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... 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 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2.6 Cable connections 2-20 2.6.1 Serial Port cable 2-21...
... 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 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2.6 Cable connections 2-20 2.6.1 Serial Port cable 2-21...
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... Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter ...settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional...
... Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring the motherboard. Chapter ...settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. 8. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional...
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...contents Check your dealer immediately if any software or update BIOS. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduciton Contact your system package for the following items. Chassis Motherboard Components Cables Accessories ASUS R12 1U rackmount chassis ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard 1 x 700W redundant power supply... fans (40mm x 28mm)* 1 x Airduct AC power cable System cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit RS163-E4/RX4 user guide RS163-E4/RX4 support CD (includes ASWM**) CA Anti-virus software CD R12 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of the items is damaged or missing...
...contents Check your dealer immediately if any software or update BIOS. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduciton Contact your system package for the following items. Chassis Motherboard Components Cables Accessories ASUS R12 1U rackmount chassis ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard 1 x 700W redundant power supply... fans (40mm x 28mm)* 1 x Airduct AC power cable System cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit RS163-E4/RX4 user guide RS163-E4/RX4 support CD (includes ASWM**) CA Anti-virus software CD R12 chassis ears (left, right) Bag of the items is damaged or missing...
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... for ZCR card use x 1 3. LSI 8300 XLP Zero Channel RAID Card x 1 2. 6. Insert the transfer card with the retainng poles on the system and change the BIOS IRQ settings, if any. 2.
... for ZCR card use x 1 3. LSI 8300 XLP Zero Channel RAID Card x 1 2. 6. Insert the transfer card with the retainng poles on the system and change the BIOS IRQ settings, if any. 2.
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BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. 4.1 Motherboard layout KCON1 MCON1 VGA1 LAN3 USB2 USB1 LAN2 LAN1 USBPW12 SB_PWR1 HTX2 LOCSW1 LED1 KBPWR1 Intel® PXH COM1 Broadcom ...
BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. 4.1 Motherboard layout KCON1 MCON1 VGA1 LAN3 USB2 USB1 LAN2 LAN1 USBPW12 SB_PWR1 HTX2 LOCSW1 LED1 KBPWR1 Intel® PXH COM1 Broadcom ...
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... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
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... is the Space Bar). Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® KFN-DR/SAS KFN-DR/SAS Keyboard power setting KBPWR 2 2 +V (Default) +VSB 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable... wake-up the computer when you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ® KFN5-DR/SAS LAN_EN 1 1 2 Disable 2 3 Enable (Default) KFN5-DR/SAS LAN1_EN setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4-
... is the Space Bar). Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® KFN-DR/SAS KFN-DR/SAS Keyboard power setting KBPWR 2 2 +V (Default) +VSB 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable... wake-up the computer when you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ® KFN5-DR/SAS LAN_EN 1 1 2 Disable 2 3 Enable (Default) KFN5-DR/SAS LAN1_EN setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4-
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... (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable the video graphics controller. ® KFN-DR/SAS VGA_EN 2 2 Enable (Default) Disable KFN-DR/SAS VGA setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- Turn OFF your computer. 7. Reboot your original BIOS from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated...
... (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable the video graphics controller. ® KFN-DR/SAS VGA_EN 2 2 Enable (Default) Disable KFN-DR/SAS VGA setting ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 4- Turn OFF your computer. 7. Reboot your original BIOS from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated...
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... an optional SCSI or SATA add-in card is installed, the read from or written to the HDD. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 6. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Refer to light up. • System...
... an optional SCSI or SATA add-in card is installed, the read from or written to the HDD. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 6. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Refer to light up. • System...
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BIOS Setup ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
BIOS Setup ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...; XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. A Format ...3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...
...; XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. A Format ...3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...
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...oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . ok A:\> The utility returns to the ... 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
...oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . ok A:\> The utility returns to the ... 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /RS163E4.ROM 4. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating...
... Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /RS163E4.ROM 4. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating...
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A:\>afudos /RS163E4.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> The file name may be different with that you download from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ...... ... WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... The utility returns to the file name that you saw on the screen, please refer to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... 5.
A:\>afudos /RS163E4.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> The file name may be different with that you download from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ...... ... WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... The utility returns to the file name that you saw on the screen, please refer to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... 5.
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... disk to KFN4DRE.ROM. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
... disk to KFN4DRE.ROM. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
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...ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS... checksum. Floppy not found! Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the...
...ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS... checksum. Floppy not found! Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the...
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...). This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update...
...). This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always...
... update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always...
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... this utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Even if you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you are for this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-11 Do this motherboard. This requires you see...
... this utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Even if you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you are for this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 5-11 Do this motherboard. This requires you see...