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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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... correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Ask for the user's safety. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Place the server on this server must be conducted by yourself. Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. Replace only with a three-wire power cable... and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. This server system is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy ...
... correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Ask for the user's safety. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Place the server on this server must be conducted by yourself. Danger of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. Replace only with a three-wire power cable... and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. This server system is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy ...
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... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of configuring...motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard ...
... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of configuring...motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard ...
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...then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Example: Means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task... yourself when trying to complete a task. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or...
...then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Example: Means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task... yourself when trying to complete a task. Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or...
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...)+1 *PCI-E x 8 slot(x4 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) (Default) or 1 * PCI-E x 8 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. Height / Half-Length) (Option) Additional Slot 1 1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM Storage SATA Controller Intel® ICH7R...
...)+1 *PCI-E x 8 slot(x4 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) (Default) or 1 * PCI-E x 8 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. Height / Half-Length) (Option) Additional Slot 1 1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM Storage SATA Controller Intel® ICH7R...
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Remove the mylar on the front panel. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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... Power LED 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse...
Remove the mylar on the front panel. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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... Power LED 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse...
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... not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1. Power fans 1 4 3 3. Front I/O board (hidden) 8 9 11 11. SATA backplane 6 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - 7 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5BV-R motherboard 4. PCI-E x8 and PCI-E x4 riser card bracket...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 information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Display status Location LED OFF ON Location...
... not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1. Power fans 1 4 3 3. Front I/O board (hidden) 8 9 11 11. SATA backplane 6 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - 7 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5BV-R motherboard 4. PCI-E x8 and PCI-E x4 riser card bracket...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 information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Display status Location LED OFF ON Location...
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You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To install a PCIE x8 card: 1. PCIE x8 slot 3. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold ...
You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To install a PCIE x8 card: 1. PCIE x8 slot 3. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold ...
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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. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 2-
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... 1U space. 4. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to the front 1U space where you wish to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 3- Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the rear end. 8. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to the...
... 1U space. 4. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to the front 1U space where you wish to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 3- Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the rear end. 8. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to the...
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3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack: 1. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2.
3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack: 1. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2.
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... 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...[-] to select a field. 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] ...
... 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...[-] to select a field. 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] ...
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...up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it ... items 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item 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 Master Third...
...up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it ... items 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item 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 Master Third...
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.... 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of the basic system information. 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...
.... 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of the basic system information. 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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...IDE] Sets the configuration for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to set the ATA/IDE Configuration to [Enhanced] mode. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of commands. Set to [Compatible] mode if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Configuration ... Out (Sec) [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Select Screen Select Item +- Windows® Server 2000/2003. Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the ...
...IDE] Sets the configuration for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to set the ATA/IDE Configuration to [Enhanced] mode. ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of commands. Set to [Compatible] mode if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Configuration ... Out (Sec) [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Select Screen Select Item +- Windows® Server 2000/2003. Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the ...
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... USB-related features. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Main Advanced Server USB Configuration MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows...
... USB-related features. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Main Advanced Server USB Configuration MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows...
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...Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to customize the server features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to RSDT pointer list Select Screen...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASF Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASF support. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Exit ASF Support [Enabled] Remote Access Configuration Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled]. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
...Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to customize the server features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to RSDT pointer list Select Screen...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASF Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASF support. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Exit ASF Support [Enabled] Remote Access Configuration Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled]. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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Main Advanced ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [Enabled] Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable ...
Main Advanced ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [Enabled] Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable ...