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... manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout... this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING...
... manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout... this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING...
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... item then press to select a field. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit not fit on the screen. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is user- Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...items. The other items on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the...
... item then press to select a field. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit not fit on the screen. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is user- Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...items. The other items on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the...
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There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. Select [CDROM] if ... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-11 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if...
There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. Select [CDROM] if ... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-11 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if...
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... will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. The Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to legacy mode.
... will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. The Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to legacy mode.
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...Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the USB-related features. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU ...PCIPnP Configure the USB support. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Module Version - 2.24...
...Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the USB-related features. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU ...PCIPnP Configure the USB support. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Module Version - 2.24...
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...: 128 KB Cache L2 : 8192 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 CPUID :6FB CPU ratio adjustment C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set to adjust the value. 5.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...: 128 KB Cache L2 : 8192 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 CPUID :6FB CPU ratio adjustment C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set to adjust the value. 5.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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...Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] The Vanderpool Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to cool down. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to zero...Automatic] Allows you to the Appendix for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] The Vanderpool Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to cool down. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to zero...Automatic] Allows you to the Appendix for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return ...
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... The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP...
... The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP...
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...Latency Timer [64] Allows you to set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ available to PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-23 Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the ... for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Assigns...
...Latency Timer [64] Allows you to set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ available to PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-23 Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the ... for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Assigns...
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... on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use PCIE devices to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set values. 5.6.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore...
... on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use PCIE devices to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set values. 5.6.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore...
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When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes and exit Setup. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-33 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option then press to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes and exit Setup. If you to either ... to return to the Exit menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save...
When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes and exit Setup. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-33 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option then press to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes and exit Setup. If you to either ... to return to the Exit menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save...
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... 0 array, then press . When the Create Volume item is 128 KB. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-29 The default stripe size is highlighted, press . 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. A warning message appears. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu...
... 0 array, then press . When the Create Volume item is 128 KB. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-29 The default stripe size is highlighted, press . 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. A warning message appears. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu...