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... 4-2 4.1.1 Screw holes 4-2 4.1.2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Support kits for the motherboard 4-4 4.3 Jumpers 4-6 4.4 Switch 4-10 4.5 Connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash utility........ 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Legend bar 5-8 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
... 4-2 4.1.1 Screw holes 4-2 4.1.2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Support kits for the motherboard 4-4 4.3 Jumpers 4-6 4.4 Switch 4-10 4.5 Connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash utility........ 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Legend bar 5-8 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring your barebone server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with at least basic knowledge of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7:... Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 8. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
... Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to when configuring your barebone server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with at least basic knowledge of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7:... Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 8. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
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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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... controller - Supports 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- only 1 PCI-X available if you install an optional ZCR.) 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100/5300 Series... Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 256 MB up to 48 GB system memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard.
... controller - Supports 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- only 1 PCI-X available if you install an optional ZCR.) 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100/5300 Series... Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 256 MB up to 48 GB system memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard.
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Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for details on the internal connectors. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer if you need a second one redundant power supply module. Front panel Rear ... HDD LEDs: Status, activity 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 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) 1 x Location switch 1 x Location LED ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 1 + 1 750W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 732...
Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for details on the internal connectors. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer if you need a second one redundant power supply module. Front panel Rear ... HDD LEDs: Status, activity 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 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) 1 x Location switch 1 x Location LED ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 1 + 1 750W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 732...
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... (for instructions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Top: Slim optical drive Mid: Slim floppy drive Bottom: 2 x HDD 11. 3 x HDD The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Refer to access the components. Power supply module 5. CPU2 socket 6. Remove the air duct to section "2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct" for future...
... (for instructions. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Top: Slim optical drive Mid: Slim floppy drive Bottom: 2 x HDD 11. 3 x HDD The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Refer to access the components. Power supply module 5. CPU2 socket 6. Remove the air duct to section "2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct" for future...
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... Incorrect installation of the socket box should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. To install a CPU: 1. If you . 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you want to install the second CPU.... This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on one CPU, you MUST install it is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with two surface ...
... Incorrect installation of the socket box should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. To install a CPU: 1. If you . 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you want to install the second CPU.... This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on one CPU, you MUST install it is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with two surface ...
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... and heatsink combination: Two CPUs Two heatsinks One CPU One heatsink One dummy heatsink (on the CPU 2 socket) No CPU One dummy heatsink (on the motherboard. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to fasten screws, two at a time in a diagonal sequence. 3. For the second CPU heatsink installation, repeat 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 the screw holes on the CPU 2 socket) You ...
... and heatsink combination: Two CPUs Two heatsinks One CPU One heatsink One dummy heatsink (on the CPU 2 socket) No CPU One dummy heatsink (on the motherboard. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to fasten screws, two at a time in a diagonal sequence. 3. For the second CPU heatsink installation, repeat 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 the screw holes on the CPU 2 socket) You ...
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... the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from the same vendor. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Note that an FB... not work. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. 2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112...
... the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from the same vendor. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Note that an FB... not work. Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. 2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112...
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... MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-15 Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one. • A DIMM can be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode...
... MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-15 Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one. • A DIMM can be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode...
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... the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM 1 is properly seated. 1 3 2 FB-DIMM notch • A FB-DIMM... break on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.
... the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM 1 is properly seated. 1 3 2 FB-DIMM notch • A FB-DIMM... break on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.
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... (will not be available with the slot facing up, and prepare the card that you need to support three expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion cards The system motherboard comes with one PCI-E expansion slots installed with the Riser cage to remove the PCI cage from the chassis. 2.
... (will not be available with the slot facing up, and prepare the card that you need to support three expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion cards The system motherboard comes with one PCI-E expansion slots installed with the Riser cage to remove the PCI cage from the chassis. 2.
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To install a ZCR card: 1. Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 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. 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 Remove one riser card.
To install a ZCR card: 1. Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 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. 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 Remove one riser card.
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When using PCI cards on the motherboard support an optional ASUS Server Management Board. Refer to IRQ#9 3 11 Communications Port (COM2)* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 ... PCI devices. Re-direct to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-25 2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do...
When using PCI cards on the motherboard support an optional ASUS Server Management Board. Refer to IRQ#9 3 11 Communications Port (COM2)* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 ... PCI devices. Re-direct to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-25 2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do...
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2.6.1 Motherboard 5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply 24-pin power cable 4-pin power cable 3-pin CPU fan 33cm (13in) control cable REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 cable PS/2 T: Mouse B: ... 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
2.6.1 Motherboard 5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply 24-pin power cable 4-pin power cable 3-pin CPU fan 33cm (13in) control cable REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 cable PS/2 T: Mouse B: ... 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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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief description of the jumpers and internal connectors.
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief description of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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... sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 USBPW12 USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 COM1 REAR_FAN2 VGA1 RJ-45 ... 4.1.1 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 4-...
... sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 USBPW12 USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 COM1 REAR_FAN2 VGA1 RJ-45 ... 4.1.1 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 4-...
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... if you can use as weight support. Each CEK spring has four hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. Hook To install the CEK spring:... 1. 4.2 Support kits for CPU2 2. otherwise, use the support plates kit. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you use the CEK springs; Socket for CPU1 Heatsink hole Socket for the...
... if you can use as weight support. Each CEK spring has four hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. Hook To install the CEK spring:... 1. 4.2 Support kits for CPU2 2. otherwise, use the support plates kit. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you use the CEK springs; Socket for CPU1 Heatsink hole Socket for the...
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Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. Refer to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. 3. Press the lower spring ... standoffs. otherwise, you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 4. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4- Install the motherboard with screws. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to section "4.1.1 Screw holes" for illustration.
Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. Refer to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. 3. Press the lower spring ... standoffs. otherwise, you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 4. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 4- Install the motherboard with screws. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to section "4.1.1 Screw holes" for illustration.
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... computer. 6. 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 4.3 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
... computer. 6. 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 4.3 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...