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Contents 2.8.1 2.8.2 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 System fans 2-23 Device fan 2-25 Power supply module 2-26 Optical drive 2-27 Motherboard 2-30 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items 3-2 3.2 Rack ...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 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Legend bar 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
Contents 2.8.1 2.8.2 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 System fans 2-23 Device fan 2-25 Power supply module 2-26 Optical drive 2-27 Motherboard 2-30 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items 3-2 3.2 Rack ...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 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Legend bar 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... support CD 7-25 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-25 7.5.3 Management Software menu 7-26 7.5.4 Utilities menu 7-26 7.5.5 Contact information 7-26 Appendix: Referene information A.1 DSBF-DE/1U model block diagram A-2 A.2 Power supply specifications A-3 vi
... support CD 7-25 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-25 7.5.3 Management Software menu 7-26 7.5.4 Utilities menu 7-26 7.5.5 Contact information 7-26 Appendix: Referene information A.1 DSBF-DE/1U model block diagram A-2 A.2 Power supply specifications A-3 vi
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.... This product is broken, do not try to avoid electrical shock. viii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are ...correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or ...
.... This product is broken, do not try to avoid electrical shock. viii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are ...correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or ...
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... when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. You may have to your problems. RS160-E4/PA4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard • 650 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI Express x8 riser...
... when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. You may have to your problems. RS160-E4/PA4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard • 650 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI Express x8 riser...
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...1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (for Windows only) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 650 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz 686 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.4 mm (h)...(x 8 link low profile/ half length) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for Linux/ Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 5100 Series and Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771...
...1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (for Windows only) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 650 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz 686 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.4 mm (h)...(x 8 link low profile/ half length) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for Linux/ Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 5100 Series and Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771...
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Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 3 6. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. ASUS DSBF-DE/1U 1 motherboard 4 4. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 4 - ...) 11. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. System fans (x 4) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 - 8 9 10 11 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Power supply 5. Connects ...
Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 3 6. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. ASUS DSBF-DE/1U 1 motherboard 4 4. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 4 - ...) 11. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. System fans (x 4) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 - 8 9 10 11 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Power supply 5. Connects ...
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... outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/ DDR2 DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.3.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the FB-DIMM sockets. 2.3.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM...
... outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/ DDR2 DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.3.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the FB-DIMM sockets. 2.3.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM...
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... front I/O board) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-21 Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. USB connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. SATA backplane power connector (from power supply) 4. 2.6 Cable connections 1 8 10 7 95 64 2 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to optical drive...
... front I/O board) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-21 Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. USB connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. SATA backplane power connector (from power supply) 4. 2.6 Cable connections 1 8 10 7 95 64 2 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to optical drive...
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2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA4 (Port3) on the MB ... CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connect the SATA HDDs *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN1 connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA4 (Port3) on the MB ... CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connect the SATA HDDs *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN1 connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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This section tells how to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 56 mm * 40 mm system fans ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-23 Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • four units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • two unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to remove the following components: 1. System fans 2. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. Optical drive 5. Power supply module 4. Device fan 3.
This section tells how to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 56 mm * 40 mm system fans ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-23 Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • four units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • two unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to remove the following components: 1. System fans 2. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. Optical drive 5. Power supply module 4. Device fan 3.
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Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. 2.8.3 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. 2.8.3 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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... mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Set to pins 1-2 to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4- LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you need...
... mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Set to pins 1-2 to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4- LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you need...
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...wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Spacebar). KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® DSBF-DE/1U/1U Series ...Keyboard power setting 5. otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (MSM). ® DSBF-DE/1U...
...wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Spacebar). KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® DSBF-DE/1U/1U Series ...Keyboard power setting 5. otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (MSM). ® DSBF-DE/1U...
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...# ERROR# AFD# ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-13 Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus...
...# ERROR# AFD# ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-13 Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus...
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... +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 DSBF-DE/1U ATX power connectors ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-15 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. The power supply plugs are for SSI power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...
... +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 DSBF-DE/1U ATX power connectors ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 4-15 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. The power supply plugs are for SSI power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...
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...power interruption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Power On], the system turns on the system. 5.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power...turn on automatically after recovering from power failure. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on...
...power interruption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Power On], the system turns on the system. 5.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 5-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power...turn on automatically after recovering from power failure. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on...
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A.2 Power supply specifications Output voltage regulation Parameter +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +12V3 +12V4 Min (V) +3.20 +4.775 +11.52 +11.52 +11.52 +11.52 Nom (V) +3.30 +5.00 +...-voltage limit Output Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +12V3 +12V4 -12V +5Vs Min (V) 3.9 5.7 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 -13.3 5.7 Max (V) 4.5 6.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 -14.5 6.5V ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 A-
A.2 Power supply specifications Output voltage regulation Parameter +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +12V3 +12V4 Min (V) +3.20 +4.775 +11.52 +11.52 +11.52 +11.52 Nom (V) +3.30 +5.00 +...-voltage limit Output Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +12V3 +12V4 -12V +5Vs Min (V) 3.9 5.7 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 -13.3 5.7 Max (V) 4.5 6.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 -14.5 6.5V ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 A-