Asus RS160-S5 User Manual

1U Rackmount ServerRS160-S5/PX4User Guide

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

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setupChange User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows t

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-335.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-355.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solution:• LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-36.2 LSI Corporation MPT Setup UtilityThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to cre

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 3.

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-55. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press <Enter>. 6. The Cr

1-ASUS RS160-S5/PX4This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Ch

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, then

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-76.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volumeThe Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven mi

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID congurationBy default, the RAID Disk eld shows NO before array creation. This eld is grayed out under the following conditions:

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-96.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID congurationBy default, the RAID Disk eld shows NO before array creation. This eld is grayed out under the following conditions

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-116.2.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and maintain

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID congurationManaging hot sparesYou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s).

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-134. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to congure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Pr

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID congurationActivating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered i

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-156.2.5 Viewing SAS Topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to display device

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the p

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Adapter List screen, press <Alt+N> to enter Global Properties menu. From the m

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-17Boot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & installed dev

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID congurationRestore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-1Chapter 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-S5/PX47-37. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.8. Press <Enter>.9. Follow s

7-4Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® Server environment1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then plac

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller

7-6Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Pro

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 is a server featuring the ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS server board. The server supports Intel

7-8Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® EnterpriseTo install the LSI 1068 SAS RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS1. Boot

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-96. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.5. Insert the Red Hat® En

7-10Chapter 7: Driver installationSUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterpris

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-114. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then

7-12Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play compon

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-134. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation.5. Select Yes to accept the terms of t

7-14Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation.7. After completing the installati

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-157.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a W

7-16Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connect

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-176. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Devic

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Anti-virus SoftwareCA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optiona

7-18Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instruction s to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-197.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA)

7-20Chapter 7: Driver installation5. The system will update the VGA driver.6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer

ASUS RS160-S5/PX47-217.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

7-22Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring app

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.• The barebone server does not in

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDs1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsMessage LEDLAN2 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1 LEDPower LEDLocation LEDL

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.3 HDD status LEDSATAII/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Status LEDGREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ONRED ON SATAII/SAS

ASUS RS160-S5/PX42-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2H

iiCopyright © 2008 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 setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the front cover1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of

2-3ASUS RS160-S5/PX46. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the front cover. 7. Disconnect the

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 from the chass

2-5ASUS RS160-S5/PX41. 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 fr

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2-7ASUS RS160-S5/PX43. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 1

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-9ASUS RS160-S5/PX42. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts in place.To install the airduct:1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.2. T

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin

2-11ASUS RS160-S5/PX4DIMM installation reference tableDIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.No. of DIMMsSlot(s) to use Memory archi

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.3.2 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technolo

2-13ASUS RS160-S5/PX4Branch0Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (1024MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks)Rank 0 (1024 MB)Rank 1 (1024 MB)Rank 0 (1024 MB)Rank 1

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-14Branch0Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB)Rank 0 (512 MB)Ran

2-15ASUS RS160-S5/PX42.3.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the

2-17ASUS RS160-S5/PX45. 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

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-18PCI Express x16 slot2.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server

2-19ASUS RS160-S5/PX44. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw.2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-204. Secure the riser card bracket with a screw.5. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.

2-21ASUS RS160-S5/PX42.5.3 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Tu

ivContents2.7 SAS backplane cabling ... 2-232.8 Removable components ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 4-

2-23ASUS RS160-S5/PX42.7 SAS backplane cablingConnect the SAS HDDsConnects a 8-pin plug from power supplyConnects the SATA cable from SAS1 port on th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.8 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

2-25ASUS RS160-S5/PX42. Lift the fan, then set aside.3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.To uninstall the side system fans1. D

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-26To reinstall the side system fan1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airow directional arrow on the fan side should

2-27ASUS RS160-S5/PX42.8.2 Power supply moduleTo uninstall the power supply module1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard an

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-282.8.3 Optical driveTo uninstall the slim optical drive1. Follow step 1 to 8 of section 2.1.1 Removing the front cover

2-29ASUS RS160-S5/PX42.8.4 MotherboardTo uninstall the motherboard1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section 2.6 C

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-30To reinstall the motherboard:1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.2. Ca

ASUS RS160-S5/PX42-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

vContents5.3.3 Floppy A ... 5-105.3.4 IDE 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-S5/PX43.3 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-S5/PX4Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutDSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Server Board8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMO

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-53. LAN controller setting (

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1, CHAFAN_SET1)These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection.

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

viContents7.2 Intel® chipset device installation ... 7-127.3 LAN driver installation ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-84.3 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-93. 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 information4-104. SAS connectorsThis motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation sto

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-115. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1)This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SA

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-127. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this conn

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-139. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2)These connectors are for SSI power suppl

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-1512. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system panel connector

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1613. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-1Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of t

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

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-S5/PX4 5-35.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setupA:\>afudos /iRS160-S5.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Meg

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-75.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility descr

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exi

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-95.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main show

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-115.3.4 IDECongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the

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

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for ea

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-13Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupProcessorDisplays the installed processor information.System Memory InformationDisplays the installed system memory informat

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-155.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupC1E Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Hard

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-175.4.2 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then pre

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupDemand Scrubbing [Disabled]Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Branch Depend

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-19Intel QuickData Tech. [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Intel QuickData Tech. function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSouthBridgeCongurationThe SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-215.4.3 PCI/PnPCongurationThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includ

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

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupOnboardLAN1/2/3/4CongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard LAN CongurationOption ROM Scan [Enabled] Opt

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-235.4.4 USBCongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 PeripheralCongurationOnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Enables or disables the onboard oppy controller. Congurat

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-255.4.6 ACPICongurationACPI Version Features [ACPI v2.0]Allows you to enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit xed system description ta

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 PowerOnCongurationThis sub-menu allows you to change Power On Conguration features. Select an item then press <

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-275.4.8 Hardware MonitorCPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] System1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor autom

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature.CPU1/2 Target Temperature [71]Allows you to set the

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-29RemoteAccessCongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press &l

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Baudrate [57600

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-315.6 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t