Asus Pentium 4 1U Rackmount Server AP160R-S User's Guide Page 1

Browse online or download User's Guide for Servers Asus Pentium 4 1U Rackmount Server AP160R-S. Asus Pentium 4 1U Rackmount Server AP160R-S User guide User Manual

  • Download
  • Add to my manuals
  • Print
  • Page
    / 174
  • Table of contents
  • BOOKMARKS
  • Rated. / 5. Based on customer reviews

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - RS120-E4/PA4

1U Rackmount Barebone ServerRS120-E4/PA4User Guide

Page 2 - January 2007

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

Page 3 - Contents

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers”

Page 4

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

Page 5

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPassword Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Alwa

Page 6

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-375.7.1 Boot Device Priority1st Boot Device [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] 2nd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-] 3rd Boot Device [Network:

Page 7

5-38 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

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39Exit & Save ChangesSelect this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes to CMOS be

Page 9 - About this guide

5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLoad Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu it

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID

Page 11 - Product introduction

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Inte

Page 12 - 1.1 System package contents

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-36.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install ide

Page 13 - 1.2 Systemspecications

1-ASUS RS120-E4/PA4This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel sp

Page 14 - 1.3 Front panel features

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup UtilityThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create

Page 15 - 1.6 LED information

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two ty

Page 16 - 1.6.4 HDD status LED

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID CongurationUsingEasyCongurationTo create a RAID set using the Easy Conguration option:1. From the utility main menu, highlig

Page 17 - Hardware setup

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-74. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Press

Page 18 - 2.1 Chassis cover

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 19 - 2-3ASUS RS120-E4/PA4

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-910. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Fol

Page 20 - Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4

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

Page 21 - 2.2.1 Installing the CPU

ASUS RS120-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

Page 22

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 23

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-136. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>

Page 24 - To install the airduct:

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your package for the following standard items.1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis w

Page 25 - 2.3 System memory

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 26 - 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS RS120-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/

Page 27 - 2.4 Hard disk drives

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 28

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-176. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu,

Page 29 - 2.5 Expansion slot

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 30 - PCI Express x8 slot

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-193. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may a

Page 31 - 2-15ASUS RS120-E4/PA4

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

Page 32

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-212. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the

Page 33 - 2.6 Cable connections

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

Page 34 - CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-236.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Mana

Page 35 - 2.8 Removable components

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1-31.2 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. The server s

Page 36

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 37 - 2-21ASUS RS120-E4/PA4

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-256.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical

Page 38 - 2.8.3 Device fan

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Ent

Page 39 - 2.8.4 Power supply module

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-27Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then

Page 40 - 2.8.5 Optical drive

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 41 - 2-25ASUS RS120-E4/PA4

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 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 driv

Page 42

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 43 - 2.8.6 Motherboard

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-316.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to creat

Page 44

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 45 - Installation options

ASUS RS120-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

Page 46 - 3.2 Rack rails assembly

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.4 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle

Page 47 - 3-3ASUS RS120-E4/PA4

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 48 - 3.4 Rackmounting the server

ASUS RS120-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

Page 49 - Motherboard info

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 50 - 4.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS120-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

Page 51 - Layout contents

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 52 - 4.2 Jumpers

ASUS RS120-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

Page 53

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

Page 54 - P5M2-R Gigabit LAN2 setting

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-414. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.5. Exit the SATA RAID utilit

Page 55 - P5M2-R VGA setting

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

Page 56 - RECOVERY1

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Page 57 - 4.3 Connectors

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1-51.5 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket2

Page 58 - SATA3/SATA4 Slave Data disk

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 59 - P5M2-R Fan connectors

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-37.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installationTo instal

Page 60

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select “LSI

Page 61 - Power Connector

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-56. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter>

Page 62

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Dri

Page 63 - P5M2-R SMBus connector

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Prop

Page 64 - Locator LED and

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when in

Page 65 - P5M2-R System panel connector

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-94. Select sda using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK,

Page 66

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow

Page 67 - BIOS setup

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-11SuSE Linux 9 SP2To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installati

Page 68 - DOS environment

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6.2 Front panel LEDs1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsMessage LEDLAN2 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1 LEDPower LEDLocation LEDSPEED L

Page 69 - 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility

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 70 - UpdatingtheBIOSle

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-137.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller

Page 71 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-5

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LA

Page 72

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-157.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) dr

Page 73 - 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.5. Select Yes to acce

Page 74 - 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-176. Press the button to activate quick installation.7. After completing the installation, restart the computer.

Page 75 - The ASUS Update utility is

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package cont

Page 76 - 5.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-197.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on th

Page 77 - 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation

Page 78 - 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4AppendixReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

Page 79 - 5.3 Main menu

ASUS RS120-E4/PA42-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system componen

Page 80 - 5.3.4 IDEConguration

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Xeon 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series process

Page 81

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 A-3A.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu, hig

Page 82 - LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 Block diagramIntel® Xeon 3000Conroe/Kentsfield ProcessorFC-LGA4 Package /LGA-775 SocketVRD 10.10.8375~1.6000V

Page 83 - 5.3.5 System Information

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 A-5A.4 PowersupplyspecicationsA.4.1 General descriptionThe 400 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes

Page 84 - System Memory Information

A-6 Appendix: Reference information

Page 85 - 5.4 Advanced menu

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

Page 86 - 5.4.2 MPSConguration

2-3ASUS RS120-E4/PA46. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect

Page 87 - 5.4.3 ChipsetConguration

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

Page 88

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

Page 89 - SouthBridgeConguration

2-5ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The syste

Page 90 - IntelPCI-XHubConguration

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

Page 91 - 5.4.4 PCI/PnPConguration

2-7ASUS RS120-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

Page 92 - 5.4.5 USBConguration

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

Page 93 - Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

2-9ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.3 System memory2.3.1 DIMM sockets locationThe system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Page 94 - 5.4.7 ACPIConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

Page 95 - 5.4.8 APMConguration

2-11ASUS RS120-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

Page 96 - RTC Alarm Date [15]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-125. 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

Page 97 - 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor

2-13ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser card brack

Page 98 - 5.5 Server menu

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Page 99 - Remote Access

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-14To install a PCI Express x8 card:2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the sl

Page 100 - 5.6 Security menu

2-15ASUS RS120-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

Page 101 - Change User Password

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.5.3 Conguringanexpansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

Page 102 - Flash Write [Enabled]

2-17ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 4-pin SSI p

Page 103 - 5.7 Boot menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.7 SATA backplane cablingFAN_IN1 connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBConnect the system fan cablesConnect t

Page 104 - 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

2-19ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.8 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices

Page 105 - 5.8 Exit menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20To uninstall the system fans:1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board.To reinstal

Page 106 - Load Setup Defaults

2-21ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.8.2 System fan with dummy caseThe system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to t in the fan

Page 107 - RAIDConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22To reinstall the device fan:1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airow directional arrow on the fan side should poin

Page 108 - 6.1 Setting up RAID

2-23ASUS RS120-E4/PA42.8.4 Power supply moduleTo uninstall the power supply module:1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard a

Page 109 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-3

iv2.8.1 System fans ... 2-192.8.2 System fan with dummy case ...

Page 110 - Utility

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.8.5 Optical driveTo uninstall the slim optical drive:1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw on ea

Page 111 - 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set

2-25ASUS RS120-E4/PA46. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect

Page 112 - UsingEasyConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2611. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay.12. Remove the screws

Page 113 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-7

2-27ASUS RS120-E4/PA4To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order.When installing a new optical

Page 114

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-28To reinstall the motherboard:1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.2. Ca

Page 115 - Management Menu

ASUS RS120-E4/PA42-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Page 116 - UsingNew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

Page 117 - 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set

3-3ASUS RS120-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

Page 118

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

Page 119 - 7. Select RAID 10

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors

Page 120

v5.3.4 IDE Conguration ... 5-145.3.5 System Information ...

Page 121 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-15

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutP5M2-R8MbitFlashBIOSSuperI/O31cm (12.2in)26cm (10.2in)ATIES1000KBPWR1CR2032 3VLithium Cell

Page 122

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-53. Keyboard power (3-

Page 123 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-17

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

Page 124 - Using the Initialize command

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-52. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,

Page 125 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-19

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom® Giga

Page 126 - Using the Objects command

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-76. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard graphics controller.P5M

Page 127 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-21

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-88. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it ge

Page 128

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-94.3 Connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal

Page 129 - Using the Rebuild command

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cable

Page 130

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-115. System and device fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)The fan connectors support the system and device fans.

Page 131 - Using the Check Consistency

viContents6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ... 6-346.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) ...

Page 132

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-126. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)By default this connects to the front panel to support two USB 2.0 ports.

Page 133

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-138. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

Page 134

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-149. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)This connector is for a parallel printer port. Connect the parallel pr

Page 135 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-29

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-1511. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devic

Page 136

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1612. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

Page 137 - ROM Utility

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-17• System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to

Page 138

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-18

Page 139 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the B

Page 140

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 141 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-35

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 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

Page 142

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

Page 143 - 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setupA:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megat

Page 144 - Matrix Storage Manager

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

Page 145 - 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID

5-6 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

Page 146

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-75.1.4 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Window

Page 147 - 6.4 Global Array Manager

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

Page 148 - Setup Utility

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-9UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSleTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® de

Page 149 - Driver installation

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

Page 150 - 7.1 RAID driver installation

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-115.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguratio

Page 151 - 2000/2003 Server OS

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

Page 152 - LSI Logic SATA RAID

ASUS RS120-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

Page 153 - Intel Matrix Storage

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

Page 154

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupATA/IDEConguration[Enhanced]Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS).

Page 155 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-7

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-15The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random w

Page 156 - Enterprise AS4.0 update 2

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPrimary/Tertiary/Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-me

Page 157 - <Enter>

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-175.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

Page 158

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupProcessor Information*** CPU1 :Brand Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz ID/uCode 0F64h/02hSpeed 3.000GHz Ratio Actual

Page 159 - SuSE Linux 9 SP2

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-195.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

Page 160

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupVirtualization Technology [Enabled]Enable this item when the processor supports this feature. Reset to change its state. Con

Page 161 - 7.2 LAN driver installation

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-215.4.3 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset Conguration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then

Page 162 - make install

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCongure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD

Page 163 - 7.3 VGA driver installation

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-23SouthBridgeCongurationThe SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Select Screen

Page 164

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

Page 165 - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-17

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupIntelPCI-XHubCongurationThe Intel PCI-X Hub Conguration menu allows you to change the Intel PCI Express controller rel

Page 166 - utilities installation

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-255.4.4 PCI/PnPCongurationThe PCI/PnP Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Re

Page 167 - 7.4.4 Utilities menu

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American

Page 168

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-275.4.6 PeripheralDevicesCongurationOnboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable the onboard oppy disk drive contr

Page 169 - Reference information

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 ACPICongurationACPI 2.0 Support [No]Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (

Page 170 - Technology (EIST)

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-295.4.8 APMConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright

Page 171 - A.2.2 Using the EIST

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupResume On Ring [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in

Page 172 - A.3 Block diagram

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-315.4.9 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright

Page 173 - A.4.2 Specications

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allows you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item+- Change Opti

Page 174

ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33The following items appear when you enable the Remote Access item.Serial port number [COM1]Allows you to select the serial port

Comments to this Manuals

No comments