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... kit items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Onboard LED 4-4 4.3 Jumpers 4-5 4.4 Internal connectors 4-9 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 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
... kit items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Onboard LED 4-4 4.3 Jumpers 4-5 4.4 Internal connectors 4-9 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 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
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...5-22 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-23 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-24 5.4.7 APM Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.5 Server menu 5-28 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 5-28 5.6 Security 5-30 5.7 Boot menu 5-32 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-32...driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-8 7.3 nVIDIA® driver installation 7-11 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-11 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-14 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-14 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-14 7.4.3 Management Software ...
...5-22 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-23 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-24 5.4.7 APM Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.5 Server menu 5-28 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 5-28 5.6 Security 5-30 5.7 Boot menu 5-32 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-32...driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-8 7.3 nVIDIA® driver installation 7-11 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-11 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-14 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-14 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-14 7.4.3 Management Software ...
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...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. This server system is incorrectly replaced. If possible, disconnect all the manuals included with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Replace only... with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from...
...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. This server system is incorrectly replaced. If possible, disconnect all the manuals included with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Replace only... with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change the system settings through the BIOS ...Setup menus. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to prepare the barebone server for different system components. viii Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change the system settings through the BIOS ...Setup menus. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to prepare the barebone server for different system components. viii Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
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...* PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) The RJ-45 port for ASMB3 iKVM is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- ECC Memory Size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Expansion Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E 2 Slots Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E...2 * Hot-Swap SATA2 HDDs A or S will be hot- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is not for Ethernet connection and it functions only when working with ASMB3 iKVM card. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2000 Series AMD Opteron™, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets...
...* PS/2 mouse port (continued on the next page) The RJ-45 port for ASMB3 iKVM is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- ECC Memory Size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Expansion Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E 2 Slots Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E...2 * Hot-Swap SATA2 HDDs A or S will be hot- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is not for Ethernet connection and it functions only when working with ASMB3 iKVM card. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2000 Series AMD Opteron™, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets...
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... (FCC, CFR47 Part 15, Class A) Europe (CE, EN55022 & EN55024) Australia (C-TICK) Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Environment Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise R2 SP2 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS4.0 UP5 32/64bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...
... (FCC, CFR47 Part 15, Class A) Europe (CE, EN55022 & EN55024) Australia (C-TICK) Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Environment Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise R2 SP2 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS4.0 UP5 32/64bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...
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... present. • Refer to 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1 23 4 5 6 12 11 10 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bay 1-2 Rack screw USB ports System button and LED HDD Access, LAN, Message LED Optical drive 1.4 Rear ... features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and PSU fans. VGA port 10. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the LED descriptions. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. ...
... present. • Refer to 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1 23 4 5 6 12 11 10 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bay 1-2 Rack screw USB ports System button and LED HDD Access, LAN, Message LED Optical drive 1.4 Rear ... features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and PSU fans. VGA port 10. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the LED descriptions. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. ...
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ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard 3. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 10. Remove the air duct to section 2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct for instructions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 1 6 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 1. SATA-II backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 9. Power supply 4. Refer to access the...
ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard 3. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 10. Remove the air duct to section 2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct for instructions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 1 6 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 1. SATA-II backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 9. Power supply 4. Refer to access the...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present No activity Read/write data into the HDD The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press...
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present No activity Read/write data into the HDD The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press...
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... with a screw. To install a PCI-E card: Your add-on card should be compliant with a riser card bracket. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with the PCI Express specification requirement, or it from the PCI‑E x16 slot bay. 3. You need...
... with a screw. To install a PCI-E card: Your add-on card should be compliant with a riser card bracket. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with the PCI Express specification requirement, or it from the PCI‑E x16 slot bay. 3. You need...
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-
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... shown. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 3- 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to attach the second rail...
... shown. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 3- 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to attach the second rail...
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3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack: 1. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2.
3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack: 1. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2.
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... other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 2. Connect the Locator LED 1 cable to record a chassis intrusion event. 5. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 4-15 Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button. Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2) ... GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ KFSN4-DRE Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1. 11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. 1 22 NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK ® KFSN4-DRE AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN...
... other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 2. Connect the Locator LED 1 cable to record a chassis intrusion event. 5. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 4-15 Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button. Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2) ... GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ KFSN4-DRE Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1. 11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. 1 22 NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK ® KFSN4-DRE AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN...
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...Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy A Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave...right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5- Use [+] or [-] to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Tab ...
...Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy A Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave...right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5- Use [+] or [-] to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Tab ...
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... to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced System Date System Time Server Floppy A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Fifth IDE Master Sixth... Use [+] or [-] to set the system time. 5.3.3 Floppy A [Disabled] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5.¼"] [720 KB 3½"] [1.44 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-
... to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced System Date System Time Server Floppy A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Fifth IDE Master Sixth... Use [+] or [-] to set the system time. 5.3.3 Floppy A [Disabled] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5.¼"] [720 KB 3½"] [1.44 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-
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... Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Take caution...
... Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Take caution...
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Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change ... appear only when Remote Access is set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select...
Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change ... appear only when Remote Access is set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select...
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..."Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change password. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on top of at ...Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you to change the system security settings. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to set a supervisor ...
..."Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change password. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on top of at ...Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you to change the system security settings. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to set a supervisor ...