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...riser cage with the rear panel. 8. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with two screws. 2.5.2 Configuring an... the software settings. 1. Turn on the motherboard. 7. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. 6. Align the riser cage with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot on the system and change the necessary...
...riser cage with the rear panel. 8. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with two screws. 2.5.2 Configuring an... the software settings. 1. Turn on the motherboard. 7. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. 6. Align the riser cage with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot on the system and change the necessary...
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...]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 5. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) 11. Layout...pin ATX12V1/2) 12. DDR3 voltage setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1/2) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 Internal connectors 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. SAS ..., USB56; 4-pin USB7) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7.
...]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 5. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) 11. Layout...pin ATX12V1/2) 12. DDR3 voltage setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1/2) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 Internal connectors 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. SAS ..., USB56; 4-pin USB7) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7.
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... the dedicated LAN (default). Or you want to flash the BIOS. 7. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-7 To update the BIOS: 1. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to use...
... the dedicated LAN (default). Or you want to flash the BIOS. 7. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-7 To update the BIOS: 1. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to use...
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on ... LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The message LED is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-15 12. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on ... LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The message LED is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-15 12. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3- Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3- Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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....ROM The utility verifies the file, and then starts updating the BIOS file. A:\>afudos /iZ8NRD12.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-3 done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the...
....ROM The utility verifies the file, and then starts updating the BIOS file. A:\>afudos /iZ8NRD12.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-3 done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-5 The firmware chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it lets you ... supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to run this last...
... explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-5 The firmware chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it lets you ... supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to run this last...
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...a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions USB Port Configure USB 2.0 Controller HDA Controller SMBUS Controller [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] [E4naUbSlBedP...right side of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a sub-menu. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-7 To change the value of options. Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window. 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then ...
...a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions USB Port Configure USB 2.0 Controller HDA Controller SMBUS Controller [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] [E4naUbSlBedP...right side of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a sub-menu. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-7 To change the value of options. Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window. 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then ...
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... are not user-configurable. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-9 There is for each IDE device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008,...disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item, then press to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and ...
... are not user-configurable. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-9 There is for each IDE device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008,...disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item, then press to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and ...
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... or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads ... [AHCI]. 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Compatible] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]...
... or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads ... [AHCI]. 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-11 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Configure SATA as [Compatible] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]...
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.... 5.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to check information of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0208 Build Date: 12/09/08 Processor Speed : 2666MHz Count :... the auto-detected BIOS information. Main AMIBIOS CPU1 Memory Configuration CPU2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you an overview of installed memory (6 DIMMs per CPU). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-13 System Memory...
.... 5.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to check information of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0208 Build Date: 12/09/08 Processor Speed : 2666MHz Count :... the auto-detected BIOS information. Main AMIBIOS CPU1 Memory Configuration CPU2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you an overview of installed memory (6 DIMMs per CPU). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-13 System Memory...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in slow-mode. Configuration options: [Disabled]...BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration CPU REVISION :B0 Current CSI Frequency :6.400GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz CSI Links Speed CSI Frequency CSI Isochronous CSI L0s CIS L1 [Full-Speed] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] To transition the CSI links to C3 based on oncore auto-demote information. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in slow-mode. Configuration options: [Disabled]...BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration CPU REVISION :B0 Current CSI Frequency :6.400GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz CSI Links Speed CSI Frequency CSI Isochronous CSI L0s CIS L1 [Full-Speed] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] To transition the CSI links to C3 based on oncore auto-demote information. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] South Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions USB Port Configure USB 2.0 Controller HDA Controller [7 USB Ports] [6+6... Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY NorthBridge Chipset Configuration NB Revision Current CSI Frequency :B2 :6.400GT Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled] Crystal Beach / DMA configuration Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled] Allows you to 2 seconds] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 7 USB Ports ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-19 Assertion...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] South Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions USB Port Configure USB 2.0 Controller HDA Controller [7 USB Ports] [6+6... Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY NorthBridge Chipset Configuration NB Revision Current CSI Frequency :B2 :6.400GT Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled] Crystal Beach / DMA configuration Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled] Allows you to 2 seconds] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 7 USB Ports ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-19 Assertion...
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...Serial Port2 Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port2 base address. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you set USB Function to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-21 AUTO ...[Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 5.4.4 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB devices...
...Serial Port2 Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port2 base address. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you set USB Function to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-21 AUTO ...[Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 5.4.4 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB devices...
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... Date [15] To set to [Enabled], the system enables the LAN devices to [Power Off], the system goes into either off mode. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-23 5.4.6 Power On Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last...
... Date [15] To set to [Enabled], the system enables the LAN devices to [Power Off], the system goes into either off mode. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-23 5.4.6 Power On Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last...
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...the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Select [Ignored] if you to detect...+3VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed...
...the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Select [Ignored] if you to detect...+3VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-27 Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration... or disable the USB device wakeup from S3/S4 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-27 Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 PCI Express Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Express Configuration... or disable the USB device wakeup from S3/S4 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
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... the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set the Terminal Type item to [ANSI] or [VT100] and allows you to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 combo key support for console redirection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-29 Configuration options: [ANSI...
... the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set the Terminal Type item to [ANSI] or [VT100] and allows you to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 combo key support for console redirection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-29 Configuration options: [ANSI...
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... this item allows the BIOS to [Enabled], the system waits for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this function allows the option ROMs to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-31 Change Option F1... For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. When set ...
... this item allows the BIOS to [Enabled], the system waits for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this function allows the option ROMs to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-31 Change Option F1... For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. When set ...
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...supervisor password, the other items appear to allow change to change other security settings. Limited allows changes only to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a ...that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-33 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access ...
...supervisor password, the other items appear to allow change to change other security settings. Limited allows changes only to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a ...that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 5-33 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access ...