AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide
E1732 First Edition V1 October 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction ....................... 1 - 1 1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2 1.2 System specifications ...............
2.8 2.7.3 Power supply module ............................................ 2-16 2.7.4 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-17 2.7.5 Motherboard ......................................................... 2-19 SATA backplane cabling ..................................................... 2-22 Chapter 3: Installation options ......................... 3 - 1 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ....................................................... 3-2 3.
.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-16 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18 5.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 5-18 5.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-19 5.4.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information 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 before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: viii 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Package items ASUS AR14 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS NCLV-D motherboard • 500W power supply, 115V~230V • optical drive • system/device/rear fans • 2 x hot-swap HDD trays • riser card bracket • SATA backplane CPU heatsink (2 pcs.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (AR14) Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D Chipset North Bridge: Intel® E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge: Intel® 6300ESB Processor Supports dual Intel® Xeon™ 3.
1.3 Front panel features The chassis kit displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. HDD bays Rack screw Rack screw Power button Power LED Location switch Location LED Reset button USB ports HDD Access LAN2 LAN1 Optical drive LED LED LED Message LED Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions. 1.
1.5 Internal features The chaais includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 10 9 1. PCI-X riser card bracket 6. System fans 2. Rear fans 7. SATA backplane 3. NCLV-D motherboard 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 4. Power supply 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 5. Device fan 10. Optical drive The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect an external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
1.6 LED information 1.6.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Thumbscrews 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 1/2 inch distance 4. 2-2 Lift the cover from the chassis.
2.1.2 1. Installing the cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. Side markings 2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Grooves 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processors. NCLV-D Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCLV-D CPU Socket 604 1. The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1. 2. If you are installing two CPUs, install in the CPU socket 2 first. 2.2.
2.2.2 Installling a CPU To install the CPUs: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Socket for CPU1 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket as shown until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Marked corner (gold arrow) 3. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.
2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU (CPU1). 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. 3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second CPU heatsink.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 16 GB system memory using 184-pin registered ECC DDR 333 DIMMs. NCLV-D 104 Pins 80 Pins DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR_B1 DDR_A1 NCLV-D 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.4 Hard disk drives To install a SATA HDD: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 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 secure the hard disk drive. 4.
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. SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive. 8.
2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card. To install a PCI-X card: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the riser card to the standoff. Riser card screw Riser card standoff 2. Firmly hold a riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 3.
5. Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The two pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Peg on the riser card bracket 6. Install the riser card bracket with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 7. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 8. Secure the riser card to the standoff. 9. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pre-connected system cables 1. Parallel port cable (from motherboard to rear panel) 2. Rear fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 4. 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) 5. Secondary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 6. Device fan connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7.
2.7 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 components: 1. System fans 2. Device fan 3. Power supply module 4. Optical drive 5. Motherboard 2.7.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect all the system fan cables from the connectors on the backplane board. 2.
2.7.3 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw the secures the front end of the power supply. 3. Slide the power supply backward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis.
2.7.4 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the meal bracket on the side of the optical drive. Remove the bracket to release the drive. 3. Slide the optical drive toward the front panel, then carefully pull it out of the drive bay.
To install an optical drive: 1. From the front panel, insert the rear end of the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. 2. Place the metal bracket parallel to the side of the optical drive, matching its two pegs with the lower holes, and the bracket holes with the standoffs on the base of the chassis. The metal bracket should fit completely to ensure that the optical drive is securely in place.
2.7.5 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. 2. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. Remove the riser card standoff by twisting it counterclockwise. Riser card standoff 3.
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. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with seven (7) screws in the holes as shown.
4. Insert the riser card standoff into the motherboard hole beside the PCI-X slot, and twist it clockwise until secure. 5. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. 6. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed.
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This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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 nut-and-bolt type screws. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair 3.2 Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: 1. Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system. 2. Match one long and one short rail to your desired length, and fix them together using four (4) pairs of nuts and bolts. 3.
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. 1U space 3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 5. Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the f r o n t 1 U s p a c e where you attached the rail. 6.
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, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.. 2. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout 26.8cm (10.5in) REAR_FAN1 NCLV-D SSI12V1 SSIPWR1 mPGA 604 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 USB12 COM1 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN1 mPGA 604 CPU_FAN1 Intel LAN2 MCH E7320 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 CPU2 30.
Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-5 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-6 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-6 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 4-7 7. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-7 Connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 4-8 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) 4-8 3.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphics controller. NCLV-D VGA_EN1 1 2 NCLV-D VGA Setting 3. 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. NCLV-D KBPWR1 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCLV-D Keyboard power setting 5.
6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. NCLV-D LAN_EN2 NCLV-D LAN_EN2 setting 7. 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
4.3 1. Connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. NCLV-D FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec® HostRAID Technology through the onboard Intel® 6300ESB integrated RAID controller. These connectors are set to S t a n d a r d I D E mode by default. In S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary/secondary IDE connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. NCLV-D HDLED1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 1 NCLV-D SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 5. System fan connectors (REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.
6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC NCLV-D USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ USB+5V USB34 NCLV-D USB 2.0 connector 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
S S I power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 12V1 /+12V2 8-- p i n S S I + +1 1/ 2)) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully-configured system.
9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. NCLV-D BPSMB1 GND I2C_6_DATA# +5V NCLV-D SMBus connector NC I2C_6_CLK# 1 1 0 . Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices.
1 1 . Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND NCLV-D LPT1 STB# SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT Pin 1 NCLV-D Parallel port connector 1 2 . BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for an ASUS server management card.
1 3 . System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. GND I2C_4_DATA# +3V LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ NC I2C_4_CLK# NCLV-D GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ PIN1 +5VSB AUX_PANEL1 NCLV-D Auxiliary panel connector • • • • • • LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED) This 2-pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED.
1 4 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT NCLV-D NCLV-D System panel connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND HDLED+ HDLED- PANEL1 The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector descriptions on the next page for details. • • • • • 4-16 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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. 2. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r tt, then select R u n n. d. In the O p e n field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 5.1.
3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc 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 file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5.
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2.
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 installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : : : : : : [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. This is a NOTE.Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : : : : : : [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.
5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system.
The following item appears only when you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e to [Compatible Mode] Compatible Mode Option [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows you to select the combined mode for the installed IDE and SATA devices. The Secondary P - A T A + S - A T A and P - A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting P r i m a r y P-ATA+S-ATA A.
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 malfunction! USB Configuration MPS Configuration Remote Access Application Configure the USB support. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 5.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.
5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST [COM1] [115200 8,n,1] [None] [Always] Terminal Type VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [ANSI] [Disabled] Select Remote Access type.
Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type.
5.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
5.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Options for NB. NorthBridge Configuration Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
5.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.1 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [Enabled] [suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss [On/Off] [Power Off] Power Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] On On On On On By PS/2 Keyboard By PS/2 Mouse Ring By PME# By RTC Alarm Enable or disable APM.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
5.5.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature CPU1 Fan Speed CPU2 Fan Speed Front1 Fan Speed Front2 Fan Speed Rear1 Fan Speed Rear2 Fan Speed Smart Fan Control VCORE1 Voltage VCORE2 Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 5VSB Voltage [49ºC/120ºF] [47ºC/114ºF] [47ºC/114ºF] 0 0 0 0 [8500RPM] [8500RPM] [Disabled] [ 1.320V] [ 1.380V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [ 5.
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before the Smart Fan Control is disabled. Use the arrow down key to display additional items. VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage [ 3.120V] [12.053V] VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] [MBA v7.5.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Enables or disables the quiet boot progress bar during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear 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. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Load Setup Defaults F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
