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... and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 4: Motherboard...
... and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 4: Motherboard...
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... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key...
... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key...
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... User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x RS160-S5/PX4 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Fixed Rackmount Kit Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD ASMB3-SOL PLUS remote management card *ASUS System Web-based Management • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your problems. RS160-S5/PX4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SAS/SATA RAID driver disk...
... User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x RS160-S5/PX4 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Fixed Rackmount Kit Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD ASMB3-SOL PLUS remote management card *ASUS System Web-based Management • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your problems. RS160-S5/PX4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SAS/SATA RAID driver disk...
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... 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support HDD Bays Networking Graphic I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable LAN VGA 4 x Hot-swap SAS/SATA II HDD Bays Intel® 6321 + Intel® 82563EB Dual Port GbE 2 x Intel® 82573 GbE XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 1 x External Serial Port 4 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2003...
... 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support HDD Bays Networking Graphic I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable LAN VGA 4 x Hot-swap SAS/SATA II HDD Bays Intel® 6321 + Intel® 82563EB Dual Port GbE 2 x Intel® 82573 GbE XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 1 x External Serial Port 4 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2003...
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... drive USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset button Location LED Location switch Power button Power LED 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. Expansion slots LAN port 3 / 4 LAN port 1 / 2 VGA port Serial port USB ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Power supply...
... drive USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset button Location LED Location switch Power button Power LED 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. Expansion slots LAN port 3 / 4 LAN port 1 / 2 VGA port Serial port USB ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Power supply...
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... Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-21 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - See...
... Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-21 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - See...
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... installed will not work and the fan you to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. 4. The CPUFAN_SET1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and CHAFAN_SET1 is for 3-pin fans. Set to switch for fan pin selection. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable the SAS function (default). ® DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160...
... installed will not work and the fan you to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. 4. The CPUFAN_SET1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and CHAFAN_SET1 is for 3-pin fans. Set to switch for fan pin selection. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable the SAS function (default). ® DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160...
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If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA...
If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA...
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... use as easy to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard...
... use as easy to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard...
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... you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-11 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you wish to configure the item. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time...
... you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-11 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you wish to configure the item. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time...
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...-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to select the mode for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the...
...-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to select the mode for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CD/DVD] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the...
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... your password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Flash Write [Enabled] Install, change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the system security settings. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. ASUS RS160-S5...
... your password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Flash Write [Enabled] Install, change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the system security settings. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. ASUS RS160-S5...
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..., type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] When this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password...
..., type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] When this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password...
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... disk drive included in a created RAID set configuration. If one drive to section 2.4 Hard disk drives for RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the selected hard disk drive. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA and SAS HDD for SATA / SAS hard disk drive installation. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The new drive must be of the same model...
... disk drive included in a created RAID set configuration. If one drive to section 2.4 Hard disk drives for RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the selected hard disk drive. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA and SAS HDD for SATA / SAS hard disk drive installation. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The new drive must be of the same model...
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... displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration From the menu you may change related settings. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter SAS1064E PCI PCI PCI PCI...
... displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration From the menu you may change related settings. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter SAS1064E PCI PCI PCI PCI...
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...Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-17 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode.
...Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-17 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode.
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LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
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... BIOS Setup. 3. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in the support CD). Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment 1. Save your server system, you want to create and press to enter the sub-menu. 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation Press any key when prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a USB floppy drive. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® Server...
... BIOS Setup. 3. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in the support CD). Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment 1. Save your server system, you want to create and press to enter the sub-menu. 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation Press any key when prompted to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a USB floppy drive. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® Server...
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... if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-5 When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for which you have a device support disk from a mass...
... if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-5 When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for which you have a device support disk from a mass...
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...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 10. Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. Click Cancel. 3. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. 4. Follow screen instructions...
...-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 10. Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. Click Cancel. 3. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. 4. Follow screen instructions...