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... Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional 3-2 3.2 Attaching the rails to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rack rails 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
... Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional 3-2 3.2 Attaching the rails to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rack rails 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... 5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.6 Power On Configuration 5-23 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-24 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.4.9 ACPI Configuration 5-26 5.4.10 PCI Express Configuration 5-27 5.5 Server menu 5-28 5.6 Boot menu 5-30 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-30 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-31 5.6.3 Security 5-32 5.7 Exit menu 5-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID...
... 5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.6 Power On Configuration 5-23 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-24 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.4.9 ACPI Configuration 5-26 5.4.10 PCI Express Configuration 5-27 5.5 Server menu 5-28 5.6 Boot menu 5-30 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-30 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-31 5.6.3 Security 5-32 5.7 Exit menu 5-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID...
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...the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to fix... it by the manufacturer. Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself....
...the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to fix... it by the manufacturer. Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself....
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... electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Check local regulations for different system components. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or... system components. 3. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing ...
... electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Check local regulations for different system components. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to perform when installing or... system components. 3. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing ...
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...to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Conventions To ensure that you must press the enclosed key.... Italics Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to...
...to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Conventions To ensure that you must press the enclosed key.... Italics Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to...
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... number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap HDD trays (varies by territories) 1 x Front I/O Board...
... number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap HDD trays (varies by territories) 1 x Front I/O Board...
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...) - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card - The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processors with PCI...
...) - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card - The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processors with PCI...
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... x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise... Server 10.0 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional) Onboard IPMI Solution ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support (Optional) ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP® 615mm x 444mm x 87mm...
... x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise... Server 10.0 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional) Onboard IPMI Solution ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support (Optional) ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP® 615mm x 444mm x 87mm...
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... power socket, and rear fans. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel...
... power socket, and rear fans. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel...
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Power fans 4. System fans* 6. Front I/O board (hidden) 6 7 8 9 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if... KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2 x PCI-E x8 slot (at x8 link)+ PCI-E x4 slot (at x4 1 3 link) Riser Card 2. ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board 5. Hot-swap HDD trays 5 5 5 5 8. SATA/SAS backplane 7. Power supply 4 2 3. Slim-...
Power fans 4. System fans* 6. Front I/O board (hidden) 6 7 8 9 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if... KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2 x PCI-E x8 slot (at x8 link)+ PCI-E x4 slot (at x4 1 3 link) Riser Card 2. ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board 5. Hot-swap HDD trays 5 5 5 5 8. SATA/SAS backplane 7. Power supply 4 2 3. Slim-...
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... the pin connectors. 3. 2.8.5 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. 2-22 LAN port 3 LAN port 1 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Place the board on the motherboard. 2. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Press the board...
... the pin connectors. 3. 2.8.5 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. 2-22 LAN port 3 LAN port 1 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Place the board on the motherboard. 2. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Press the board...
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ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. 2. Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the five hooks to the side of the chassis with one screw. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options ... rack rails (for the rack) • Nut-and-bolt type screws Nuts and screws Rear end Front end Rack rails 3.2 Attaching the rails to the server To attach the server rails: 1. 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional) Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • two pair of...
Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. 2. Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the five hooks to the side of the chassis with one screw. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options ... rack rails (for the rack) • Nut-and-bolt type screws Nuts and screws Rear end Front end Rack rails 3.2 Attaching the rails to the server To attach the server rails: 1. 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional) Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • two pair of...
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...want to the holes on the rack front. 3. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. 8. Secure the rear end of the server rail to determine the length of the chassis with two rack screws. 9. Select two units of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach ...assembled to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Secure the front end of the rail with one screw. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the front of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. 3. Install the nuts on the...
...want to the holes on the rack front. 3. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. 8. Secure the rear end of the server rail to determine the length of the chassis with two rack screws. 9. Select two units of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach ...assembled to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Secure the front end of the rail with one screw. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the front of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. 3. Install the nuts on the...
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Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Remove the screws secured on both sides to secure the server in place. Remember to press the latches on both mounting ears to release the server from the rack: 1. To uninstall the server from the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the depth of the rack. 2. Drive two screws on the mounting ears. 2. Hold the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack.
Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Remove the screws secured on both sides to secure the server in place. Remember to press the latches on both mounting ears to release the server from the rack: 1. To uninstall the server from the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the depth of the rack. 2. Drive two screws on the mounting ears. 2. Hold the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack.
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... are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 11/04/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and ... on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced server settings For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and...
... are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 11/04/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and ... on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced server settings For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and...
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Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 11/04/2008] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [...
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 11/04/2008] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [...
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... FSB Frequency. F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI...
... FSB Frequency. F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI...
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... Access is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter...COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial ...
... Access is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter...COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600 8,n,1] [Hardware] [Disabled] [VT-UTF8] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type. Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial ...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed in parenthesis has...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed in parenthesis has...