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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 Contents Contents i Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Electrical Safety vi Operation Safety vi About this guide vii 1.
... 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 Contents Contents i Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Electrical Safety vi Operation Safety vi About this guide vii 1.
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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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... responsible for radio noise emissions from that to assure compliance with Part 15 of Communications. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is subject to operate this unit not expressly approved by one...
... responsible for radio noise emissions from that to assure compliance with Part 15 of Communications. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is subject to operate this unit not expressly approved by one...
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... installing or removing system components. 3. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
... installing or removing system components. 3. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 vii Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
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... Power 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... display memory Storage LSI SAS1068 controller supports: - 8 x SAS drives, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 1E configuration - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
... Power 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... display memory Storage LSI SAS1068 controller supports: - 8 x SAS drives, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 1E configuration - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
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... power socket (Optional) The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, 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. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. Serial port (for the LED descriptions. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for user install...
... power socket (Optional) The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, 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. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. Serial port (for the LED descriptions. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for user install...
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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- no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in normal condition;
... 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- no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in normal condition;
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Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. screws ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Remove the front upper panel and set it 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. Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the real panel cover. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them.
Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. screws ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2- Remove the front upper panel and set it 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. Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the real panel cover. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them.
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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. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets.
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. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets.
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... into the retention tab. Put the heatsink on the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-
... into the retention tab. Put the heatsink on the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. Place a hard disk drive on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. retaining button 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different types of hard disk drives. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-11 Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it four screws. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1.
Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. Place a hard disk drive on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. retaining button 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different types of hard disk drives. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-11 Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it four screws. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1.
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... PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. Set the riser card aside. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 To install the PCI-X card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card...
... PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. Set the riser card aside. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-13 To install the PCI-X card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card...
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.... 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot This product package provide a SAS expansion module for you to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 If you plan to install in the figure) as shown to remove the screws on the PCI riser card, please cosider the total number...
.... 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot This product package provide a SAS expansion module for you to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-15 If you plan to install in the figure) as shown to remove the screws on the PCI riser card, please cosider the total number...
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Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-17
Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-17
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ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function System Timer Kayboard Controller Progerammable ...
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-19 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function System Timer Kayboard Controller Progerammable ...
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ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-21 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 rear panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. Re-place the top cover panel. 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. To install it into the COM1 openning on the board, and then fit the other end into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module. You can install it : 1.
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-21 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 rear panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. Re-place the top cover panel. 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. To install it into the COM1 openning on the board, and then fit the other end into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module. You can install it : 1.
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... of the fans. 40mm x 56mm system fans 40mm x 28mm devices fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove/install the components. 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-23 Optical drive 6. System fans 2. Device fans 3. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. This section tells you might cause CPU overheat or system shut down...
... of the fans. 40mm x 56mm system fans 40mm x 28mm devices fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove/install the components. 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-23 Optical drive 6. System fans 2. Device fans 3. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. This section tells you might cause CPU overheat or system shut down...
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... note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the fan assembly as shown. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the fan side. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Follow these instructions when replacing these fans. 1. 2.8.2 Device fans The...
... note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the fan assembly as shown. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the fan side. 2. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-25 I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Follow these instructions when replacing these fans. 1. 2.8.2 Device fans The...
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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. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2.
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. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 2-27 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2.