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... kit 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...
... kit 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...
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... Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-25 5.4.5 USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-27 5.4.7 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.4.8 APM Configuration 5-29 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor 5-31 5.5 Server menu 5-32 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-37 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-38 5.8 Exit menu 5-39 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID...
... Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-25 5.4.5 USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-27 5.4.7 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.4.8 APM Configuration 5-29 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor 5-31 5.5 Server menu 5-32 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-37 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-38 5.8 Exit menu 5-39 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID...
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... 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 7-13 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 7-13 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 7-14 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-15 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 7-15 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-18 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-18 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-18 7.4.3 Management Software...
... 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 7-13 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 7-13 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 7-14 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-15 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 7-15 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-18 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-18 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-18 7.4.3 Management Software...
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... mechanical operation on a stable surface. If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Replace only with a properly grounded ...Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Danger of used batteries according to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Ask for assistance when ...
... mechanical operation on a stable surface. If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Replace only with a properly grounded ...Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Danger of used batteries according to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Ask for assistance when ...
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...7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter... Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how ...
...7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter... Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how ...
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...software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.... ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and information to complete a task....
...software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.... ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and information to complete a task....
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...ASUS® Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for debug card. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4.../PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard.
...ASUS® Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for debug card. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4.../PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard.
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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 ...
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 ...
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...port (Port0) 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any ... ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- System fans (x 4) 7. Power fans 3. 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.
...port (Port0) 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any ... ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- System fans (x 4) 7. Power fans 3. 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.
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... card to detach it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. You need to remove the bracket if you want to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 Install a PCI-X card to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI...
... card to detach it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. You need to remove the bracket if you want to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 Install a PCI-X card to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... you attached the rail. 6. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the rack: 1. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Drive in two screws on the rack... 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown.
... you attached the rail. 6. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the rack: 1. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Drive in two screws on the rack... 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown.
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Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the rack. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1.
Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the rack. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1.
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... a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an...to restore the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. Windows® XP and Server 2003 environment a. d. e. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Do either one of the ...
... a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an...to restore the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. Windows® XP and Server 2003 environment a. d. e. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Do either one of the ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB],...the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the ...
Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB],...the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the ...
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... Exit ESC Exit Main menu items 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed...
... Exit ESC Exit Main menu items 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed...
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... type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE...
... type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE...
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...chip. 5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Place a jumper cap on pins 2-3 of the RAID_SEL1 jumper to [Enhanced] mode. Windows® Server 2000/2003. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. If you are using native OS, e.g. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The Configure SATA... to [Compatible] mode if you want to create a RAID volume from Serial ATA hard disk drives. supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP). 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American ...
...chip. 5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Place a jumper cap on pins 2-3 of the RAID_SEL1 jumper to [Enhanced] mode. Windows® Server 2000/2003. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. If you are using native OS, e.g. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The Configure SATA... to [Compatible] mode if you want to create a RAID volume from Serial ATA hard disk drives. supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP). 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American ...
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...to select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: ...5V, 5VSB, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allows you to set the target system temperature at which the system fans will start running if the ...
...to select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: ...5V, 5VSB, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allows you to set the target system temperature at which the system fans will start running if the ...
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... sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 A device enclosed...
... sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 A device enclosed...