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PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Options Disabled Enabled ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-11

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 System package contents	12
1.2 Serial number label	12
1.3 System specifications	13
1.4 Front panel features	15
1.5 Rear panel features	15
1.6 Internal features	16
1.7 LED information	17
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs	17
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs	17
1.7.3 HDD status LED	18
Chapter 2: Hardware setup	19
2.1 Chassis cover	20
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
2.2.1 Installing the CPU	21
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct	24
2.3 System memory	25
2.3.1 Overview	25
2.3.2 Memory Configurations	25
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM	28
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM	28
2.4 Hard disk drives	29
2.5 Expansion slot	31
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket	31
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	33
2.6 Cable connections	34
2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling	35
2.8 Removable/optional components	36
2.8.1 System fans	36
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)	37
2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)	40
Chapter 3: Installation options	41
3.1 Installing friction rail kit items	42
3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server	42
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails	43
3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack	44
3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items	45
3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server	45
3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails	46
3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack	47
Chapter 4: Motherboard information	49
4.1 Motherboard layouts	50
4.2 Jumpers	52
4.3 Internal connectors	56
Chapter 5: BIOS setup	65
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	66
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	66
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility	67
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	69
5.2 BIOS setup program	70
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen	71
5.2.2 Menu bar	71
5.2.3 Navigation keys	71
5.2.4 Menu items	72
5.2.5 Submenu items	72
5.2.6 Configuration fields	72
5.2.7 Pop-up window	72
5.2.8 Scroll bar	72
5.2.9 General help	72
5.3 Main menu	73
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	73
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	73
5.3.3 SATA1–6	74
5.3.4 Storage Configuration	75
5.3.5 System Information	76
5.4 Advanced menu	78
5.4.1 CPU Configuration	78
5.4.2 Chipset Configuration	80
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	89
5.4.4 USB Configuration	90
5.4.5 PCIPnP	91
5.5 Server menu	92
5.6 Power menu	94
5.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	94
5.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	94
5.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v2.0]	94
5.6.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]	94
5.6.5 APM Configuration	95
5.6.6 Hardware Monitor	96
5.7 Boot menu	98
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority	98
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives	98
5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration	99
5.7.4 Security	100
5.8 Tools menu	102
5.9 Exit menu	103
Chapter 6: RAID configuration	105
6.1 Setting up RAID	106
6.1.1 RAID definitions	106
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives	107
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	107
6.2 FastBuild Utility	108
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, SPAN or JBOD)	109
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set	115
6.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment	117
6.2.4 Viewing the Controller Configuration	118
Chapter 7: Driver installation	119
7.1 RAID driver installation	120
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk	120
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver	122
7.2 AMD® processor driver installation	132
7.3 LAN driver installation	133
7.4 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation	137
7.5 Display driver installation	138
7.6 Management applications and utilities installation	141
7.6.1 Running the support DVD	141
7.6.2 Drivers menu	141
7.6.3 Utilities menu	142
7.6.4 Make disk menu	142