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... 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 7-22 7.4.4 Utilities menu 7-22 7.4.5 Contact information 7-22 8. Appendix: Reference information A.1 Intel EM64T A-2 A.2 E nhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using ...
... 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 7-22 7.4.4 Utilities menu 7-22 7.4.5 Contact information 7-22 8. Appendix: Reference information A.1 Intel EM64T A-2 A.2 E nhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using ...
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... connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Detailed descriptions 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. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1.
... connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Detailed descriptions 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. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1.
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... the PCI-X card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. Please carefully hold the PCI-X riser card and pull it . ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 Insert a PCI-X card into the slot of the chassis first. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x8 expension cards, you .... You can install one PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. 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 real panel of the riser card, then put the screws back and fasten...
... the PCI-X card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. Please carefully hold the PCI-X riser card and pull it . ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 Insert a PCI-X card into the slot of the chassis first. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x8 expension cards, you .... You can install one PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. 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 real panel of the riser card, then put the screws back and fasten...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware setup Make sure the golden fingers are completely inserted into the slots and the mental barcket is properly in place. 2. Using a cross screw driver to remove the riser card. PCI Express x8 2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card To reinstall the transfer card: 1. The two pegs on the last page to...
... Chapter 2: Hardware setup Make sure the golden fingers are completely inserted into the slots and the mental barcket is properly in place. 2. Using a cross screw driver to remove the riser card. PCI Express x8 2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card To reinstall the transfer card: 1. The two pegs on the last page to...
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... any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 Pull the riser card upward (see the arrow in the system. This optional module will use the slot on the card. 3. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to release it from the slot. 2. Remove the expension card...
... any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 Pull the riser card upward (see the arrow in the system. This optional module will use the slot on the card. 3. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to release it from the slot. 2. Remove the expension card...
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2. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the battery moduel cards. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. If there is no battery module card on the transfer card. 5. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on the system board. 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 your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3.
2. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the battery moduel cards. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. If there is no battery module card on the transfer card. 5. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on the system board. 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 your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3.
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... IRQ to the following tables. 3. Turn on BIOS set up. 2. Insert the transfer card with the retainng poles on the system board. 7. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... IRQ to the following tables. 3. Turn on BIOS set up. 2. Insert the transfer card with the retainng poles on the system board. 7. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* ... PXH_IRQ#1 INTC# INTD# REQ# PXIRQ2 PXIRQ3 REQ1# PXREQ0 PXH_IRQ#2 PXH_IRQ#3 REQ0# GNT# GNT1# PXGNT0 GNT0# When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for expansion cards.
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* ... PXH_IRQ#1 INTC# INTD# REQ# PXIRQ2 PXIRQ3 REQ1# PXREQ0 PXH_IRQ#2 PXH_IRQ#3 REQ0# GNT# GNT1# PXGNT0 GNT0# When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for expansion cards.
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Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 Lift the fan, then set aside. Follow these instructions when replacing these fans. 1. To install the device fan: 1. Follow the instruction above to the ... on the fan assembly as shown. 2.8.2 Device fans The system comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the fan side. 2. Disconnect the device fan cable form the connector on the backplane board. 2.8.3 Device fan with dummy...
Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 Lift the fan, then set aside. Follow these instructions when replacing these fans. 1. To install the device fan: 1. Follow the instruction above to the ... on the fan assembly as shown. 2.8.2 Device fans The system comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the fan side. 2. Disconnect the device fan cable form the connector on the backplane board. 2.8.3 Device fan with dummy...
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Press the retaining tab on the power cable cover. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Remove the Power backplane board 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3.
Press the retaining tab on the power cable cover. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Remove the Power backplane board 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3.
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Using a screw driver to the SAS/SATA backplane board. 4. Set the power backplane board aside. 6. 3. Push the power backplane board as shown until it is completely removed from the motherboard. 5. Remove the 8-pin power cable connected to remove the screw on the back of the power backplane board, then remove the PSU power backplane board. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Using a screw driver to the SAS/SATA backplane board. 4. Set the power backplane board aside. 6. 3. Push the power backplane board as shown until it is completely removed from the motherboard. 5. Remove the 8-pin power cable connected to remove the screw on the back of the power backplane board, then remove the PSU power backplane board. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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Match the screw with the cover. 2. Connect the 8-pin power cable to secure the power backplane board with the screw hole and use a screw driver to fasten it as shown until a sligt sound indicates the board is firmly connected to the motherboard. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-29 P u s h t h e p o w e r b a c k p l a n e board forward as shown to the rear panel SAS/SATA2 backplane board. Put the power backplane board into its place as shown. 3. Install the PSU and Power backplane 1.
Match the screw with the cover. 2. Connect the 8-pin power cable to secure the power backplane board with the screw hole and use a screw driver to fasten it as shown until a sligt sound indicates the board is firmly connected to the motherboard. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-29 P u s h t h e p o w e r b a c k p l a n e board forward as shown to the rear panel SAS/SATA2 backplane board. Put the power backplane board into its place as shown. 3. Install the PSU and Power backplane 1.
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Push the PSU into the chassis until a slight sound indicates it s groove and connect the power cable. 7. Using a screw driver to fasten the two screws on the power cable cover. 6. P u t t h e d ev ic e f a n in t o it is properly seated in its place. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 5.
Push the PSU into the chassis until a slight sound indicates it s groove and connect the power cable. 7. Using a screw driver to fasten the two screws on the power cable cover. 6. P u t t h e d ev ic e f a n in t o it is properly seated in its place. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 5.
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To remove the bridge card and and SAS/SATA Backplane: 1. Remove the cover panel to remove/install SAS/SATA2 Backplane and the Bridge Card. 2.8.5 SAS/SATA2 Backpanel and Bridge Card Follow the steps below to expose the bridge card that connects SAS/SATA2 rear panel and the system board. Disconnect the fan cables to the SAS/SATA2 rear panel. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-31 Remove the top cover panel, then disconnect the 8-pin power cord to the rear panel. 3. Using a screw driver to remove the screws on the cover of the bridge card. 4.
To remove the bridge card and and SAS/SATA Backplane: 1. Remove the cover panel to remove/install SAS/SATA2 Backplane and the Bridge Card. 2.8.5 SAS/SATA2 Backpanel and Bridge Card Follow the steps below to expose the bridge card that connects SAS/SATA2 rear panel and the system board. Disconnect the fan cables to the SAS/SATA2 rear panel. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-31 Remove the top cover panel, then disconnect the 8-pin power cord to the rear panel. 3. Using a screw driver to remove the screws on the cover of the bridge card. 4.
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Insert the bridge cards. 5. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown until it . 6. Reinstall the Bridge cards cover, use cross screw driver to fasten it is firmly seated. 3. Fasten the screws. 4. Connect all the fan cables and 8-pin power cable. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-33 2.
Insert the bridge cards. 5. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown until it . 6. Reinstall the Bridge cards cover, use cross screw driver to fasten it is firmly seated. 3. Fasten the screws. 4. Connect all the fan cables and 8-pin power cable. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-33 2.
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Using a screw driver to capatibility problem. Otherwise the optical drive might be damaged due to remove the screws as shown. Follow the steps below to the optical drive. 3. ... optical drive in its place as shown. 4. Pull the optical drive carefully and remove it as shown, and remove the riser card. 11. Using a screw driver fasten the screws to secure the riser card to reinstall the optical drive: 1.
Using a screw driver to capatibility problem. Otherwise the optical drive might be damaged due to remove the screws as shown. Follow the steps below to the optical drive. 3. ... optical drive in its place as shown. 4. Pull the optical drive carefully and remove it as shown, and remove the riser card. 11. Using a screw driver fasten the screws to secure the riser card to reinstall the optical drive: 1.
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...bootable floppy disk you execute the Phlash16.exe. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the ASUS web site. At the prompt, type the following command string: Phlash16 /mode=3 [Driver label][File Name] Phlash16 /mode=3 A:\BIOS.WPH 7. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable ...sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to update the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5- 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. ...
...bootable floppy disk you execute the Phlash16.exe. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the ASUS web site. At the prompt, type the following command string: Phlash16 /mode=3 [Driver label][File Name] Phlash16 /mode=3 A:\BIOS.WPH 7. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable ...sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to update the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 5- 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. ...
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...LSI 1068 SAS for Win2k / Win2k3 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 32 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for the recovery ... the following message and automatically checks the floppy for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk G) Write RS162-E4/RX4 FRU H) ESB2 ASF Fireware update I) Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette Please choose A TO I: 3. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is created, put this utility. After the floppy disk ...
...LSI 1068 SAS for Win2k / Win2k3 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 32 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for the recovery ... the following message and automatically checks the floppy for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk G) Write RS162-E4/RX4 FRU H) ESB2 ASF Fireware update I) Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette Please choose A TO I: 3. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is created, put this utility. After the floppy disk ...
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...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS...ASUS...
...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS...ASUS...
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... improving data access and storage. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data...
... improving data access and storage. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data...