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...ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard 1 x 750W redundant power supply module, 115V~230V 1 x power supply bay cover Slim optical drive| Slim floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD fan Hot-swap SAS HDD trays SAS backplanes 1 x Dummy CPU heatsink AC power cable System cables Rackmount rail kit RS260-E4 user guide RS260-E4... ears (left, right) One bag of screws CPU heatsink LAN adapter ASUS stylish front bezel CA eTrust Anti-virus CD ASUS RS260-E4 SAS ZCR package Second redundant power supply module *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or...
...ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard 1 x 750W redundant power supply module, 115V~230V 1 x power supply bay cover Slim optical drive| Slim floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD fan Hot-swap SAS HDD trays SAS backplanes 1 x Dummy CPU heatsink AC power cable System cables Rackmount rail kit RS260-E4 user guide RS260-E4... ears (left, right) One bag of screws CPU heatsink LAN adapter ASUS stylish front bezel CA eTrust Anti-virus CD ASUS RS260-E4 SAS ZCR package Second redundant power supply module *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or...
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...(on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard. only 1 PCI-X available if you install an optional ZCR.) 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM...82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - Chassis Motherboard Chipset CPU Front Side Bus Memory LAN Discrete graphics Expansion slots Storage Rackmount 2U (AR21) ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS MCH : Intel® 5000P ICH : Intel® 6321ESB I /O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) ATI® ES1000 PCI ...
...(on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard. only 1 PCI-X available if you install an optional ZCR.) 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM...82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - Chassis Motherboard Chipset CPU Front Side Bus Memory LAN Discrete graphics Expansion slots Storage Rackmount 2U (AR21) ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS MCH : Intel® 5000P ICH : Intel® 6321ESB I /O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) ATI® ES1000 PCI ...
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... is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- When the system fails or is present The location switch and LED are for service purposes. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED...
... is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- When the system fails or is present The location switch and LED are for service purposes. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED...
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CPU1 CPU2 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS CPU LGA771 2.2.1 Installing a CPU • The motherboard supports either one corner. Press the load lever with two surface mount 771-pin socket and designed ...
CPU1 CPU2 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS CPU LGA771 2.2.1 Installing a CPU • The motherboard supports either one corner. Press the load lever with two surface mount 771-pin socket and designed ...
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... the second real heatsink. • DO NOT remove the dummy heatsink if there is not included heatsinks, you can either purchase heatsink separately from ASUS retailer or purchase an Intel 2U box CPU. Carefully align the heatsink screws to fasten screws, two at a time in a diagonal sequence. 3. To install the CPU heatsink...
... the second real heatsink. • DO NOT remove the dummy heatsink if there is not included heatsinks, you can either purchase heatsink separately from ASUS retailer or purchase an Intel 2U box CPU. Carefully align the heatsink screws to fasten screws, two at a time in a diagonal sequence. 3. To install the CPU heatsink...
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...• If you obtain memory modules from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ...128 Pins 112 Pins ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets FB-DIMM_12 FB-DIMM_11 FB-DIMM_10 FB-DIMM_02 FB-DIMM_01 FB-DIMM_00...to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that you are ...
...• If you obtain memory modules from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ...128 Pins 112 Pins ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets FB-DIMM_12 FB-DIMM_11 FB-DIMM_10 FB-DIMM_02 FB-DIMM_01 FB-DIMM_00...to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that you are ...
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To install a ZCR card: 1. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a ZCR card (optional) After installing a riser card, you can install a ZCR card to your motherboard that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-23 Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. The optional ZCR package includes one LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one screw that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1-E and RAID 5 configuration. Remove one riser card.
To install a ZCR card: 1. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a ZCR card (optional) After installing a riser card, you can install a ZCR card to your motherboard that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-23 Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. The optional ZCR package includes one LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one screw that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1-E and RAID 5 configuration. Remove one riser card.
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... DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) 8-pin power cable ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS VGA1 30.5cm (12in) CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 Rear panel REAR_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN1) FBD_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN2) 82563EB LAN_EN1 ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 SB_PWR1... cable to optical drive Connect the CPU fan control cable to the Mid-fan board, otherwise the CPU fans will always run at full speed. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-27
... DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) 8-pin power cable ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS VGA1 30.5cm (12in) CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 Rear panel REAR_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN1) FBD_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN2) 82563EB LAN_EN1 ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 SB_PWR1... cable to optical drive Connect the CPU fan control cable to the Mid-fan board, otherwise the CPU fans will always run at full speed. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-27
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... on the rack front. 3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Middle piece Dent Right front of the rack 7. Measure the depth of the rack rails. 5. Attach the front end ... screws. Make sure that it fits the rack. Left front of the rack 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Take two pieces of rack rail, consisting of space (2U) on the rack where you want to make sure that the front end dent supports the middle piece. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the...
... on the rack front. 3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Middle piece Dent Right front of the rack 7. Measure the depth of the rack rails. 5. Attach the front end ... screws. Make sure that it fits the rack. Left front of the rack 3- Chapter 3: Installation options Take two pieces of rack rail, consisting of space (2U) on the rack where you want to make sure that the front end dent supports the middle piece. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the...
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Make sure that the front end of the rail with two rack screws. 10. Secure the rear end of the rack rail goes to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Secure the front end of the rack space. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 9 to the front of the rail with two rack screws. 11. 8. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 3- Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack.
Make sure that the front end of the rail with two rack screws. 10. Secure the rear end of the rack rail goes to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Secure the front end of the rack space. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 9 to the front of the rail with two rack screws. 11. 8. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 3- Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack.
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... components! 4.1 Motherboard layout Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard...FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Intel® 5000P CPU2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR...
... components! 4.1 Motherboard layout Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard...FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Intel® 5000P CPU2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR...
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... include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Clear RTC RAM (Default) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn...
... include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Clear RTC RAM (Default) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn...
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...lead for more efficient IP load distribution. ® LAN_BW1 12 23 Balanced mode (Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS LAN bandwidth setting Centric mode Balance Mode: It's x8 link between MCH and ESB2. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4- otherwise, the system will not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices... the LAN bandwidth setting for each USB port; USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS USB device wake up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running...
...lead for more efficient IP load distribution. ® LAN_BW1 12 23 Balanced mode (Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS LAN bandwidth setting Centric mode Balance Mode: It's x8 link between MCH and ESB2. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4- otherwise, the system will not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices... the LAN bandwidth setting for each USB port; USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS USB device wake up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running...
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... Keyboard power setting 5. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to activate the VGA feature. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS VGA setting VGA_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A ...
... Keyboard power setting 5. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to activate the VGA feature. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS VGA setting VGA_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A ...
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...2U/SAS BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery You can also make the recovery diskette from the ASUS support CD. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you download the correct BIOSfor your motherboard model and the BIOS name has been renamed . 2. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8... pins 1-2. 6. Shut down the system. 5. 6. Refer to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 7. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to section...
...2U/SAS BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery You can also make the recovery diskette from the ASUS support CD. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you download the correct BIOSfor your motherboard model and the BIOS name has been renamed . 2. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8... pins 1-2. 6. Shut down the system. 5. 6. Refer to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 7. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to section...
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... but set the DIP switch for each fan connector. 4.4 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ® ON OFF(Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS DIP switches DIP_SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding...
... but set the DIP switch for each fan connector. 4.4 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ® ON OFF(Default) DSBF-D12/2U/SAS DIP switches DIP_SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding...
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... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ® PRI_IDE1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS IDE connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 PIN 1 4-11 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for the jumper settings... on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Floppy disk drive connector 2. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper ...
... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ® PRI_IDE1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS IDE connector ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 PIN 1 4-11 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for the jumper settings... on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Floppy disk drive connector 2. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper ...
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... hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS SATA connectors RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6...
... hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS SATA connectors RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6...
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5. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in place. While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the ... and Serial ATA. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector 1 2 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-13
5. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in place. While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the ... and Serial ATA. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector 1 2 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4-13
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... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 4-14 Chapter... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS USB connector 7.
... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 4-14 Chapter... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12/2U/SAS USB connector 7.