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... 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...
... 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...
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... Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Example: means that you complete a task. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how...
... Italics Command References Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Example: means that you complete a task. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how...
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...: P5BV-R ® 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5BV-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may occur: - Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2...
...: P5BV-R ® 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5BV-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may occur: - Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2...
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... the BIOS quickly. Set the jumper to recover or update the BIOS. 4. Restart the system, then insert the CD-ROM to the optical drive 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- 6. Prepare a CD-ROM that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (P5BV...
... the BIOS quickly. Set the jumper to recover or update the BIOS. 4. Restart the system, then insert the CD-ROM to the optical drive 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- 6. Prepare a CD-ROM that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (P5BV...
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... select My Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of... the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
... select My Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of... the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
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...same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using... a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 ...
...same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using... a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 ...
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...Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM The utility verifies the file, then starts.... 3. You need to prevent system boot failure! 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS ...
...Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM The utility verifies the file, then starts.... 3. You need to prevent system boot failure! 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS ...
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... place the motherboard support CD to an available USB port. 2. Boot the system from the menu. 4. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- done Verifying flash .... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Reboot the system from the hard...
... place the motherboard support CD to an available USB port. 2. Boot the system from the menu. 4. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- done Verifying flash .... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Reboot the system from the hard...
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... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To ...asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this utility. You can update.... Doing so would cause system boot failure! Prepare a floppy disk or a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a floppy disk or a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port...
... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To ...asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this utility. You can update.... Doing so would cause system boot failure! Prepare a floppy disk or a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a floppy disk or a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port...
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...default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. See section 5.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program...security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
...default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. See section 5.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program...security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under...
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... the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Create Driver Diskette Menu ICH7R INTEL RAID Driver ICH7R LSI RAID Driver Write DMI Broadcom ASF Firmware Update FreeDOS command prompt 6. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in a RAID set. Use the...
... the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Create Driver Diskette Menu ICH7R INTEL RAID Driver ICH7R LSI RAID Driver Write DMI Broadcom ASF Firmware Update FreeDOS command prompt 6. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in a RAID set. Use the...
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... on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Right-click the My Computer icon on the controller. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7- Click Next. 8. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then...
... on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Right-click the My Computer icon on the controller. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7- Click Next. 8. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then...
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... click the Driver Details button to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Click OK when finished. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. At the boot:, type linux dd...
... click the Driver Details button to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Click OK when finished. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. At the boot:, type linux dd...
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When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4.
When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4.
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The system will update the VGA driver. 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to start the installation. 6. 4. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. 5. Click Next to restart your computer before using the program. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation
The system will update the VGA driver. 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to start the installation. 6. 4. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. 5. Click Next to restart your computer before using the program. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-21 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the optical drive.
... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-21 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the optical drive.