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- Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 1
RS163-E4/RX4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 2
About serial number The illustration below shows the location of the serial number tag. Note the serial number, which will help identify the system when it requires repair or servicing. RS163-E4/RX4 xxxxxxxxx-xxx - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 3
, 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 4
Contents Contents vii Conventions viii Typography viii References viii 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 Internal features 1-6 1.6 LED information 1-7 1.6.1 Front - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 5
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 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 6
Configuration 5-32 5.4.5 ACPI Configuration 5-33 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-34 5.4.7 Power On Configuration 5-35 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-37 5.4.9 Trusted Computing 5-38 5.5 Server menu 5-40 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 5-40 5.5.2 ASUSLog Configuration 5-42 5.6 Security - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 7
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-19 7.5.1 Running the support CD 7-19 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-19 7.5.3 Management Software menu 7-20 7.5.4 Utilities menu 7-20 7.5.5 Contact information 7-20 8. Appendix: Reference information A.1 Specifications A-2 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 vii - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 8
. 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 9
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 ix - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 10
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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 11
Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 xi - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 12
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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 RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 14
Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit RS163-E4/RX4 user guide RS163-E4/RX4 support CD (includes ASWM**) CA Anti-virus software CD R12 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of screws 1 x Serial port cable module * The System FAN 4, 8, 12 in BIOS were shown N/A. ** ASUS System Web-based - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 15
System specifications The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard. The server supports AMD dual Opteron processors architecture, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 16
686mm (l) x 444mm (w) x 43.4mm (h) * This module for user install self (Refer to section 2.6.1). ** Only supports ASUS IPMI2.0 LAN management card. *** If you need second power supply for redundant, please contact your dealer immediately to upgrade. Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 17
ASUS IMPI2.0 LAN management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Refer to section 2.6.1 for install COM1 module (Optional). ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 18
1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 2 4 4 1 8 3 55 6 7 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 1. PCI-X riser card bracket (For ZCR) 2. Power supply rear fans 3. ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard 4. Redundant power supply 5. Device fans (40mm x 56mm) x 2 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 19
status LED 1 HDD status LED2 SCSI HDD LED status LDE1 GREEN ON RED ON RED/GREEN Blinking LDE2 GREEN Blinking Description SAS/SATA-II HDD power ON SASHDD failure SAS RAID reset Read/write data into the SAS HDD ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 20
1.6.3 Rear panel LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link Green Linked Blinking Linking SPEED LED Status OFF Orange Green ACT/LINK LED Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1000Mbps connection 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduciton - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 21
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 22
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Remove the front cover 1. Push the blue button to the right side and pull the lever outward (see the figure) to remove the hard disk tary. 2. Remove the six screws (refer to the figure for the locations) on the left and right sides of the front side of the top cover panel. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 23
the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Remove the front upper panel and set it aside. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the real panel cover. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. screws ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 24
2. Push the back side of the top cover panel backward until it is half inch away from the front upper cover panel. 1/2 inch distance 3. Remove the back top cover panel. 2.1.3 Install the rear cover Match the upper cover panel to the grooves on the left and right sides. 1. Locate the grooves (see - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 25
only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU1 first if you only install one CPU on the motherboard. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 26
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of the B socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 27
the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the board. 2. Than fasten two screws. 3. Repeat step 1-2 to install the second CPU heatsink. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 28
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_D DIMM_C DIMM_D1 DIMM_C1 ® KFN-DR/SAS 2 Pins KFN-DR/SAS 40-pin DDR DIMM sockets - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 29
- - populated DIMM_B2 - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_C1 - - populated DIMM_C2 populated populated populated DIMM_D1 - - populated DIMM_D2 - populated populated ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 30
Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. ・ The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 31
drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it four screws. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-11 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 32
5. Cearfully 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 prottrudes. When installed, the SAS/SATA connector on the drive connects to the SAS/SATA connector on the backplane. Refer to the section 2.7 SAS/ SATA backplane cabling - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 33
Installing expenstion card ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x16 expension cards, you have to remove the mental brackets on the real panel of the chassis first. To install the PCI-E x16 card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 34
To install a PCI Express x16 card: (the slot supports PCI-E x16, x8, x4 and x1 cards) 1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the last page to remove the riser card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the screws on the bracket. 2. Insert the PCI-X card into the slot, and then secure it with the screws - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 35
as shown to release it from the slot. 2. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to remove the screws on the card. 3. Remove the expension card from the riser card. 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion module, please contact your dealer immediately to upgrade. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-15 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 36
2. P r e p a r e t h e S A S e x p a n s i o n module. connect it to the riser card and secure it. 3. Put back the riser card to its slot on the board. 4. Connect the cable. 2.5.5 Install ZCR card (Optional*) The system package provide an optional ZCR card. If you want to install it, follow the - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 37
screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. Insert the ZCR card into the slot on the transfer card. 5. Put the two retaining poles into the holes on the system board. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-17 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 38
card use 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the BIOS IRQ settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 39
use ** For ZCR card mudule use 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 froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-19 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 40
Cable connections 7 1 5 2 6 4 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. PSU connectting card (connects PSU and the board) 2. Rear panel SAS/SATA2 power connector (hide under the panel, connects to PSU 3. IDE cable port (hide under chassis, connect rear panel SAS/SATA2 to optical drive 4. System Fan - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 41
rear panel. 3. Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. Re-place the top cover panel. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-21 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 42
2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling Connects 8-pin power plug Connect CPU/system fan cables CON2_FAN CON4_FAN56 CON6_FAN910 CON1_FAN CON3_FAN34 CON5_FAN78 CON7_FAN1112 3 PCI bridge cards Port0 Port1 Port2 Connects SAS/SATA2 hard disk drive - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 43
you how to remove/install the components. 1. System fans 2. Device fans 3. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. SAS/SATA2 Backplane and bridge cards 5. Optical drive 6. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The of the fan assembly might cause CPU overheat or system shut down. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-23 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 44
To remove the system fans: 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Repeat steps 1-2 to remove other fans. To install the system fans: 1. I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. Take note of the airflow embossed on the fan - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 45
for the PSU comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. Follow these instructions when replacing these fans. 1. Follow the instruction above to remove the fan from the system. 2. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the fan assembly as shown. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-25 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 46
fan assembly as shown. 4. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the pervious section. 5. Pull the dummy case to the fan. Retaining tab To change the fan and reinstall the dummy case: 1. Put the fan power cables into the cable groove on dummy case as shown. 2. Move the half part of the - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 47
as shown. 2. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Remove the Power backplane board 1. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the power cable cover. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-27 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 48
backplane board. 4. Push the power backplane board as shown until it is completely removed from the motherboard. 5. Set the power backplane board aside. 6. Using a screw driver to remove the screw on the back of the power backplane board, then remove the PSU power backplane board. 2-28 Chapter - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 49
Put the power backplane board into its place as shown. 3. P u s h t h e p o w e r b a c k p l a n e board forward as shown until a sligt sound indicates the board is firmly connected to the motherboard. 4. Connect the 8-pin power cable to the rear panel SAS/SATA2 backplane board. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 50
5. Using a screw driver to fasten the two screws on the power cable cover. 6. P u t t h e d ev ic e f a n in t o it s groove and connect the power cable. 7. Push the PSU into the chassis until a slight sound indicates it is properly seated in its place. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 51
pin power cord to the SAS/SATA2 rear panel. 2. Disconnect the fan cables to the rear panel. 3. Using a screw driver to remove the screws on the cover of the bridge card. 4. Remove the cover panel to expose the bridge card that connects SAS/SATA2 rear panel and the system board. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 52
5. Hold the bridge card and pull out it. 6. Loosen the screws on the SAS/ SATA2 Backplane. 7. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown and remove it. 8. Remove the IDE cable and FPB/ USB cable. Install Bridge card and SAS/SATA2 Backplane 1. Connect the IDE and FPB/USB cable. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 53
2. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown until it is firmly seated. 3. Fasten the screws. 4. Insert the bridge cards. 5. Reinstall the Bridge cards cover, use cross screw driver to fasten it. 6. Connect all the fan cables and 8-pin power cable. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-33 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 54
2.8.6 Optical drive The system come with a DVD drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM), follow the steps below if you want to change it: 1. Push the blue button to the right side and pull the lever outward (see the figure) to remove the hard disk tray. 2. Remove the six screws (refer to the figure for the locations) - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 55
underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cables to the front panel. 7. Disconnect the cable and power cable of the optical drive. 8. Remove the front side of the top cover panel and set it aside. 9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw that secures the drive. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-35 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 56
drive of other brands. Otherwise the optical drive might be damaged due to capatibility problem. Follow the steps below to reinstall the optical drive: 1. Place the optical drive in its place as shown. 2. Using a screw driver fasten the screws to secure the riser card to the optical drive. 3. Secure - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 57
for more information. 3. Remove the PCI riser card and the screws on it. 4. Remove the PSU Power backplane and the bridge card. Remove all the components connected to the board as shown. 5. Remove the poles securing holes The retaining pole is for securing the ZCR card. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-37 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 58
board to the chassis using the thirteen screws. 4. Follow the steps in previous sections to install the PSU Power backplane, Bridge card and cables. Refer to section 2.6 for the instruction of connecting cables. 5. Reinstall the CPU and heatsink, PCI riser card and FBD memory modules. 2-38 Chapter - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 59
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 60
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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 61
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 RS163-E4/RX4 3- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 62
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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 63
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 RS163-E4/RX4 4- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 64
® I/O J1 LPC1 BUZZ1 RECOVERY1 HDLED1 CPU_WARN1 KFN5-DR/SAS CMOS Power MCP55 PRO PCIE4 RAID_EN2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC1 SAS_CON1 DDR DIMM_D2 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 6. BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. VGA graphics controller setting (3- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 65
the location of the onboard LED. ® KFN-DR/SAS SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off KFN-DR/SAS Standby power LED 2. CPU Warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The red LED lights up to indicate socket CPU CPU types mismatched OFF No detected CPU problem KFN-DR/SAS Warning LED ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 66
LSI SAS1068 Active LDE (Active_LED) When power on the server system, This LED lights blinking to indicate 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 67
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® KFN-DR/SAS KFN-DR/SAS Keyboard power setting KBPWR 2 2 /SAS LAN_EN 1 1 2 Disable 2 3 Enable (Default) KFN5-DR/SAS LAN1_EN setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 68
to CPU, DRAM). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 69
allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap /SAS VGA_EN 2 2 Enable (Default) Disable KFN-DR/SAS VGA setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 70
8. SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LSI 1068 RAID controller. Set to pins 1-2 (Default) to activate the SAS RAID feature. ® KFN-DR/SAS KFN-DR/SAS SAS setting SAS_EN2 2 2 Enable (Default) Disable Sets jumpers to pins [2-3] will - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 71
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® KFN-DR/SAS KFN-DR/SAS Serial port connectors COM COM2 PIN PIN ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 72
3. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. LPT AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND ® KFN-DR/SAS Pin - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 73
5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD +.V LAD0 +.V X GND X KFN-DR/SAS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4-11 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 74
6. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 75
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 RS163-E4/RX4 5- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 76
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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 77
/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 RS163-E4/RX4 5- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 78
(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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 79
Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading the screen, please refer to the file name that you download from the website. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 80
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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 81
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 RS163-E4/RX4 5- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 82
either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 83
> 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 RS163-E4/RX4 5- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 84
to download. Click Next. 5. Follow 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 85
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 RS163-E4/RX4 5-11 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 86
menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date Floppy A: IDE Configuration System Information [08:52:30] [Mon, 06/27/2005] [Disabled] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 87
to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system date. System Information The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items Main of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-13 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 88
menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date Floppy A: IDE Configuration System Information [08:52:30] [Mon, 06/27/2005] [Disabled] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 89
or disables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Select for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-15 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 90
ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size 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 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 91
Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Model Name Displays the auto-detected Model name. Model ID Displays the auto-detected Model ID. ASUS-BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-17 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 92
and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU1/CPU2 Information Displays the installed processor information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1 Information Brand Dual-Core AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 2214 Speed 2.20GHz Ratio Actual 11 Max Cache L1\ 128KB - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 93
. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1 Memory Configuration Speed DDR2 400 DIMM_A1 512 MB DIMM_B1 N/A DIMM_A2 N/A DIMM_B2 N/A →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 94
when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values 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. Configure CPU. CPU - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 95
change the Northbridge settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration IOMMU Option Menu Power Down Mode Alternate VID Memory Timing Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-21 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 96
All DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID CS Sparing Enable Memory Hole Remapping BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM spe will not exceed the specified value. If Manual, the DRAMs specified will be programed regardless. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 97
: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS Single Training Control [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables Memory Remapping Around Memory Hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-23 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 98
The ECC Configuration menu allows you to change the DRAM ECC settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2 us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] 5-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 99
then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Set GART size in system [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] Power Down Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable item appear when install two CPUs. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-25 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 100
menu allows you to change the PCI Express settings. Advanced PCI Express Configuration Active State Power-Management BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] Enabled/Disabled PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 101
settings. Advanced Smbios Configuration Smbios Smi Support BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h. Smi Support [Enabled] Enables or disables SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-27 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 102
. Reset ESCD Data [No] Clears the non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) during boot. Configuration options: [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 a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 103
Configuration Information : Bus 6, Dev 5 Option ROM Scan Option ROM Priority Bus Master Latency Timer BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Normal] [Enabled] [Default] Initialize davice expansion ROM. →← Select options: [Default] [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-29 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 104
/LAN2 configuration menu allows you to change the LAN settings.Select the item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard LAN1 Configuration Information : Bus 3, Dev 0, PCI-E x1 Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Option ROM Priority [Normal] Bus Master [Enabled - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 105
the LAN settings.Select the item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Slot 1 Configuration Information : N/A Option ROM Scan Option ROM Priority Bus Master . Configuration options: [Default] [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-31 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 106
Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled : 1 Mouse USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [FullSpeed] [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 107
APIC Support [Enabled] When Enabled, BIOS will reoprt Incloud ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI HPET Support [Disabled] Enables or Disbales High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-33 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 108
Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 109
Resume On RTC Alarm BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Last State] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Configures the system state after recovering from power failure. →← Select and PCI-X to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-35 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 110
this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC and press the or key to make the selection. 5-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 111
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature System1 Temperature System2 Temperature Temperature, and System1/System2 Target Temperature items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-37 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 112
Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. TCG/TPM Support [Yes] Enables or Disables TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] The Soft Physical item appear when the TCG/TPM - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 113
device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The TPM Owner item appear when the TPM Device set [Enabled]. TPM Oener [Don't Change] Configuration options: [Don't Change] [Clear] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-39 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 114
this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 115
the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] Gives the delay in seconds to dsplay memory information. Configuration options: [No Delay] [Delay 1 Sec] [Delay 2 Sec] [Delay 3 Sec] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-41 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 116
(C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Clear ASUS Event Log [Disabled] Enables or disables Clear ASUS Event Log. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Event Log Viewer Select the item to view the ASUS Event Log. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Total Number Of Entries: 17 SEL - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 117
to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Setting 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 RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 118
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 Security Setting Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Install or Change the password - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 119
the keyboard is locked and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. Configuration options item to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-45 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 120
the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Support POST Errors Setup Prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 121
[Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-47 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 122
items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [HDD:xx-xxxxxxxxxxx] [Disabled] 5.7.4 CD/DVD Drives BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot CD/DVD Drives 1st Drive [CD/DVD:PM-TSSTcorp] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. →← Select - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 123
the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-49 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 124
. Select Ok to load default values. Select Save Changes & Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 5-50 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 125
RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 126
for this configuration. 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. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. 6- Chapter 6: RAID - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 127
into the drive bays following the instructions in the chapter 2. 2. entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.3 RAID configuration supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 128
you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 129
00.IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 130
6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press , , or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 131
10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 132
.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 133
Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to .05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 134
Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Copyright 2000-2006 LSI Logic Corp 60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 135
on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-11 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 136
6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 9. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 137
00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-13 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 138
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 139
Scan Order 0 Size(MB 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-15 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 140
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press , , or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 141
Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item 2. Press to delete, or to cancel. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-17 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 142
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and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during current topology is displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option. This is Boot List ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-19 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 144
02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-20 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 145
Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 6-21 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 146
02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-22 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 147
Driver Installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 148
LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk G) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk H) Flash AMI BIOS for RS163-E4/RX4 system I) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update J) Write RS163-E4/RX4 system FRU Please choose A TO J: 7- Chapter - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 149
® 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 RS163-E4/RX4 7- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 150
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 151
OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 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 Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 152
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option "Search for - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 153
to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise To install the controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd updates, then press . ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 154
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 155
press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7- - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 156
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 . 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 157
When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive fd0(floppy) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7-11 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 158
This section provides instructions on how to install the NVIDIA MCP55 chipset drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the MCP55 driver on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 159
5. When Select Feature window appears. Please only chooes NVIDA SMBus Driver option, then Click Next to continue installation. 6. When InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears. Please click Yes, I want to restart my computer to restart the computer. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7-13 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 160
installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 161
tar or tar zip file: tar zxf tg3-x.x.tar.gz 4. Change to scr driver menu: cd tg3-x.x/scr/ 5. Use the makeinstall command to finish driver install : makeinstall 6. Restart and if need, refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7-15 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 162
This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.4.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 163
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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7-17 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 164
6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 165
.EXE to run the CD. 7.5.2 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 7-19 - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 166
applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 7.5.5 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. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 167
Reference information Appendix A This appendix includes additional information that you mey refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS163-E4 RX4 | User Guide - Page 168
63Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage 12V +5VSB Max (A) 56 4 As a result of the power supply limited, when you turn off the Power button, then turn on the Power botton again after 3 seconds that prevent the power supply to damage the server system. A- Appendix A: Reference information
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