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... 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 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-12 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-12 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 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 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-12 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-12 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
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..., type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and information to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. Example: Means that you perform certain tasks properly...
..., type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and information to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. Example: Means that you perform certain tasks properly...
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... 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap ...from the retention tab. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (B). Press the load lever with...
... 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap ...from the retention tab. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (B). Press the load lever with...
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... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing...
... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing...
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... the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC1...
... the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC1...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total ... mode. 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ® P5M2-R KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB P5M2-R.Keyboard.power.setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total ... mode. 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ® P5M2-R KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB P5M2-R.Keyboard.power.setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no...
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... The TPM module is for a parallel printer port. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is purchased separately. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 9.
... The TPM module is for a parallel printer port. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is purchased separately. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 9.
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... section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup". This requires you can update using the navigation... keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure ...
... section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup". This requires you can update using the navigation... keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure ...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Use the navigation keys to another. IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen ...select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the ...
...American Megatrends, Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Use the navigation keys to another. IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen ...select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the ...
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configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have ...
configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have ...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use , or to highlight the hour/ minute/second fields and press the or key to configure the system time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item and press...], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is enabled. RTC Alarm Date [15] To set the system time, use specific keys on the keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]... ~ [31] System Time [XX:XX:XX] To set the alarm ...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use , or to highlight the hour/ minute/second fields and press the or key to configure the system time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item and press...], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is enabled. RTC Alarm Date [15] To set the system time, use specific keys on the keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]... ~ [31] System Time [XX:XX:XX] To set the alarm ...
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...select the serial port settings. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 combination key support for console redirection. Serial port number [COM1] Allows you to select the serial port for ... options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the Redirection settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33 Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [338400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you enable the Remote Access item. Make...
...select the serial port settings. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 combination key support for console redirection. Serial port number [COM1] Allows you to select the serial port for ... options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the Redirection settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33 Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [338400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you enable the Remote Access item. Make...
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... you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a password, this item to set or change the password. After you can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. If you forget your password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security...
... you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a password, this item to set or change the password. After you can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. If you forget your password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security...
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... same steps as Date and Time. [Full Access] allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35 Also, the password can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and...
... same steps as Date and Time. [Full Access] allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35 Also, the password can be cleared just presses "Enter" key. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. When set to [Enabled], this item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto... [On] Allows you to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the F1 key to skip certain tests while booting.
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. When set to [Enabled], this item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto... [On] Allows you to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the F1 key to skip certain tests while booting.
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... to discard your changes and exit Setup. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes or cancel the command. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to the Exit menu. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel...] then press to return to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Select this menu...
... to discard your changes and exit Setup. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes or cancel the command. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-39 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to the Exit menu. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel...] then press to return to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Select this menu...
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... box. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Allows you to initialize the logical ... 1 set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Refer to select an option from the Management Menu, then press . Use the arrow keys to the Management Menu descriptions below. The utility main window appears. In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set using the Easy Configuration ...
... box. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Allows you to initialize the logical ... 1 set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Refer to select an option from the Management Menu, then press . Use the arrow keys to the Management Menu descriptions below. The utility main window appears. In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set using the Easy Configuration ...
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... the Easy Configuration option: 1. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 6- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration Use the arrow keys to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID...
... the Easy Configuration option: 1. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 6- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration Use the arrow keys to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID...
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Select RAID from the menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. Key in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a ...
Select RAID from the menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. Key in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a ...
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... 7 of the previous section to view or create another RAID configuration. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 5. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. To create a RAID set , use the View/Add ...
... 7 of the previous section to view or create another RAID configuration. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 5. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. To create a RAID set , use the View/Add ...