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Asus RS120-E3 (PA4) manual

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    1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS120-E3 (PA4) User Guide[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Chapter 1:[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv 2.8.1 System fans .......................................................... 2-18 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case .............................. 2-20 2.8.3 Device fan ............................................................. 2-21 2.8.4 Power supply module ............................................ 2-22 2.8.5 Optical drive ....[...]

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    v v v v v 5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-17 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-18 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19 5.4.1 MPS Configuration .......[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Contents 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) .............................. 6-34 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) .............. 6-35 6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) .............................. 6-36 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 6-37 6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID [...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the el[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1: [...]

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    x x x x x References References References References References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide ASUS Server Web-base[...]

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    1-1 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1.1 System package contents Check your package for the following standard items. 1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5MT-R motherboard • 400 W power supply[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 and Pentium ® D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest te[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rea[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Power fans 3. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Device fans (x 2) 6. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA back[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN (RJ-[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriv[...]

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    2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Then leave the cover as side.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 5. Lift the cover from the chassis. 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 Installing[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherb[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to r[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the reten[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location DIMM sockets location DIMM sockets location DIMM sockets location DIMM sockets location The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memo[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or oth[...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 1. Release a [...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the [...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the Installing an expansion card to the riser [...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 To install a PCI Express x8 card: 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to the bracket as shown, then secur[...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser ca[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installin[...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.6 Cable connections Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2.7 SATA backplane cabling FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable FAN_IN1 connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN[...]

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    2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following compone[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. To reinstall the system fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow direction[...]

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    2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that a[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 To reinstall the device fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. Connect the device fan cable to the fan conne[...]

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    2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw [...]

  • Page 41

    2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Then leave the cover as [...]

  • Page 42

    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 11. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay. 12. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to its metal bracket. 9. Use a Phillips screw[...]

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    2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for detail[...]

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    Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 To reinstall the motherboard: 1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. 2. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. 3. [...]

  • Page 45

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Chapter 3 Installation options[...]

  • Page 46

    Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nu[...]

  • Page 47

    3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. 2. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 5. Find the rear 1U s[...]

  • Page 48

    Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, the[...]

  • Page 49

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4.1 Motherboard layout P5MT -R 8Mbit Flash BIOS Super I/O 31cm (12.2in) 26cm (10.2in) AT I RAGE XL VGA Controller KBPWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power [...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Page Page Page Page Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5 3. Keyboard po[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 4.2 Jumpers 1. 1.[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set t[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_E[...]

  • Page 55

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) Integrated graphics controller (3-pin[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery (3-pin[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.3 Connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) Floppy disk drive conn[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Serial ATA connectors[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. System and device fan connectors System and device fan connectors System and device fan connectors System and device fan connectors System and device fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2) (3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB port connector (10-1 pi[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. SSI SSI SSI SSI SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4 4 4 4 4 -pin -pin -pin -pin [...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Printer port conne[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) [...]

  • Page 64

    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_[...]

  • Page 65

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. C[...]

  • Page 66

    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 • ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yell[...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

  • Page 68

    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates t[...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS f[...]

  • Page 70

    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup A:>afudos /iP5MTR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading fil[...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iP5MTR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyrigh[...]

  • Page 72

    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto rec[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the s[...]

  • Page 74

    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers[...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS thr[...]

  • Page 76

    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are insta[...]

  • Page 78

    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advance[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu it[...]

  • Page 80

    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sys[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed [...]

  • Page 82

    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. If you wan[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave [...]

  • Page 84

    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatical[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunc[...]

  • Page 86

    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select I[...]

  • Page 88

    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] Configuration options: [TM1] [TM2] The Hyper-Threading Technology item appears only when you installed an Inte[...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Co[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 Mhz] Configur[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Select Screen S[...]

  • Page 92

    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration The Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration menu allows you to change the I[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Onboard Floppy Cont[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced setti[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. W[...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 The Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature and Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Clock Ratio Thermal Slow Cloc[...]

  • Page 98

    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copy[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Tempe[...]

  • Page 100

    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority[...]

  • Page 101

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Disabled] Quick Boot [Disabled] Quick Boot [Disabled][...]

  • Page 102

    5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Sec[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Ac[...]

  • Page 104

    5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] P[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes to CMOS before exiti[...]

  • Page 106

    5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 6 RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.[...]

  • Page 108

    6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID The Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded LSI Logic Embedded LSI Logic Embedded LSI Logic Embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Util[...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID [...]

  • Page 110

    6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu , then press <[...]

  • Page 111

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Description Description Description Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, [...]

  • Page 112

    6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELEC[...]

  • Page 113

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.[...]

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    6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6. Select RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 7. Select the RAID level from the [...]

  • Page 115

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept [...]

  • Page 116

    6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conf[...]

  • Page 117

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 se[...]

  • Page 118

    6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array,[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6. Select RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least four identic[...]

  • Page 120

    6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save [...]

  • Page 121

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can ad[...]

  • Page 122

    6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, th[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration Configuration Configuration Con[...]

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    6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the [...]

  • Page 125

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the driv[...]

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    6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objec[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 2. Select Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive from the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives Logi[...]

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    6-22 6-22 6-22 6-22 6-22 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? dialog box, then press <Ente[...]

  • Page 129

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild Rebuild Rebui[...]

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    6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD . 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to r[...]

  • Page 131

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency [...]

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    6-26 6-26 6-26 6-26 6-26 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check d[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-27 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects command: 1. From the Manageme[...]

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    6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configura[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set [...]

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    6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID c[...]

  • Page 137

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-31 6-31 6-31 6-31 6-31 6.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel ® Matr[...]

  • Page 138

    6-32 6-32 6-32 6-32 6-32 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set[...]

  • Page 139

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-33 6-33 6-33 6-33 6-33 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended fo[...]

  • Page 140

    6-34 6-34 6-34 6-34 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-35 6-35 6-35 6-35 6-35 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) [...]

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    6-36 6-36 6-36 6-36 6-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.4 6.3.4 6.3.4 6.3.4 6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set[...]

  • Page 143

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-37 6-37 6-37 6-37 6-37 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a R[...]

  • Page 144

    6-38 6-38 6-38 6-38 6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.3.7 6.3.7 6.3.7 6.3.7 6.3.7 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Matrix Storage Ma[...]

  • Page 145

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-39 6-39 6-39 6-39 6-39 6.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows ® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user gu[...]

  • Page 146

    6-40 6-40 6-40 6-40 6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 5. Exit the SATA RAID utility. When operating system is running, select [...]

  • Page 147

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-41 6-41 6-41 6-41 6-41 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 5. Exit the SATA RAID utility. When the operating system is running, select the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Start Menu or [...]

  • Page 148

    6-42 6-42 6-42 6-42 6-42 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.6 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 1. When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Manager RAID, we would like to assign one array to be the boot dri[...]

  • Page 149

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 7 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.[...]

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    7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootab[...]

  • Page 151

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Windows Wind[...]

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    7-4 7-4 7-4 7-4 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAI[...]

  • Page 153

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 6. The Windows ® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to conti[...]

  • Page 154

    7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. Right-click the RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller item, then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties . 6[...]

  • Page 155

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties from the m[...]

  • Page 156

    7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0[...]

  • Page 157

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 4. Select sda sda sda sda sda using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK OK OK OK O K, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes using the <Tab> key [...]

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    7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No No No No No , then press <Enter>. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS inst[...]

  • Page 159

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the[...]

  • Page 160

    7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver updat[...]

  • Page 161

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.2.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000[...]

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    7-14 7-14 7-14 7-14 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterpr[...]

  • Page 163

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 7.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2[...]

  • Page 164

    7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.3.2 7.3.2 7.3.2 7.3.2 7.3.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Serve[...]

  • Page 165

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The conte[...]

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    7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.4.5 7.4.5 7.4.5 7.4.5 7.4.5 Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contac[...]

  • Page 167

    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Appendix Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.[...]

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    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes wit[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Adv[...]

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technolo[...]

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    ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A.4 Block diagram Intel ¤ Memory Controller Hub (E7230) LPC-Bus Four DDR2 533/667 DIMM Sockets X8 PCI-E 4xDDR2 533/667 DIMM slots(max. 8 GB) SMBus H/W monitors W83792AD EEPROM System information Intel ¤ I/O Controller7R (ICH7R) W83627EHG-[...]

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    A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.5 Power supply specifications A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description General description General description General description The 400 [...]