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TS500-E4 Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server User's Manual - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 2
, 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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 3
Contents Contents iii Notices viii Safety information ix About this guide x 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 1-6 1.5 Internal features 1-7 1.6 LED information 1-9 1.6.1 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 4
the footpads or roller wheels 3-2 3.1.2 Removing the top cover 3-2 3.1.3 Attaching the rack rails 3-2 3.2 Installing ASUS certified CPU heatsink and fan assembly........... 3-3 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 4.3.1 Rear - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 5
the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility.........5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.4.7 Power On Configuration 5-29 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.5 Server menu 5-33 5.5.1 Console Redirection 5-33 5.5.2 DMI Event Logging - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 6
6-39 7. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-12 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-12 7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux 7-16 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-17 vi - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 7
7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-17 Appendix: Reference information A.1 670 W single power supply A-2 A.1.1 General description A-2 A.1.2 Specifications A-3 A.2 Simple fixes A-4 vii - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - 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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 9
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 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 10
the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone server supports. 8. Appendix: Reference information This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 11
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. 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 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - 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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 14
keys ( 2 pcs.) 5) Bundled CDs TS500-E4 support CD with ASWM** Computer Associates eTrust anti-virus CD SAS/RAID control card drivers CD with user guide 6) Documentation ASUS TS500-E4 user guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide 7) Optional items ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit ASUS certified heatsink and fan - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 15
The ASUS TS500-E4 is a pedestal/5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Pedestal/Rackmount 5U Motherboard ASUS DSBV - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 16
PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x Power connector ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) SM-Bus, ASMB3 supports IMIP 2.0 LAN management card Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 670W single - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 17
, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. ASUS TS500-E4 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 18
1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports Power supply module Power - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 19
1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS500-E4 with the disk blower installed. PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) 6 4 1 7 2 9 8 3 5 10 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS DSBV-D Motherboard 4. Chassis - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 20
3 5 10 11 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS DSBV-D Motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x5.25-inch drive bays 8. HDD blower(HDD drive cage inside) 9. SAS backplane(PX4 Model Only) 10. Front I/O board 11. SAS control card 1- Chapter - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 21
in good condition Red HDD failure (PX4 model only) Green/Red - HDD rebuilding using the RAID card (PX4 Blinking model only) Blinking Read/write data into the HDD (PX4 model only) The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. ASUS TS500-E4 1- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 22
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link Green Linked Blinking Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status OFF Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1000Mbps connection 1-10 Chapter 1: Product - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 23
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS500-E4 2- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 24
and set it aside. 1 2 Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for the different model configurations. Perform the procedures in - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 25
to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the upper in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side 3 cover. 3 ASUS TS500-E4 2- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 26
2.2 Motherboard information The barbone server comes with the DSBV-D motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by six (6) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 27
. • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. DSBV-D ASUS TS500-E4 2- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 28
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 B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 29
Technology is supported by Intel® 5000 series CPU only. 5100 series DO NOT support Hyper-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. ASUS TS500-E4 2- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 30
• Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation. • For installation instruction of optional ASUS qualified CPU heatsink and fan screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 31
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. ASUS TS500-E4 2- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 32
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 33
should be installed on the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the same type of DIMMs in DIMM_00, and DIMM_10. ASUS TS500-E4 2-11 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 34
the FB-DIMM fan kit. Refer to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The sockets do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/ DDR2 DIMMs to the FB-DIMM sockets. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 35
side rail. 2. Press each lock tab to release the front panel from the chassis. 3. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. ASUS TS500-E4 2-13 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 36
4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 37
the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 1 1 1 2 Hinge-like tab ASUS TS500-E4 2-15 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 38
2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 39
back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive. IDE cable Power plug ASUS TS500-E4 2-17 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 40
hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 41
-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 & PX4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive tray. Metal bracket ASUS TS500-E4 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 42
5. Place a SATA or SAS hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 43
dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. Flat end ASUS TS500-E4 2-21 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 44
2.8 Expansion cards Refer to this section when installing expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 45
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. ASUS TS500-E4 2-23 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 46
2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2.9.1 Motherboard layouts - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 47
model only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E4/PA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a side connector CON1 CON3 CON5 CON7 Back side connector CON2 CON4 CON6 CON8 ASUS TS500-E4 2-25 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 48
Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SATA/RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 49
ID# for each SATA HDD bay. J3 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SATA ID # Drive Bay 1 ID0 Drive Bay 2 ID1 Drive Bay 3 ID2 Drive Bay 4 ID3 ASUS TS500-E4 2-27 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 50
model only) A SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E4/PX4 model. The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 51
(as default*) SAS connector (connect to SAS/RAID card) * Select Address - You do not have to change these jumpers. Please keep the jumpers as default. ASUS TS500-E4 2-29 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 52
SAS cable to the SAS backplane. 3. T h e p i c t u r e s h o w s t h e S A S backplane connects to SAS control card. 2-30 • For more detailed instruction about the SAS/RAID card, refer to its user guide. • The pictures of the SAS/RAID card above illustrate the LSI SAS3442X-R card only. Chapter - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 53
connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis. 3. Remove the four screws while carefully supporting the chassis fan with your free hand to prevent it from falling off. Set the screws aside. 4. Carefully remove the chassis fan. ASUS TS500-E4 2-31 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 54
5. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. 1. Align the chassis fan holes to the screw holes on the chassis. 2. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 55
To remove the HDD blower: 1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover" for instructions. 2. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane. 3. Loosen the thumb screw that the tabs are released from the holes of the HDD cage. ASUS TS500-E4 2-33 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 56
5. R e m o v e t h e t w o s c r e w s o n the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 6. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: 1. Replace the blower into the case. 2. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier. 2-34 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 57
3. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. 4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. 5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. ASUS TS500-E4 2-35 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 58
2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane To remove the SATA/SAS backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section "2.10.2 HDD blowers" for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 59
the drive cage. 4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections "2.9.2 SATA backplane connections" and "2.9.3 SAS backplane connections" for details. Rail-like dents ASUS TS500-E4 2-37 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 60
kit The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. The ASUS patent MemCool FB-DIMM fan is to ensure optimum thermal condition cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand. 3. Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 61
the fan base over the DIMMs, and insert the fan base legs into the FB-DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. ASUS TS500-E4 2-39 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 62
4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 5. Connect the fan cable to the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 63
before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section "2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly" for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive. ASUS TS500-E4 2-41 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 64
To reinstall a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 65
you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section "2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly" for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket I/O board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket. ASUS TS500-E4 2-43 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 66
To reinstall the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 67
barebone server guide for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the top layer of a footpad. 3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS500-E4 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 68
For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 69
this document for the power supply specifications. 3 4 1 25 6 3 4 1 25 6 Model PA4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) connector) 2. 4-pin +12V ( from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. ASUS TS500-E4 2-47 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 70
To remove the power supply unit (PSU): 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover." 2. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. 3. Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside. 4. Locate and remove the screws that secure the PSU - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 71
6. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it disengages from the chassis. To reinstall the power supply unit: 1. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. 2. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier. ASUS TS500-E4 2-49 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 72
3. Slide in the PSU bracket. 4. Align the screw holes. 5. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 73
Installation option Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. ASUS TS500-E4 3- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 74
such as the edge of a cutter. 3.1.3 Attaching the rack rails Refer to the installation guide that came with the Rackmount Rail Kit for instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the corresponding rails on the industrial rack. 3- Chapter 3: Installation option - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 75
3.2 Installing ASUS certified CPU heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of installed CPU 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. ASUS TS500-E4 3- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 76
3- Chapter 3: Installation option - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 77
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 78
4.1 Motherboard layouts DSBV-D model 26.7cm (10.5in) DSBV-D PS/2 KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 USB1 USB2 USBPW12 FBD_FAN1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU1 FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) COM1 FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 79
General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPO1) 4-16 13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 14. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-18 ASUS TS500-E4 4- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 80
4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear 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 data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 81
, the system will 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 current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS TS500-E4 4- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 82
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 83
select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel® 6321ESB. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the ) (Default) DSBV-D 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting 3(rIdntpeal®rtIyMRSAMID) ASUS TS500-E4 4- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 84
8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1.Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Phoenix Phlash16 utility. Make sure you download - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 85
Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1000 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS TS500-E4 4- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 86
4.3.2 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. Pin 5 on the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 87
are working in TS500-E4/PA4 model. 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. DSBV-D NC ADD_IN_CARDADD_IN_CARDNC 1 HDLED1 DSBV-D storage card activity LED connector ASUS TS500-E4 4-11 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 88
. Connect the USB cable to this connector and another USB connector on the front I/O board. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DSBV-D Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND DSBV-D USB connector - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 89
FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control 8. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 DSBV-D I2CCLK I2CDAT NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense DSBV-D Power supply SMBus connector ASUS TS500-E4 4-13 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 90
9. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 91
an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. DSBV-D FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM DSBV-D BPSMB connector BPSMB1 1 ASUS TS500-E4 4-15 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 92
12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used to the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. DSBV-D SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK DSBV-D SGPIO connector SGPIO1 1 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 93
13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. DSBV-D is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS TS500-E4 4-17 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 94
14. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. DSBV-D 1 22 NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK AUX_PANEL1 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 95
BIOS information Chapter 5 This chapter tells hoe to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 96
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 the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS utilities. Refer to page 5-3 for details. - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 97
is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Boot ASUS TS500-E4 5- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 98
A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette C) Flash Phoenix BIOS for TS500-E4/PX4 system D) ESB2 ASF Firmware update E) Write TS500-E4/PX4 FRU Please choose A TO E: 3. After the floppy disk is created, put this disk in the floppy disk drive, then turn on the machine - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 99
block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS TS500-E4 5- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 100
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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 101
> ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. S e l e c t U p d a t e B I O S f r o m the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. S e l e c t t h e A S U S F T P s i t e nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS TS500-E4 5- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 102
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish 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 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 103
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided 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 TS500-E4 5- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 104
Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the advanced server settings Security For changing the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 105
is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS TS500-E4 5-11 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 106
a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"] IDE Configuration IDE Channel - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 107
items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Disabled] [360 Kb 5 1/4"] [1.2 MB 5 1/4"] [720 Kb 3 1/2" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"] [2.88 MB 3 1/2"] ASUS TS500-E4 5-13 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 108
5.3.4 IDE Configuration Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] S-ATA Configuration Item Specific Help Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 109
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS TS500-E4 5-15 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 110
device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [User] to manually enter the parameters of the device. Configuration options: [Auto] [User] [Other ATAPI to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 111
Mode [Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. ASUS TS500-E4 5-17 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 112
Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz Speed 2.800GHz Ratio Actual 17 Max 17 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Item Specific Help All items on - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 113
field values can cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING:Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS TS500-E4 5-19 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 114
Scroll down to display the following item: Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] F9 Setup - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 115
CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS TS500-E4 5-21 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 116
(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [Best - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 117
informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-23 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 118
PCI Device, Slot #1~6 Allows you to configure the specific PCI devices. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility PCI Device, Slot #1 Optional ROM Scan: [Enabled] Item Specific Help Initialize device expansion ROM F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 119
2.0 controller. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-25 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 120
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help COM1 Port: Base I/O address: - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 121
for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy disk controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS500-E4 5-27 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 122
press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. F1 Help ESC - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 123
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-29 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 124
The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display a date chart. Press or to change scroll through the options, then press when done. The default setting [0] is - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 125
the selected target value. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS TS500-E4 5-31 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 126
Scroll down to display more items: Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor CPU1 Throttle Temperature Margin CPU2 Throttle Temperature Margin SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 127
Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 5.5.1 Console Redirection PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [On-board COM A] [On-board COM B] ASUS TS500-E4 5-33 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 128
to [On] if you want console redirection to continue after the operating system has loaded. Configuration options: [Off] [On] # of video pages to support [1] Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press or to - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 129
5.5.2 DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity View DMI event log [No] Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS TS500-E4 5-35 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 130
5.6 Security menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User . Press . The following message appears: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 131
cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "4.2 Jumpers" for instructions. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS ] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-37 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 132
Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot priority order: 1: Legacy floppy drives 2: IDE 3: XXXX drive 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: Excluded from boot order - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 133
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features On] [Off] PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto Detect] Summary options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E4 5-39 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 134
this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.8 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Item Specific Help Save any - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 135
to load the default values. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS TS500-E4 5-41 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 136
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Manager. These utilities support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 (Intel® Matrix Storage Manager only) configuration. This chapter provides instructions for TS500-E4/PA4 model only. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide which may be - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 139
the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS500-E4 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 140
SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 141
are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . ASUS TS500-E4 6- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 142
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 143
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS TS500-E4 6- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 144
6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 145
>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS TS500-E4 6- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 146
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 147
READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS500-E4 6-11 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 148
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 149
a RAID 10 set. 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . ASUS TS500-E4 6-13 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 150
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 151
A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS500-E4 6-15 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 152
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 153
> to return to the Management Menu. 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS TS500-E4 6-17 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 154
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 155
the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. ASUS TS500-E4 6-19 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 156
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 157
2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization. ASUS TS500-E4 6-21 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 158
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 159
6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press . ASUS TS500-E4 6-23 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 160
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 161
you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . ASUS TS500-E4 6-25 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 162
3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop - - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 163
from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, press to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS500-E4 6-27 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 164
6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 165
> to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS500-E4 6-29 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 166
6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. From the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 167
menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS TS500-E4 6-31 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 168
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 169
KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS TS500-E4 6-33 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 170
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 171
arrow key to select |RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section "5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)" to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS TS500-E4 6-35 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 172
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 173
delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS TS500-E4 6-37 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 174
6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to nonRAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 175
You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS TS500-E4 6-39 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 176
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Driver Installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS TS500-E4 3- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 178
provides instructions for TS500-E4/PA4 model only. For TS500-E4/PX4, refer to the SAS/RAID card user guide which may be contained in its driver CD. 7.1.1 Create a RAID driver disk (PA4 model) You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 179
Firmware update E) Write TS500-E4/PX4 FRU Please choose A TO E: 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 180
the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 181
OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 2. Windows® automatically detects the Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS TS500-E4 7- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 182
To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. 4. Right-click the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 183
Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® ESB2E LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . ASUS TS500-E4 7- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 184
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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 185
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS TS500-E4 7- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 186
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 TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 187
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS TS500-E4 7-11 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 188
instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. nsert the motherboard/system support - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 189
4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS TS500-E4 7-13 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 190
6. Select the "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 191
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. ASUS TS500-E4 7-15 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 192
Development" from the Development Tools. 4. Follow the later steps and add different CDs according to the instructions displayed. Building the driver from the TAR file: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive and mount the optional drive in the Linux platform. 2. Copy the - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 193
privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS TS500-E4 7-17 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 194
4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 195
6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS500-E4 7-19 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 196
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Appendix This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. Reference info ASUS TS500-E4 3- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 198
A.1 670 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 670 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 10 plugs labeled P1 to P10. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. P9 P5 - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 199
18 18 1. Maximum continuous load on the combined 12V output shall not exceed 48A. 2. Peak load on the combined 12V output shall not exceed 52A. ASUS TS500-E4 A- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 200
or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem Action The power LED on the server or 1. Check if was turned on DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. A- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 201
Problem Action The system continuously beeps 1. Check the memory modules after it was turned on and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly . 2. M a k e s u r e t h a t y o u h a v e installed the LAN drivers from the support CD. ASUS TS500-E4 A- - Asus TS500-E4 PX4 | TS500-E4 - Page 202
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