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... either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are used only for loss of profits, loss of business... from any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
... either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are used only for loss of profits, loss of business... from any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it , may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 Internal features 1-5 1.6 LED information 1-5 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs 1-5 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs 1-6 1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 Internal features 1-5 1.6 LED information 1-5 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs 1-5 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs 1-6 1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 ...
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...: Reference information A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 A.4 Block diagram A-5 A.5 Power supply specifications A-6 A.1.1 General description A-6 A.1.2 Specifications A-6 vi
...: Reference information A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 A.4 Block diagram A-5 A.5 Power supply specifications A-6 A.1.1 General description A-6 A.1.2 Specifications A-6 vi
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...: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through...
...: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through...
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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...0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (optical drive) 2 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager -
...0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (optical drive) 2 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager -
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...Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1 GND +12V DC ATX12V1 GND +12V DC ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-13 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 400 W is inadequate. • You must install a PSU...24-pin ATXPWR1, 4- 8 . Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with a ...
...Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1 GND +12V DC ATX12V1 GND +12V DC ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-13 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 400 W is inadequate. • You must install a PSU...24-pin ATXPWR1, 4- 8 . Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with a ...
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... of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-13 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable...
... of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-13 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable...
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... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends...if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-17 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ...
... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends...if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-17 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ...
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... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6... Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Main AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.11 Build Date : 06/14/05...
... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6... Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Main AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.11 Build Date : 06/14/05...
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... PCI Express Port 4. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE Port Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-25 USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
... PCI Express Port 4. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE Port Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-25 USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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...] Allows you to change the settings for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-29 IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [...58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select Screen Select Item +- When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is reserved for legacy devices.
...] Allows you to change the settings for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-29 IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [...58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select Screen Select Item +- When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is reserved for legacy devices.
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... Voltage [5038RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [Smart Fan] [060] [050] [ 1.236V] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB Temperature [49ºC/120ºF] [39...
... Voltage [5038RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [Smart Fan] [060] [050] [ 1.236V] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB Temperature [49ºC/120ºF] [39...
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A.5 Power supply specifications A.1.1 General description The 400 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. Take note of ... plugs. P 1 Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector P 2 Motherboard 4-pin +12V AUX power connector P 3 Connects to the 8-pin SATA backplane power connector P 4 Peripheral device (optical drive) A.1.2 Specifications Output voltage regulation Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5VSB 3.20 4.80 11.52 11.52 -11.40 4.85 3.30 5.00 12...
A.5 Power supply specifications A.1.1 General description The 400 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. Take note of ... plugs. P 1 Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector P 2 Motherboard 4-pin +12V AUX power connector P 3 Connects to the 8-pin SATA backplane power connector P 4 Peripheral device (optical drive) A.1.2 Specifications Output voltage regulation Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5VSB 3.20 4.80 11.52 11.52 -11.40 4.85 3.30 5.00 12...