slot FBDx2 PCIE1 FBDx2 5000P FBDx2 FBDx2 PCI-X 133/100 PCI 33 PCIX6 RN50 6321ESB 1 x IDE S/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 6 x SATA Kumeran 82563EB Appendix: Reference information...

  • Page 185: Power Supply Specifications

    24.0A +12V1 18.5A +12V2 18.5A +12V3 18.5A +12V4 18.5A -12V 0.0A 0.5A +5VSB 0.1A 4.0A 4.5A Over-voltage.limit Output.Voltage Min.(V) Max.(V) +3.3V +12V1 13.3 14.5 +12V2 13.3 14.5 +12V3 13.3 14.5 +12V4 13.3 14.5 -12V -13.3 -14.5 +5Vs 6.5V ASUS RS160-E4/PA4...
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