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... drives 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card 2-13 2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card 2-14 2.5.3 Remove the expansion cards 2-15 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot 2-15 ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 Internal features 1-6 1.6 LED information 1-7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.6.2 HDD status LED 1-7 1.6.3 Rear...
... drives 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card 2-13 2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card 2-14 2.5.3 Remove the expansion cards 2-15 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot 2-15 ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 Internal features 1-6 1.6 LED information 1-7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.6.2 HDD status LED 1-7 1.6.3 Rear...
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... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic MPT 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
... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic MPT 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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... device may not cause harmful interference, and ・ This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation.
... device may not cause harmful interference, and ・ This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation.
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... the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for...
... the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for...
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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. Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) Expansion slots 1 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slot (on a riser card) ... switch 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. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard...
1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard. Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) Expansion slots 1 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slot (on a riser card) ... switch 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. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard...
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... management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for user install self) 7. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- Refer to section 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the front panel. USB ports 6. VGA port 4 2 8. The middle part includes the I/O shield...
... management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for user install self) 7. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- Refer to section 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the front panel. USB ports 6. VGA port 4 2 8. The middle part includes the I/O shield...
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... RED/GREEN Blinking LDE2 GREEN Blinking Description SAS/SATA-II HDD power ON SASHDD failure SAS RAID reset Read/write data into the SAS HDD ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1-
... RED/GREEN Blinking LDE2 GREEN Blinking Description SAS/SATA-II HDD power ON SASHDD failure SAS RAID reset Read/write data into the SAS HDD ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1-
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5. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. screws ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the front panel. 7. Push the front side of the top cover panel forward and lift it aside. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
5. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. screws ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the front panel. 7. Push the front side of the top cover panel forward and lift it aside. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. When installing only one or two CPUs in socket 1. 2.2.1 Installing a CPU To install a CPU: 1. CPU1 socket ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- 2.2 Install the CPU and heatsink ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever system is powerd by the DSBF-DR12 sever board, which comes with 2M L2 cache. ® DSBF-DR1 CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-DR1 CPU Socket 1 You can install one CPU, please install it in this board. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets.
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. When installing only one or two CPUs in socket 1. 2.2.1 Installing a CPU To install a CPU: 1. CPU1 socket ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- 2.2 Install the CPU and heatsink ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever system is powerd by the DSBF-DR12 sever board, which comes with 2M L2 cache. ® DSBF-DR1 CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-DR1 CPU Socket 1 You can install one CPU, please install it in this board. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets.
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... the CPU into the retention tab. If you want to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. Repeat step 1-2 to install the second CPU heatsink. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-
... the CPU into the retention tab. If you want to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. Repeat step 1-2 to install the second CPU heatsink. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-
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... means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Rank population DIMM 32 DIMM 31 DIMM 30 DIMM 3212 DIMM 21 DIMM 20 DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 02 DIMM 01 DIMM...
... means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Rank population DIMM 32 DIMM 31 DIMM 30 DIMM 3212 DIMM 21 DIMM 20 DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 02 DIMM 01 DIMM...
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Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. retaining button 2. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it four screws. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-11 Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. retaining button 2. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it four screws. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-11 Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
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Set the riser card aside. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. To install the PCI-X card: (the ... PCI Express x8 expension cards, you have to remove the screws as shown. 3. You can install one PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 Please carefully hold the PCI-X riser card and pull it .
Set the riser card aside. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. To install the PCI-X card: (the ... PCI Express x8 expension cards, you have to remove the screws as shown. 3. You can install one PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 Please carefully hold the PCI-X riser card and pull it .
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... the slot on the card. 3. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to install in the figure) as shown to purchse optionally. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 Remove the riser card from the slot. 2. If you plan to remove the screws on the PCI riser card, please cosider the total number...
... the slot on the card. 3. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to install in the figure) as shown to purchse optionally. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 Remove the riser card from the slot. 2. If you plan to remove the screws on the PCI riser card, please cosider the total number...
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Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-17
Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-17
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... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19
... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19
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O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the COM1 connector on the board, and then fit the other end into the COM1 openning on the rear panel. Re-place the top cover panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-21 Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. You can install it : 1. 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. To install it into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module.
O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the COM1 connector on the board, and then fit the other end into the COM1 openning on the rear panel. Re-place the top cover panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-21 Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. You can install it : 1. 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. To install it into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module.
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... fans 40mm x 28mm devices fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove/install the components. 1. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-23 System fans 2.
... fans 40mm x 28mm devices fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove/install the components. 1. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-23 System fans 2.
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... the connector on the fan assembly as shown. Follow the instruction above to remove the fan from the system. 2. I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. To install the device fan: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 2.8.3 Device fan with dummy case The device fan for the PSU comes...
... the connector on the fan assembly as shown. Follow the instruction above to remove the fan from the system. 2. I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. To install the device fan: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 2.8.3 Device fan with dummy case The device fan for the PSU comes...
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F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Remove the Power backplane board 1. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Press the retaining tab on the power cable cover.
F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Remove the Power backplane board 1. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Press the retaining tab on the power cable cover.