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... to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.1.1 Layout Contents 4-3 4.2 Jumpers 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...
... to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.1.1 Layout Contents 4-3 4.2 Jumpers 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...
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... or updated BIOS file. 4. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller. 6. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes ...KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE VGA_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 VGA_EN1 2 1 Enabled (Default) 3 2 Disabled 4- Set to pins 1-2 to recover your computer. 7. R KFN4-DRE RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) KFN4-DRE BIOS Recovery Setting 7. Turn OFF your computer. 9. Hold down your original BIOS from pins 1-2 (default) to...
... or updated BIOS file. 4. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller. 6. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes ...KFN4-DRE KFN4-DRE VGA_EN1 Setting ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 VGA_EN1 2 1 Enabled (Default) 3 2 Disabled 4- Set to pins 1-2 to recover your computer. 7. R KFN4-DRE RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) KFN4-DRE BIOS Recovery Setting 7. Turn OFF your computer. 9. Hold down your original BIOS from pins 1-2 (default) to...
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Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Copy the...
Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Copy the...
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... filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use...
... filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use...
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... a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. 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. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc AMI...
... a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. 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. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc AMI...
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Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 5. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 5. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN4DRE.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
... boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN4DRE.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
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... checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "RS161E4.ROM". DO NOT shut down...
... checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "RS161E4.ROM". DO NOT shut down...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from...
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... Setup utility; For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in the future. Do this program. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-11 Even if you are not prompted...
... Setup utility; For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in the future. Do this program. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 5-11 Even if you are not prompted...
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... from the support CD. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS161-E4/PA2 F) Write RS161-E4/PA2 FRU G) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Please choose A TO G: 5. A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA... RAID for Windows 2000 Driver Disk C) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA RAID for Windows 2003 Driver Disk D) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA RAID for Windows 2003 64 bit Driver Disk E) Flash AMI BIOS for your changes, then exit the BIOS...
... from the support CD. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS161-E4/PA2 F) Write RS161-E4/PA2 FRU G) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Please choose A TO G: 5. A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA... RAID for Windows 2000 Driver Disk C) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA RAID for Windows 2003 Driver Disk D) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA RAID for Windows 2003 64 bit Driver Disk E) Flash AMI BIOS for your changes, then exit the BIOS...
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... that allows you to your barebone server. Broadcom ASF Guide Open the Broadcom ASF user's manual. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Broadcom ASF Installer Open the Broadcom ASF Installer. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... that allows you to your barebone server. Broadcom ASF Guide Open the Broadcom ASF user's manual. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Broadcom ASF Installer Open the Broadcom ASF Installer. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...