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    RS161-E4/PA2 1U Rackmount 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 1-12 1.2 System (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan-duct 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-9 2.4.1 Overview 2-9 2.4.2 Memory
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    5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13
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    System Information 5-18 5.4 Advanced menu 5-20 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-20 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration 5-21 5.4.3 PCI PnP 5-25 5.4.4 USB configuration utility 6-2 6.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 6-3 6.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items 6-3 6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID Utility 6-4 6.2.3
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    controller driver 6-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-4 7.3 Support CD information 7-5 7.3.1 Running the support CD 7-5 7.3.2 Drivers menu 7-6 7.3.3 Management Software 7-7 7.3.4 Utilities 7-8 vi
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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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    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 information This chapter
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    required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References 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
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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 RS161-E4/PA2 1-
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    cables Pre-connected device/power cables Accessories Rackmount rail kit RS161-E4/PA2 user guide RS161-E4/PA2 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA Anti-virus software CD R11 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of screws * ASUS System Web-based Management Contact your dealer immediately if
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    The ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2200 Series AMD OpteronTM, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R11) Motherboard ASUS KFN4-DRE Chipset NVIDIA
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    1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports
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    10 11 1. PCI Slot 2. Rear fans 3. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard 4. Power supply 5. System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4 6. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2 7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card) 8. SATA-II backplane 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Optical drive ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-15
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    No activity Read/write data into the HDD HDD is present No HDD present System is in normal condition; no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve) Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection
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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 RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 3. Remove the screws on both sides of the chassis. Thumbscrews 4. Firmly hold
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    snaps in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Grooves Thumbscrews 5. Drive in the screw on both sides of the chassis. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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    R KFN4-DRE 2.2 Motherboard information Place eleven (11) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord
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    loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. KFN4-DRE CPU Socket 1207 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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    damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner
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    The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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    . 2. Secure the heatsink with two screws. Make sure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. I f y o u i n s t a l l e d a s e c o n d processor, repeat steps 1-2 to install the second heatsink. Follow these steps to install the fan-duct. 1. Position the fan
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    eight 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2 ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    in this section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance. Single CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2= DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2 • Always install DIMMs
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    properly seated. DDR2 DIMM notch ・ A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    2.5 Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATAII hard disk drives. To install a hot-swap SATAII HDD: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right,
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    the bundled SATAII cables to the connectors on the SATAII backplane. Refer to section "2.8 SATAII backplane cabling" for information on the SATAII backplane cable connections. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-13
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    2.6 Expansion slot 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install the PCI
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    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 RS161-E4/PA2 2-15
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    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for
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    SATA backplane board) 7. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-17
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    2.8 SATA backplane cabling Connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATAII cable from SATA2 on the MB Connects a 4-pin plug from power supply Connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connect the system fan cables Connects the SATAII cable from SATA1 on the MB Connect the SATAII
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    . Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the fan side. 2. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-19
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    2.9.2 Device fan To uninstall the device fan: 1. R e m o v e t h e f a n - D u c t , t h a n 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. Take note of the
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    the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. Follow these instructions when replacing this fan. 1. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the l l t h e d e v i c e f a n b y following the instructions in the previous section. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-21
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    2.9.4 Power 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 the front end of the power supply. 3. From the rear panel, remove two
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    sides (B) to remove. Do not apply too much force when removing the bezel. Too much force may break the drive tray! 6. Replace the drive tray. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-23
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    6. Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the drive. Keep the screws for later use. 7. Pull the metal bracket to the direction of the arrow until its pegs disengage from the drive holes. 8. Lift the metal bracket, then set aside. 9. Push the drive inward, then lift it out
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    all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. Use a screws. 4. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-25
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    To reinstall the motherboard: 1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis. 2. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with 10 screws in the holes as shown in the
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    Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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    3.1 Rackmount rail kit 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
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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 RS161-E4/PA2 3-
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    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 screws to
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    Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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    nForce Professional 2200 LAN1 Broadcom BCM5721 CLRTC1 R KFN4-DRE • LAN2 BUZZ1 Broadcom BCM5721 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MEM_WARN1 PCI_E1 8Mb BIOS HTX1 TPM1 RECOVERY1 VGA_EN1 HTX2 USB34 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1
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    4.1.1 Layout Contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x16 slot 4. 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 6. BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. VGA graphics controller setting (3- (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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    the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,
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    pins 1-2 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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    Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB to +5VSB to wake up from S4 and S5 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM). USBPW23 R KFN4-DRE 21 32 KFN4-DRE USB device Wake up +5V (
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    KFN4-DRE BIOS Recovery Setting 7. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphics controller. R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE VGA_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 VGA_EN1
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY1 PIN 1
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    setting. R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE IDE Connectors PRI_IDE1 PIN1 SEC_IDE1 PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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    3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce4™ chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If
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    6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. This connector complies with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 1 KFN4-DRE USB 2.0 Connector USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-11
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    , FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3, REAR_FAN4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1A~3. caps on the fan connectors! • All fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology. REAR_FAN4 FRNT_FAN6 FRNT_FAN5 GND +12V Rotation GND
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    DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground KFN4-DRE ATX Power Connector ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-13
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    R KFN4-DRE PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense 10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the power supply unit. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus
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    12. BMC and Mini PCI connectors (200-pin BMCSOCKET1) This connectors is for the ASUS server management card (SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3-SOL). BMCSOCKET1 KFN4-DRE BMCSOCKET Connector R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-15
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    13. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. NC I2CCLK_P2 GND I2CDATA_P2 +5VSB LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ R KFN4-DRE AUX_PANEL1 1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND
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    supports BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    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. BIOS Setup ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-
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    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS 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
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    /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(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 RS161-E4/PA2 5-
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    ] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American
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    Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-
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    2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare
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    updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in
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    > 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‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-
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    the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility
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    the Exit Menu. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-11
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    Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time .00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following
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    the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-13
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    screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A: IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary
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    ] [Enabled] Configuration nVidia RAID ROM Main Configuration nVidia RAID ROM RAID Option ROM BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-15
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    interface as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled] Sets the sixth master interface as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    , American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS KFN4-DRE/RS161-E4 Model ID 8038A0 ASUS BIOS Version 1000.002 Date 06/08/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen
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    None 1024MB Node1 Memory Configuration : Speed DIMM05 - DIMM06 - DIMM07 - DIMM08 - DDR2 667 None 1024MB None 1024MB →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-19
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    can cause the system to malfunction. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Options for CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration USB Configuration
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    Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NUMA Function IOMMU Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    Value item appear when the Memclock Mode set [Limit] or [Manual]. Memclock Value [400 MHz] Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables Memory Remapping Around Memory Hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    [Disabled] Enables or Disables ChipKill ECC Mo. Configuration options: [Disbled] [Enabled] DRAM ADDRESS PARITY Enable [Disabled] Allows hardware to report and correct memory address errors automatically maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-23
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    -uniform memory access BIOS SETUP UTILITY SouthBridge Configuration SoCuPUthSpBrreaidd gSpeecCtroumnfiguration [Disabled] Options Disabled Center Spread The SouthBridge configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets or disables the processor
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    memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values : [No] [Yes] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-25
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    None USB Controller Suport Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enable USB Controller [ values. If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices Enabled item shows None. USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0] Sets or disables the USB controller support
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    Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Peripheral Devices [278] The following items appear when the Parallel Port Address set [378] or [278]. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-27
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    operation mode in ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] When Enabled, BIOS will reoprt ACPI MCFG Table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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    by PS/2 Mouse Resume by Ring Resume by PME# Resume by RTC BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Power Off] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled State] Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX ] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-29
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    values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor Advanced Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature BIOS shows N/A if no processor is installed in CPU 2 socket. Front1 Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts
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    processor is installed in CPU 2 socket. 5.4.9 Trusted Computing Advanced Trusted Computing TCG/TPM Support Soft. Physical TPM Device BIOS Support [Yes] Enables or Disables TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. The Soft Physical item appear when the TCG/TPM Support set [Yes]. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    ]. TPM Oener [Don't Change] Configuration options: [Clear] [Don't Change] 5.4.10 ASUSLog Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUSLog Configuration Clear ASUS Event Log ASUS Event Log Viewer [Disabled] [N/A] CPU1 Temperature →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1
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    Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] →← Select The following items appear only when the Remote Access item is Enabled. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-33
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    after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
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    > to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level
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    setting a user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-37
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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 Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [CD/DVD:PM-ASUS DVD] [HDD:3M-HDT722525DL] [Network:MBA v8.3.9] [Network:MBA v8
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] POST Errors [Enabled] Wait for F1 Key to be pressed if error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup prompt [Enabled] Display "Press DEL to run Setup" in POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-39
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    items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after
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    default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Save Changes & Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-41
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    5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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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 RS161-E4/PA2 6-
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    • The NVIDIA® nForce Professional 2200 chipset comes with a built-in SATA RAID RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable
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    to set as RAID. 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. • Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6-
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    defines the channel. The M field, That are used to specify Master or Slave, is obsolete. At the bottom section of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup The navigation
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    move to the Free Disks section. Highlight the hard disk drives that you want to add in the RAID set, then press the right arrow key to select. The selected hard disk drives appear in the Array Disks section. Repeat the process until all desired hard disk drives are added. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6-
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    NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name Loc Disk Model Name 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [→] Add 1.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [←] Del [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB]
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    Exit [↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail 2. Press . 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . A confirmation message appears. Array RAID set after rebuilding. Rebuild array? [Enter] OK [Esc] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6-
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    To delete a RAID array: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . The RAID set details appears when you press . Create a new RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. 6- Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    clear a disk! To clear the disk data: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set, then press . The RAID set details appear. Boot No No NVIDIA RAID disk. The following confirmation message appears. Clear disk data? [Y] Yes [N] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6-
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    OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 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
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    4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press . 6. Press again at the Specigy Devices screen, then press . ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6-11
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    7. Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press . The following windows appears listing both drrvers. 8. Press to continuen with Windows® 2000/2003 installation. Do not remove the floppy disk until the blue screen portion of Windows® 2000/2003 installation is completed. 6-
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions 2003 64 bit Driver Disk E) Flash AMI BIOS for RS161-E4/PA2 F) Write RS161-E4/PA2 FRU G) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Please choose A TO G: 5. Place a
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    driver disk in Windows®: 1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. When the key if you are installing a third-party RAID driver. 2. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow screen instructions to install the RAID drivers. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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    installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® 2000/2003 OS. To install the LAN controller drivers: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the
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    your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install 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. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 7-
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    7.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. NVIDIA nForce(TM) SATARAID Driver Creates a
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    . ASWM Installs the ASUS System Web-base Management utility. Refer to the application help file for details. Install ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. ASUS Remote Console Installs the ASUS Remote Console. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 7-
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    Installer. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Broadcom ASF Guide Open the Broadcom ASF user's manual. 7- Chapter
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