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... 4-4 4.3 Internal 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 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 4-4 4.3 Internal 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 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar...
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...Command 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. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Refer to the ...prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the ASUS contact information. Conventions To make sure that you MUST follow to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater‑ than sign means that...
...Command 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. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Refer to the ...prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the ASUS contact information. Conventions To make sure that you MUST follow to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater‑ than sign means that...
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... on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment keys Alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in...
... on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment keys Alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in...
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... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install.... 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11
... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install.... 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11
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... Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
... Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
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... feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE Keyboard Power Setting 3. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the... pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. R KFN4-DRE LAN_EN1 12 Enabled (Default) 23 Disabled KFN4-DRE LAN_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
... feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE Keyboard Power Setting 3. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the... pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. R KFN4-DRE LAN_EN1 12 Enabled (Default) 23 Disabled KFN4-DRE LAN_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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... 1-2. 8. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 9. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. Replace the jumper cap from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE VGA_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 VGA_EN1 2 1 Enabled (Default) 3 2 Disabled...
... 1-2. 8. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 9. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. Replace the jumper cap from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. R KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE VGA_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 VGA_EN1 2 1 Enabled (Default) 3 2 Disabled...
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... by turning the system off and then back on your system, or prompted to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. For example, you with its test ... the power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you wish to enter... the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-11
... by turning the system off and then back on your system, or prompted to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. For example, you with its test ... the power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you wish to enter... the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-11
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...Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For...settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓...
...Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For...settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓...
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... Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Date Mon, ...Detected] Sixth IDE Master Not Detected] System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-13 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-...
... Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Date Mon, ...Detected] Sixth IDE Master Not Detected] System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-13 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-...
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...while the computer is in Soft-off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-29 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. When set...Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. 5.4.7 APM Configuration This sub-menu allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Advanced APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss Resume by PS/2 Keyboard Resume by PS/2 ...
...while the computer is in Soft-off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-29 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. When set...Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. 5.4.7 APM Configuration This sub-menu allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Advanced APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss Resume by PS/2 Keyboard Resume by PS/2 ...
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The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no processor is disabled. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-31 CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Allows you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. Physical TPM Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Yes] [No] [Disabled] ... ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. The CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, and Front1 Temperature items appear when you to scroll down key to set [Yes].
The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no processor is disabled. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-31 CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Allows you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. Physical TPM Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Yes] [No] [Disabled] ... ESC Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. The CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, and Front1 Temperature items appear when you to scroll down key to set [Yes].
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...] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Sets the baudrate. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [38400] [19200] [9600...
...] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Sets the baudrate. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [38400] [19200] [9600...
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... support for PS/2 mouse. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for F1 Key to boot the system. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] POST Errors [Enabled] Wait for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
... support for PS/2 mouse. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip some power on state for F1 Key to boot the system. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 5.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] POST Errors [Enabled] Wait for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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... Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Ok to the CMOS RAM. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to exit. An onboard...
... Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Ok to the CMOS RAM. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to exit. An onboard...
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... POST, press to move through and select menu options. [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option. 6- Chapter 6: RAID configuration Restart the computer. 2. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: ...174; RAID Utility: 1. The 2nd digit defines the channel. The first digit in the Location field defines the adapter that are associated with . These keys allow you to display the utility main menu. The M field, That are the navigation...
... POST, press to move through and select menu options. [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option. 6- Chapter 6: RAID configuration Restart the computer. 2. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: ...174; RAID Utility: 1. The 2nd digit defines the channel. The first digit in the Location field defines the adapter that are associated with . These keys allow you to display the utility main menu. The M field, That are the navigation...
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... 128KB for audio and video editing, we recommend using a lower array block size. Press to move to select the Striping Block option, then 4K press . ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- The following submenu appears: 8K ↑ 16K 32K 64K 128K Optim ↓ The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select a RAID mode ... in the RAID set : 1. For typical disk usage, select 64 KB. 6.2.3 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID 0 set , then press the right arrow key to select. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for performance disk usage. A pop-up or down arrow...
... 128KB for audio and video editing, we recommend using a lower array block size. Press to move to select the Striping Block option, then 4K press . ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- The following submenu appears: 8K ↑ 16K 32K 64K 128K Optim ↓ The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select a RAID mode ... in the RAID set : 1. For typical disk usage, select 64 KB. 6.2.3 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID 0 set , then press the right arrow key to select. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for performance disk usage. A pop-up or down arrow...
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From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to select a the RAID set details appear. RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel...0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to rebuild, then press . Rebuild array? [Enter] OK [Esc] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- A confirmation message appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Press to start rebuilding the array...
From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to select a the RAID set details appear. RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel...0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish 4. Use the up or down arrow keys to rebuild, then press . Rebuild array? [Enter] OK [Esc] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- A confirmation message appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Press to start rebuilding the array...
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... set you want to cancel. A confirmation message appears. 3. 6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. 6- Chapter 6: RAID configuration Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG NVIDIA RAI-D AUrtrialyitDye t aOiclt -5 2004 -
... set you want to cancel. A confirmation message appears. 3. 6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. 6- Chapter 6: RAID configuration Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG NVIDIA RAI-D AUrtrialyitDye t aOiclt -5 2004 -
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... will lose all data when you want to clear disk. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Clear disk data? [Y] Yes [N] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set details appear. The RAID set , then press . To clear the disk data: 1. RAID Mode: Striping Striping...
... will lose all data when you want to clear disk. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Clear disk data? [Y] Yes [N] Cancel ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 6- From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set details appear. The RAID set , then press . To clear the disk data: 1. RAID Mode: Striping Striping...