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    RS120-E4/PA4 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 the CPU heatsink and airduct 2-7 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location 2-9 2.3.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4
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    rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS
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    USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-27 5.4.7 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.4.8 APM Configuration 5-29 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor 5-31 5.5 Server menu 5-32 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-37 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-38
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    13 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 7-14 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-15 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 7-15 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-18 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-18 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-18 7.4.3 Management Software menu 7-19 7.4.4 Utilities menu
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the
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    describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS
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    supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1-
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    (ASUS FPB-AR14) • Slim type optical drive with IDE cable • 6 x system fans (2 x 56 mm; 4 x 28 mm) • 4 x hot-swap HDD trays • Pre-connected device/power cables 2. CPU heatsink 3. Rackmount rail kit 4. Bundled CDs • RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD 5. User guide Contact
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    ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200 Series processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Motherboard
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    1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not
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    1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Power fans 3. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Device fans (x 2) 6. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. Hot
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    1.6.2 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED LAN2 LED Location LED Message LED LAN1 LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status ON OFF Blinking OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking ON Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into
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    Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the front cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. 2. Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half
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    the cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 5. Lift the cover from the chassis. 1/2 inch distance 2.1.3 Installing the top cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and
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    /loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    to the recommended memory configuration table below. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11
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    5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive
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    the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card motherboard. 2. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. Install a PCI-X card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4
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    To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section. PCI Express x8 slot 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to the bracket as
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    riser card bracket with the card into the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the motherboard. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 4. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15
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    PIRQ2 PIRQG# INTD# PIRQ3 PIRQH# REQ# REQ1# PXREQ0 REQ0# GNT# GNT1# PXGNT0 GNT0# When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable
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    (from motherboard to front I/O board) See page 4-17. 9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) See page 4-16. 10. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 11. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17
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    *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN1 connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    to remove the following components: 1. System fans 2. Device fan 3. Power supply module 4. Optical drive 5. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19
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    To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on
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    for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. To replace the system fan with dummy case: 1. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the Reinstall the system fan by following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21
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    of the device fans. 28 mm * 40 mm device fans To uninstall the device fan: 1. Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow
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    supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23
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    2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw on each end of the top cover. 2. Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for
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    front cover. 7. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Then leave the cover as side. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25
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    9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove three screws that secures the drive. 10. Use a Phillips screw driver (cross) to remove two screws that secures the backplane with the drive. Then, remove the backplane from the drive. 11. Carefully slide the optical drive
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    components. 3. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5M2-R 4. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27
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    with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section. 4. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for details. 5. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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    items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair 3.2 Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: 1. Determine the depth of the rack where
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    rear end holes. 7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3-
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    insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack
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    Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    LAN_EN1 LPT1 4.1 Motherboard layout VGA1 PS2_MS1 PS2_KB1 SB_PWR1 KBPWR1 ® P5M2-R 31cm (12.2in) USB2 USB1 USBPW12 TPM1 LOCSW1 SATA3 SATA4 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4 PRI_IDE1 26cm (10.2in) FLOPPY1 HDLED1 AUX_PANEL1 BPSMB1 USB34 PANEL1 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1 connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-
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    RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the
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    you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® P5M2-R KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB P5M2-R.Keyboard.power.setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-
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    controls the LAN2 port. Place a jumper cap on pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN2 controller. ® P5M2-R LAN_EN2 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable P5M2-R.Gigabit.LAN2.setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    jumper cap to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.RAID.select.jumper RAID_SEL1 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) 2 3 INTEL RAID ROM ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-
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    jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a CD-ROM that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (P5M2R.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3. Restart the system, then insert the CD-ROM to the optical drive to
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    is for an Ultra ATA 100/66/33 signal cable. By default, this connector supports the optical disk drive. You must configure the optical drive as master/slave device connect the IDE cable. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.IDE.connector ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE:.Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on
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    hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support the system and device fans. Connect the backplane fan cable to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of FAN Speed PWM Control GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-11
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    USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) By default this connects to the front panel to support two USB 2.0 ports. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.USB.2.0.connectors USB34 NC GND USB _P4+ USB_P4USB+5V .port2.(COM2).connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1 GND +12V DC ATX12V1 GND +12V DC ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-13
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    10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system X X X 1 P5M2-R.TPM.connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    . Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.SMBus.connector BPSMB1 1 HWM_FANOUT I2C_6_CLK# GND I2C_6_DATA# +5V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-15
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    the top right corner and is marked by a triangle. Take note of the Pin1 when reconnecting the cable plug to prevent incorrect insertion. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.System.panel.connector HDD LED PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLED- NMIBTN# is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-17
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    4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding
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    (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E4
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    (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
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    drive. 3. Boot the system from the support CD, then select the FreeDOS command prompt. 4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-
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    file using the motherboard support CD that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Microsoft® Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop
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    > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS RS120-E4
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    them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS RS120-E4
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    bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date System and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other
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    " for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10 ] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13
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    cap on pins 1-2 of the RAID_SEL1 jumper to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility (for RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration; supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP and Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0). Refer to section 4.2 Jumpers for details. Place a jumper cap on pins 2-3 of the RAID_SEL1 jumper
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    allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set IDE Configuration item to [Compatible] mode. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-15
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    Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode
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    Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time our value (in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration ASUS BIOS Version Date 1001.005 07/20/2006 Processsor Information System Memory ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17
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    ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Memory Information Speed Total Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 - DDR2 533 1024MB 1024MB None None None Select
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    Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-19
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    Enabled] [Disabled] The Hyper-Threading Technology item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Hyper-Threading Technology. HyperThreading is not supported when you installed a dual-core CPU. Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] disables
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    values memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] The DRAM Frequency item becomes configurable when Configure DRAM Timing by SPD item is set to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4
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    ] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    PCI Express Port 4. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCI Express Port 5 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 5. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-23
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    Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration The Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration menu allows you to change the Intel PCI Express controller related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced settings for PCI-X Hub I/O Port Decode [4K Decode] VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled] Select the decode range
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    PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction! Advanced PCI/PnP Configuration Reset ESCD Data Plug And Play latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-25
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    USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller to HiSpeed (480 Mbps
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    options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP and EPP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to specify the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-27
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    F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the
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    American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video Power Down loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-29
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    when the Resume On RTC Alarm item is enabled. RTC Alarm Date [15] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]... ~ [31] System Time [XX:XX:XX] To set the system time, use , or to
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    [12646RPM] [12558RPM] [11842RPM] [11843RPM] [11838RPM] This value stands for the offset temperatureto CPU1 defined TControl Smart Fan Control on the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-31
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    F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select Item +- Change
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    Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33
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    Install or change the password. Also, the password can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.2 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC
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    ] Install or Change the password. Also, the password can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen User Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35
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    ], the system cannot boot from the diskette or the ATAPI CDROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the BIOS Flash Memory will be write-protected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration :3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] POST Errors [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key
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    allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option to the Exit menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39
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    Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return
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    RAID Configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-
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    or other RAID performance benefits. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. 6- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal 10, or software RAID 5 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID configuration utilities. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-
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    1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID automatically configures a RAID application. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 6- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-
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    To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the
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    >, select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-
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    select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Key in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video
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    10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-
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    select New Configuration, then press . 3. Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. 4. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 5. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the previous section to create the RAID set. 6-10
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    : 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-11
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical
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    press . 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13
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    10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    : 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-15
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive
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    Easy Configuration section. 7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 8. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-17
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    , highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-19
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    5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-21
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    5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed,
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    6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Management Menu. Using the displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-23
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    a failed hard disk drive using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Physical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the physical drive you want to rebuild, then press . 3. Select Rebuild from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When
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    Check Consistency, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-25
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    . • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. 6-26 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, press to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-27
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    >. 2. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue. 6-28 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    , press the to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-29
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    Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled). 3. When finished, press any key to continue. 6-30 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-31
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    [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), then press . 4. Highlight the Disks item, then press to select the hard disk drives you want to include
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    key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33
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    [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. 6-34 Chapter
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    ]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-35
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    [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5 (Parity), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 5 set. 6-36
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    AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . This window appears. [ utility main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-37
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    XX.XGB M e m b e r D i s k XX.XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Selection Complete 2. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to reset, then press to select. 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive
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    for rebuilding or press to exit The size of destination disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-39
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    4. After selecting, the volumes with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 5. Exit the SATA RAID utility. When operating system is running, select the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Start Menu or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon. 6. From the View menu,
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    Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-41
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    array to be the boot drive. The following shows as the status of current arrays: 2. Re-boot the system and press to enter the Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility during POST. 3. Go to [Boot] menu -> [Boot Device Priority]. Then, select the desired boot array and use or
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    G) Write RS120-E4/PA4 FRU Please choose A to G: 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For
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    ® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-
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    items to select : LSI Logic SATA RAID Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    (Desktop ICH7R/DH)" from the list. 6. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-
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    To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 2. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Click
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    To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS120-E4/
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    Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select sda using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-
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    to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 7-10 Chapter
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    SuSE Linux 9 SP2 To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    , insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. 3. Click the Broadcom Lan Driver option to begin installation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-13
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    to continue installation. 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Building the driver from the TAR file Install first the Kernel Development tools
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    privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-15
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    4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-17
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-19
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    Reference information Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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    the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any
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    scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 A-
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    A.3 Block diagram PCI-X 133 slot1 VRD 10.1 0.8375~1.6000V-125A Intel® Xeon 3000 Conroe/Kentsfield Processor FC-LGA4 Package /LGA-775 Socket VRD ADDR CNTR DATA Front Side BUS (800/1066MHz) ADDR CNTR DATA PCI-E x8 Slot2 PCI-Express X8 Mukilteo2 MCH 1210 FC-BGA 37.5mm X 37.5mm Channel A
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    of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. P1 Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector P2 Motherboard 4-pin +12V AUX power connector P3 Connects to the 8-pin +5V +12V1 +12V2 -12V -5VSB Min (V) 3.9 5.7 13.3 13.3 -13.3 5.7 Max (V) 4.5 6.5 14.5 14.5 -14.5 6.5 ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 A-
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1U Rackmount Barebone Server
RS120-E4
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PA4
User Guide