ASUS RS120-E5PA2 User Manual
RS120-E5/PA2
1U Rackmount Barebone Server
User Guide
E3434
First Edition V1
October 2007
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................... vii
Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..................... vii
Safety information
Electrical Safety .............................................................................. viii
Operation Safety ............................................................................. viii
About this guide
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Systemspecications
1.3 Front panel features
1.4 Rear panel features
1.5 Internal features
1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs .............................................................
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs ............................................................
1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ..........................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover ........................................................
2.1.2 Installing the cover ..........................................................
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................
2.3 System memory
2.3.1 DIMM sockets location ....................................................
2.3.2 Memory congurations ....................................................
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ..........................................................
2.4 Hard disk drives
2.5 Expansion slot
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ...
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket .................................
2.5.3 Replacing the optional riser card ..................................
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.6 Cable connections
2.7 SATA backplane cabling
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2.8 Removable components ............................................................ 2-19
2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case .......................................
2.8.3 Device fan .....................................................................
2.8.4 Power supply module ....................................................
2.8.5 Optical drive ..................................................................
2.8.6 Motherboard ..................................................................
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack
3.4 Rackmounting the server
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers
4.3 Connectors
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.2 BIOS setup program
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................
5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
5.2.9 General help ...................................................................
5.3 Main menu
5.3.1 System Time
5.3.2 System Date
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] ........................................
5.3.4 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave .........................
5.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
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[xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 5-10
[Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 5-10
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5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-15
5.4 Advanced menu
5.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.2 MPS Conguration ........................................................
5.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................
5.4.6 Chipset Conguration ...................................................
5.4.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
5.4.8 PCI/PnP Conguration ..................................................
5.5 Server menu
5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration .......................................
5.6 Power menu
5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .......................................
5.6.2 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.6.3 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.7 Boot menu
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives ...........................................................
5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.7.4 Security .........................................................................
5.8 Exit menu
Chapter 6: RAIDConguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities ..............................................
6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility
6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set ....................................
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................
6.2.3 Initializing the logical drives ..........................................
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ......................
6.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache ..............................................
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6.3 Intel
Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-27
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ......................................
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ......................................
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................
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6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-32
5.3.5 Exiting the Intel
6.4 Global Array Manager
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Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-32
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ...............................
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7.2 Intel
7.3 LAN driver installation
7.4 VGA driver installation
chipset software installation ........................................... 7-13
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7.4.1 Windows
Server .......................................................... 7-19
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation
7.5.1 Running the support CD ...............................................
7.5.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.5.3 Management Software menu ........................................
7.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.5.5 Contact information .......................................................
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Notices
Federal 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.
•
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! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications 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 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.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied 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 Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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 Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.
About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections
on front panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone
server.
4. Chapter 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. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE:
task.
Information to prevent damage to the components
Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
Tips and additional information to help you complete a
Information to prevent injury to yourself
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
Means that you must type the command
format A:/S
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS 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
specications.
ASUS RS120-E5/PA2
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 P5BV-R motherboard
• 315 W single power supply
• SATA backplane with 2 x SATA cables
• PCI Express x8 and PCI Express x4 riser assembly
• Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
• 4 x system fans (4 x 28 mm)
• 2 x hot-swap HDD trays
• Pre-connected device/power cables
2. 1 x bag of screws
3. 1 x RS120-E5 drivers and utilities CD (including ASWM)
4. 2 x User guide
• RS120-E5/PA2 user guide
• ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide
5. Rail kit
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.
* The system does not include a USB oppy drive. You may have to use a USB
oppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for
details.
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1.2 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P5BV-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000/Wolfdale
Series and Xeon 3200 (G-0)/Yorkeld Series processor in the LGA775 package,
and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the
motherboard.
Model Name RS120-E5/PA2
Processor
System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Memory Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot 1
Storage SATA Controller
HDD Bays I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD
Onboard I/O
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1 * Socket LGA775
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 3000/
Wolfdale sequence
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 3200 (G-0)/
Yorkeld sequence
FSB 800/1066/1333
Intel® 3200 MCH
Intel® ICH7R
Smart Fan III
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4 (2-channel)
Maximum up to 8GB*
DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered , ECC
512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB*
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1 * PCI-E x 16 slot(x8 link) (Full-Height / HalfLength)+1 *PCI-E x 8 slot(x4 link) (Full-Height /
Half-Length) (Default) or
1 * PCI-E x 8 slot(x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-
Length)+1 * PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz slot (Full-
Height / Half-Length) (Option)
1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL or
ASMB3-iKVM
Intel® ICH7R:
2 SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage (Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0 and 1)
LSI MegaRAID (Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0 and 1)
2 * Hot-swap SATA2 HDDs Bays
2 * Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN
XGI Z9s/ 32MB DDRII VRAM
1 * 5.25” Optical Device Bay
Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
1 * External Serial Port
3 * RJ-45 ports (GbE port*2; 10/100Mps port for
optional ASMB3-iKVM*1 )
4 * USB 2.0 ports (Fornt * 2, Rear * 2)
1 * VGA port
1 * PS/2 keyboard port
1 * PS/2 mouse port
Anti-virus Software
Management
Solution
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD
not included)
Power Supply
Environment
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Software
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software
ASWM 2.0
Optional (ASMB3-SOL/ASMB3-iKVM)
600mm * 444mm * 43.6mm
12Kg
315W Single Power Supply
Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃ /
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non
condensing)
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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
Hot-swap HDD baysRack screw Rack screw
USB ports
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Reset button
Location LED
Location switch
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs
Power
button
Power LED
for the LED descriptions.
Optical drive
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.
LAN port2
Serial port
LAN port1
• Refer to section
Locator LED
Locator switch
Expansion slot
LAN port for iKVM
USB ports
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
VGA port
Power fan
AC power socket
for the LED descriptions.
Power fan
• The LAN port for ASMB3 iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3
iKVM management card. Remove the mylar on the LAN port before using.
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1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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1. PCI-E x8 and PCI-E x4 riser
card bracket
2. Power fans
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4
3
3. ASUS P5BV-R motherboard
4. Power supply
5. Device fan (x 1)
6. System fans (x 3)
7. SATA backplane
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8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -
5
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port0)
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9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA2 port
(Port1)
10. Front I/O board (hidden)
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9
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• The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB
oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you
need to use a oppy disk.
• Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs t the optical drive bay.
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11. Optical drive
1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs
LED Display status Description
Location LED OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
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Location LED
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Location LED
LAN LEDs
Message LED
Location LED
Power LED
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
OFF
ON
OFF
Blinking
ON
System power ON
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when in stalling or removing system
components.
ASUS RS120-E5/PA2
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top
cover.
2. Loosen the two thunbscrews 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.
1/2 inch distance
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2.1.2 Installing the cover
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear,
and leave a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.
2. Make sure that the pegs on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the
grooves on the chassis.
Pegs inside
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
Thumbscrews
Grooves
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
P5BV-R
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P5BV-R CPU Socket 775
The system motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed
for Intel® Xeon 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land
package.
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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 CPU 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.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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 tab
A
Load lever
B
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 forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
PnP cap
This side of the socket
box should 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 t
into the CPU notch.
Load plate
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
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The CPU ts 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.
B
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Carefully place the heatsink on top
of the installed CPU.
2. Insert and loosely tighten each
screw in a diagonal sequence
rst. After all the screws have
been inserted, drive the screws to
completely secure the heatsink.
A
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To install the airduct:
1. Position the airduct on top of the
heatsink.
2. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts
in place.
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2.3 System memory
P5BV-R
®
P5BV-R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A2
112 Pins 128 Pins
2.3.1 DIMM 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 gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
2.3.2 Memorycongurations
You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC
DDR2-667/800 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend you obtain memory modules from the same
vendor. Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualied 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_A1/DIMM_B1). Refer to the recommended memory conguration
table below.
Recommendedmemorycongurations
Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode
Number of memories 1 1 2 4 3
DIMM socket
DIMM_A1 V V V V
DIMM_A2 V V
DIMM_B1 V V V V
DIMM_B2 V
Dual channel
(asymmetric mode)
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
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.
• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts 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.
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
2
3
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
Unlocked retaining clip
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out with
extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2
1
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
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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 t
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.
SATA interface
on the backplane
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
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the
bracket if you want to install a PCIE X16 (x8 link) and/or a PCIE x8 (x4 link)
expansion cards.
To install a PCIE x8 card:
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express slot on the
motherboard.
2. Place the riser card bracket on
a at and stable surface, then
remove the screw from the PCIE x8
slot bay.
PCIE x8 slot
3. Install a PCIE x8 card to the
bracket as shown, then secure the
card with a screw.
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