ASUS RS120-E5S User Manual

RS120-E5/S

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E4049

Second Edition

June 2008

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5

1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6

1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-7

1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-7

1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs ............................................................. 1-8

Chapter 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 ................................................. 2-3

2.1.3 Installing the top cover .................................................... 2-4

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-7

2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9

2.3.1 DIMM sockets location .................................................... 2-9

2.3.2 Memory congurations .................................................... 2-9

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-11

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-13

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-13

2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ................................. 2-15

2.5.3 Replacing the optional riser card .................................. 2-16

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2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-18

2.7 SAS backplane cabling .............................................................. 2-19

2.8 Removable components ............................................................ 2-20

2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-20

2.8.2 System fan with dummy case ....................................... 2-22

2.8.3 Device fan ..................................................................... 2-23

2.8.4 Power supply module .................................................... 2-24

2.8.5 Optical drive .................................................................. 2-25

2.8.6 Motherboard .................................................................. 2-26

Chapter 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 info

4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 5-2

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-6

5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-7

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-8

5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-8

5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-8

5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-9

5.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 5-9

5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-9

5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-9

5.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-9

Contents

5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-9

5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-10

5.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 5-10

5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-10

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 5-10

5.3.4 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave .........................5-11

5.3.5 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5-13

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-15

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-16

5.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-16

5.4.2 MPS Conguration ........................................................ 5-17

5.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-18

5.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-20

5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-22

5.4.6 PCI/PnP Conguration .................................................. 5-23

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-24

5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 5-24

5.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-26

5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 5-26

5.6.2 APM Conguration ........................................................ 5-27

5.6.3 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-28

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-29

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-29

5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives ........................................................... 5-29

5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-30

5.7.4 Security ......................................................................... 5-31

5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-33

Chapter6: RAIDConguration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 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 conguration utilities .............................................. 6-3

6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 6-4

Contents

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 conguration ....................... 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 conguration ....................................... 6-28

6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 6-29

6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 6-30

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

6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-38

6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-41

6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility ........ 6-41

6.3.10 Global Array Manager ................................................... 6-42

Chapter 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 ............................... 7-4

7.2 Intel® Chipset Update Utility installation .................................. 7-13

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-16

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-19

7.4.1 Windows® Server .......................................................... 7-19

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-21

7.5.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 7-21

7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-21

7.5.3 Management Software menu ........................................ 7-22

7.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-22

7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-22

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications 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 qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied 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 conguring 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 specications.

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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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

Italics

<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:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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.

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

ASUS RS120-E5/S

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your package for the following standard items.

Model Name RS120-E5/S

Chassis ASUS R10 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P5BV-R Server Board Component 1 x 315W Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS120-E5/S User’s Guide

Optional Items 1 x CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*ASUS System Web-based Management

1 x SAS Backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R10) with 4 x SATA Cables

1 x PCI Express x8 and PCI Express x4 Riser Card 1 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14)

4 x System Fans 1 x Air Duct 4 x hot-swap HDD trays

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS120-E5/S Support CD (including ASWM*)

1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Rail kit

1 x ASUS SASSABY 1064E SAS RAID card

1 x LSI 8708ELP SAS RAID card

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take

note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the gure below.

With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

RS120-E5/S

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS120-E5/S is a server featuring the ASUS P5BV-R server board. The

server supports Intel® LGA775 Xeon® processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS120-E5/S

1 x Socket LGA775

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 3300 series (45nm) Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 3100 series

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage SATA Controller

HDD Bays

Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional Slot 1

I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable

(45nm) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 3200 series (G0 stepping) Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 3000 series

FSB 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz EM64T

Intel® 3200 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® ICH7R

√ √

4 (Dual-Channel)

Maximum up to 8GB* DDR2 800 / 667 Unbuffered, ECC 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB*

Default Riser Card:

1 x PCIe x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half Length) + 1 x PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length)

CongurationOption:

1 x PCIe x8 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half Length) + 1 x PCI-X 64-bit / 133MHz slot (Full Height / Half-Length)

1 x SO-DIMM socket Intel® ICH7R:

4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports* Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (Linux/Windows)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, & 10)

4 x Hot-swap SAS / SATA2 HDD Bays

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Networking LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD /

DVD

2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LANs

XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDRII SDRAM

1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay

Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW

1 x External Serial Port

3 x RJ-45 ports (2 x GbE ports; 1 x RJ-45 port for

optional ASMB3-iKVM)

Onboard I/O

4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)

1 x VGA port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit

SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10.0 32/64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software Management

Solution

Software

Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply

CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional)

ASUS ASWM 2.0

600mm x 444mm x 43.6mm

12 Kg

315W Single Power Supply

Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation

Environment

temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C

Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non-

condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Rack screw

Refer to section

Hot-swap HDD bays

Optical drive

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

for the LED descriptions.

USB ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED LAN1 LED

Message LED

Reset button

Location LED

Location switch

Rack screw

Power button

Power LED

1.5 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 port1

Serial port

LAN port2

• Refer to section

Locator LED

Locator switch

USB ports

Expansion slot

LAN port for iKVM*

1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse port

for the LED descriptions.

VGA port

Power fan

AC power socket

• 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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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

8 9 10 11

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

12. Front I/O board (hidden)

13. Optical drive

1. PCI-E and PCI-X riser card bracket

2. Power fans

3. ASUS P5BV-R

motherboard

4. Power supply

5. Device fan (x 1)

6. System fans (x 3)

7. SAS backplane

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -

Connects to SATA1 port (Port0)

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

(Port1)

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

(Port2)

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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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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Message LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

Power LED

Location LED

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

1.7.2 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

1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD status LED

SATA HDD LED Description

GREEN This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition OFF HDD failure or no HDD is installed

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1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs

Location LED

LED Display status Description

Location LED OFF

Normal status

Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

ASUS RS120-E5/S

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the front 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. Release a drive tray by pushing the

spring lock to the right. Then, rmly

hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out of the bay.

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5. 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. Leave the cover as side.

2.1.2 Removing the rear cover

1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis.

Thumbscrews

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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 inch

distance

5. Lift the cover from the chassis.

2.1.3 Installing the top 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

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Grooves

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P5BV-R

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.

• 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

Load lever

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 forenger 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.

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.

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.

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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_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A1

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 Memorycongurations

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, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

Visit the ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualied 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 conguration

table below.

Recommendedmemorycongurations

Mode

Number of memories 1 1 2 4 3

DIMM socket

DIMM_A1 V V DIMM_A2 V V V V DIMM_B1 V V DIMM_B2 V V V

Single channel

mode

Dual channel mode

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.

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.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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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 SAS backplane.

To install a hot-swap SATA HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pull 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 lock

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 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 SAS backplane.

Refer to section

2.7 SAS backplane cabling

for information on the SAS

backplane cable connections.

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