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... assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-8 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 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-8 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.4 Menu items 5-9 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-9 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-9 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-9 5.2.8 Scroll...
... assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-8 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 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-8 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.4 Menu items 5-9 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-9 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-9 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-9 5.2.8 Scroll...
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... 5-29 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-30 5.7.4 Security 5-31 5.8 Exit menu 5-33 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the logical drives...
... 5-29 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-30 5.7.4 Security 5-31 5.8 Exit menu 5-33 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the logical drives...
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...configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on... at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system ...
...configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on... at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system ...
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... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for information on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need ...PIRQH# PIRQA# PIRQB# PIRQF# PIRQA# PIRQA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
... Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for information on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need ...PIRQH# PIRQA# PIRQB# PIRQF# PIRQA# PIRQA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
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... activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. LPC debug card connector (14-1 -pin LPC1) 10. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. System and device fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2/3/4; SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,...connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 13. Layout contents Jumpers 1. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-
... activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. LPC debug card connector (14-1 -pin LPC1) 10. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. System and device fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2/3/4; SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,...connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 13. Layout contents Jumpers 1. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-
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... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the...
... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the...
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... the jumper to update or recover the BIOS settings when it gets corrupted or destroyed. Shut down the system. 5. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. Turn on the system. 6. This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. P5BV-R ® P5BV-R.BIOS.recovery.setting RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 BIOS recovery ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-
... the jumper to update or recover the BIOS settings when it gets corrupted or destroyed. Shut down the system. 5. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. Turn on the system. 6. This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. P5BV-R ® P5BV-R.BIOS.recovery.setting RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 BIOS recovery ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-
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...(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Setting Master Slave ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4- P5BV-R ® GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND...® Matrix Storage Manager, or RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID utility in the BIOS to these connectors, set to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
...(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Setting Master Slave ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4- P5BV-R ® GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND...® Matrix Storage Manager, or RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID utility in the BIOS to these connectors, set to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
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...operating system is loaded. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-15 Refer to hear system beeps and warnings. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED) This 2-pin connector ...system power button. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the connector descriptions below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin ...
...operating system is loaded. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-15 Refer to hear system beeps and warnings. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED) This 2-pin connector ...system power button. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the connector descriptions below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin ...
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BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Insert a 1.44MB ... format A:/S then press . c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
... following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Insert a 1.44MB ... format A:/S then press . c. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
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..., Inc. Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- This utility also allows you to ...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS ...
..., Inc. Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- This utility also allows you to ...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS ...
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility... - Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk, then press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS mode...
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility... - Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk, then press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS mode...
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... prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive If you have not purchased a USB floppy disk drive, you...
... prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive If you have not purchased a USB floppy disk drive, you...
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... a USB flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Doing so would cause system boot failure! 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
... a USB flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Doing so would cause system boot failure! 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
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...the Exit Menu. The firmware hub on . Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Even if you see on the system chassis. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are...See section 5.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your selections from the available options using this motherboard. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability....
...the Exit Menu. The firmware hub on . Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Even if you see on the system chassis. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are...See section 5.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your selections from the available options using this motherboard. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability....
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 09/13/2007] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled... IDE Configuration [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
... (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 09/13/2007] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled... IDE Configuration [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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... Restore on AC Power Loss Power On by PS/2 Keyboard Power On by PS/2 Mouse Power On Ring Power On PME# Power On RTC Alarm BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] [On/Off] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or... user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is user- ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it then press to ...
... Restore on AC Power Loss Power On by PS/2 Keyboard Power On by PS/2 Mouse Power On Ring Power On PME# Power On RTC Alarm BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] [On/Off] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or... user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is user- ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it then press to ...
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.... 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.] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to set the...system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of the...
.... 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.] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to set the...system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of the...
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...] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 5.3.4 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Select a device item, then press to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. monitoring). When ...formatted with LBA mode disabled. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-11 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto...
...] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 5.3.4 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Select a device item, then press to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. monitoring). When ...formatted with LBA mode disabled. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-11 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto...
