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... items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
... items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you may refer to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. This chapter includes the... motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
... This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you may refer to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. This chapter includes the... motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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... floppy drive. CPU heatsink 3. Bundled CDs • RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD 5. Rackmount rail kit 4. User guide Contact your package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5M2-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables...
... floppy drive. CPU heatsink 3. Bundled CDs • RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD 5. Rackmount rail kit 4. User guide Contact your package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5M2-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables...
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... (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200...
... (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200...
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... the LED descriptions. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw 1.4 Optical drive USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset... socket, and rear fans. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. Refer to section "1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs" for the LED descriptions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
... the LED descriptions. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw 1.4 Optical drive USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset... socket, and rear fans. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. Refer to section "1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs" for the LED descriptions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Location LED OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2.
... Location LED OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2.
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...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Xeon 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing... Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP ...
...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Xeon 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing... Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP ...
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... fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. A 6. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the motherboard. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...
... fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. A 6. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the motherboard. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...
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Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules... V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may occur: - 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location The system motherboard comes with ...
Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules... V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may occur: - 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location The system motherboard comes with ...
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... 2: Hardware setup Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps...
... 2: Hardware setup Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps...
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... hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. Place a SATA hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different types of hard... the tray lever outward. Take note of the bay. 3. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. spring lock 2.
... hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. Place a SATA hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different types of hard... the tray lever outward. Take note of the bay. 3. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. spring lock 2.
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PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install a PCI-X card: 1. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x8 and...
PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install a PCI-X card: 1. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x8 and...
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Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot ... PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Pegs on...
Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot ... PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Pegs on...
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... page 4-16. 10. USB connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 11. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from...
... page 4-16. 10. USB connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 11. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from...
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... *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN1 connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
... *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN1 connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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This section tells how to replace defective components. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Power supply module 4. Optical drive 5. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Device fan 3. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of 28...
This section tells how to replace defective components. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Power supply module 4. Optical drive 5. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Device fan 3. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of 28...
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... two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. Refer to the fan cage. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Disconnect the device fan ...cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. Insert the fan to the illustration...
... two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. Refer to the fan cage. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Disconnect the device fan ...cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. Insert the fan to the illustration...
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From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2.
From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2.
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See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5M2-R 4. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. To reinstall the optical ... as shown. Uninstall all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for details. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws...
See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5M2-R 4. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. To reinstall the optical ... as shown. Uninstall all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for details. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws...
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Reconnect all the devices that you have previously removed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard. Reinstall all the required cables to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown. 2. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown in the illustration in place. 3. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for details. 5. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in the previous section. 4. To reinstall the motherboard: 1.
Reconnect all the devices that you have previously removed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard. Reinstall all the required cables to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown. 2. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown in the illustration in place. 3. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for details. 5. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in the previous section. 4. To reinstall the motherboard: 1.