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First Edition V1First Edition V1
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September 2005September 2005
September 2005
September 2005September 2005
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2
1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-3
1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-4
1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-5
1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-5
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs ...................................................... 1-5
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs .................................................... 1-6
1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ....................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .................. 2-6
2.3 System memory ................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 DIMM sockets location ............................................ 2-8
2.3.2 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... 2-9
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ..................................................................2-10
2.5 Expansion slot .................................................................... 2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the
riser card bracket ................................................. 2-12
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ........................ 2-14
2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-15
2.6 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-16
2.7 SATA backplane cabling .....................................................2-17
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2.8 Removable components ..................................................... 2-18
2.8.1 System fans .......................................................... 2-18
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case .............................. 2-20
2.8.3 Device fan ............................................................. 2-21
2.8.4 Power supply module ............................................ 2-22
2.8.5 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-23
2.8.6 Motherboard ......................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
Chapter 3: Installation options
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly .............................................................. 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ............................................. 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server ..................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 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
5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13
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5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13
5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13
5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13
5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14
5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14
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5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................5-14
5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15
5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave .........5-16
5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-18
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19
5.4.1 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-19
5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 5-20
4.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-21
5.4.4 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 5-23
5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................5-27
5.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... 5-28
5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-29
5.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-30
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-32
5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-34
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-34
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-35
5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-36
5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-39
Chapter 6: Chapter 6:
Chapter 6:
Chapter 6: Chapter 6:
6.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ................................ 6-3
6.1.4 RAID configuration utility........................................ 6-3
6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set ............................. 6-5
6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ......................................... 6-11
6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ............... 6-15
RAID configurationRAID configuration
RAID configuration
RAID configurationRAID configuration
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .................................. 6-18
6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives ......................................... 6-23
6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ............ 6-25
6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 6-28
6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 6-29
6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache ...................................... 6-30
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6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.............. 6-31
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) .............................. 6-32
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) .............................. 6-34
6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) .............. 6-35
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) .............................. 6-36
6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 6-37
6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ................................ 6-38
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6.3.7 Exiting the Intel
6.4 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 6-39
Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 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
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7.2.1 Windows
7.2.2 Red Hat
2000/2003 Server .............................. 7-12
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Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-13
Matrix Storage Manager ............ 6-38
7.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 7-14
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7.3.1 Windows
7.3.2 Windows
7.3.3 Red Hat
2000 Server ........................................ 7-14
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2003 Server ........................................ 7-15
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Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-15
7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ............. 7-16
7.4.1 Running the support CD ....................................... 7-16
7.4.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 7-16
7.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 7-17
7.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 7-17
7.4.5 Contact information ............................................. 7-17
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-2
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A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology (EIST) .................... A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-3
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-4
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A.4 Block diagram ....................................................................... A-5
A.5 Power supply specifications ................................................. A-6
A.1.1 General description ................................................. A-6
A.1.2 Specifications ......................................................... A-6
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
Electrical Safety
Electrical SafetyElectrical 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from
the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your dealer.
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
Operation Safety
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified
or experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with
the server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact
your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a
stable surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the
user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy SystemHeavy System
Heavy System
Heavy SystemHeavy System
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when
CAUTION!CAUTION!
moving or carrying the system.
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About this guide
AudienceAudience
Audience
AudienceAudience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.
ContentsContents
Contents
ContentsContents
This guide contains the following parts:
1.1.
Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
1.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.
Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
2.2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing or removing system components.
3.3.
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
3.
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.3.
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the
barebone server.
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper
settings, and connector locations.
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6.6.
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
6.
Chapter 6: RAID configuration
6.6.
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
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Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers
for different system components.
8.8.
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
8.
Appendix: Reference information
8.8.
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
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ConventionsConventions
Conventions
ConventionsConventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
WARNING: WARNING:
to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
NOTE: NOTE:
TypographyTypography
Typography
TypographyTypography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
Command Means that you must type the command
ReferencesReferences
References
ReferencesReferences
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
format A:/S
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
1.1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2.2.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
2.
ASUS websites
2.2.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and
rear panel specifications.
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1.1 System package contents
Check your package for the following standard items.
1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with:
• ASUS P5MT-R motherboard
• 400 W power supply
• SATA backplane (ASUS BP2LSA-R10) with 2 x SATA cables
• PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8)
• Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
• Optical drive with IDE cable
• 6 x system fans (3 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm)
• 2 x hot-swap HDD trays
• Pre-connected device/power cables
2. CPU heatsink
3. Rackmount rail kit
4. Bundled CDs
• RS120-E3 drivers and utilities CD
• CA Anti-virus software CD
5. User guide
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
**
The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use aThe system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a
*
The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a
**
The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use aThe system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a
USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer toUSB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to
USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to
USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer toUSB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to
Chapter 7 for details.Chapter 7 for details.
Chapter 7 for details.
Chapter 7 for details.Chapter 7 for details.
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1.2 System specifications
The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel
Pentium® D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest
technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
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Pentium® 4 and
ChassisChassis
Chassis
ChassisChassis
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
ProcessorProcessor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
Rackmount 1U (R10)
ASUS P5MT-R
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North Bridge : Intel
E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R
I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V
LGA775 socket for Intel
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Pentium® 4 processor
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A
and the latest Intel® Pentium® D processor
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel
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Pentium® 4 processors only)
4 x 240-pin DDR2 sockets for up to 8 GB system memory
Supports DDR2-533/667 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DIMMs
Supports dual-channel memory architecture
LAN1: Broadcom
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BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
VGAVGA
VGA
VGAVGA
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
ManagementManagement
Management
ManagementManagement
MonitoringMonitoring
Monitoring
MonitoringMonitoring
Power requirementPower requirement
Power requirement
Power requirementPower requirement
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB
display memory
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a)
1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3)
1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board
1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (optical drive)
2 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with
– RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5
configuration using the Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager
– RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz
600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h)
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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 “1.6.2 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
USB portsUSB ports
USB ports
USB portsUSB ports
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
HDD Access LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN1 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays
Hot-swap HDD bays
Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays
Power buttonPower button
Power button
Power buttonPower button
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Location switchLocation switch
Location switch
Location switchLocation switch
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Reset buttonReset button
Reset button
Reset buttonReset button
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Optical driveOptical drive
Optical drive
Optical driveOptical drive
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear
fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear
panel connectors on the motherboard.
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit
LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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Expansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
LAN port1
LAN port1LAN port1
LAN port1LAN port1
Serial portSerial port
Serial portSerial port
LAN port2LAN port2
LAN port2LAN port2
Serial port
LAN port2
Locator LED
Locator switch
Locator LEDLocator LED
Locator switchLocator switch
Locator LEDLocator LED
Locator switchLocator switch
USB ports
USB portsUSB ports
USB portsUSB ports
Expansion slotExpansion slot
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
VGA port
VGA portVGA port
VGA portVGA port
Power fan
Power fanPower fan
Power fanPower fan
Power fan
AC power socket
Power fanPower fan
Power fanPower fan
AC power socketAC power socket
AC power socketAC power socket
Refer to section “1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
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1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8
riser card bracket
2. Power fans
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3. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard
4. Power supply
5. Device fans (x 2)
6. System fans (x 4)
7. SATA backplane
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5
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66
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8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Connects to SATA1 port
77
7
77
(Port0)
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 -
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11
1
1
11
99
9
88
8
88
99
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Connects to SATA3 port
(Port2)
10. Front I/O board (hidden)
1010
10
1010
11. Optical drive
• The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a
USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear
panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
• Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay.
1.6 LED information
1.6.11.6.1
1.6.1
1.6.11.6.1
Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs
Rear panel LEDs
Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs
LEDLED
LED
LEDLED
Display statusDisplay status
Display status
Display statusDisplay status
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
Location LED OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
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1.6.2
1.6.21.6.2
Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs
Front panel LEDs
Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
HDD Access LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN1 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LEDLED
LED
LEDLED
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Location LED OFF Normal status
LAN LEDs OFF No LAN connection
IconIcon
Icon
IconIcon
Display statusDisplay status
Display status
Display statusDisplay status
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
ON Location switch is pressed
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
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1.6.3
1.6.31.6.3
LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLAN (RJ-45) LEDs
LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLAN (RJ-45) LEDs
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
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SPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware
setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing or removing
system components.
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.12.1.1
2.1.1
2.1.12.1.1
Removing the coverRemoving the cover
Removing the cover
Removing the coverRemoving the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of
the top cover.
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
Thumbscrews
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
on the rear panel to release the
top cover from the chassis.
3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about
half an inch until it is disengaged
from the chassis.
4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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1/2 inch distance
1/2 inch distance1/2 inch distance
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2.1.22.1.2
2.1.2
2.1.22.1.2
Installing the coverInstalling the cover
Installing the cover
Installing the coverInstalling the cover
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the
rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.
Side markingsSide markings
Side markings
Side markingsSide markings
2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are
aligned to the grooves on the chassis.
GroovesGrooves
Grooves
GroovesGrooves
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
Thumbscrews
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
the rear to secure the cover.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The system motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket
designed for Intel® Pentium® 4 or Pentium® D processor in the 775-land
package.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
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 LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.2.12.2.1
2.2.1
2.2.12.2.1
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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P5MT-R
P5MT-R CPU Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.
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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 tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
A
PnP capPnP cap
PnP cap
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Load leverLoad lever
PnP capPnP cap
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º
angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
B
This side of theThis side of the
This side of the
This side of theThis side of the
socket box shouldsocket box should
socket box should
socket box shouldsocket box should
face you.face you.
face you.
face you.face you.
B
A
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left
corner of the socket.
The socket alignment
key should fit into the
CPU notch.
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Load plate
Load plateLoad plate
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
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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.
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
A
B
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2.2.2
2.2.22.2.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and airductInstalling the CPU heatsink and airduct
Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
Installing the CPU heatsink and airductInstalling the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Carefully place the heatsink on
top of the installed CPU.
2. Twist each of the four screws
with a Philips (cross) screwdriver
just enough to attach the
heatsink to the motherboard.
When the four screws are
attached, tighten them one by
one to completely secure the
heatsink.
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To install the airduct:
1. Position the airduct on top of
the heatsink.
2. Carefully lower the airduct until
it fits in place.
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2.3 System memory
2.3.12.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.12.3.1
DIMM sockets locationDIMM sockets location
DIMM sockets location
DIMM sockets locationDIMM sockets location
The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR2 modules.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
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112 Pins 128 Pins
P5MT-R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
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2.3.2
2.3.22.3.2
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or
non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2
Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the number of
expansion cards installed, the following conditions may occur:
- the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when
you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules
- may show an available memory space of less than 4 GB when
you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules
• Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will
function in Dual channel asymmetric mode.
• When installing a single or two DIMMs, install the modules on the
blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). Refer to the recommended memory
configuration table below.
Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
Single channel (1) — populated — —
(2) — — — populated
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
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Dual channel (1) populated — populated —
(2) — populated — populated
(3) populated populated populated populated
Dual channel (1) populated populated — populated
(Asymmetric mode)
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2.3.32.3.3
2.3.3
2.3.32.3.3
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling 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:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into
the socket until the retaining
clips snap back in place and
the DIMM is properly seated.
2
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.3.42.3.4
2.3.4
2.3.42.3.4
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your fingers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it
flips out with extra force.
2
1
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.4 Hard disk drives
The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard
disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA1
(Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the
motherboard SATA3 (Port2) port via the SATA backplane.
To install a hot-swap SATA HDD:
1. Release a drive tray by pushing
the spring lock to the right,
then pulling the tray lever
outward. The drive tray ejects
slightly after you pull out the
lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and
pull the drive tray out of the
bay.
3. Take note of the drive tray
holes. Each side has three holes
to fit different types of hard
disk drives. Use two screws on
each side to secure the hard
disk drive.
4. Place a SATA hard disk drive on
the tray, then secure it with
four screws.
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5. Carefully insert the drive tray
and push it all the way to the
depth of the bay until just a
small fraction of the tray edge
protrudes.
When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA
interface on the backplane.
SATA interfaceSATA interface
SATA interface
SATA interfaceSATA interface
on the backplaneon the backplane
on the backplane
on the backplaneon the backplane
6. Push the tray lever until it
clicks, and secures the drive
tray in place. The drive tray is
correctly placed when its front
edge aligns with the bay edge.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish
to install a second SATA drive.
8. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA
backplane. Refer to section “2.7 SATA backplane cabling” for
information on the SATA backplane cable connections.
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2.5 Expansion slot
2.5.12.5.1
2.5.1
2.5.12.5.1
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove
the bracket if you want to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion
cards.
To install a PCI-X card:
1. Firmly hold the riser card
bracket, then pull it up to
detach it from the PCI Express
x8 and PCI-X slots on the
motherboard.
Installing an expansion card to theInstalling an expansion card to the
Installing an expansion card to the
Installing an expansion card to theInstalling an expansion card to the
riser card bracketriser card bracket
riser card bracket
riser card bracketriser card bracket
2. Place the riser card bracket on a
flat and stable surface, then
remove the screw from the
PCI-X slot bay.
3. Install a PCI-X card to the
bracket as shown, then secure
the card with a screw.
PCI-X slotPCI-X slot
PCI-X slot
PCI-X slotPCI-X slot
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To install a PCI Express x8 card:
1. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the
previous section.
PCI Express x8 slotPCI Express x8 slot
PCI Express x8 slot
PCI Express x8 slotPCI Express x8 slot
2. Use a Phillips (cross)
screwdriver to remove the
screw that secures the slot
metal cover.
3. Remove the slot metal cover,
then set it aside.
4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to
the bracket as shown, then
secure the card with a screw
you removed earlier.
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2.5.22.5.2
2.5.2
2.5.22.5.2
Reinstalling the riser card bracketReinstalling the riser card bracket
Reinstalling the riser card bracket
Reinstalling the riser card bracketReinstalling the riser card bracket
To reinstall the riser card bracket:
1. 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.
Pegs on the riserPegs on the riser
Pegs on the riser
Pegs on the riserPegs on the riser
card bracketcard bracket
card bracket
card bracketcard bracket
2. Install the riser card bracket
with the card into the PCI
Express x8 and PCI-X slots on
the motherboard.
3. Press the riser card bracket until
the golden connectors
completely fit the slot and the
bracket aligns with the rear
panel.
4. Connect the cable(s) to the
card, if applicable.
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2.5.3
2.5.32.5.3
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignmentsPCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignmentsPCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments
INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT#
PATA controller PIRQA#
SATA controller PIRQD#
SMBus controller PIRQB#
USB UHCI controller 1 PIRQH#
USB UHCI controller 2 PIRQD#
USB 2.0 EHCI controller PIRQH#
BCM5721 #1 PIRQA#
BCM5721 #2 PIRQB#
ATI RAGE XL PIRQD# REQ1# GNT1#
PCIX Slot 1 (64-bit) PXIRQ0 PXIRQ1 PXIRQ2 PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXGNT0
PCI Express Slot 2 PIRQA#
PCI Slot 3 (32-bit) PIRQE# PIRQF# PIRQG# PIRQH# REQ0# GNT0#
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.6 Cable connections
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Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables
Pre-connected system cables
Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables
1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard)
3. SATA backplane power connector (from power supply)
4. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive)
5. Device fan connector (from motherboard FRONT_FAN3 to device fan)
6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board)
7. SMBus connector (from motherboard BPSMB1 to
SATA backplane J1 connector)
8. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
See page 4-17.
9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
See page 4-16.
10. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
11. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on
SATA backplane)
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2.7 SATA backplane cabling
Connects the device fan cableConnects the device fan cable
Connects the device fan cable
Connects the device fan cableConnects the device fan cable
Connects a 8-pin plugConnects a 8-pin plug
Connects a 8-pin plug
Connects a 8-pin plugConnects a 8-pin plug
from power supplyfrom power supply
from power supply
from power supplyfrom power supply
Connect the system fan cablesConnect the system fan cables
Connect the system fan cables
Connect the system fan cablesConnect the system fan cables
CON1_FANCON1_FAN
CON1_FAN
CON1_FANCON1_FAN
CON2_FANCON2_FAN
CON2_FAN
CON2_FANCON2_FAN
Connect the SATA HDDsConnect the SATA HDDs
Connect the SATA HDDs
Connect the SATA HDDsConnect the SATA HDDs
Connects the SATA cable fromConnects the SATA cable from
Connects the SATA cable from
Connects the SATA cable fromConnects the SATA cable from
SATA1 (Port0) on the MBSATA1 (Port0) on the MB
SATA1 (Port0) on the MB
SATA1 (Port0) on the MBSATA1 (Port0) on the MB
FAN_IN* connects the fan cableFAN_IN* connects the fan cable
FAN_IN* connects the fan cable
FAN_IN* connects the fan cableFAN_IN* connects the fan cable
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBfrom FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBfrom FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
CON3_FANCON3_FAN
CON3_FAN
CON3_FANCON3_FAN
J1: connects the SMBusJ1: connects the SMBus
J1: connects the SMBus
J1: connects the SMBusJ1: connects the SMBus
cable from the MBcable from the MB
cable from the MB
cable from the MBcable from the MB
Connects the SATA cable fromConnects the SATA cable from
Connects the SATA cable from
Connects the SATA cable fromConnects the SATA cable from
SATA3 (Port2) on the MBSATA3 (Port2) on the MB
SATA3 (Port2) on the MB
SATA3 (Port2) on the MBSATA3 (Port2) on the MB
CON4_FANCON4_FAN
CON4_FAN
CON4_FANCON4_FAN
*The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the
backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4
connector on the motherboard.
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2.8 Removable components
You may need to remove previously installed system components when
installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace
defective components. This section tells how to remove the following
components:
1. System fans
2. Device fan
3. Power supply module
4. Optical drive
5. Motherboard
2.8.12.8.1
2.8.1
2.8.12.8.1
System fansSystem fans
System fans
System fansSystem fans
The system comes with:
• three units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans
• one unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fan with dummy case
Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans.
56 mm * 40 mm system fans56 mm * 40 mm system fans
56 mm * 40 mm system fans
56 mm * 40 mm system fans56 mm * 40 mm system fans
28 mm * 40 mm fan28 mm * 40 mm fan
28 mm * 40 mm fan
28 mm * 40 mm fan28 mm * 40 mm fan
with dummy casewith dummy case
with dummy case
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To uninstall the system fans:
1. Disconnect a system fan cable
from the fan connector on the
backplane board.
2. Lift the fan, then set aside.
3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall
the other system fans.
To reinstall the system fan:
1. Insert the fan to the fan cage.
The airflow directional arrow on
the fan side should point
towards the system rear panel.
2. Connect the system fan cable
to the fan connector on the
backplane board.
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2.8.2
2.8.22.8.2
System fan with dummy caseSystem fan with dummy case
System fan with dummy case
System fan with dummy caseSystem 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:
1. Uninstall the fan following the
instructions in the previous
section.
2. Pull the dummy case to the
direction of the arrow just
enough to disengage its pegs
from the system fan.
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3. Turn the dummy case above the
system fan, then remove the
fan cables by pulling them
through the dummy case cable
bay.
4. Replace the system fan.
To reinstall the system fan with the dummy case:
1. Insert the fan cables to the dummy case cable bay.
2. Turn the dummy case to the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert the dummy case pegs to the system fan holes until it fits in place.
4. Reinstall the system fan by following the instructions in the previous section.
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2.8.3
2.8.32.8.3
The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans.
Refer to the illustration below for location of the device fans.
To uninstall the device fan:
1. Disconnect the device fan cable
from the connector on the
motherboard or backplane
board.
Device fanDevice fan
Device fan
Device fanDevice fan
28 mm * 40 mm device fans28 mm * 40 mm device fans
28 mm * 40 mm device fans
28 mm * 40 mm device fans28 mm * 40 mm device fans
2. Lift the fan, then set aside.
To reinstall the device fan:
1. Insert the fan to the fan cage.
The airflow directional arrow on
the fan side should point
towards the rear panel.
2. Connect the device fan cable to
the fan connector on the
backplane board or on the
motherboard.
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2.8.42.8.4
2.8.4
2.8.42.8.4
To uninstall the power supply module:
1. Disconnect all the power cables
connected to the motherboard
and other system devices.
Power supply modulePower supply module
Power supply module
Power supply modulePower supply module
2. Use a Phillips (cross)
screwdriver to remove the
screws that secure the front
end of the power supply.
3. From the rear panel, remove
two screws that secure the
power supply from the chassis.
4. Slide the power supply forward
for about half an inch, then
carefully lift it out from the
chassis.
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2.8.5
2.8.52.8.5
To uninstall the optical drive:
Optical driveOptical drive
Optical drive
Optical driveOptical drive
1. Disconnect the power and
signal cables connected to the
rear of the optical drive.
3. Pull out half of the drive tray
to remove the tray bezel.
2. Insert the optical drive
emergency eject pin to the
emergency eject pin hole until
the drive tray ejects.
4. Pull the center of the 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!
5. Replace the drive tray.
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6. Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the
drive. Keep the screws for later use.
7. Pull the metal bracket to the
direction of the arrow until its
pegs disengage from the drive
holes.
8. Lift the metal bracket, then
set aside.
9. Push the drive inward, then lift
it out from the chassis.
10. Remove the metal rail on the
other side of the drive.
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To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter
in a reverse order.
When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front
panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the chassis.
2.8.62.8.6
2.8.6
2.8.62.8.6
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
To uninstall the motherboard:
1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard.
See section “2.6 Cable connections” for details.
2. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and
heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the
corresponding sections for instructions on removing these
components.
3. 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.
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4. Carefully lift the motherboard
out of the chassis as shown.
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To reinstall the motherboard:
1. Firmly hold the motherboard by
the sides and insert it into the
chassis as shown.
2. Carefully adjust the motherboard
until the rear panel ports fit in
place.
3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver
to secure the motherboard with
ten (10) screws in the holes as
shown in the illustration in the
previous section.
4. Reconnect all the required cables
to the motherboard. See section
“2.6 Cable connections” for
details.
5. Reinstall all the devices that you
have previously removed.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes how to
install the optional components and
devices into the barebone server.
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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.
NutsNuts
Nuts
NutsNuts
BoltsBolts
Bolts
BoltsBolts
Left pairLeft pair
Left pair
Left pairLeft pair
Right pairRight pair
Right pair
Right pairRight 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. Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair.
Rear endsRear ends
Rear ends
Rear endsRear ends
Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side
Bolts on inner side
Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side
Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side
Nuts on outer side
Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side
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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 space1U space
1U space
1U space1U 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 spacerear 1U space
rear 1U space that corresponds to the
rear 1U spacerear 1U space
front 1U spacefront 1U space
front 1U space
front 1U spacefront 1U space
where you attached the rail.
6. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end
holes.
7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end.
8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second
rail pair.
9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly
installed, the rack rails appear as shown.
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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.
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
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Chapter 4
This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, and brief
descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.
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4.1 Motherboard layout
31cm (12.2in)
VGA1
SBPW_LED
PS2_MS1 PS2_KB1
KBPWR1
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REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
Intel
E7230
LGA775
USB2 USB1
USBPW12
LOCSW1
PCIX1
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CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCIE2
CLRTC1
SATA1
FRNT_FAN1
FRNT_FAN2
COM1
LOCLED1
Broadcom
BCM5721
LAN_EN2
VGA_EN1
ATI
RAGE XL
PCI3
VGA
Controller
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Intel
6702
PXH-V
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Intel
ICH7R
SATA2 S ATA3 SATA4
PRI_IDE1
LAN2 LAN1
LAN_EN1
8Mbit
Flash
RECOVERY1
BIOS
RAID_SEL1
FRNT_FAN3
Broadcom
BCM5721
COM2
Super
I/O
BMCCONN1
LPT1
BMCSOCKET1
FLOPPY1
HDLED1
TRPWR1
BPSMB1
PANEL1 AUX_PANEL1
USB34
USBPW34
FRNT_FAN4
26cm (10.2in)
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Layout contentsLayout contents
Layout contents
Layout contentsLayout contents
JumpersJumpers
Jumpers
JumpersJumpers
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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-5
4. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-6
5. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 4-6
6. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-7
7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-7
8. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-8
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-9
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 4-9
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4-10
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-11
5. System and device fan connectors 4-11
(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)
6. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) 4-12
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-12
8. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 4-13
9. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-14
10. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 4-14
11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-15
12. Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1) 4-15
13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16
Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)
Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-17
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
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4.2 Jumpers
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)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. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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!
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CLRTC1
1
P5MT-R Clear RTC RAM
2
Normal
(Default)
2
3
Clear CMOS
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2.2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
2.2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).
USBPW12
1
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P5MT-R USB device wake-up
2
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
USBPW34
1
2
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
2
3
2
3
• 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.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
3.3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
3.3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR1
P5MT-R
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1
2
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
2
3
P5MT-R Keyboard power setting
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4.4.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)
4.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)
4.4.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom
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Gigabit
LAN controller that controls the LAN1 port. Place a jumper cap on
pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN1 controller.
LAN_EN1
1
2
Enable
(Default)
2
3
Disable
P5MT-R
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P5MT-R Gigabit LAN1 setting
5.5.
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2)
5.
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2)
5.5.
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom
®
Gigabit
LAN controller that controls the LAN2 port. Place a jumper cap on
pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN2 controller.
P5MT-R
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LAN_EN2
1
2
Enable
(Default)
2
3
Disable
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6.6.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
6.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
6.6.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
This jumper allows you enable or disable the onboard graphics
controller.
P5MT-R
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VGA_EN1
12
Enable
(Default)
23
Disable
P5MT-R VGA setting
7.7.
RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
7.
RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
7.7.
RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use
when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if
you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility (default);
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otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel
Matrix
Storage Manager utility.
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P5MT-R
P5MT-R RAID select jumper
RAID_SEL1
1
2
LSI RAID ROM
(Default)
2
3
INTEL RAID ROM
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8.8.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
8.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
8.8.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it
gets corrupted or destroyed.This jumper allows you to update/recover
the BIOS quickly.
To update the BIOS:
1. Prepare a CD-ROM that contains the original or latest BIOS for
the motherboard (P5MTR.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.
2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.
3. Restart the system, then insert the CD-ROM to the optical drive
to recover or update the BIOS.
4. Shut down the system.
5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2.
6. Turn on the system.
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P5MT-R
P5MT-R BIOS recovery setting
RECOVERY1
1
2
Normal BIOS recovery
(Default)
2
3
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4.3 Connectors
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection
when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
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P5MT-R
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
P5MT-R Floppy disk drive connector
2.2.
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
2.
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
2.2.
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
This connector is for an Ultra ATA 100/66/33 signal cable. By default,
this connector supports the optical disk drive. You must configure the
optical drive as master/slave device by setting its jumper accordingly.
Refer to the optical disk drive documentation for the jumper settings.
Pin 20 on the IDE connectors are removed to match the covered hole on
the Ultra ATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when
you connect the IDE cable.
FLOPPY1
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P5MT-R IDE connector
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NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
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3.3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
3.3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and software RAID 5 configuration using the Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager, or RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration
using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID utility in the Intel
®
ICH7R
Southbridge.
These connectors are set to
IDE IDE
IDE mode by default. In
IDE IDE
IDE IDE
IDE mode, you can
IDE IDE
connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you
intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the
Configure SATA As Configure SATA As
Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 5.3.4 for
Configure SATA As Configure SATA As
details.
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P5MT-R
SATA1
(port0)
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
SATA2
(port1)
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
SATA3
(port2)
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP3
SATA4
(port3)
GND
P5MT-R SATA connectors
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
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Important note on Serial ATA
Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA
When using the connectors in
IDE IDE
IDE mode, connect the primary (boot)
IDE IDE
hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table
below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection
ConnectorConnector
Connector
ConnectorConnector
SATA1/SATA2SATA1/SATA2
SATA1/SATA2
SATA1/SATA2SATA1/SATA2
SATA3/SATA4SATA3/SATA4
SATA3/SATA4
SATA3/SATA4SATA3/SATA4
SettingSetting
Setting
SettingSetting
MasterMaster
Master
MasterMaster
SlaveSlave
Slave
SlaveSlave
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UseUse
Use
UseUse
Boot diskBoot disk
Boot disk
Boot diskBoot disk
Data diskData disk
Data disk
Data diskData disk
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4.4.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
4.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
4.4.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
For some storage cards, such as SCSI card, with access signals for
external LEDs, this connector allows the access signals to go through
the front panel IDE_LED lead.
®
P5MT-R
HDLED1
1
NC
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
NC
P5MT-R Hard disk activity LED connector
5.5.
System and device fan connectorsSystem and device fan connectors
5.
System and device fan connectors
5.5.
System and device fan connectorsSystem and device fan connectors
(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)
(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)
(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)(3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4; REAR_FAN1/2)
The fan connectors support the system and device fans. Connect the
backplane fan cable to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard,
making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin
of the connector.
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2
®
P5MT-R
P5MT-R Fan connectors
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4
Rotation
+12V
GND
REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2
GND
+12V
Rotation
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
GND
+12V
Rotation
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6.6.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
6.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
6.6.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
By default this connects to the front panel to support two USB 2.0
ports.
®
P5MT-R
USB34
NC
USB _P4+
USB_P4-
P5MT-R USB 2.0 connectors
7.7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
7.7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
GND
USB+5V
GND
USB_P3+
USB_P3USB+5V
1
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
®
P5MT-R
COM2
P5MT-R
Serial port2 (COM2) connector
The serial port module is purchased separately.
PIN 1
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8.8.
SSI SSI
8.
8.8.
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
SSI
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
SSI SSI
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
4 4
4
4 4
-pin -pin
ATX12V1ATX12V1
-pin
ATX12V1
-pin -pin
ATX12V1ATX12V1
These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors
completely fit.
• Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit
(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 400 W is recommended for
a fully-configured system.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
))
)
))
®
P5MT-R
P5MT-R ATX power connectors
ATXPWR1
24-pin
Power Connector
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
ATX12V1
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
1
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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9.9.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
9.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
9.9.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
This connector is for a parallel printer port. Connect the parallel printer
port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.s
®
P5MT-R
P5MT-R Parallel port connector
10.10.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
10.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
10.10.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
LPT1
Pin 1
STB# AFD#
SPD0 ERROR#
SPD1 PINIT#
SPD2 SLIN#
SPD3
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
SLCT
PE
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
This connector is for the optional ASUS server management card.
BMCCONN1
+5VSB
+5VSB
12CDATA1
BMC_SMI#
GND
+5VSB
+5VSB
BMC SMBCLK
12CCLK1
PSON#
BMC_RST#
PWROK
PSONEN#
P5MT-R
®
BMC SMBDATA
FP_PWRBTN#
BMC_PRESENT#
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11.11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
11.11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management
Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
®
P5MT-R
BPSMB1
1
NC
I2C_6_CLK#
P5MT-R SMBus connector
I2C_6_DATA#
12.12.
Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)
12.
Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)
12.12.
Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)
GND
+5V
If you want additional thermal monitoring, connect the thermal sensor
cable with thermistor (of 1ºK or at 25ºC, B=3435) to this connector.
®
P5MT-R
TRPWR1
SYS-THEAMAL2
GND
P5MT-R TRPWR connector
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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13.13.
Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
13.
Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
13.13.
Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector is for additional front panel features including front
panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
•
Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
•
LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)
•
Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)
Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis
with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any
chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level
signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event.
Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
•
Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel.
Front panel SMBFront panel SMB
Front panel SMB
Front panel SMBFront panel SMB
P5MT-R
Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion
Chassis intrusion
®
Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion
AUX_PANEL1
1
NC
I2C_4_CLK#
GNDGND
I2C_4_DATA#LOCATORLED1+
+5VSBLOCATORLED1LAN1_LINKACTLED-LOCATORBTN#
LAN1_LINKACTLED+GND
LAN2_LINKACTLED+LOCATORLED2LAN2_LINKACTLED-LOCATORLED2+
LAN activity LEDLAN activity LED
LAN activity LED
LAN activity LEDLAN activity LED
P5MT-R Auxiliary panel connector
+5VSB
CASEOPEN
Locator LEDLocator LED
Locator LED
Locator LEDLocator LED
and switchand switch
and switch
and switchand switch
By default, a cable plug (6x2, 12-pin) connects the AUX_PANEL1 to the
front panel I/O board. The Pin1 on the cable plug is located at the top
right corner and is marked by a triangle. Take note of the Pin1 when
reconnecting the cable plug to prevent incorrect insertion.
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14.14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
14.14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
®
P5MT-R
P5MT-R System panel connector
Power buttonPower button
Power button
Power buttonPower button
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector descriptions below for details.
HDD LEDHDD LED
HDD LED
HDD LEDHDD LED
PANEL1
POWERLED+HDLED+
GNDHDLEDPOWERLEDMLED+NMIBTN#
MLED-GND
NCPOWERBTN#
+5VGND
GNDNC
GNDRESETBTN#
SPKROUTGND
Reset buttonReset button
Reset button
Reset buttonReset button
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
SystemSystem
System
SystemSystem
warningwarning
warning
warningwarning
speakerspeaker
speaker
speakerspeaker
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
•
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
•
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
This connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the
front panel message LED. The message LED indicates the booting
status. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until
the operating system is loaded.
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
•
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
•
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
•
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
•
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.
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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.
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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
1.
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
floppy disk.)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
2.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
ASUS Update ASUS Update
3.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
ASUS Update ASUS Update
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.
®
environment.)
5.1.15.1.1
5.1.1
5.1.15.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP and Server 2003 environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click
ComputerComputer
Computer.
ComputerComputer
Start Start
Start from the Windows
Start Start
®
desktop, then select
MyMy
My
MyMy
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
e. Select
File File
File from the menu, then select
File File
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Floppy Disk window appears.
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
options field, then click
StartStart
Start.
StartStart
FormatFormat
Format. A
FormatFormat
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
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5.1.25.1.2
5.1.2
5.1.25.1.2
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 1024 KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be the same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main filenameMain filename
Main filename
Main filenameMain filename
Extension nameExtension name
Extension name
Extension nameExtension name
3. 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:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
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Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. 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.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk, then press <Enter>.
A:\>afudos /iP5MTR.rom
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
A:\>afudos /iP5MTR.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 ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
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5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5MTR.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 ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash driveUpdating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive
Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive
Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash driveUpdating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive
If you have not purchased a USB floppy disk drive, you may update the
BIOS file using a USB flash drive. Format the USB flash drive to FAT16 or
32 system file before updating the BIOS.
To format the USB flash drive to a FAT32/16 system file:
1. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port.
2. From the Windows desktop, click
StartStart
Start, then select
StartStart
3. Right-click the USB flash drive icon, then select
My ComputerMy Computer
My Computer.
My ComputerMy Computer
Format Format
Format from the
Format Format
menu.
4. From the
Start Start
Start button.
Start Start
File system File system
File system field, select
File system File system
FAT32 FAT32
FAT32 or
FAT32 FAT32
FAT16FAT16
FAT16, then click the
FAT16FAT16
To update the BIOS file:
1. Copy the original or the latest BIOS file and the AFUDOS utility
(afudos.exe) to the USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port, then place the
motherboard support CD to the optical drive.
3. Boot the system from the support CD, then select the
command promptcommand prompt
command prompt.
command promptcommand prompt
FreeDOSFreeDOS
FreeDOS
FreeDOSFreeDOS
4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive
letter, then type: afudos /i[filename].
3. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS file.
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the
floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g.
P5MTR.ROMP5MTR.ROM
P5MTR.ROM.
P5MTR.ROMP5MTR.ROM
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5MTR.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the
system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then
updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “P5MTR.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. 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.
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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The
2. Click the
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
VX.XX.XX.
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Utilities Utilities
Utilities tab, then click
Utilities Utilities
Quit all Microsoft® Windows® applications before you update the BIOS
using this utility.
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Install ASUS Update
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Drivers Drivers
Drivers menu appears.
Drivers Drivers
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Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select
the Internet the Internet
the Internet option from the
the Internet the Internet
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
Update BIOS from
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
drop-down menu, then click
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click
NextNext
Click
Next.
NextNext
Auto SelectAuto Select
Auto Select.
Auto SelectAuto Select
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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 fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by
2. Select
file file
file option from the drop-down
file file
menu, then click
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
Update BIOS from a
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
Open Open
Open window, then click
Open Open
SaveSave
Save.
SaveSave
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section
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. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to
run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
“
5.1 Managing and
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Setup Defaults Setup Defaults
Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit
Setup Defaults Setup Defaults
Menu.”
• 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.
LoadLoad
Load
LoadLoad
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5.2.1
5.2.15.2.1
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 06/17/2005]
Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]
IDE Configuration
System Information
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
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5.2.25.2.2
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
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Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
Use [ENTER]. [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
MainMain
Main For changing the basic system configuration
MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
AdvancedAdvanced
PowerPower
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
PowerPower
configuration
BootBoot
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
BootBoot
ExitExit
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
ExitExit
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
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5.2.35.2.3
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
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.
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Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
The highlighted item on the menu
bar displays the specific items for
that menu. For example, selecting
Main Main
Main shows the Main menu items.
Main Main
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 06/17/2005]
Legacy Diskette A[1.44M, 3.5 in]
IDE Configuration
System Information
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar
have their respective menu items.
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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Main menu itemsMain menu items
Main menu items
Main menu itemsMain menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.
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5.2.65.2.6
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”
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Select a menu item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up window
with the configuration options for
that item.
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A scroll bar appears on the right side
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
Advanced
APM Configuration
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Suspend Time Out(Minute) [Disabled]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Power Button Function [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On Ring [Disabled]
Power On PME# [Disabled]
Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
of a menu screen when there are
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
items that do not fit on the screen.
Scroll barScroll bar
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or
<Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to
display the other items on the screen.
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General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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5.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the
Main Main
Main menu screen appears,
Main Main
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.
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 06/17/2005]
Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]
IDE Configuration
System Information
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER]. [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.3.15.3.1
5.3.1
5.3.15.3.1
System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.25.3.2
5.3.2
5.3.25.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
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Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]
Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]
Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
IDE Configuration
IDE ConfigurationIDE 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 want to configure the item.
Main
IDE Configuration
ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]
Configure SATA As [IDE]
Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
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ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]
ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]
ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed
operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced] mode if you are using native OS,
e.g. Windows® Server 2000/2003. Set to [Compatible] mode if you are
using legacy OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
The
Configure SATA As and
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration to [Enhanced] mode.
Third IDE Master/Slave Third IDE Master/Slave
Third IDE Master/Slave items appear
Third IDE Master/Slave Third IDE Master/Slave
Configure SATA As [IDE]
Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip.
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA
physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE].
Set this item to [RAID] if you want to create a RAID volume from
Serial ATA hard disk drives.
Place a jumper cap on pins 1-2 of the
RAID_SEL1RAID_SEL1
RAID_SEL1 jumper to use the
RAID_SEL1RAID_SEL1
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility (for RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1
®
configuration; supported on Windows
Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0). Refer to section
Place a jumper cap on pins 2-3 of the
®
Matrix Storage Manager (for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or software
Intel
RAID 5 configuration; supported on Windows
2000/2003 Server/XP and Red
4.2 Jumpers 4.2 Jumpers
4.2 Jumpers for details.
4.2 Jumpers 4.2 Jumpers
RAID_SEL1RAID_SEL1
RAID_SEL1 jumper to use the
RAID_SEL1RAID_SEL1
®
2000/2003 Server/XP).
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial
ATA features that increases storage performance on random
workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of
commands.
If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go
to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm
www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm
The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID]
or [AHCI].
Onboard SATA RAID ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA RAID boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard SATA RAID ROMOnboard SATA RAID ROM
The
Onboard SATA RAID ROM item appears only when you set the
Onboard SATA RAID ROMOnboard SATA RAID ROM
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA As item to [RAID].
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec]
Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to legacy mode.
Configuration options:
• [SATA Only] - SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 ports are available
• [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] - PATA, SATA2, and SATA4 ports are available
• [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] - SATA1, SATA3, and PATA ports are available
• [PATA Only] - Only PATA ports are available
Legacy IDE ChannelsLegacy IDE Channels
The
Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set the
Legacy IDE ChannelsLegacy IDE Channels
ATAATA
//
ATA
ATAATA
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
IDE Configuration IDE Configuration
/
IDE Configuration item to [Compatible] mode.
//
IDE Configuration IDE Configuration
Selects the time our value (in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/SlavePrimary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/SlavePrimary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a
separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press
<Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Main
Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : ST320413A
Size : 20.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
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Select the type of
device connected to
the system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.3.65.3.6
5.3.6
5.3.65.3.6
System InformationSystem Information
System Information
System InformationSystem Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.11
Build Date : 06/14/05
Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz
Speed : 3000 MHz
Count : 1
System Memory
Total : 1024MB
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AMI BIOSAMI BIOS
AMI BIOS
AMI BIOSAMI BIOS
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
ProcessorProcessor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System MemorySystem Memory
System Memory
System MemorySystem Memory
Displays the auto-detected total system memory.
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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.
Advanced
MPS Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI/PnP
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5.4.1
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Advanced
MPS Configuration
MPS Revision [1.4]
MPS ConfigurationMPS Configuration
MPS Configuration
MPS ConfigurationMPS Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Configure the MultiProcessor Table.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select MPS Revision.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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MPS Revision [1.4]
MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]
Allows you to select the multi-processor system version.
Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
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5.4.2
5.4.25.4.2
Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration
Advanced
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access [Disabled]
Serial port number [COM1]
Base Address, IRQ [3F8h, 4]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Flow Control [None]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Terminal Type [ANSI]
VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [Enabled]
Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]
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Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]
Remote Access [Disabled]
Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Allows you to enable or disable remote access.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When the
not appear.
Remote AccessRemote Access
Remote Access item is set to [Disabled], all other items do
Remote AccessRemote Access
Select Remote Access
type.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]
Serial port number [COM1]
Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]
Enables or disables the remote access feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Sets the Serial port mode.
Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1]
[19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1]
Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]
Flow Control [None]
Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]
Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some
operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]
Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]
Allows you to select the target terminal type.
Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]
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VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100
terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]
Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]
Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]
Allows you to set the delay to display the memory information.
Configuration options: [No Delay] [Delay 1 Sec] [Delay 2 Sec]
[Delay 4 Sec]
4.4.34.4.3
4.4.3
4.4.34.4.3
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Advanced
Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 3C.0B
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz
Frequency : 3.0 GHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz
Cache L1 : 32 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:15, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 15
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 15]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]
Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]
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Ratio CMOS Setting [16]Ratio CMOS Setting [16]
Ratio CMOS Setting [16]
Ratio CMOS Setting [16]Ratio CMOS Setting [16]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Sets the ratio
between CPU Core
Clock and the FSB
Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the
<+><+>
< + > or
<+><+>
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
<-><->
< - > keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [ 8]...[28]
<-><->
You can only adjust the
Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS
Ratio CMOS if you installed an unlocked CPU.
Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS
Refer to the CPU documentation for details.
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot
even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to
always return to (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]C1E Support [Disabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]
C1E Support [Disabled]C1E Support [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s
capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power
consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]
Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]
Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the single logical processor mode for
dual-core CPUs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Hyper-Threading Technology item appears only when you installed
an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Hyper-Threading Technology.
Hyper-Threading is not supported when you installed a dual-core CPU.
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading
Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
[Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating
system to use the EIST feature.
Set this item to [Disabled] if you
Configuration options: [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] [Automatic]
[Disabled]
• Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.
• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.
do not want to use the EIST.
®
Technology. When set to
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5.4.4
5.4.45.4.4
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
Chipset Configuration
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
North Bridge Configuration
South Bridge Configuration
Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Configure North Bridge
features.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration
NorthBridge Configuration
NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration
The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge
related settings.
Advanced
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]
PEG Port Configuration
PEG Port [Auto]
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Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical
memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 Mhz]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time
the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [5] [4] [3]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and
the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks]
[3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks]
[4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks]
Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] ~
[15 DRAM Clocks]
Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]
Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]
Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]
PEG Port ConfigurationPEG Port Configuration
PEG Port Configuration
PEG Port ConfigurationPEG Port Configuration
PEG Port [Auto]
Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Graphic port.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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SouthBridge ConfigurationSouthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge ConfigurationSouthBridge Configuration
The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge
related settings.
Advanced
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
USB Functions [4 USB Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]
PCIE Ports Configuration
PCI Express Port 0 [Auto]
PCI Express Port 4 [Auto]
PCI Express Port 5 [Auto]
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USB Function [4 USB Ports]USB Function [4 USB Ports]
USB Function [4 USB Ports]
USB Function [4 USB Ports]USB Function [4 USB Ports]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled
2 USB Ports
4 USB Ports
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB
function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PCIE Port ConfigurationPCIE Port Configuration
PCIE Port Configuration
PCIE Port ConfigurationPCIE Port Configuration
PCI Express Port 0 [Auto]
Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PCI Express Port 4 [Auto]
Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 4.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PCI Express Port 5 [Auto]
Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 5.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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Intel PCI-X Hub ConfigurationIntel PCI-X Hub Configuration
Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration
Intel PCI-X Hub ConfigurationIntel PCI-X Hub Configuration
The Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration menu allows you to change the Intel PCI
Express controller related settings.
Advanced
Configure advanced settings for PCI-X Hub
I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]
VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]
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I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]
I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]
I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select the decode
range for IO.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to set the decode range for the I/O controller.
Configuration options: [4K Decode] [1K Decode]
VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]
VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]
VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the decode for the VGA controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.5
5.4.55.4.5
Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration
Advanced
Configure W83627EHF-A Super IO Chipset
Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
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Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Allows BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable the onboard floppy disk drive controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/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 Port2 Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]
Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP and EPP]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Allows you to specify the Parallel Port IRQ.
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
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5.4.6
5.4.65.4.6
PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI/PnP Configuration
PCI/PnP Configuration
PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI/PnP Configuration
The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced
settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA
channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the
memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction!
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug and Play OS [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Pallete Snooping [Disabled]
IRQ3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ15 assigned to [PCI Device]
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Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]
Plug And Play O/S [No]
Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
NO: Lets the BIOS
configure all the
devices int he system.
YES: Lets the
operating system
configure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
ans Play operating
system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]
[192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device]IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device]IRQXX assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy devices.
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
5.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and
Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press
<Enter> to display the configuration options.
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
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ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Include ACPI APIC
table pointer to RSDT
pointer list.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.1
5.5.15.5.1
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
Power
APM Configuration
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Standby Time Out [Disabled]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
System Thermal [Disabled]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Resume On Ring [Disabled]
Resume On LAN [Disabled]
Resume On PME# [Disabled]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
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Power Management/APM [Enabled]Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Power Management/APM [Enabled]Power Management/APM [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Enable or disable APM.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power
Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the video power down mode
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]
Standby Time Out [Disabled]Standby Time Out [Disabled]
Standby Time Out [Disabled]
Standby Time Out [Disabled]Standby Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Allows you to select duty cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options:
[87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%]
System Thermal [Disabled]System Thermal [Disabled]
System Thermal [Disabled]
System Thermal [Disabled]System Thermal [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the system thermal control feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature
The
Thermal Active Temperature and
Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature
items appear only when the
Thermal Active Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]Thermal Active Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]
Thermal Active Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]
Thermal Active Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]Thermal Active Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]
Allows you to specify the system thermal control activating temperature.
Configuration options: [40ºC/104ºF] [45ºC/1113ºF] [50ºC/122ºF]
[55ºC/131ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [65ºC/149ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [75ºC/167ºF]
Thermal Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Thermal Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Thermal Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Thermal Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Thermal Slow Clock Ratio [50%]
Allows you to select the duty cycle in throttle when a thermal override
condition occurs. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%]
[37.5%] [25%] [12.5%]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
System Thermal System Thermal
System Thermal item is set to Enabled.
System Thermal System Thermal
Thermal Slow Clock RatioThermal Slow Clock Ratio
Thermal Slow Clock Ratio
Thermal Slow Clock RatioThermal Slow Clock Ratio
Resume On Ring [Disabled]Resume On Ring [Disabled]
Resume On Ring [Disabled]
Resume On Ring [Disabled]Resume On Ring [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On LAN [Disabled]Resume On LAN [Disabled]
Resume On LAN [Disabled]
Resume On LAN [Disabled]Resume On LAN [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the LAN to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On PME# [Disabled]Resume On PME# [Disabled]
Resume On PME# [Disabled]
Resume On PME# [Disabled]Resume On PME# [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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The RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System Time items appear only when
Resume On RTC Alarm Resume On RTC Alarm
the
Resume On RTC Alarm item is enabled.
Resume On RTC Alarm Resume On RTC Alarm
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->
key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2]
[3]... ~ [31]
System Time
To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->
key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the left button of
a PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.25.5.2
5.5.2
5.5.25.5.2
Power
Hardware Monitor
CPU1 Temperature [49ºC/120ºF]
MB Temperature [39ºC/102ºF]
Fan1 Speed [5038RPM]
Fan2 Speed [N/A]
Fan3 Speed [N/A]
Fan4 Speed [N/A]
Fan5 Speed [N/A]
Fan6 Speed [N/A]
Fan7 Speed [N/A]
Fan8 Speed [N/A]
Fan9 Speed [N/A]
Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]
CPU1 Temperature [060]
MB Temperature [050]
VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.236V]
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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CPU1 Temperature.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Use the down arrow key to display additional items.
VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.236V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]
5V Voltage [ 5.010V]
5VSB Voltage [ 4.980V]
VBAT Voltage [ 3.088V]
12V Voltage [11.749V]
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CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
system and device fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If a fan is not
connected to the connector on the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]
Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]
Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that
smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]
CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature
The
CPU1 Temperature and
CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature
appear when the
Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control
Smart Fan Control item is disabled.
Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control
MB Temperature MB Temperature
MB Temperature items do not
MB Temperature MB Temperature
CPU1 Temperature [XXX]
MB Temperature [XXX]
Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperatures when
the Smart Fan Control feature is enabled.
VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs
through the onboard voltage regulators.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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5.6 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.
Main Advanced Server Boot Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
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5.6.15.6.1
5.6.1
5.6.15.6.1
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
2nd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
4th Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5]
5th Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5]
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Specifies the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding menu.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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1st Boot Device1st Boot Device
1st Boot Device
1st Boot Device1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device2nd Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
2nd Boot Device2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device3rd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device4th Boot Device
4th Boot Device
4th Boot Device4th Boot Device
5th Boot Device5th Boot Device
5th Boot Device
5th Boot Device5th Boot Device
[ATAPI CD-ROM][ATAPI CD-ROM]
[ATAPI CD-ROM]
[ATAPI CD-ROM][ATAPI CD-ROM]
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE][1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE][1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[Hard Drive][Hard Drive]
[Hard Drive]
[Hard Drive][Hard Drive]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5][Network: MBA v7.7.5]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5][Network: MBA v7.7.5]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5][Network: MBA v7.7.5]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5]
[Network: MBA v7.7.5][Network: MBA v7.7.5]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [ATAPI CD-ROM]
[Hard Drive] [Network: MBA v7.7.5 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v7.7.5 Slot
0300] [Disabled]
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5.6.25.6.2
5.6.2
5.6.25.6.2
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Disabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Disabled]Quick Boot [Disabled]
Quick Boot [Disabled]
Quick Boot [Disabled]Quick Boot [Disabled]
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Specifies the boot
llows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
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]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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5.6.35.6.3
5.6.3
5.6.35.6.3
SecuritySecurity
Security
SecuritySecurity
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
Boot
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
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Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disable password.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default
After you set a password, this item shows
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed.
Not InstalledNot Installed
To set or change a supervisor password:
1. Select the
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>.
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password:To clear the supervisor password:
To clear the supervisor password:
To clear the supervisor password:To clear the supervisor password:
Select the
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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