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... rail 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 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information 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...
... rail 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 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information 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...
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... PCI Configuration 5-23 5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu 5-24 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-25 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-26 5.4.7 Power On Configuration 5-27 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-28 5.5 Server menu 5-31 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-36 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-36 5.7.2 Boot Features 5-37 5.8 Exit menu 5-38 6. 5.2.7 Pop-up RAID 6-2 ... Setup Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring 6-4 6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 6-8 6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 6-10 6.2.4 Managing Arrays 6-13 6.2.5 Selecting a boot disk 6-20 ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 iii
... PCI Configuration 5-23 5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu 5-24 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 5-25 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-26 5.4.7 Power On Configuration 5-27 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-28 5.5 Server menu 5-31 5.6 Security menu 5-34 5.7 Boot menu 5-36 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-36 5.7.2 Boot Features 5-37 5.8 Exit menu 5-38 6. 5.2.7 Pop-up RAID 6-2 ... Setup Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring 6-4 6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 6-8 6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 6-10 6.2.4 Managing Arrays 6-13 6.2.5 Selecting a boot disk 6-20 ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 iii
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... 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-12 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-12 7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux 7-17 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-18 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-18 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-21 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-21 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-21 7.4.3 Management Software menu...
... 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-12 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-12 7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux 7-17 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-18 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 7-18 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-21 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-21 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-21 7.4.3 Management Software menu...
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... the system. If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the user's safety. This server system is incorrectly replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Operation Safety ・ Any mechanical ...operation on a stable surface. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. ・...
... the system. If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the user's safety. This server system is incorrectly replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Operation Safety ・ Any mechanical ...operation on a stable surface. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. ・...
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...menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. 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 when configuring the motherboard.... Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
...menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. 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 when configuring the motherboard.... Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
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... key. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must... line: format A:/S Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Conventions To make sure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign...
... key. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must... line: format A:/S Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Conventions To make sure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign...
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The server not include floppy device. Please use external USB floppy (optional) if needs to install any of screws 1 x Serial port cable module * ASUS System Web-based Management 1. 1.1 System package contents Check your dealer immediately if any software or update BIOS. 1- Chapter ... (40mm x 28mm) 5 x System fans (40mm x 56mm) 1 x Airduct AC power cable System cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit RS162-E4/RX4 user guide RS162-E4/RX4 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA Anti-virus software CD R12 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of the items is damaged or missing. 2.
The server not include floppy device. Please use external USB floppy (optional) if needs to install any of screws 1 x Serial port cable module * ASUS System Web-based Management 1. 1.1 System package contents Check your dealer immediately if any software or update BIOS. 1- Chapter ... (40mm x 28mm) 5 x System fans (40mm x 56mm) 1 x Airduct AC power cable System cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit RS162-E4/RX4 user guide RS162-E4/RX4 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA Anti-virus software CD R12 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of the items is damaged or missing. 2.
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1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard ASUS DSBF-DR12 Chipset North Bridge: Intel® 5000P MCH South Bridge: Intel® ESB2E I/O Bridge: Intel® PXH-V...Reset switch Location switch LEDs: Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1, LAN 2 HDD LEDs: Status, activity (continued on the next page) ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard ASUS DSBF-DR12 Chipset North Bridge: Intel® 5000P MCH South Bridge: Intel® ESB2E I/O Bridge: Intel® PXH-V...Reset switch Location switch LEDs: Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1, LAN 2 HDD LEDs: Status, activity (continued on the next page) ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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...with LEDs) 1 x RJ-45 port, only for ASMB3** LAN management card (Optional) 2 x Power connector (one for redundant, both with LEDs) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 700W redundant power supply, 100V~240V, 47Hz~63Hz*** ...686mm (l) x 444mm (w) x 43.4mm (h) * This module for user install self (Refer to section 2.6.1). ** Only supports ASUS IPMI2.0 LAN management card. *** If you need second power supply for redundant, please contact your dealer immediately to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information"...
...with LEDs) 1 x RJ-45 port, only for ASMB3** LAN management card (Optional) 2 x Power connector (one for redundant, both with LEDs) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 700W redundant power supply, 100V~240V, 47Hz~63Hz*** ...686mm (l) x 444mm (w) x 43.4mm (h) * This module for user install self (Refer to section 2.6.1). ** Only supports ASUS IPMI2.0 LAN management card. *** If you need second power supply for redundant, please contact your dealer immediately to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information"...
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..., PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. 6 10 3 1 12 8 9 5 11 7 1. VGA port 4 2 8. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- USB ports 6. LAN port2 10. 2 x Expansion slots 11. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bay 1-4 Rack screw Optical drive HDD LED 1.4 Rear panel features USB ports...descriptions. Rear fans 3. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
..., PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. 6 10 3 1 12 8 9 5 11 7 1. VGA port 4 2 8. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- USB ports 6. LAN port2 10. 2 x Expansion slots 11. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bay 1-4 Rack screw Optical drive HDD LED 1.4 Rear panel features USB ports...descriptions. Rear fans 3. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 5 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port2) 12. SAS/SATA-II backplane 9. ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard 4. Redundant power supply 5. Device fans (40mm x 56mm) x 2 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Slim optical drive 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduciton PCI-X and PCI-E riser card 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port3) 13. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 2 4 4 1 7 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Power supply rear fans 3. PCI-X riser card bracket 2.
System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 5 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port2) 12. SAS/SATA-II backplane 9. ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard 4. Redundant power supply 5. Device fans (40mm x 56mm) x 2 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Slim optical drive 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduciton PCI-X and PCI-E riser card 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port3) 13. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 2 4 4 1 7 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Power supply rear fans 3. PCI-X riser card bracket 2.
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 3- Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the front 1U space where you wish to secure the rear end. 8. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach...
... the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 3- Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the front 1U space where you wish to secure the rear end. 8. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach...
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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 rack. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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: 1.
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 rack. Rack screw 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server 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: 1.
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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Date [04/19/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] , , or selects field. IDE ... screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the server configuration Security For changing the security configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and...
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Date [04/19/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] , , or selects field. IDE ... screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the server configuration Security For changing the security configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and...
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..." for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-13 IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master [TOSHIBA ODD-DVD SD-C2732] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] SATA Port 1 [None] SATA Port 2 [None] SATA Port ... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Date [04/19/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] , , or selects field.
..." for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-13 IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master [TOSHIBA ODD-DVD SD-C2732] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] SATA Port 1 [None] SATA Port 2 [None] SATA Port ... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Date [04/19/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] , , or selects field.
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...Change Values ESC:Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save and Exit ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-19 Advanced Processor Options Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor...:Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu Scroll down to malfunction. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfuntion.
...Change Values ESC:Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save and Exit ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-19 Advanced Processor Options Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor...:Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu Scroll down to malfunction. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfuntion.
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...Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to customize the server features. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection DMI Event Loggoing Item Specific Help Additional setup menu to configure console ...-menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save and Exit Console Redirection PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use . Configuration options: [Disabled] [On-board COM A] [On-board COM B] ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-31
...Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to customize the server features. Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection DMI Event Loggoing Item Specific Help Additional setup menu to configure console ...-menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save and Exit Console Redirection PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use . Configuration options: [Disabled] [On-board COM A] [On-board COM B] ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-31
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... clear/keep all DMI event logs [No] Item Specific Help View the contents of DMI event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-33 DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log Capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging...
... clear/keep all DMI event logs [No] Item Specific Help View the contents of DMI event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5-33 DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log Capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging...
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... Supervisor Password or Set User Password, depending on which password you to Set. Select an item then press . 2. 5.6 Security menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Wrtie...
... Supervisor Password or Set User Password, depending on which password you to Set. Select an item then press . 2. 5.6 Security menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Wrtie...