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... rails to 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
... rails to 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
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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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... a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 ix If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged...
... a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. Place the server on this server must be conducted by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 ix If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged...
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...set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in completing a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 xi Example: At the DOS ...prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the ASUS contact information. Refer to the following symbols used ...
...set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in completing a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 xi Example: At the DOS ...prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Refer to the ASUS contact information. Refer to the following symbols used ...
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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 the next page) ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard. The server supports AMD dual Opteron processors architecture, plus other latest...
... 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 the next page) ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN5-DR/SAS motherboard. The server supports AMD dual Opteron processors architecture, plus other latest...
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...Access, LAN, Message LED The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. LAN port3(Only supports ASUS IMPI2.0 LAN management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse,... for install COM1 module (Optional). LAN port2 10. 2 x Expansion slots 11. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- Rear fans 3. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet ...
...Access, LAN, Message LED The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. LAN port3(Only supports ASUS IMPI2.0 LAN management card) 12.Second redundant AC power socket (Optional) The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse,... for install COM1 module (Optional). LAN port2 10. 2 x Expansion slots 11. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 1- Rear fans 3. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet ...
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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- no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve) Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch...
... 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- no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve) Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch...
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Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. screws ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- 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.
Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the real panel cover. Remove the front upper panel and set it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them. screws ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- 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.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® 2200 Series ... you only install one CPU on the Socket 1207. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® 2200 Series ... you only install one CPU on the Socket 1207. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation...
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Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to install the second CPU heatsink. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- B 2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Repeat step 1-2 to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to install the second CPU heatsink. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- B 2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Repeat step 1-2 to prevent bending the connectors on the board. 2. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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...=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 DIMM_B2 - populated populated ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB or 8 GB registered ECC DDR2 400/533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
...=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 DIMM_B2 - populated populated ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2- 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB or 8 GB registered ECC DDR2 400/533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
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Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. 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. retaining button 2. 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. ASUS RS163-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. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. 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. retaining button 2. 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. ASUS RS163-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. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
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...-E x16 slot on the board. 2. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x16 expension cards, you have to remove the screws as shown. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-13 Please carefully hold the PCI-E x16 riser card and pull it . 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card...
...-E x16 slot on the board. 2. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x16 expension cards, you have to remove the screws as shown. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-13 Please carefully hold the PCI-E x16 riser card and pull it . 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card...
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... card, please cosider the total number of expansion cards you want to install in the figure) as shown to remove the screws on the card. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-15 If you plan to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the expension card from the riser card. 2.5.4 Installing the...
... card, please cosider the total number of expansion cards you want to install in the figure) as shown to remove the screws on the card. 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-15 If you plan to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the expension card from the riser card. 2.5.4 Installing the...
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Using a screw driver to secure the three scews 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 battery moduel cards. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-17 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. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package. 2. Insert the ZCR card into the holes on the battery moduel cards. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-17 If there is no battery module card on the transfer card. 5.
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IRQ assignments for expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS163-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 ...
IRQ assignments for expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI froups, making the ystem unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS RS163-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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2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. 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. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-21 To install it into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module. You can install it : 1.
2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of the rear panel. 3. 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. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . Connect one end of the cable to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-21 To install it into the COM1 openning of COM port cable module. You can install it : 1.
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... x 28mm system fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove the pre-installed components in the system. System fans 2. Device fans 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-23 Optical drive 6. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. 2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you how to the figure below for unit) · Five...
... x 28mm system fan assembly Improper installation of the fan assembly might need to remove the pre-installed components in the system. System fans 2. Device fans 3. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-23 Optical drive 6. Redundant PSU and power backplane board 4. 2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you how to the figure below for unit) · Five...
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Lift the fan, then set aside. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-25 Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the fan assembly as shown. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on ...
Lift the fan, then set aside. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-25 Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the fan assembly as shown. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on ...
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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. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. Remove the Power backplane board 1. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-27
F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. Remove the Power backplane board 1. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the PSU as shown. 2. 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. ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 2-27