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    1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS160-E3/PS4 User Guide[...]

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    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, including the prod[...]

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

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    iv 2.7.1 System/Device fans ............................................. 2-17 2.7.2 Power supply module ............................................ 2-18 2.7.3 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-19 Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Insta[...]

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    v Master ................................................................... 5-16 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-19 5.4.2 Chipset Configur[...]

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    vi 7.1.1 Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 .................................... 7-2 7.2 LAN driver installation .......................................................... 7-5 7.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ................................. 7-5 7.2.2 Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 .................................... 7-7 7.3 VGA driver installation .........[...]

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    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 conditions: • This dev[...]

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    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 electrical outlet befo[...]

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    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: Product Intro[...]

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    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 PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide ASUS PVL-D/1U[...]

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    1-1 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 Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis Chassis [...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS PVL-D/2U/SCSI motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through [...]

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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 Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Management Management Management Management Management Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware monitors monito[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1.3 Front panel features The bar[...]

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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 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. PCI-X riser card bracket 2. Rear fans 3. ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard 4. Power supp[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs LED LED LED LED LED Display status Display status Display status Display status Display status Descriptio[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs SPEED ACT/LNK RJ-45 ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED A[...]

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    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 RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about [...]

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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 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel ¤ Xeon™ processor in the 604-pin packag[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 3. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6.[...]

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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 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ® P[...]

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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 2.3.3 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 other sy[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to s[...]

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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 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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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket installed on the 64-bit expansion slot. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing expan[...]

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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 8. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. 9. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 6. Install the riser card bracket with the card into t[...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it b[...]

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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 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 2 14 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 [...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors on the motherboard. AMI 8Mb FWH KBPWR1 J2 A TXPWR1 S ATA1 CPU_FAN2 ®[...]

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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 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 SCSI backplane SCSI backplane SCSI backplane SCSI backplane SCSI backplane The following illustration describes the cables/devices that are connected to the SCSI bac[...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 To install a fan or pair of system fans: 1. Hold the both sides on the fan, then position the fan over a fan compartment. Carefully insert the fan, or pair of fans, until it fits in place. 2. Connect the corresponding fan cable from th[...]

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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 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power su[...]

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    2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 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 on each end of the top cover. 3. Firmly [...]

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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 5. Then push the front cover as arrow show. 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 [...]

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    2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay. 7. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to its metal bracket. 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw that se[...]

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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[...]

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

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    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[...]

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    3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 AMI 8Mb FWH KBPWR1 J2 A TXPWR1 S ATA1 CPU_FAN2 ® FM_CPU2 SEC_IDE FLOPPY1 AT I RAGE XL VGA Controller SCSIA1 BUZZ1 35 68 34 1 DDR DI[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Page Page Page Page Page 1. CPU sockets 4-2 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 4-2 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 4-[...]

  • Page 48

    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 The g[...]

  • Page 49

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pi[...]

  • Page 51

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3[...]

  • Page 52

    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. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller s[...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.3 Connectors 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_[...]

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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) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320[...]

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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 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial[...]

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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 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUS[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX 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, 8 8 8 8 8 -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 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel [...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-p[...]

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    Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18[...]

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    2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 5 BIOS setup[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 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[...]

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    5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 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 file. This [...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is th[...]

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    5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 /iI8021A00.100 AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 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[...]

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    5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 support CD:[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 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[...]

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    5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 through the I[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 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[...]

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    5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 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[...]

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    5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 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 Date [Day xx/xx/xxx[...]

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    5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE op[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third[...]

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    5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 automatically detects the items[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 System Memory Information Type DDR2 400 Total Memory 512MB DIMM01 512MB DIMM02 None DIMM03 None DIMM04 None DIMM05 None DIMM06 None DIMM07 None DIMM08 None Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help [...]

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    5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Allows you[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 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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    5-22 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 DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed. This item is auto-detected and is not configurable. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Me[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General H[...]

  • Page 86

    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 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] all[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F[...]

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    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 The following items appear only when the Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address item is set to [378], [278], or [3BC]. Parallel Port Mode [Norma[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 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 settings for PCI/PnP devi[...]

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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 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and [...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 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)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BI[...]

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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 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, th[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] CPU1/C[...]

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    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 Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan fea[...]

  • Page 95

    5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in [...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Remote Access [Disabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][...]

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    5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the s[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 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 A[...]

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    5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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] Password Check [Setup[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5.7 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. 5.7.1 5.7.1 5.7.1 5.7.1 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority[...]

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    5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5.7.2 5.7.2 5.7.2 5.7.2 5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Qu[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the syste[...]

  • Page 103

    5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 If you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. A confirmation window appears and prompts you to either save your changes or cancel the command. Select one of the optio[...]

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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 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[...]

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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6 RAID configuration[...]

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    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 motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: PVL-D/1U/SCSI model PVL-D/1U/SCSI model PVL-D/1U/SCSI model PVL-D/1U/SCSI model PVL-D/1U/SCSI model •[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 motherboard supports SCSI hard disk drives for RAID set configurat[...]

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    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 6.2 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility! The Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility allows you to create RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connector sup[...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller You need to configure the SCSI controller before c[...]

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    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 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 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 (Str[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 3. Select RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) [...]

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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 4. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark. An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. Follow the step 4 to select the other m[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the menu, then press <Enter>. 9. When prompted to creat[...]

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    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 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 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 RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6. Select Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the options description below. 7. When prompted, use the keyboard[...]

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    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 A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 1 set. 11. The utility bui[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 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) To create [...]

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    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 3. Select RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Pe[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher a[...]

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    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 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility.[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set To add a spare [...]

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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 5. The screen displays the information on the added spare drive. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleti[...]

  • Page 123

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 3. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter> to delete the spare drive. 4. Press <ESC> to exit the utility. 2. The screen displays the available spare drive(s). Use the arrow keys to s[...]

  • Page 124

    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 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: 1. Press < D D D D D[...]

  • Page 125

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 6.2.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 2. Press < R R R R R> . While rebuilding the array, you can press <Esc> to stop. A [...]

  • Page 126

    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 6.2.10 6.2.10 6.2.10 6.2.10 6.2.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard dis[...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 3. Select Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media from the menu, then press <Enter>. 4. After verifying the hard disk drive, press <Esc> to exit the utility. You can also us[...]

  • Page 128

    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 2. Select the RAID set you want to make bootable, then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, select Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark bootable bootable bootable bootable bootable , th[...]

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    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 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 4. Select fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 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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    7-4 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 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For PVL-D/2U/SCSI model, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes , then install the additional RAID controller driver[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 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 2000/2003[...]

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    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 4. Click Next Next Next Next Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation.[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 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 ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom [...]

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    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 Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver fro[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 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 2000 S[...]

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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 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[...]

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    ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 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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    7-12 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 7.4.3 7.4.3 7.4.3 7.4.3 7.4.3 Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu The Management [...]