ASUS RS120-E3PA4 User Manual

RS120-E3 (PA4)

1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server

1U Rackmount Barebone Server

1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server

User Guide

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First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
January 2006January 2006

January 2006

January 2006January 2006

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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 front cover ...................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Removing the rear cover ........................................ 2-2

2.1.3 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

2.8 Removable components ..................................................... 2-18

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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 .........................................................2-26

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

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

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................5-14

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5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15

5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-17

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

5.4.3 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

6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 6-4

6.3 Intel

RAID configurationRAID configuration

RAID configuration

RAID configurationRAID configuration

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

6.2.1 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

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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Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.............. 6-31

6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) .............................. 6-32

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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

6.5 Rebuilding the RAID ............................................................6-39

6.6 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility .............. 6-42

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

7.2.1 Windows

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7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-13

7.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 7-14

7.3.1 Windows

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7.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ........................................ 7-15

7.3.3 Red Hat® 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 ............................................. 7-18

Matrix Storage Manager ............ 6-38

2000/2003 Server .............................. 7-12

2000 Server ........................................ 7-14

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-2

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

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

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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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Product introduction

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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 BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables

• PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8)

• Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14)

• Slim type optical drive with IDE cable

•6 x system fans (3 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm)

•4 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.

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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

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The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a

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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.

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.2 System specifications

The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 and Pentium

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D processor in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies
through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

VGAVGA

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Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Rackmount 1U (R10)

ASUS P5MT-R

North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R
I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V

LGA775 socket for Intel® 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

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® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

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

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Management

ManagementManagement

MonitoringMonitoring

Monitoring

MonitoringMonitoring

Power requirementPower requirement

Power requirement

Power requirementPower requirement

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

*The PCI 33/32 bit slot only use for debug card.

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1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive)
4 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 screwRack screw

Rack screw

Rack screwRack screw

Optical driveOptical drive

Optical drive

Optical driveOptical drive

Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays

Hot-swap HDD bays

Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays

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

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Location switchLocation switch

Location switch

Location switchLocation switch

Rack screw

Rack screwRack screw

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower
buttonbutton

button

buttonbutton

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower
LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

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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PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse port

V

V

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

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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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2

22

1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8
riser card bracket

2. Power fans

11

1

11

33

3

44

4

44

33

3. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard

4. Power supply

5. Device fans (x 2)

6. System fans (x 4)

7. SATA backplane

55

5

55

66

6

66

77

7

77

55

5

55

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 ­Connects to SATA1 port
(Port0)

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 ­Connects to SATA2 port

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9

88

8

88

99

1010

10

1010

11

11

1

1

11

11

(Port1)

10. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 ­Connects to SATA3 port

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22

1

2

11

22

(Port2)

11. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 ­Connects to SATA4 port
(Port3)

12. Front I/O board (hidden)

13. 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

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Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs

Rear panel LEDs

Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

Location LED OFF Normal status

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

ON Location switch is pressed

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

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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

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN1 LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage 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

1.6.31.6.3

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

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

Icon

Display status

IconIcon

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

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

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1.6.4

1.6.41.6.4

HDD status LEDHDD status LED

HDD status LED

HDD status LEDHDD status LED

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HDD status LED

HDD status LEDHDD status LED

SATA HDD LEDSATA HDD LED

SATA HDD LED

SATA HDD LEDSATA HDD LED

GREEN This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition

OFF HDD failure or no HDD was installed

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

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.12.1.1

2.1.1

2.1.12.1.1

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to

2. Loosen the two thunbscrews on

3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it

Removing the front coverRemoving the front cover

Removing the front cover

Removing the front coverRemoving the front cover

remove the screw on each front
end of the top cover.

the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.

toward the rear panel for about
half an inch until it is disengaged
from the chassis.

4. Released a drive tray by pushing
the spring lock to the right. Then
, firmly hold the tray level and
pull all the drive trays out of the
bay.

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5. Then push the front cover as
arrow show.

6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/
Locator LED cable and USB cable
from the connectors under the top
front cover.

7. Disconnect the IDE cable and the
power plug from the connectors
on the back of the drive.

8. Then leave the cover as side.

2.1.22.1.2

2.1.2

2.1.22.1.2

1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on

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Removing the rear coverRemoving the rear cover

Removing the rear cover

Removing the rear coverRemoving the rear cover

the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

Thumbscrews

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

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2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.

1/2 inch1/2 inch

1/2 inch

1/2 inch1/2 inch
distancedistance

distance

distancedistance

5. Lift the cover from the chassis.

2.1.32.1.3

2.1.3

2.1.32.1.3

Installing the top coverInstalling the top cover

Installing the top cover

Installing the top coverInstalling the top 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.

4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

Thumbscrews

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

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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 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

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

Load leverLoad lever

A

PnP capPnP cap

PnP cap

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).

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

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Alignment keyAlignment key

key should fit into the
CPU notch.

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

B

Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

Load plateLoad plate

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

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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.

2.2.22.2.2

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.

A

B

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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P5MT-R

112 Pins 128 Pins

P5MT-R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

2.3.22.3.2

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 — —

Dual channel (1) populated — populated —

Dual channel (1) populated populated — populated

(Asymmetric mode)

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DIMM_A1DIMM_A1

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A1DIMM_A1

(2) — — — populated

(2) — populated — populated
(3) populated populated populated populated

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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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

1

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.

•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.

2

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

3

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

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. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

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1

2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk
drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA ports via
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.

spring lockspring lock

spring lock

spring lockspring lock

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.

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,

2. Place the riser card bracket on a

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

then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots
on the motherboard.

flat and stable surface, then
remove the screw from the PCI-X
slot bay.

PCI-X slotPCI-X slot

PCI-X slot

PCI-X slotPCI-X slot

3. Install a PCI-X card to the bracket
as shown, then secure the card
with a screw.

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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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