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  • Page 1 RS161-E5/PA2 1U Rackmount Server Service Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 1.2 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................1-6 LED information ................
  • 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 ........5-5 BIOS setup program ..............5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-7 Menu bar ................. 5-7 5.2.2 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.3 PCI PnP ................ 5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration ............5-22 5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration ......... 5-23 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration ............5-24 5.4.7 APM Configuration ............5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............5-26 Server menu ................5-28 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration ........5-28 Security ..................

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    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: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard Components 1 x 500W Single power supply 1 x Optical drive 2 x Hot-swap SATA-II HDD trays SATA2 backplane...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2000 Series AMD Opteron™, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS161-E5/PA2 Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket F (1207) AMD Opteron™...
  • Page 14 OS Support Windows Server 2003 Enterprise R2 SP2 ® 32/64-bit RedHat Enterprise Linux AS4.0 UP5 32/64- ® SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit ® Fedora core 7.0 32/64-bit FreeBSD 6.2 (Subject to change without any notice) Anti-virus Software Optional CA eTrust™...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Refer to 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. • • The LAN port for ASMB3 iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3 iKVM management card. Remove the mylar on the LAN port before using. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PSU fans Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) Power supply 10. Optical drive System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 4 Device fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific system in a rack cabinet. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Leds

    1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup1

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cover

    Make sure that the pegs inside the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Peg inside Grooves Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket.
  • Page 23 (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner of the socket. The Alignment keys socket alignment keys should fit into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
  • Page 25 To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    • • • • • • • • • • • • CPU2 Single Channel • Dual Channel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Drives

    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. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-11...
  • Page 30 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slot

    Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI-E x16 slot bay. Install a PCI-E card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-13...

  • Page 32: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

    2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The three pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place.

  • Page 33: Configuring An Expansion Card

    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 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-15...

  • Page 34: Cable Connections

    Cable connections Pre-connected system cables 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) SATA backplane power connector (from power supply) Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive) Device fan connector (from motherboard FRNT_FAN2&6 to device fans) SATA connectors (from motherboard SATA 1-2 to SATA backplane board) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

  • Page 35: Sata Backplane Cabling

    SATA backplane cabling Connects a 4-pin plug from power supply Connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATAII cable from SATA2 on the MB Connects the SATAII cable from Connect the SATAII HDDs SATA1 on the MB ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-17...

  • Page 36: 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 2.8.1...
  • Page 37 Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard (refer to 2.6 Cable connections). ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-19...

  • Page 38: System Fan With Dummy Case

    2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the fan cage. To replace the system fan with dummy case: Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section. Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow just enough to disengage its pegs from the system fan.

  • Page 39: Device Fan

    To reinstall the device fan: Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-21...

  • Page 40: Power Supply Module

    2.8.4 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. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis.

  • Page 41: Optical Drive

    Pull the center of the bezel remove the tray bezel. outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove. Do not apply too much force when removing the bezel. Too much force may break the drive tray! Replace the drive tray. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-23...
  • Page 42 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 43: Motherboard

    Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-25...
  • Page 44 To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 46: 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. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.

  • Page 47: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 48: 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 49 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 50: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PS/2 USB34 REAR_FAN4 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) B: Keyboard ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE1 USB1 DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB2 SEC_IDE1 DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN3 FAN_SEL1...

  • Page 51: Onboard Led

    4-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-12 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-12 LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-13 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-14 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-15 ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 52: Onboard Led

    Onboard LED Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, NEVER remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) KFSN4-DRE Clear RTC RAM ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 54 Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1, LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN1_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) LAN2_EN1 Enable Disable KFSN4-DRE LAN setting (Default) VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)
  • Page 55 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 56 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Afudos utility. Make sure you download the correct BIOS for your motherboard model.

  • Page 57: Internal Connectors

    IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. KFSN4-DRE IDE connector ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 58 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by the NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 chipset, these ® connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration.
  • Page 59 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 PIN1 KFSN4-DRE USB connector ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 4-11...
  • Page 60 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient 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_FAN4 REAR_FAN4 REAR_FAN6 REAR_FAN5...
  • Page 61 • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin KFSN4-DRE ATX power connectors ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 4-13...
  • Page 62 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. PSUSMB1 KFSN4-DRE Power supply SMBus connector 10.
  • Page 63 This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2) This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 2. Connect the Locator LED 2 cable to this connector. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 4-15...
  • Page 64 12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 KFSN4-DRE System panel connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
  • Page 65 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. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 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.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 67: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 68 A:\>afudos /iKFSN4DRE.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iKFSN4DRE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 69: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific Use [ENTER] to select System Date [Wed 07/25/2007] System Time [11:17:09] items for that menu. For a field. Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”] Use [+] or [-] to example, selecting Main shows IDE Configuration configure system Date.

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.3 Floppy A [Disabled] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5¼”] [1.2 MB 5.¼”] [720 KB 3½”] [1.44 MB 3½”] [2.88 MB 3½”] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 74: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE...

  • Page 75: Primary/Secondary Ide Master/Slave; Tertiary/Fourth/Fifth/Sixth Ide Master

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-11...

  • Page 76: 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 KFSN4-DRE/RS161 Model ID 8067A0 ASUS-BIOS Version 1000.004 Date 08/20/2007 →←...
  • Page 77 DIMM_B2 - None DIMM_A3 - None DIMM_B3 - None DIMM_A4 - None DIMM_B4 - None →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-13...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Chipset Configuration

    Change Field Row Precharge Time(Trp) :3 CLK Select Field Min Active RAS(Tras) :8 CLK General Help RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :2 CLK Save and Exit Row Cycle (Trc) :12 CLK Exit NUMA Function [Enabled] V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-15...
  • Page 80 Memory Configuration The memory configuration menu allows you to change the memory settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Unganged Mode support [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Power Down Mode...
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] ~ [25 CLK] [26 CLK] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-17...
  • Page 82 tRWTTO [2 CLK] Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [Auto] tWRRD [0 CLK] Configuration options: [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWRWR [1 CLK] Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [Auto] tRDRD [2 CLK]...
  • Page 83 Some operating systems require valid GART for proper operation. If AGP is present, select appropriate option to ensure proper AGP operation. Configuration options: [AGP Present] [Disabled] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] NUMA Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-19...
  • Page 84 SouthBridge/CK804 Configuration The SouthBridge/CK804 Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridge/CK804 Configuration CPU Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 85: Pci Pnp

    ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI Express LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-21...

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    5.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options Enabled USB Devices Enabled: Disabled None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 87: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port 2 Mode [Normal] Sets the serial port 2 mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-23...

  • Page 88: Acpi Configuration

    5.4.6 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Di ACPI Version Features [ACPI v2.0] ACPI version has some Headless Mode [Disabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] →← Select Screen ↑↓...

  • Page 89: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-25...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] 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] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]...
  • Page 91 VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage, VTT, VSEN1/2 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no processor is installed in CPU2 socket. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-27...

  • Page 92: Server Menu

    Server menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Configure Remote Remote Access Configuration Access. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.5.1 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
  • Page 93 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Media Type [Serial] Allows you to select the media for console redirection. Configuration options: [Serial] [LAN] [Serial + LAN] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-29...

  • Page 94: Security

    Security 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 <Enter> to change password.

  • Page 95: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 5-31...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 98: 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 99 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 100: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The system comes with the following RAID solutions: • The NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 chipset comes with a built-in SATA ® RAID controller that allows you to configure RAID 0 and RAID 1 with SATA hard disk drives. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write...

  • Page 101: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 102: Entering The Nvidia ® Raid Utility

    6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA RAID Utility ® To enter the NVIDIA RAID Utility: ® Restart the computer. During POST, press <F10> to display the utility main menu. NVIDIA RAID Utility Mar 23 2006 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal...

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid Volume

    RAID set, then press the right arrow key to select. The selected hard disk drives appear in the Array Disks section. Repeat the process until all desired hard disk drives are added. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 104 NVIDIA RAID Utility Mar 23 2006 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Disk Model Name Disk Model Name 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [→] Add 1.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [←] Del [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup Press <F7>...

  • Page 105: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB Master XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish Press <Enter> to start rebuilding the Rebuild array? array, or <Esc> to cancel. The Array [Enter] OK [Esc] Cancel List screen displays the RAID set after rebuilding. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 106: Deleting A Raid Array

    6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Enter>. The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Mar 23 2006 - Array List - Boot...

  • Page 107: Clearing The Disk Data

    XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Press <Y> to clear the disk data, or Clear disk data? press <N> to cancel.Press <C> to clear disk. The following confirmation [Y] Yes [N] Cancel message appears. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
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  • Page 109 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 110: 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 111 Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 112 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. When the Drivers menu appears, click nVIDIA nForce(TM) SATA RAID Driver to create an nVIDIA nForce SATA RAID driver disk. To install the RAID driver: Install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.

  • Page 113: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2000/2003 Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 114 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. Press <S> again and select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) at the Specigy Devices screen, then press <Enter>. Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 115 Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. The following windows appears listing both drrvers. Press <Enter> to continuen with Windows ® 2000/2003 installation. DO NOT remove the floppy disk until the blue screen portion of Windows ® 2000/2003 installation is completed. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...

  • Page 116: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN ® controller drivers on a Windows ® 2000/2003 OS. To install the LAN controller drivers: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 117 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2...
  • Page 118 Click Install to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 119: Nvidia ® Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the nVIDIA CK804 Professional option. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 7-11...
  • Page 120 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Check the box before the driver you want to install and click Next to continue. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 121 Click Next to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 7-13...

  • Page 122: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    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.

  • Page 123: Management Software Menu

    Click 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. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 7-15...
  • Page 124 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

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