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  • Page 1 RS161-E2/PA2 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............ 1-2 System specifications ............1-3 Front panel features .............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-8 BIOS setup program ............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Main menu ................5-14 5.3.1 System Date ............5-14 5.3.2 System Time ............5-14 5.3.3 Floppy A ............... 5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ..........5-15 5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master/Slave ........5-17 5.3.6 System Information ..........5-18 Advanced menu ..............
  • Page 6 Contents NVIDIA ® RAID configurations ..........6-4 6.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items ........6-4 6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA ® RAID Utility ......6-5 6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ........ 6-6 6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ........ 6-8 6.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set ..........

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

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

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 10 A S U S S e r v e r W e b - b a s e d M a n a g e m e n t ( A S W M ) u s e r g u i d e This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S A S U S...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your package for the following standard items. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard • 500 W power supply • SATA backplane • PCI Express™ x8 riser assembly • Front I/O board •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    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. R a c k s c r e w R a c k s c r e w O p t i c a l d r i v e...

  • Page 15: Internal Features

    2 2 2 2 2 card bracket 1 1 1 1 1 Power fans 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 3 3 3 3 Power supply Device fans (x 3) System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8.

  • Page 16: Led Information

    LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Loosen the two thumbscrews on T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cover

    2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover 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. S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the K8N-DRE motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by 10 screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
  • Page 22 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. S o c k e t l e v e r S o c k e t l e v e r S o c k e t l e v e r S o c k e t l e v e r S o c k e t l e v e r Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Airduct

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and airduct Installing the heatsink and airduct Installing the heatsink and airduct 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and airduct Installing the heatsink and airduct The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 24 To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. 2 - 8 2 - 8 2 - 8 2 - 8 2 - 8 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e s e t u p...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ¤ K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1...

  • Page 26: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 27 If you install a processor with Rev. CG or C0 with DDR 400 DIMMs, some memory configurations may not run at 400 MHz. Refer to table below for details. M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e D I M M _ A 1 /...

  • Page 28: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 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.
  • Page 29 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. S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.6.1 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket.

  • Page 31: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

    Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket, then secure the card with the screw you removed earlier. 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket 2.6.2 2.6.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: Take note of the holes on the riser card bay.

  • Page 32: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.6.3 2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

  • Page 33: Cable Connections

    Cable connections 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 Pre-connected system cables...

  • Page 34: Sata Backplane Cabling

    SATA backplane cabling C o n n e c t s a 4 - p i n p l u g C o n n e c t s a 4 - p i n p l u g C o n n e c t s a 4 - p i n p l u g C o n n e c t s a 4 - p i n p l u g C o n n e c t s a 4 - p i n p l u g f r o m p o w e r s u p p l y...

  • Page 35: Removable Components

    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: System fans Device fan Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.9.1...

  • Page 36: Device Fan

    2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 Device fan Device fan Device fan 2.9.2 2.9.2 Device fan Device fan To uninstall the device fan: Disconnect the device fan cable Lift the fan, then set aside. from the connector on the motherboard or backplane board. To reinstall the device fan: Insert the fan to the fan cage.

  • Page 37: Device Fan With Dummy Case

    2.9.3 2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case Device fan with dummy case 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case Device fan with dummy case Device fan with dummy case The device fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage.

  • Page 38: Power Supply Module

    2.9.4 2.9.4 2.9.4 2.9.4 2.9.4 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the front end of the power supply.

  • Page 39: Optical Drive

    2.9.5 2.9.5 2.9.5 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive 2.9.5 2.9.5 Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: Disconnect the power and Insert the optical drive signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects.
  • Page 40 Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the drive. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the metal bracket to the direction of the arrow until its pegs disengage from the drive holes. Lift the metal bracket, then set aside.

  • Page 41: Motherboard

    2.9.6 2.9.6 2.9.6 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard 2.9.6 2.9.6 Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.7 Cable connections” for illustration. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs.
  • Page 42 To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with 10 screws in the holes as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    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. N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s...

  • Page 45: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 1U space Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space.

  • Page 46: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 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..
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 48: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 30.5cm (12in) VGA1 COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB12 KBMS1 8 Mbit Super BIOS BUZZ1 KBPWR1 K8N-DRE RECOVERY1 BMCSOCKET1 BCM5721 BCM5721 LAN2_EN1 LAN1_EN1 CR2032 3V nVIDIA 4Mbit Lithium Cell SATA2 nForce CMOS Power RAGE-XL BIOS Professional SATA1 2200 68 34 SATA4 VGA_EN1 CLRTC1...
  • Page 49 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e P a g e P a g e J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e...

  • Page 50: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 51 2 . 2 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 52 4 . 4 . G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 )
  • Page 53 6 . 6 . B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 )

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 55 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 56 4 . 4 . S t o r a g e a d d - o n c a r d a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r S t o r a g e a d d - o n c a r d a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r S t o r a g e a d d - o n c a r d a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r S t o r a g e a d d - o n c a r d a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 57 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN3 REAR_FAN4...
  • Page 58 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
  • Page 59 9 . 9 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 ,...
  • Page 60 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 )
  • Page 61 1 2 . 1 2 . S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) 1 2 .
  • Page 62 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 64: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 65: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. 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:\>...
  • Page 66 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 67 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iK8NDRE.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 ..

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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.
  • Page 69 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 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. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 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 •...
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 72 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 73: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r...

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. M a i n M a i n For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n M a i n M a i n M a i n menu screen appears, M a i n giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen”...

  • Page 77: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 5.3.4 5.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.
  • Page 78 RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the NVIDIA ® RAID option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the RAID Option ROM is Enabled. Primary Master as RAID [Disabled] Primary Master as RAID [Disabled] Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]...

  • Page 79: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, 5.3.5 5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.

  • Page 80: System Information

    System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS K8N-DRE/SCSI Model ID 8009A0 ASUS BIOS Version 1001.007 Date...
  • Page 81 Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the installed processor information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information ***CPU1: Brand AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 240 ID/uCode 0F58h/039h Ratio Actual 7 Max 7 Cache L1/64KB L2/1024KB Revision Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 82: Advanced Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server...

  • Page 83: Chipset Configuration

    MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for programming processor MTRRs when using more than 4GB of system memory. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’...
  • Page 84 Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically.

  • Page 85: Pci Pnp

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.3 5.4.3 PCI PnP 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.

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI Express LAN controller.

  • Page 87: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration...

  • Page 88: Acpi Configuration

    E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 .

  • Page 89: Apm Configuration

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.4.7 5.4.7 APM Configuration APM Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5 - 2 8...
  • Page 91 C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e F r o n t 1 F r o n t 1...

  • Page 92: Server Menu

    Server menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration...
  • Page 93 Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Sets the baudrate.

  • Page 94: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the User Password : Not Installed password.
  • Page 95 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the User Password : Not Installed password.
  • Page 96 To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...
  • Page 99 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup Discard Changes and Exit after saving the...
  • Page 101 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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 <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 102 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0...
  • Page 103 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 104: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solution: N V I D I A N V I D I A ® ® ® ® ® nForce Professional 2200 nForce Professional 2200 • The N V I D I A N V I D I A N V I D I A nForce Professional 2200...

  • Page 105: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 106: Nvidia Raid Configurations

    NVIDIA ® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® nForce Professional 2200 chip. The RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD using the four independent Serial ATA channels or two IDE connectors, or both. 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1...

  • Page 107: Entering The Nvidia ® Raid Utility

    6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID Utility RAID Utility RAID Utility 6.2.2 6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA RAID Utility RAID Utility To enter the NVIDIA ® RAID Utility: Restart the computer.

  • Page 108: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) 6.2.3 6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y R A I D M o d e...
  • Page 109 After selecting the hard disk drives, press Clear disk data? <F7> to create the RAID 0 set. A pop-up [Y] YES [N] Cancel window appears. Press <Y> to delete all data from the hard disk drives, or <N> to continue creating the RAID set without deleting the data on the disks. You will lose all data on the drives if you clear the disk data! The utility displays the created RAID 0 set.

  • Page 110: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    6.2.4 6.2.4 6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) 6.2.4 6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y R A I D M o d e...

  • Page 111: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t...

  • Page 112: Deleting A Raid Array

    6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array 6.2.6 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t...

  • Page 113: Clearing The Disk Data

    6.2.7 6.2.7 6.2.7 Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data 6.2.7 6.2.7 Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data You will lose all data when you clear a disk! To clear the disk data: A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t From the A r r a y L i s t...
  • Page 114 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2...
  • Page 115 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 116: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    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.
  • Page 117 Type the letter of the option you like to select, then press <Enter>. For example, if you want to create an NVIDIA nForce(TM) SATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows 2000/2003 system, press <c>, then press <Enter>. The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection.

  • Page 118: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows ® 2000/XP OS. To install the LAN controller drivers: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r...

  • Page 119: Support Cd Information

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software 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 7.4.1 7.4.1 7.4.1...

  • Page 120: Drivers Menu

    7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 7.4.2 7.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

  • Page 121: Management Software

    Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 122: Utilities

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 123 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2 A S U S R S 1 6 1 - E 2 / P A 2...

  • Page 124: Appendix: Reference Information

    Block diagram 266/333/400 MHz CPU2 128 bit 2.0GT/s 2.0GT/s 266/333/400 MHz CPU1 2.0GT/s 2.0GT/s 2 x IDE Ports PCI Express x16 (Ultra ATA 66/100/133) 2 x Serial ATA SATA PCI Express x1 BCM5721 Ports Gigabit LAN SATA Raid 0,1 Professional PCI Express x1 BCM5721 2200...

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