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... front cover 2-2 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 2-3 2.1.3 Installing the top cover 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct 2-8 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology 2-11 2.3.4 Installing a DIMM 2-14 2.3.5 Removing a DIMM 2-14 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-15 2.5 Expansion slot 2-17 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the...
... front cover 2-2 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 2-3 2.1.3 Installing the top cover 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct 2-8 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology 2-11 2.3.4 Installing a DIMM 2-14 2.3.5 Removing a DIMM 2-14 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-15 2.5 Expansion slot 2-17 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the...
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...33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 512 MB up to 32 GB system memory. Supports memory mirroring and sparing technology. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix ...Storage Manager (for Windows only) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and ...
...33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 512 MB up to 32 GB system memory. Supports memory mirroring and sparing technology. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix ...Storage Manager (for Windows only) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and ...
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... location of 128 Mb chips x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that you ...cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ®...
... location of 128 Mb chips x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that you ...cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ®...
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... must match each other, but aren't required to match adjacent slot positions. Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population MCH Branch 0 Branch 1 (Mirror) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-11 Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population MCH DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3) DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel 2)...(please refer the section 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as [Mirror]), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of all installed memories. And the total memories size will be identical with respect to operate in Branch 0. ...
... must match each other, but aren't required to match adjacent slot positions. Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population MCH Branch 0 Branch 1 (Mirror) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-11 Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population MCH DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3) DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel 2)...(please refer the section 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as [Mirror]), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of all installed memories. And the total memories size will be identical with respect to operate in Branch 0. ...
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.... • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode. • The DIMM rank with Memory Sparing function in its own sparing engine and can be used in Branch 0. Memory Sparing : At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to a larger sized one. • A ...function is disabled. • Each branch contains its place. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be copied from a smaller sized rank to replace a defective DIMM rank. At the completion of Branch 0 Rank Sparing to enable the...
.... • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode. • The DIMM rank with Memory Sparing function in its own sparing engine and can be used in Branch 0. Memory Sparing : At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to a larger sized one. • A ...function is disabled. • Each branch contains its place. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be copied from a smaller sized rank to replace a defective DIMM rank. At the completion of Branch 0 Rank Sparing to enable the...
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... the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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... Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH ...ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-
... Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH ...ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-
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... DSBF-DE/1U 8047A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.003 10/14/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for supported IDE devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision...F10 Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Transfer Mode [Stadard] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-17 Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 /...
... DSBF-DE/1U 8047A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.003 10/14/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for supported IDE devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision...F10 Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Transfer Mode [Stadard] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-17 Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 /...
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...; Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. DIMM_11-- DIMM_30-- F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu...Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup DIMM_20-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : Total Memory: DIMM_00-- DIMM_10-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information...
...; Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. DIMM_11-- DIMM_30-- F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu...Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup DIMM_20-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : Total Memory: DIMM_00-- DIMM_10-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information...
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... Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item allows the CPU P state to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete...
... Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item allows the CPU P state to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete...
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...ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-23 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [None] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory...[Disabled] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Item Specific Help Enable Configuration/ Memory mapped accesses to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [...
...ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-23 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [None] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory...[Disabled] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Item Specific Help Enable Configuration/ Memory mapped accesses to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [...
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This item does not appear when the Memory Branch Mode is set to [Mirror]. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to enable or disable the FBD configuration for ITK test suite. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [...set the FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling to [Open Loop] or [Close Loop]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. 4GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. ...
This item does not appear when the Memory Branch Mode is set to [Mirror]. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to enable or disable the FBD configuration for ITK test suite. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [...set the FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling to [Open Loop] or [Close Loop]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. 4GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. ...
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... . The RAM data containing the password information is required to Clear. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter New Password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-39 If you forget your password, you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System... the password before entering the system. If you can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. Select [Setup] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory.
... . The RAM data containing the password information is required to Clear. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter New Password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-39 If you forget your password, you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System... the password before entering the system. If you can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. Select [Setup] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory.