RS162-E4/RX4 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide
E2667 First Edition V1.01 September 2006 Copyright 2006© 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 Contents................................................................................................. i Federal Communications Commission Statement...................... v Canadian Department of Communications Statement............... v Electrical Safety........................................................................ vi Operation Safety...................................................................... vi About this guide...............................................................
2.5.5 Install ZCR card (Optional)......................................... 2-16 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card................................... 2-18 2.6 Cable connections..................................................................... 2-20 2.6.1 Serial Port cable......................................................... 2-21 2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling................................................... 2-22 2.8 Remove components................................................................
.2.7 Pop-up window........................................................... 5-12 5.2.8 General help............................................................... 5-12 5.3 Main menu................................................................................. 5-13 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].................................. 5-13 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx].............................................. 5-13 5.3.4 IDE Configuration....................................................... 5-14 5.
.2.6 Global_Properties....................................................... 6-21 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation................................................................ 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................... 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................. 7-3 7.2 LAN driver installation.............................................................. 7-12 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003...............
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: 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. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
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 system package for the following items.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Rear panel Management Hardware monitors Power supply Dimensions 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port* 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x RJ-45 port, only for ASMB3** LAN management card (Optional) 2 x Power connector (one for redundant, both with LEDs) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 700W redundant power supply, 100V~240V, 47Hz~63Hz*** 686mm (l) x 444mm (w) x 43.
1.3 Front panel features The barebone server 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. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Hot-swap HDD bay 1-4 Rack screw Optical drive HDD LED Rack screw System button and LED USB ports HDD Access, LAN, Message LED 1.
1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 2 4 4 1 7 3 6 5 8 10 9 11 12 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1- PCI-X riser card bracket Power supply rear fans ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard Redundant power supply Device fans (40mm x 56mm) x 2 System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 5 PCI-X and PCI-E riser card 8. SAS/SATA-II backplane 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port2) 12. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port3) 13.
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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 Remove the front cover 1. Push the blue button to the right side and pull the lever outward (see the figure) to remove the hard disk tary. 2. Remove the six screws (refer to the figure for the locations) on the left and right sides of the front side of the top cover panel. 3. Loosen the two screws that scure the top cover panel to the rear panel (refer to the figure for the locations). Please note that do not remove the screws when loosenning them. 4.
5. Push the front side of the top cover panel forward and lift it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the front panel. 7. Disconnect the optical drive cable and power cable. 8. Remove the front upper panel and set it aside. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two screws that fasten the upper panel cover to the real panel cover. Please note do not remove the screws when loosening them.
2. Push the back side of the top cover panel backward until it is half inch away from the front upper cover panel. 1/2 inch distance 3. Remove the back top cover panel. 2.1.3 Install the rear cover Match the upper cover panel to the grooves on the left and right sides. 1. Locate the grooves (see the figure). Push the top cover panel toward the front panel. 2. Match the clips of the top cover panel with the grooves (see the figure), and then clinch.
2.2 Install the CPU and heatsink ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever system is powerd by the DSBF-DR12 sever board, which comes with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with 2M L2 cache. CPU1 ® DSBF-DR1 CPU2 DSBF-DR1 CPU Socket 1 You can install one or two CPUs in this board. When installing only one CPU, please install it in socket 1. 2.2.1 Installing a CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever PnP cap This side of the socket box should face yuo To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. L i f e t h e l o a d l e v e r i n t h e direction of the arrow. 4. Lift the load plate with you thumb and forefinger (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. If you want to install a second CPU, follow the steps above. 2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Put the heatsink on the installed CPU, match the screws with the screw holes on the board. 2.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview This sever board comes with twelve Double Data Tate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets, support 240-pin Ecc Registered FBD memory modules. DSBF-DR1 0-p n FB-DIMM sockets ® DSBF-DR1 128 Pins DIMM_ 112 Pins DIMM_1 DIMM_ 1 DIMM_11 DIMM_ 0 DIMM_10 DIMM_ DIMM_0 DIMM_ 1 DIMM_01 DIMM_ 0 DIMM_00 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB fully buffered Ecc registered 533/667 DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.
Rank population DIMM 32 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 DIMM 30 Slot 2 DIMM 31 31 DIMM 22 Slot 1 Slot 0 DIMM 21 DIMM 20 Slot 2 Slot 0 DIMM 12 DIMM 10 Slot 2 Slot 1 DIMM 02 Slot 1 DIMM 11 DIMM 01 DIMM 00 MCH Slot 0 Channel Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 DIMM installation reference table N u m b e r s o f Slots options DIMM 1 DIMM_00 2 DIMM_00,DIMM_10 4 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30 6 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30,DIMM_01,DIMM_11 8 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30,DIMM_01,DIMM_11, DIMM_21,DIMM_31 1
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM: Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. U n l o c k a D I M M s o c k e t b y 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. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap 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. retaining button 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 1 2 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. Cearfully 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 prottrudes. When installed, the SAS/SATA connector on the drive connects to the SAS/SATA connector on the backplane. Refer to the section 2.7 SAS/ SATA backplane cabling for more information. 6. Push the tary level until clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7.
2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing expenstion card ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever has a specially designed PCI riser card. If you want to install PCI-X and PCI Express x8 expension cards, you have to remove the mental brackets on the real panel of the chassis first. To install the PCI-X card: (the slot support PCI-X or 3.3V campatiable PCI cards.) 1. You can install one PCI Express x8 card and one PCI-X card. Please carefully hold the PCI-X riser card and pull it off from the PCI-X slot on the board. 2.
To install a PCI Express x8 card: (the slot supports PCI-E x8, x4 and x1 cards) 1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the last page to remove the riser card. Using a cross screw driver to remove the screws on the bracket. 2.Insert the PCI Express card into the slot, and then secure it with the screws. PCI Express x8 2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card To reinstall the transfer card: 1. Take note of the holes on the riser card bay.
2.5.3 Remove the expansion cards To change expension cards: 1. Pull the riser card upward (see the arrow in the figure) as shown to release it from the slot. 2. Set the riser card aside, and then using a screw driver to remove the screws on the card. 3. Remove the expension card from the riser card. 2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot This product package provide a SAS expansion module for you to purchse optionally. If you want to install any peripherial SAS devices, please follow the steps below: 1.
2. P r e p a r e t h e S A S e x p a n s i o n module. connect it to the riser card and secure it. 3. Put back the riser card to its slot on the board. 4. Connect the cable. 2.5.5 Install ZCR card (Optional) The system package provide an optional ZCR card. If you want to install it, follow the steps below: 1. The ZCR card comes with a battery module card(optional), before you install the ZCR card, remove the battery module card and install a battery first.
2. Using a screw driver to secure the three scews on the battery moduel cards. If there is no battery module card on your ZCR card, please skip step 1-2 and start from step 3. 3. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws that secures the bracket of the ZCR card. 4. Insert the ZCR card into the slot on the transfer card. 5. Put the two retaining poles into the holes on the system board. The two retaining poles are provided along with the ZCR card package.
6. Insert the transfer card with the installed ZCR card into the transfer card slot on the system board. 7. Using two screws to secure the card with the retainng poles on the system board. 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure 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 set up. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3.
Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard Function System Timer Kayboard Controller Progerammable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) * Communications Port (COM1) * Sound Card (cometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (PT1) System CMOS/Real time clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel S
2.6 Cable connections 7 1 5 2 6 4 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. PSU connectting card (connects PSU and the board) 2. Rear panel SAS/SATA2 power connector (hide under the panel, connects to PSU 3. IDE cable port (hide under chassis, connect rear panel SAS/SATA2 to optical drive 4. System Fan connector (connect rear panel SAS/SATA2 to system fan) 5. Bridge cards (three), (hide under the cover panel, connect the system board to rear panel SAS/SATA2) 6.
2.6.1 Serial Port cable The system package provides a set of COM port cable module. You can install it into the COM1 openning on the rear panel. To install it: 1. Prepare the COM1 port cable module from your product package. 2. O p e n t h e t o p c o v e r p a n e l . Connect one end of the cable to the COM1 connector on the board, and then fit the other end into the COM1 openning of the rear panel. 3. Secure the rear panel COM1 port to the rear panel using the two screws (see the figure). 4.
2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling Connects 8-pin Connect CPU/system fan cables power plug CON4_FAN56 CON2_FAN CON1_FAN CON3_FAN34 CON6_FAN910 CON5_FAN78 CON7_FAN1112 3 PCI bridge cards Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3 Connects SAS/SATA2 hard disk drive The system fans run in full speed during POST.
2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you might need to remove the pre-installed components in the system. This section tells you how to remove/install the components. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. System fans Device fans Redundant PSU and power backplane board SAS/SATA2 Backplane and bridge cards Optical drive Motherboard 2.8.
To remove the system fans: 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Repeat steps 1-2 to remove other fans. To install the system fans: 1. I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. Take note of the airflow embossed on the fan side 2. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board.
2.8.2 Device fans The system comes with two 40mm x 28mm device fans (15500 rpm), please refer to the figure below for the location. 40mm x 28mm device fan assembly To remove the device fans: 1. Disconnect the device fan cable form the connector on the backplane board. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. To install the device fan: 1. I n s e r t t h e f a n t o t h e f a n cage. Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the fan side. 2.
3. Remove the fan from the fan assembly as shown. 4. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the pervious section. 5. Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow to disengage its pegs from the device fan. Retaining tab 6. Move the half of the cover box upward, then remove the cables (as arrow show). 7. Replace the device fan. To change the fan and reinstall the dummy case: 1. Put the fan power cables into the cable groove on dummy case as shown. 2.
2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU: 1. Press the retaining tab on the PSU as shown. 2. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. F o l l o w s t e p 1 - 2 t o r e m o v e another PSU. Remove the Power backplane board 1. After remove the PSU, remove the device fan as shown. 2. Using a screw driver to remove the two screws on the power cable cover.
3. Remove the 8-pin power cable connected to the SAS/SATA backplane board. 4. Push the power backplane board as shown until it is completely removed from the motherboard. 5. Set the power backplane board aside. 6. Using a screw driver to remove the screw on the back of the power backplane board, then remove the PSU power backplane board.
Install the PSU and Power backplane 1. Match the screw with the screw hole and use a screw driver to fasten it as shown to secure the power backplane board with the cover. 2. Put the power backplane board into its place as shown. 3. P u s h t h e p o w e r b a c k p l a n e board forward as shown until a sligt sound indicates the board is firmly connected to the motherboard. 4. Connect the 8-pin power cable to the rear panel SAS/SATA2 backplane board.
5. Using a screw driver to fasten the two screws on the power cable cover. 6. P u t t h e d ev ic e f a n in t o it s groove and connect the power cable. 7. Push the PSU into the chassis until a slight sound indicates it is properly seated in its place.
2.8.5 SAS/SATA2 Backpanel and Bridge Card Follow the steps below to remove/install SAS/SATA2 Backplane and the Bridge Card. To remove the bridge card and and SAS/SATA Backplane: 1. Remove the top cover panel, then disconnect the 8-pin power cord to the SAS/SATA2 rear panel. 2. Disconnect the fan cables to the rear panel. 3. Using a screw driver to remove the screws on the cover of the bridge card. 4. Remove the cover panel to expose the bridge card that connects SAS/SATA2 rear panel and the system board.
5. Hold the bridge card and pull out it. 6. Loosen the screws on the SAS/ SATA2 Backplane. 7. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown and remove it. 8. Remove the IDE cable and FPB/ USB cable. Install Bridge card and SAS/SATA2 Backplane 1. Connect the IDE and FPB/USB cable.
2. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown until it is firmly seated. 3. Fasten the screws. 4. Insert the bridge cards. 5. Reinstall the Bridge cards cover, use cross screw driver to fasten it. 6. Connect all the fan cables and 8-pin power cable.
2.8.6 Optical drive The system come with a DVD drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM), follow the steps below if you want to change it: 1. Push the blue button to the right side and pull the lever outward (see the figure) to remove the hard disk tray. 2. Remove the six screws (refer to the figure for the locations) on the left and right sides of the front side of the top cover panel. 3. Loosen the two screws that scure the top cover panel to the rear panel (refer to the figure for the locations).
5. Lift the front side of the top cover panel to expose the cables connectors underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cables to the front panel. 7. Disconnect the cable and power cable of the optical drive. 8. Remove the front side of the top cover panel and set it aside. 9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the screw that secures the drive.
10. Using a screw driver to remove the screws as shown, and remove the riser card. 11. Pull the optical drive carefully and remove it as shown. The IDE interface of this system is specially designed, please do notuse optical drive of other brands. Otherwise the optical drive might be damaged due to capatibility problem. Follow the steps below to reinstall the optical drive: 1. Place the optical drive in its place as shown. 2.
2.8.7 Motherboard Remove the motherboard To remove the motherboard: 1. Remove all the siginal cables and power cables connected to the system board. Please refer to section 2.6 for more information about cables. 2. Remove all the devices including CPU, heatsink,PCI transer card and FBD memory modules that connect to the board. Please refer to the relevant sections for more information. 3. Remove the PCI riser card and the screws on it. 4. Remove the PSU Power backplane and the bridge card.
Install the system board To install the motherboard: 1. Hold the board by edges as shown and carefully place it in the chassis. 2. Carefully move the board into its place until it is properly seated. 3. Match all the screw hole and secure the board to the chassis using the thirteen screws. 4. Follow the steps in previous sections to install the PSU Power backplane, Bridge card and cables. Refer to section 2.6 for the instruction of connecting cables. 5.
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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 rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space 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.
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Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 4. Zero-Channel RAID socket 5. Mini-PCI socket Page 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 6. SAS setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-8 Internal connectors 1.
4.2 Jumpers 1. 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. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12) 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. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ・ The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.
4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI RAGE-XL PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. VGA_EN1 ® DSBF-DR1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable DSBF-DR1 VGA sett ng 5. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
6. SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SAS feature, and support RAID configurations. ® DSBF-DR1 SAS_EN1 2 1 DSBF-DR1 SAS sett ng 3 2 Enable (Default) Disable Important! If set to pin 2-3 to disable the SAS feature, the motherboard will not detect HDDs. 7.
4.3 Connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED.The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. ® DSBF-DR1 1 HDLED1 DSBF-DR1 SAS/SATA card act v ty LED connector 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
5.1.2 U pdating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2.
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 and a floppy disk. Prepare the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD and a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD and a floppy disk: 1.
Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.
7. Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 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.
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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. S e l e c t U p d a t e B I O S f r o m the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. S e l e c t t h e A S U S F T P s i t e nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 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 Main Advanced Server General help PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 [TOSHIBA ODD-DVD SD-C2732] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Configuration Item Specific Help Cystal Beach Configuration Enable [Enabled] SERR Signal Condition [Single Bit] Demand Scrub Enable [Enabled] Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] Enable Configuration/ Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0, and Fn 1.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
5.3.4 IDE Configuration Main PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: Item Specific Help [Normal] S-ATA Configuration F1：Help ESC：Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses.
Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only if you set the Serial ATA Option item to [Enabled]. Native Mode Operation [Disabled] Allows you to choose the ATA native mode. Some operating systems are not supported under native mode.
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Transfer Mode [Disabled] Shows the data transfer mode if the hard disk supports this feature. Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
Processor Displays the CPU inforamtion. Main PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information *** CPU1: Brand Speed Ratio Cache ID/uCode F1：Help ESC：Exit Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.00GHz 3.00GHz Actual 18 Max 18 L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB 0F64h/02h ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system supervisor.
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. Main Advanced WARNING: Server PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfuntion.
Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Enabled] Enable or disable the Intel EIST function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Patrol Scrub function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity [Enabled] Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the memory branch mode.
5.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu The items in this menu allow you to display the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support F1：Help ESC：Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu Item Specific Help [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu Enabled USB controller.
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the mode for serial port B. Configuration options: [Normal] [IR] [ASK-IR] Base I/O address [2F8] Allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for serial port B. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings.
5.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Power On Configuration Item Specific Help Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Configures the system state after recovering from power failure. On On On On By By By By PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse PME# RTC Alarm v02.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press when done. The default setting [0] is equivalent to everyday alarm.
Scroll down to display more items: The CPU 1/2 Domain 0/1 Target Temperature and SYSTEM 1/2 Target Temperature items appear only when you set Smart Fan Control as [Smart Fan] Advanced PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM 2 Target Temperature [075] [075] [075] [075] [060] [060] FAN9 FAN10 FAN11 FAN12 VCORE0 V
Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to disable or configure the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II] The CPU 1/2 Domain 0/1 Target Temperature and SYSTEM 1/2 Target Temperature appear only when you set Smart Fan Control as [Smart Fan] CPU1/2 Domain 0 Target Temperature [075] CPU1/2 Domain 1 Target Temperature [075] Allows you to set the target CPU temperature at which the CPU fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on.
5.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.
The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM A] or [On-board COM B]. Baud Rate [115.2K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [PC-ANSI, 7bit] Allows you to enable the specified console type.
DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Server DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log Capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help View the contents of the DMI event log.
5.6 Security menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Wrtie F1：Help ESC：Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu [Enter] [Enter] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
2. In the Enter current password field, type in your current password. Press . 3. T h e c u r s o r m o v e s t o t h e n e x t f i e l d , E n t e r n e w p a s s w o r d . Press . Do not type anything in this field. 4. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm new password. Press . Do not type anything in this field. 5. When the confirmation message “Password has been changed” appears, press . The display returns to the Security menu.
5.7 Boot menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot device. F1：Help ESC：Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu F9：Setup Defaults F10：Save and Exit 5.7.
5.7.2 Boot Features PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Summary screen POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture F1：Help ESC：Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+ Change Values Enter Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
POST Errors [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.
Discard Changes and Exit Select this option then press if you wish to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS chipset that allows you to set RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 1E configurations. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives To install the SAS hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the chapter 2. 2. Connect the SAS interface cable connectors at the back of the SAS drives. 3. Connect the other end of the SAS interface cable to the SAS connector on the motherboard. 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set. To do this: 1.
6.2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • • • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) 6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring Overview The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM).
3. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press .
5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . • • • • By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. 8. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. 9. The utility creates the array.
6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press . 3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk.
• • • • By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. The disk is already part of another array. 4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 5.
6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.05.
4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press . 5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . • • • • By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation.
6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. 9. The utility creates the array.
6.2.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. 2. On the next screen that appears, select View Array.
3. TheView Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing .
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. Synchronizing the array Synchronizing the array allows the utility to resynchronize data on the mirrored disk in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during normal operation. To synchronize the array: 1.
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . 2. Press to activate, or to cancel.
Deleting an array • • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete an array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Delete Array, then press . 2. Press to delete, or to cancel.
Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press to display device properties, or to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
6.2.5 Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the SAS Topology option. The current topology is displayed.
6.2.6 Global_Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause when the boot alert displays.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk infomation display mode.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat ® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: For Intel ® 6321 LSI MegaRAID: \Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\Driver\Linux\megaswr-drvr-bin.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . • Intel® 6321ESB Intel MATRIX STORAGE driver: - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2).
• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver: - For Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID. - For 64bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID(Intel IA32E). • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver: - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2000). - For 32bit Windows Server 2003, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit).
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11.
4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise AS3.0 update 7 To install the Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise AS3.0 update 7 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd updates, then press .
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press .
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. nsert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel ® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears.
6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue.
To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.
7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: 1. Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive. 2. Double click “Application” > “System setting” > “Add / Remove application”. 3.
7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer.
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 contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on an item to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
This appendix includes additional information that you mey refer to when configuring the motherboard.
A.1 Intel EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel Pentium 4 processors running on 32-bit operating system. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You • • can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 5 for details. Visit www.intal.com for more information on the EM64T feature. Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 64-bit OS.
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu. Highlight Advanced Processor Options, then press . 3. Set the Intel EIST Support item to [Enabled], then press . 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab.
A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers Phlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will display the following message: Memory manager error message Phoenix Phlash16 Error Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g. EMM386) present PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT If you see this message after you execute Phlash16, you must disable the memory manager on your system. Follow the instructions in the Disabling memory managers section in this chapter. Because Phlash16.
A.4 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127V - 9.72A 200 to 240V - 4.
A- Appendix A: Reference information
