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... front cover 2-2 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 2-3 2.1.3 Installing the cover 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct 2-7 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location 2-9 2.3.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-11 2.5 Expansion slot 2-13 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-13...
... front cover 2-2 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 2-3 2.1.3 Installing the cover 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct 2-7 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location 2-9 2.3.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-11 2.5 Expansion slot 2-13 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-13...
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...1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slots Storage Management Monitoring Power requirement Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R10) ASUS P5M2-R North Bridge : Intel® 3000 Memory Controller Hub (MCH... or non-ECC DIMMs Supports dual-channel memory architecture LAN1: Broadcom® 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...
...1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slots Storage Management Monitoring Power requirement Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R10) ASUS P5M2-R North Bridge : Intel® 3000 Memory Controller Hub (MCH... or non-ECC DIMMs Supports dual-channel memory architecture LAN1: Broadcom® 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...
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...174; 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- A 6. Carefully place the heatsink on these CPU features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Close... damaging the CPU! Refer to the Appendix for more information on top of the four screws with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. When the four screws are attached, ...
...174; 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- A 6. Carefully place the heatsink on these CPU features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Close... damaging the CPU! Refer to the Appendix for more information on top of the four screws with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. When the four screws are attached, ...
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...® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the ... expansion cards installed, the following conditions may show an available memory space of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- may occur: - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less...
...® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the ... expansion cards installed, the following conditions may show an available memory space of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- may occur: - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less...
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2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with dummy case: 1. Replace the system fan. Turn the dummy case to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Pull the dummy case ... fan cage. Peg 3. Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 To reinstall the system fan with the dummy case: 1. Insert the dummy case pegs to the dummy case cable bay. 2.
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with dummy case: 1. Replace the system fan. Turn the dummy case to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Pull the dummy case ... fan cage. Peg 3. Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 To reinstall the system fan with the dummy case: 1. Insert the dummy case pegs to the dummy case cable bay. 2.
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...RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Plug the power ...6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Turn ...
...RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Plug the power ...6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Turn ...
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...] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name Model ID P5M2-R 8036A0 ASUS BIOS Version Date 1001.005 07/20/2006 Processsor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
...] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name Model ID P5M2-R 8036A0 ASUS BIOS Version Date 1001.005 07/20/2006 Processsor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Memory Information Speed Total Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 - Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)... None Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Memory Information Speed Total Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 - Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)... None Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system...
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... to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 Configuration options: ...[Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] The DRAM Frequency item becomes configurable when Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu...
... to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 Configuration options: ...[Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] The DRAM Frequency item becomes configurable when Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu...
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Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the BIOS Flash Memory will be write-protected. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] ...
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the BIOS Flash Memory will be write-protected. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] ...