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Page 1 - User Guide

Pedestal/5U Rackmount ServerTS500-E5 User Guide

Page 2 - June 2008

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

Page 3 - Contents

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

Page 4

ASUS TS500-E5 5-295.7.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) whil

Page 5

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupInterrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration

Page 6

ASUS TS500-E5 5-31After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [

Page 7

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

Page 8 - Safety information

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDconguration

Page 9 - About this guide

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:• LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS TS500-E5 6-36.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install ide

Page 11 - Product introduction

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

Page 12 - 1.2 Serial number label

ASUS TS500-E5 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using tw

Page 13 - 1.3 Systemspecications

1-This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Product i

Page 14

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

Page 15 - 1.4 Front panel features

ASUS TS500-E5 6-75. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive informa

Page 16 - 4-bay HDD

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

Page 17 - 1.5 Rear panel features

ASUS TS500-E5 6-910. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Follow

Page 18 - 1.6 Internal features

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

Page 19 - 1.7 LED information

ASUS TS500-E5 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 the Ea

Page 20 - 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

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

Page 21 - Hardware setup

ASUS TS500-E5 6-13 Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logica

Page 22 - 2.1 Chassis cover

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

Page 23 - 2-3ASUS TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 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/Add

Page 24 - 2.2.1 Installing the CPU

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contents*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, conta

Page 25

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

Page 26 - Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6

ASUS TS500-E5 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, then

Page 27

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

Page 28 - 2.3 System memory

ASUS TS500-E5 6-193. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also

Page 29 - Rank population

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

Page 30 - Memory Sparing

ASUS TS500-E5 6-212. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Vir

Page 31 - Three DIMMs per channel

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

Page 32 - 2.3.5 Removing a DIMM

ASUS TS500-E5 6-236.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu.To

Page 33 - 2.4 Front panel assembly

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

Page 34 - Power plug

ASUS TS500-E5 6-256.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical driv

Page 35 - 2-15ASUS TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS TS500-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 server board. The serv

Page 36 - 2.6.1 Hot-swap HDD module

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

Page 37 - 2-17ASUS TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 6-27UsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then sele

Page 38

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.7 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > C

Page 39 - 2-19ASUS TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 6-296.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive fr

Page 40 - 2.7 Expansion cards

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission

Page 41 - 2-21ASUS TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 6-316.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID

Page 42

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

Page 43 - 2.8 Cable connections

ASUS TS500-E5 6-336. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size va

Page 44 - Front side

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

Page 45 - Back side

ASUS TS500-E5 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 Volume,

Page 46 - 2.9 Removable components

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8HDD Bays I = internal A or

Page 47 - 2-27ASUS TS500-E5

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

Page 48 - 2.9.2 Chassis footpads

ASUS TS500-E5 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 a RA

Page 49 - 2.9.3 Power supply unit

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

Page 50

Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Page 51 - Installation options

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

Page 52 - Removing the footpads

ASUS TS500-E5 7-37. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.8. Press <Enter>.9. Follow scre

Page 53 - 3-3ASUS TS500-E5

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® Server environment:1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then pl

Page 54

ASUS TS500-E5 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller dr

Page 55 - Motherboard info

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

Page 56 - 4.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS TS500-E5 7-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7. Th

Page 57 - Layout contents

ASUS TS500-E5 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and

Page 58 - Clear CMOS

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

Page 59 - DSAN-DX/TS500-E5

ASUS TS500-E5 7-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, the

Page 60 - CHAFAN_SEL1

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

Page 61 - RECOVERY1

ASUS TS500-E5 7-11SuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.2.

Page 62 - RAID_SEL1

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

Page 63 - 4.3 Internal connectors

ASUS TS500-E5 7-137.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Int

Page 64 - NOTE:Orient the red markings

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation.5. Select Yes to accept

Page 65 - SAS connectors

ASUS TS500-E5 7-156. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation.7. After completing the installation, click Finish

Page 66 - SATA_SCLK

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

Page 67

ASUS TS500-E5 7-174. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to

Page 68 - +3.3V Remote Sense

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.4.2 Eight Hot-Swap HDD Devices 4-bay HDD cage4-bay HDD cageThis server system provides 4-bay HDD Cage + 4 x Ho

Page 69 - EATX12V1

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Install to start the installation.7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.

Page 70 - System panel connector

ASUS TS500-E5 7-197.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) dri

Page 71 - AUX_PANEL1

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

Page 72

ASUS TS500-E5 7-217.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,

Page 73 - BIOS setup

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

Page 74 - environment

ASUS TS500-E5 1-71.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrus

Page 75 - 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply unit: PA4 model:

Page 76 - UpdatingtheBIOSle

ASUS TS500-E5 1-91.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsThe Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is

Page 77

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Page 78

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7.2 Rear panel LEDsSPEED LEDACT/LINK LEDSPEED LEDACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status De

Page 79 - 5.2 BIOS setup program

2-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

Page 80 - 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the side cover• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.•

Page 81 - ASUS TS500-E5 5-9

2-3ASUS TS500-E52.1.2 Reinstalling the side coverTo reinstall the side cover:1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the cor

Page 82 - 5.3 Main menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Page 83 - LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

2-5ASUS TS500-E53. 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 100º

Page 84 - 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

Page 85 - 5.3.5 IDEConguration

2-7ASUS TS500-E52.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanTo install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the install

Page 86 - 5.3.6 System Information

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules

Page 87 - 5.4 Advanced menu

2-9ASUS TS500-E5Rank populationDIMM installation reference tableDIMM_B1DIMM_A1DIMM_B2DIMM_A2DIMM_B3DIMM_A3MCHNo. of DIMMsSlot/s to use1 DIMM_B1 or DIM

Page 88 - BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Page 89 - 5.4.2 CPUConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer t

Page 90 - 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

2-11ASUS TS500-E5Two DIMMs per channelThree DIMMs per channelChannel B Channel ADIMM_B1 (512MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_A1 (512MB*2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (5

Page 91 - NorthBridgeConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.3.4 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

Page 92 - 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

2-13ASUS TS500-E52.4 Front panel assemblyBefore you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and f

Page 93 - Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drivesThe system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the

Page 94 - 5.4.5 PCIPnP

2-15ASUS TS500-E52.5.2 Installing a 3.5-inch drive1. Remove the metal bracket in front of the drive bay converter.2. Install the 3.5-inch disk driv

Page 95 - 5.5 Server menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drivesThe optional two hard disk drive modules on the front panel, including externally removabl

Page 96 - Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]

2-17ASUS TS500-E53. Unscrew and remove the blank tray from the frame.4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray and secure it with four screws.To instal

Page 97 - 5.6 Power menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-185. Insert the HDD-installed tray back into the bay.6. Carefully push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay.7.

Page 98 - 5.6.3 APMConguration

2-19ASUS TS500-E5Removing and reinstalling the backplaneDO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary!1. Remove the hot-swap HDD module from the bay i

Page 99 - HardwareVoltageConguration

ivContents2.5 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives ... 2-142.5.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ...

Page 100 - 5.7 Boot menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.7 Expansion cardsThe system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an

Page 101

2-21ASUS TS500-E56. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place.2.7.2 Install

Page 102 - 5.7.3 Security

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.7.3 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

Page 103 - Password Check [Setup]

2-23ASUS TS500-E5DSAN-DX®24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR DIMM_A3 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR DIMM_B3 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin

Page 104 - 5.8 Exit menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E5. The SATA/SAS backplane h

Page 105 - RAIDconguration

2-25ASUS TS500-E5Back sideThe back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SAT

Page 106 - 6.1 Setting up RAID

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-262. Shift the two hooked tabs upward and downward.2.9.1 System fanTo remove the system fan:1. Unplug the system fan ca

Page 107 - ASUS TS500-E5 6-3

2-27ASUS TS500-E5To reinstall the system fan:1. Shift the two hooked tabs upward and downward, and then install the system fan. A light click indicat

Page 108 - Congure VD(s)

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-282.9.2 Chassis footpadsThe barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis fo

Page 109 - UsingEasyConguration

2-29ASUS TS500-E52.9.3 Power supply unitThe system is compatible with both EPS 12 V 670 W single power supply and 650 W redundant power supply. Purch

Page 110

vContents5.2.4 Menu items ... 5-95.2.5 Sub-menu items ...

Page 111 - Choose RAID Level For This VD

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-303. Insert the redundant power supply into the power supply bay.4. Make the redundant power supply cage sit on the shel

Page 112

2-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Page 113 - Select Yes Or No

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2Removing the top coverUnscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the chassis.3

Page 114 - UsingNewConguration

3-3ASUS TS500-E53.3 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 to in

Page 115 - 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Mounting the server to the rackTo mount the server to the rack:1. Align the server rails with the rack rails.

Page 116

Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

Page 117

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutDSAN-DX/TS500-E5®24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR DIMM_A3 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR DIMM_B

Page 118

ASUS TS500-E5 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-53. LAN controller setting (3-pi

Page 119

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

Page 120

ASUS TS500-E5 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to

Page 121

viContents6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ... 6-36.1.4 RAID conguration utilities ...

Page 122 - Using the Initialize command

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN

Page 123

ASUS TS500-E5 4-76. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE connector. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the

Page 124 - UsingtheObjectscommand

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-89. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when

Page 125 - Initilize VD

ASUS TS500-E5 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) s

Page 126

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100

Page 127 - Rebuild PD(s)

ASUS TS500-E5 4-11®DSAN-DX/TS500-E5DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 Storage card activity LED connectorNCADD_IN_CARD-ADD_IN_CARD-NCHDLED4. SAS connectors [red] (7-pi

Page 128

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-126. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO periphera

Page 129 - Using the Check Consistency

ASUS TS500-E5 4-138. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)These connectors is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connectors, the

Page 130

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1410. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port mod

Page 131

ASUS TS500-E5 4-1512. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

Page 132 - Clear Existing Conguration

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

Page 133 - Select A Boot VD

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1613. System panel connector [white] (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1.

Page 134

ASUS TS500-E5 4-1714. Auxiliary panel connector [black] (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front pane

Page 135 - ROM Utility

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-18

Page 136

Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters ar

Page 137

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

Page 138

ASUS TS500-E5 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 upd

Page 139

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setupA:\>afudos /iTS500-E5.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Meg

Page 140

ASUS TS500-E5 5-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.A:\&

Page 141 - 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set

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

Page 142 - Matrix Storage Manager

ASUS TS500-E5 5-75.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utili

Page 143 - Driver installation

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

Page 144 - 7.1 RAID driver installation

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

Page 145 - Broadcom ASF Firmware Update

ASUS TS500-E5 5-95.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

Page 146

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

Page 147 - Server OS

ASUS TS500-E5 5-115.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE

Page 148 - To an existing Windows

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]S

Page 149 - ASUS TS500-E5 7-7

ASUS TS500-E5 5-13v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration SATA#1 Conguration [Enhanced]

Page 150 - Enterprise

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

Page 151 - ASUS TS500-E5 7-9

ASUS TS500-E5 5-155.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when ch

Page 152

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB Functions [Enabled]Allows you to enable the USB host controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The following

Page 153 - SuSE Linux

ASUS TS500-E5 5-17v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure advanced CPU settingsModule Vers

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

Page 155 - chipset device installation

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupMax CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support

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ASUS TS500-E5 5-19v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Settin

Page 157 - ASUS TS500-E5 7-15

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPatrol Scrubbing [Enabled]Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Demand Scrubbi

Page 158 - 7.3 LAN driver installation

ASUS TS500-E5 5-21v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure Win627EHF Super IO ChipsetSerial

Page 159 - ASUS TS500-E5 7-17

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting

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ASUS TS500-E5 5-23Remote Access [Enabled]Enables or disables the remote access feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The following items

Page 161 - 7.4 VGA driver installation

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address. I

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ASUS TS500-E5 5-255.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pr

Page 163 - 7.5.2 Drivers menu

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setupRestore on AC Power Loss [Last State]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When se

Page 164 - 7.5.5 Contact information

ASUS TS500-E5 5-275.6.4 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power

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