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Note the serial number, which will help identify the system when it requires repair or servicing. RS163-E4/RX4 xxxxxxxxx-xxx About serial number The illustration below shows the location of the serial number tag.
Note the serial number, which will help identify the system when it requires repair or servicing. RS163-E4/RX4 xxxxxxxxx-xxx About serial number The illustration below shows the location of the serial number tag.
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... 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 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.1.1 Layout Contents 4-2 4.2 Power LED 4-3 4.3 Jumpers 4-4 4.4 Internal connectors 4-9 5. 2.6 Cable connections 2-20 2.6.1 Serial Port cable 2-21 2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling 2-22 2.8 Remove...
... 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 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.1.1 Layout Contents 4-2 4.2 Power LED 4-3 4.3 Jumpers 4-4 4.4 Internal connectors 4-9 5. 2.6 Cable connections 2-20 2.6.1 Serial Port cable 2-21 2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling 2-22 2.8 Remove...
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Appendix: Reference information A.1 Specifications A-2 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 vii 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 Viewing SAS topology 6-18 6.2.6 Global Properties 6-20 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID ...
Appendix: Reference information A.1 Specifications A-2 ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 vii 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 Viewing SAS topology 6-18 6.2.6 Global Properties 6-20 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID ...
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If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 ix This product is equipped with a properly grounded electrical outlet to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the user's safety. Danger ...
If any additional devices to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Dispose of explosion if battery is heavy. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 ix This product is equipped with a properly grounded electrical outlet to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the user's safety. Danger ...
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...the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 xi Used to the ASUS contact information. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must type the...throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in ...
...the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 xi Used to the ASUS contact information. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must type the...throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in ...
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... * The System FAN 4, 8, 12 in BIOS were shown N/A. ** ASUS System Web-based Management 1. 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 1 x Slim... Device 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. ...
... * The System FAN 4, 8, 12 in BIOS were shown N/A. ** ASUS System Web-based Management 1. 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 1 x Slim... Device 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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... 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port* 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) (continued on a riser card) 1 x PCI-X slot for redundant, both with LEDs) 1 x RJ-45 port, ... technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS Chipset NVIDIA MCP55 Pro I/O Bridge: ...x half-length PCI-Express x16 slot (on the next page) ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1-
... 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port* 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) (continued on a riser card) 1 x PCI-X slot for redundant, both with LEDs) 1 x RJ-45 port, ... technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R12) Motherboard ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS Chipset NVIDIA MCP55 Pro I/O Bridge: ...x half-length PCI-Express x16 slot (on the next page) ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1-
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PS/2 mouse port 4. PS/2 keyboard port 5. Rear fans 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard. 6 10 3 1 12 8 9 5 11 7 1. Serial port (..., PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. LAN port1 9. LAN port3(Only supports ASUS IMPI2.0 LAN management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for user install self) 7. Redundant AC power socket 2. Rack screw Hot-swap...
PS/2 mouse port 4. PS/2 keyboard port 5. Rear fans 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the motherboard. 6 10 3 1 12 8 9 5 11 7 1. Serial port (..., PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. LAN port1 9. LAN port3(Only supports ASUS IMPI2.0 LAN management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for user install self) 7. Redundant AC power socket 2. Rack screw Hot-swap...
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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 RS163-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 RS163-E4/RX4 1-
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5. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. screws ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the front panel. 7. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. 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 LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. screws ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the front panel. 7. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. 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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...• The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you only install one CPU on the motherboard... 2200 Series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- Please install CPU1 first if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of...
...• The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you only install one CPU on the motherboard... 2200 Series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- Please install CPU1 first if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Repeat step 1-2 to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to install the second CPU heatsink. B 2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Put the heatsink on the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Than fasten two screws. 3.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Repeat step 1-2 to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to install the second CPU heatsink. B 2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Put the heatsink on the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Than fasten two screws. 3.
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...: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2= DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. populated populated ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 - - populated DIMM_C2 populated populated populated DIMM_D1 - - populated DIMM_D2 - populated DIMM_A2 populated populated...
...: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2= DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. populated populated ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 - - populated DIMM_C2 populated populated populated DIMM_D1 - - populated DIMM_D2 - populated DIMM_A2 populated populated...
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retaining button 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-11 Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 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. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
retaining button 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-11 Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 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. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Take note of the bay. 1 2 3. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
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... shown. 3. To install the PCI-E x16 card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-13 Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. You can install one PCI Express x16 card and...
... shown. 3. To install the PCI-E x16 card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-13 Using a cross screw driver to remove the mental brackets on the board. 2. You can install one PCI Express x16 card and...
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... it from the slot. 2. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-15 Pull the riser card upward (see the arrow in the figure) as shown to install in the system. Remove the riser card from the...
... it from the slot. 2. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-15 Pull the riser card upward (see the arrow in the figure) as shown to install in the system. Remove the riser card from the...
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Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-17 Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4.
Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the transfer card. 5. Put the two retaining poles into the slot on the system board. If there is no battery module card on the battery moduel cards. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-17 Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4.
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IRQ assignments for expansion cards. ASUS RS163-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* ...
IRQ assignments for expansion cards. ASUS RS163-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* ...
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O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-21 Re-place the top cover panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. You can install it : 1. 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. Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the COM1 connector on the rear panel.
O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . 2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-21 Re-place the top cover panel. Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. You can install it : 1. 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. Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the COM1 connector on the rear panel.
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... unit) · Five 40mm x 28mm 15500rpm fans Refer to remove the pre-installed components in the system. Device fans 3. SAS/SATA2 Backplane and bridge cards 5. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-23 2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you how to remove/install the components. 1. This section tells you might need to the figure below for...
... unit) · Five 40mm x 28mm 15500rpm fans Refer to remove the pre-installed components in the system. Device fans 3. SAS/SATA2 Backplane and bridge cards 5. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-23 2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you how to remove/install the components. 1. This section tells you might need to the figure below for...