Asus RS160-E4/PA4 User Manual

1U Rackmount Barebone ServerRS160-E4/PA4User Guide

xReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-31F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item.RTC Alarm Date [0]To set the date of alarm, hig

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-33Scroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupScroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exi

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-35F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM1 port] or [On-board COM2 port].Baud Ra

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-37F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Security menuSupervisor Password Is [Clear] User Password Is [Clear]These elds allow you to set passwords:To set a pas

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-392. In the Enter Current Password eld, type in your current password. Press <Enter>.3. The cursor moves to the next eld

1-ASUS RS160-E4/PA4This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Ch

5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-41F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSETUP prompt [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during PO

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-43Discard ChangesSelect this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a conrmat

5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID

6-2Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:• LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Inte

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-36.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install

6-4Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <En

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-56.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set u

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your package for the following standard items.1. ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis w

6-6Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-75. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive info

6-8Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then pre

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-910. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. When

6-10Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingNewCongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the NewConguration command erases the existing RAID

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-116.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 setYou can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.To create a RAID 10 set using th

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on sc

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-13 Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the lo

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID conguration10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter&

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-156.2.3 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard. The serv

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on scree

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-178. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the CreatingaRAIDset:UsingEasyConguration section.9. When prompted, save the conguration, t

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-193. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may a

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives usi

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-212. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the

6-22Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>.

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-235.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu.

6-24Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4. W

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-255.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical d

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle

6-26Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. Y

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-27Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then s

6-28Chapter 6: RAID conguration5.2.7 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Cl

ASUS RS160-E4/PA46-295.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive

6-30Chapter 6: RAID conguration5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-316.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-336. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe siz

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-356.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1-51.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. PCI Express x8 riser card bracket2. Power f

6-36 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-376.3.5 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete

6-38 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, t

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-396.3.8 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 level.Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID d

6-40 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.5. Exit the SATA

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 6-416.4 Global Array ManagerYou may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM

6-42 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.5 Setting the Boot array with MB BIOS Setup Utility1. When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Man

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-1Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system componen

7-2Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an ope

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-3For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID d

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDs1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsMessage LEDLAN2 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1 LEDPower LE

7-4Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installat

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID controll

7-6Chapter 7: Driver installation• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver: - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Win

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7.

7-8Chapter 7: Driver installation2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then sele

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK,

7-10Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAI

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-11SuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.2

7-12Chapter 7: Driver installation4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted,

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-137.2 Intel® chipset software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for th

ASUS RS160-E4/PA42-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2H

7-14Chapter 7: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete in

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-156. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installation, click Fin

7-16Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller d

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-175. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 4. Click the Install Driv

7-18Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-198. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

7-20Chapter 7: Driver installationTo verify the LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, then

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-217.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE LinuxFollow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® and

7-22Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adap

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-234. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.5. Select Yes to accept the terms o

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the front cover1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of

7-24Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Press the button to select Express installation to activate quick installation.7. After completing the instal

ASUS RS160-E4/PA47-257.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drive

7-26Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring app

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4A-1AppendixReferene informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the system.

A-2Appendix: Reference informationA.1 DSBF-DE/1U model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5100, 53001333 FSB5000P6321ESB82563EB6 x SATAKumeranPCIX6S/

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4A-3A.2 PowersupplyspecicationsOutput voltage regulationParameter Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Units Tolerence+3.3V +3.20 +3.30 +3.46 V

A-4Appendix: Reference information

2-3ASUS RS160-E4/PA46. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged fr

2-5ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, make sure that t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-63. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and foreng

2-7ASUS RS160-E4/PA4The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts in place.To install the airduct:1. Position the airduct on top of the heats

2-9ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-10Rank populationDIMM 21DIMM 20DIMM 11DIMM 10DIMM 01DIMM 00ChannelSlot 0Slot 1MCHDIMM installation reference tableDIMMs in

2-11ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refe

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-12Memory Sparing : At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate fo

2-13ASUS RS160-E4/PA4Branch0Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (1024MB/2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (1024MB/2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (51

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.3.4 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

2-15ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tra

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-165. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the t

2-17ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser card brack

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-185. Repeat the previous steps to Install another PCI Express x8 card if needed.4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to the

2-19ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracketTo reinstall the riser card bracket:1. Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. T

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.5.3 Conguringanexpansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

2-21ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 8-pin SSI p

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.7 SATA backplane cablingFAN_IN1 connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBConnect the system fan cablesConnect t

2-23ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.8 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices

ivContents2.8.1 System fans ... 2-232.8.2 Device fan ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-24To uninstall the system fans:1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board.To reinstal

2-25ASUS RS160-E4/PA4To reinstall the device fan:1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-262.8.3 Power supply moduleTo uninstall the power supply module:1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the moth

2-27ASUS RS160-E4/PA42.8.4 Optical driveTo uninstall the slim optical drive:1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw on each end of

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-286. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. D

2-29ASUS RS160-E4/PA411. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay.12. Remove the screws that sec

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-30To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order.When installing a new

2-31ASUS RS160-E4/PA4To reinstall the motherboard:1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.2. Carefully a

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-32

ASUS RS160-E4/PA42-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

vContents5.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ... 5-195.4.2 Chipset Conguration ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsIf you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each

3-3ASUS RS160-E4/PA43.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rails to the rack:1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish t

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Rackmounting the serverTo mount the server to the rack:1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutAMI8MbFWHKBPWR1ATXPWR1®FLOPPY1ATIES1000BUZZER1DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)CO

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 4-42. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 4-53. USB device wake-up (3-

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will ca

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-53. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set th

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-76. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1)This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efcient IP load distri

viContents6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ... 6-386.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-88. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS set

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-92. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable h

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 )These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA h

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-115. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI M

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-127. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port modu

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-139. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can sec

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-1513. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1614. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-1715. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system panel connecto

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-18

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-1Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of t

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-3DO NOT turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!c. Click Start, then select Run.d. From the Open eld, type D:\b

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-5Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005Performing the following function Load Imag

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.4 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Wi

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-73. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSleTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-95.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided u

viiiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attach

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-115.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-135.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system in

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.4 IDECongurationF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →←

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-15Serial ATA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]SATA Cont

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setu

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-17Transfer Mode [Stadard]Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Congu

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-19F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupMultiprocessorSpecication[1.4]Allows you to congure the MP Specication revision level. Conguration options: [1.1] [1.4

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-21ItemSpecicHelpCongurestheMPSpecicationrevisionlevel. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup*Machine Checking [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]*Fast String Operations [Enabled]Conguration options:

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-235.4.2 ChipsetCongurationThis menu shows the chipset conguration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup4GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB]Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Conguration option

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-25Environment Temperature [ 25 ºC]Allows you to select the Environment Temperature value. Conguration options: [ 20 ºC]~[ 40 ºC]T

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-27F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sele

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-29Interrupt [IRQ 3]Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Conguration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4]Parallel port [Enabled]Allo