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...rail 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 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 ...
...rail 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 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 ...
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... Information 5-15 5.4 Advanced menu 5-16 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-16 5.4.2 MPS Configuration 5-17 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-18 5.4.6 Chipset Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.8 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-23 5.5 Server menu 5-24 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 5-24 5.6 Power menu 5-26 5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 5-26 5.6.2 APM Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor 5-28 5.7 Boot menu 5-29 5.7.1 Boot Device...
... Information 5-15 5.4 Advanced menu 5-16 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-16 5.4.2 MPS Configuration 5-17 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-18 5.4.6 Chipset Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.8 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-23 5.5 Server menu 5-24 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 5-24 5.6 Power menu 5-26 5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 5-26 5.6.2 APM Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor 5-28 5.7 Boot menu 5-29 5.7.1 Boot Device...
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... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-4 7.2 Intel® chipset software installation 7-13 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-16 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-19 7.4.1 Windows® Server 7-19 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-21 7.5.1 Running the support CD 7-21 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-21 7.5.3 Management Software menu 7-22 7.5.4 Utilities menu 7-22 7.5.5 Contact information 7-22...
... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-4 7.2 Intel® chipset software installation 7-13 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-16 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-19 7.4.1 Windows® Server 7-19 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-21 7.5.1 Running the support CD 7-21 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-21 7.5.3 Management Software menu 7-22 7.5.4 Utilities menu 7-22 7.5.5 Contact information 7-22...
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...Warning CAUTION! Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. viii This product is detected, contact your dealer. This server system is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. If...additional devices to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information...
...Warning CAUTION! Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. viii This product is detected, contact your dealer. This server system is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. If...additional devices to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information...
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...Chapter 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 ...Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes ...
...Chapter 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 ...Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes ...
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...information to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the ... names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...
...information to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the ... names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...
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... * Hot-swap SATA2 HDDs Bays A or S will be hot- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000/Wolfdale Series and Xeon 3200 (G-0)/Yorkfield Series processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1- Height / Half-Length) (Option) Additional Slot 1 1* SO-DIMM ... MB, 1 GB, 2GB* Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 2 PCI-E Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E x 16 slot(x8 link) (Full-Height / Half- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BV-R motherboard.
... * Hot-swap SATA2 HDDs Bays A or S will be hot- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000/Wolfdale Series and Xeon 3200 (G-0)/Yorkfield Series processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1- Height / Half-Length) (Option) Additional Slot 1 1* SO-DIMM ... MB, 1 GB, 2GB* Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 2 PCI-E Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E x 16 slot(x8 link) (Full-Height / Half- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BV-R motherboard.
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...LED 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. Remove the mylar on the front panel. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1- The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the LAN port before using. ... for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
...LED 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. Remove the mylar on the front panel. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1- The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the LAN port before using. ... for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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...) 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Power fans 1 4 3 3. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED...
...) 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Power fans 1 4 3 3. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED...
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.... Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to detach it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup PCIE x8 slot 3.
.... Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to detach it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup PCIE x8 slot 3.
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ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the barebone server. 2.
... secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the barebone server. 2.
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Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack.
Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack.
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...the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the advanced server settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit...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 [...
...the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the advanced server settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit...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 [...
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...Out(Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Power Button Function Restore on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE ...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window. 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-]...
...Out(Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Power Button Function Restore on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE ...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window. 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-]...
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Main Advanced Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 09/13/2007] [Disabled] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
Main Advanced Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 09/13/2007] [Disabled] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
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If you are using native OS, e.g. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13 Set to [Enhanced] mode if you want to configure the item. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel... Configuration to [Enhanced] mode. Select an item then press if you are using legacy OS, e.g. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of commands. Windows® Server 2000/2003. Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard...
If you are using native OS, e.g. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13 Set to [Enhanced] mode if you want to configure the item. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel... Configuration to [Enhanced] mode. Select an item then press if you are using legacy OS, e.g. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of commands. Windows® Server 2000/2003. Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard...
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server USB Configuration MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support.
.... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server USB Configuration MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support.
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... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you... Support [Enabled] Remote Access Configuration Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled]. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to enable or disable the remote access. ASF Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASF support...
... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you... Support [Enabled] Remote Access Configuration Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled]. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to enable or disable the remote access. ASF Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASF support...
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... included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [Enabled] Include ACPI APIC table pointer to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in...
... included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [Enabled] Include ACPI APIC table pointer to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in...