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... 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 information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 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 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11...
... 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 information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-9 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 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11...
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... Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-25 5.4.5 USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-27 5.4.7 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.4.8 APM Configuration 5-29 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor 5-31 5.5 Server menu 5-32 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-37 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-38 5.8 Exit menu 5-39 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID...
... Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 5-25 5.4.5 USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-27 5.4.7 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.4.8 APM Configuration 5-29 5.4.9 Hardware Monitor 5-31 5.5 Server menu 5-32 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-37 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-38 5.8 Exit menu 5-39 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID...
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...® Matrix Storage Manager 6-38 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID 6-39 6.4 Global Array Manager 6-41 6.5 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 6-42 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the... controller driver 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-13 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 7-13 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 7-14 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-15 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 7-15 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-18 7.4.1 Running the support ...
...® Matrix Storage Manager 6-38 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID 6-39 6.4 Global Array Manager 6-41 6.5 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 6-42 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the... controller driver 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-13 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 7-13 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 7-14 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-15 7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 7-15 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-18 7.4.1 Running the support ...
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... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation Safety • Any mechanical ... on a stable surface. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is equipped with a properly grounded electrical outlet to fix it by the manufacturer. viii Use the power cable with a three-...
... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation Safety • Any mechanical ... on a stable surface. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is equipped with a properly grounded electrical outlet to fix it by the manufacturer. viii Use the power cable with a three-...
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...installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide Audience This user guide ... 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes...
...installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide Audience This user guide ... 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes...
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... to the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign... (+). ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the...
... to the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign... (+). ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the...
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...10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200 Series processor in the LGA775...® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1...
...10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200 Series processor in the LGA775...® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1...
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..., and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the front panel. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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 power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch...
..., and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the front panel. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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 power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch...
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... HDD tray 1 - System fans (x 4) 7. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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 ...
... HDD tray 1 - System fans (x 4) 7. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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 ...
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PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 You need to remove the bracket if you want to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Firmly hold the riser ... the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw.
PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 You need to remove the bracket if you want to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Firmly hold the riser ... the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw.
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... rack rails appear as shown. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the rack: 1. Remove the screws from the 1U... from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the barebone server. 2. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 8.
... rack rails appear as shown. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the rack: 1. Remove the screws from the 1U... from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the barebone server. 2. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 8.
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Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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 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 rack. 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1.
Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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 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 rack. 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1.
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...updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy....) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP and Server 2003 environment a. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.... ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS ...
...updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy....) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP and Server 2003 environment a. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.... ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS ...
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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-... System Information Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-... System Information Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11
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... Exit ESC Exit Main menu 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 Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed...
... Exit ESC Exit Main menu 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 Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed...
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...options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3.1 System Date [Day ...Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE Configuration System Information ...
...options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3.1 System Date [Day ...Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE Configuration System Information ...
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...-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Configure SATA As [IDE] Sets the configuration for RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration; supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP and Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0). 5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this item to [IDE]. Set this item to [RAID] if you...mode. Set to [Compatible] mode if you are using native OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. Windows® Server 2000/2003. supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP). 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Set to [Enhanced] mode if you are using legacy OS, e.g. If you set or...
...-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Configure SATA As [IDE] Sets the configuration for RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration; supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP and Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0). 5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this item to [IDE]. Set this item to [RAID] if you...mode. Set to [Compatible] mode if you are using native OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. Windows® Server 2000/2003. supported on Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP). 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Set to [Enhanced] mode if you are using legacy OS, e.g. If you set or...
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...SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access Select Screen Select Item +- Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to set the target system ..., VTT, 1.5V, 1.8V, 3V, 12V, 5V, 5VSB, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allows you to customize the...
...SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access Select Screen Select Item +- Remote Access [Disabled] Allows you to set the target system ..., VTT, 1.5V, 1.8V, 3V, 12V, 5V, 5VSB, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allows you to customize the...
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Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot ... Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Change Option F1 General...
Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot ... Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Change Option F1 General...