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... optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive 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 x SO-DIMM socket for debug card. 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...
... optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive 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 x SO-DIMM socket for debug card. 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...
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... to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Power supply 5. Power fans 3. Device fans (x ... 2. System fans (x 4) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. Connects to SATA1 ...
... to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Power supply 5. Power fans 3. Device fans (x ... 2. System fans (x 4) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. Connects to SATA1 ...
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... 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. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Place the... from the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13
... 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. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Place the... from the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13
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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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Drive in two screws on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second ... rack front. 3. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear...
Drive in two screws on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second ... rack front. 3. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear...
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... and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Use... Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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...
... and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Use... Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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...
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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 Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11...
... 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 Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11...
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...parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. 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 A virtual floppy disk drive(Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub...2nd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-]. 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9]. 4th Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot ...
...parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. 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 A virtual floppy disk drive(Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub...2nd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-ASUS DVD-]. 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9]. 4th Boot Device [Network: MBA v8.3.9] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot ...
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...for details on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Refer to section 4.2 Jumpers for details on how to the succeeding sections for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS... POST. 6. Set the Onboard SATA RAID ROM item to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. To do this: 1. 6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the ATA...
...for details on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Refer to section 4.2 Jumpers for details on how to the succeeding sections for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS... POST. 6. Set the Onboard SATA RAID ROM item to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. To do this: 1. 6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the ATA...
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You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. 6. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. 6. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
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... RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 Are you sure you want to the Create Array menu. 6. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then...
... RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 Are you sure you want to the Create Array menu. 6. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then...
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... the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSIRAID\Driver\Linux. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Press . 8. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. For systems with the RAID driver is included in the optical... driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CD. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS120-E4/PA4 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS120-E4/PA4 FRU Please choose A to G: 6. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Restart the computer. 5. This...
... the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSIRAID\Driver\Linux. 7- Chapter 7: Driver installation Press . 8. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. For systems with the RAID driver is included in the optical... driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CD. 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS120-E4/PA4 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS120-E4/PA4 FRU Please choose A to G: 6. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Restart the computer. 5. This...
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Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7- appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2.
Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7- appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2.
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... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-13 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller... driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to begin installation. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE...
... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-13 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller... driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to begin installation. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-15 Insert the motherboard/system support CD to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ... ES1000 VGA driver: 1. 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to the optical drive.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-15 Insert the motherboard/system support CD to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on with Administrator privileges. 2. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ... ES1000 VGA driver: 1. 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to the optical drive.
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Click on an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-19 Click on the inside front cover of this information on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. You can also find this user guide. 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications.
Click on an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-19 Click on the inside front cover of this information on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. You can also find this user guide. 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications.