ASUS RS160-E2 User Manual

RS160-E2/CS3

1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server

1U Rackmount Barebone Server

1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server

User Guide

E2232E2232

E2232

E2232E2232

V2.0V2.0

V2.0

V2.0V2.0
August 2005August 2005

August 2005

August 2005August 2005

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Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this
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Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only,
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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 Productl features .................................................................. 1-4

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

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ....................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the cover................................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-4

2.2.1 Installling a CPU ...................................................... 2-4

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ..................................... 2-6

2.3 System memory ................................................................... 2-7

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-7

2.3.2 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-7

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... 2-8

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................... 2-8

2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives .................................................... 2-9

2.5 Expansion slot .................................................................... 2-11

2.5.1 Installing expansion cars ....................................... 2-11

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-13

2.6 External SCSI port .............................................................. 2-14

2.6.1 Removing the slot cover ....................................... 2-14

2.7 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-15

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2.7.1 Motherboard .........................................................2-16

2.7.2 SCSI backplane ..................................................... 2-17

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

2.8.1 System/Device fans ............................................. 2-18

2.8.2 Power supply module ............................................ 2-20

2.8.3 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-21

2.8.4 Floppy disk drive ................................................... 2-21

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 ................................ 5-5

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-7

5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-10

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-11

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-11

5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-11

5.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................5-12

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-12

5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-12

5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-12

5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-12

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-12

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-13

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5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ..................................... 5-13

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................ 5-13

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...................... 5-13

5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-14

5.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-16

5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-18

5.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 5-18

5.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-20

5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 5-21

5.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-21

5.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 5-22

5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-24

5.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-25

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-27

5.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................ 5-27

5.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-27

5.5.3 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-30

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-32

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-32

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................5-33

5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-35

5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-37

Chapter 6: Driver InstallationChapter 6: Driver Installation

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

Chapter 6: Driver InstallationChapter 6: Driver Installation

6.1 RAID configurations .............................................................. 6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 6-2

6.1.2 Adaptec SCSI

6.2 RAID driver installation ....................................................... 6-24

6.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ...................................6-24

6.2.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ...................... 6-26

6.3 LAN driver installation ........................................................6-31

6.3.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ............................... 6-31

6.3.2 Install Broadcom NetXtreme Software ................. 6-32

6.4 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 6-43

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6.4.1 Windows 2000 Server ..........................................6-43

6.4.2 Windows 2003 Server ..........................................6-44

6.4.3 Red Hat Linux 9.0 ................................................. 6-44

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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: Driver installationChapter 6: Driver installation

6.

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.6.

Chapter 6: Driver installationChapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID,

and installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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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:

ReferencesReferences

References

ReferencesReferences

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product
and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard user guideASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard user guide

1.

ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard user guide

1.1.

ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard user guideASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard user guide
This manual contains detailed information about the ASUS NCL-DSR1

motherboard.

2.2.

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

2.

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

2.2.

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.

3.3.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

3.

ASUS websites

3.3.

ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all

ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and
rear panel specifications.

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Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

The items in the ASUS RS160-E2/CS3 product package vary depending on
the model your purchased. Check your package for the standard items
listed in the following table.

Package items

ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard

• 500W power supply

• SCSI backplane

• Slim optical drive

• Slim floppy drive

• System fans

• Device fans

•3 x hot-swap HDD trays

• Pre-connected device/power cables
CPU heatsinks

SCSI cable
Rackmount rail kit

Bundled CDs

• RS160-E2/CS3 drivers and utilities CD

•CA Anti-virus software CD
User guide

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Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.2 System specifications

The ASUS RS160-E2/CS3 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel

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Xeon™
processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets
embedded on the motherboard.

ChassisChassis

Chassis Rackmount 1U (R11)

ChassisChassis
MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS NCL-DSR1

MotherboardMotherboard
ChipsetChipset

Chipset North Bridge: Intel

ChipsetChipset

ProcessorProcessor

Processor Supports dual Intel

ProcessorProcessor

MemoryMemory

Memory 8 x 240-pin DDR sockets for up to 16GB system memory

MemoryMemory

LANLAN

LAN 2 x Broadcom

LANLAN

VGAVGA

VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller

VGAVGA

Expansion slotExpansion slot

Expansion slot 1 x full length/full height PCI-X 133MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)

Expansion slotExpansion slot

StorageStorage

Storage Adaptec AIC-7902W PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports:

StorageStorage

ManagementManagement

Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

ManagementManagement
Hardware monitorsHardware monitors

Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring

Hardware monitorsHardware monitors

Power supplyPower supply

Power supply 500W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz

Power supplyPower supply
DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions 670 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h)

DimensionsDimensions
WeightWeight

Weight 11.25 (not include CPU, Memory and HDD)

WeightWeight

South Bridge: Intel¤ ICH5R

64-bit Technology (EM64T) and Hyper-Threading Technology

Supports DDR2 400MHz registered ECC DIMMs
Supports dual-channel memory architecture

Supports PCI Express 1.0a interface

Supports 8MB display memory

1 x low profile PCI-X 100MHz/64-bit slot

- 2 x SCSI channels

- Support HostRAID RAID 0,1 and 0+1(A RAID 0+1 set
requires four identical hard disk drives , and only support
external SCSI Channel.)

- 3 x Hot-swap SCSI HDD Tray

Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

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E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

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Xeon™ processors with Extended Memory

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BMC5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controllers

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1.3 Product Features

Advanced thermal technology enables Dual-Xeon processor architecture and
Industry-Leading specifications in a 1U platform.

Powerful 1U solutionPowerful 1U solution

Powerful 1U solution

Powerful 1U solutionPowerful 1U solution

To provide excellent performance and reliability, the RS160-E2/CS3 supports
the dual-Intel® Xeon platform, and incorporated the Intel E7520 MCH and
ICH5R ICH chipsets. Industry-leading specifications such as DDRII 400 ECC
Registered memory, built-in two gigabit high speed internet ports and two
PCI-X connectivity are also accommodated in the RS160-E2 1U server barebone
system.

Best utilization for ASWM Best utilization for ASWM

Best utilization for ASWM

Best utilization for ASWM Best utilization for ASWM

ASWM designed for RS160-E2/CS3 can monitor the system operation
temperature, power voltage, fan speed...etc and can support various operating
systems such as list below.

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Windows
2000 Advance Server, 2000 Server, 2003 Server, 2003 Enterprise

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(Asus System Web-based Management)(Asus System Web-based Management)

(Asus System Web-based Management)

(Asus System Web-based Management)(Asus System Web-based Management)

Linux®:

Red Hat Linux Advance Server 3.0, Red Hat Linux Advance Server 3.0
(EM64T), SeSE Linux® Enterprise Server 9.0

Cool computing EnvironmentCool computing Environment

Cool computing Environment

Cool computing EnvironmentCool computing Environment

With its advanced heat-dissipation design, the RS160-E2/CS3 successfully
resolved the critical thermal problem, which has made two processors in the
limited space of a 1U server chassis seemed impossible in the past. The RS160­E2/CS3 adopted an thermal design that included four 56mm x 28mm fans,
four 28mm x 28mm fans and two copper heat sinks for optimal ventilation to
ensure cool and stable operation.

Advanced Replacement ServiceAdvanced Replacement Service

Advanced Replacement Service

Advanced Replacement ServiceAdvanced Replacement Service

Advanced Replacement Service (ARS) offers direct delivery of components
to value added resellers (VAR) and system integrators (SI), who assembled
server systems based on barebone systems and motherboards manufactured
by ASUS. The mission of ARS is to provide peace of mind to our customers
that are building high-performance and complex servers by offering technical
support they can count on. Compared to conventional RMA (return material
authorization) services that require customers to first return defective parts
to distributors and involve a long list of complicated procedures, ARS
significantly saves customers’ precious time and eliminates the potential
financial damage from delayed maintenance.

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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, location
switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN1 LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LAN2 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED

HDD Access LED

HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
USB portsUSB ports

USB ports

USB portsUSB ports
HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED

HDD1 LED

HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED
HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED

HDD2 LED

Rack screwRack screw

Rack screw

Rack screwRack screw

Hot-swap HDD bay 1Hot-swap HDD bay 1

Hot-swap HDD bay 1

Hot-swap HDD bay 1Hot-swap HDD bay 1

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button
Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED
Location switchLocation switch

Location switch

Location switchLocation switch
Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED
Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED
HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED

HDD3 LED

HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED

Optical driveOptical drive

Optical drive

Optical driveOptical drive

Hot-swap HDD bay 2Hot-swap HDD bay 2

Hot-swap HDD bay 2

Hot-swap HDD bay 2Hot-swap HDD bay 2

Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

Hot-swap HDD bay 3Hot-swap HDD bay 3

Hot-swap HDD bay 3

Hot-swap HDD bay 3Hot-swap HDD bay 3

Rack screwRack screw

Rack screw

Rack screwRack screw

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slot, 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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LAN port1LAN port1

Expansion slot

Expansion slotExpansion slot

Expansion slotExpansion slot

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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1. PCI-X riser card bracket

2. Rear fans

3. ASUS NCL-DSR1 motherboard

4. Power supply

5. Device fan

6. System fans (8 fans)

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7. Device fan

8. SCSI backplane

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1

10. Hot-swap HDD tray 2

11. Hot-swap HDD tray 3

12. Slim optical drive

13. Slim floppy drive

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1.7 LED information

1.7.11.7.1

1.7.1

1.7.11.7.1

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Front panel LEDs

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Location switchLocation switch

Location switch

Location switchLocation switch

Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF No activity

HDD LED1/2/3 ON HDD is present

Message LED OFF System is in normal condition;

Location LED OFF Normal status

LAN LEDs OFF No LAN connection

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

OFF No HDD present

ON ASWM detects a system problem;

ON Location switch is pressed

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN1 LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LAN2 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED

HDD Access LED

HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

no incoming event

(Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve)

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED

HDD1 LED

HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED

HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED

HDD2 LED

HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED

HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED

HDD3 LED

HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED

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Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs

Rear panel LEDs

Rear panel LEDsRear panel LEDs

RJ-45

SPEEDACT/LNK

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection
Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2

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

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2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.12.1.1

2.1.1

2.1.12.1.1

Removing the coverRemoving the cover

Removing the cover

Removing the coverRemoving the cover

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screw on each front
end of the top cover.

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews 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.

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

Thumbscrews

ThumbscrewsThumbscrews

4. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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1/2 inch distance

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2.1.22.1.2

2.1.2

2.1.22.1.2

Installing the coverInstalling the cover

Installing the cover

Installing the coverInstalling the cover

1. Position the cover on top of the
chassis with the thumbscrews on
the rear, and leaving a gap of
about half an inch from the front
panel.

2. Make sure that the side
markings on the cover (two on
each side) are aligned to the
grooves on the chassis.

Side markingsSide markings

Side markings

Side markingsSide markings

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 motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel¤ Xeon™ processor in
the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™
processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit
Technology (EM64T).

®

NCL-DSR1

NCL-DSR1 CPU Socket 604

The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing
only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.

2.2.12.2.1

2.2.1

2.2.12.2.1

Installling a CPUInstallling a CPU

Installling a CPU

Installling a CPUInstallling a CPU

To install the CPUs:

1. Locate the CPU sockets on the
motherboard. Flip up the socket
lever and push it all the way to
the other side.

Intel Xeon

Gold Arrow
Pin A1

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3. Position the CPU above the
socket as shown.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one
correct orientation. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the pins
and damaging the CPU!

5. Carefully push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU. The
lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.

6. Apply the thermal interface
material (thermal grease) to the
top of the CPU. This thermal
grease should come with the CPU
package.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish
to install a second CPU.

Marked cornerMarked corner

Marked corner

Marked cornerMarked corner
(gold arrow)(gold arrow)

(gold arrow)

(gold arrow)(gold arrow)

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To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink on

2. Twist each of the four screws

3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to install

Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink

Installing the CPU heatsink

Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink

top of the installed CPU.

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.

the second CPU heatsink.

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2.3 System memory

®

2.3.12.3.1

2.3.1

2.3.12.3.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

112 Pins128 Pins

NCL-DSR1

DIMM_B4
DIMM_A4
DIMM_B3
DIMM_A3
DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1

NCL-DSR1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

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2.3.2

2.3.22.3.2

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR2
DIMMs into 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. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on
the ASUS website for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
16 GB system memory when you install eight 2 GB DDR2 memory
modules.

• Three DDR2 DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will
function in single-channel mode.

• If installing only one pair of DIMMs, install them in sockets DIMM_B4
and DIMM_A4.

Mode DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1

Single-channel
Dual-channel

Populated with DIMM

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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.

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.

A DDR 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.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.

2

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

1

1

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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Locked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

2

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DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives

To install a hot-swap HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushing
the spring lock to the right,
then pulling the tray lever
outward. The drive tray ejects
slightly after you pull out the
lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and
pull the drive tray out of the
bay.

3. Take note of the drive tray
holes. Each side has three holes
to fit different types of hard disk
drives. Use two screws on each
side to secure the hard disk
drive.

4. Place a 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 SCSI connector on the drive connects to the SCSI
connector on the backplane. Refer to section “2.7.2 SCSI backplane” for
illustration.

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 and/or third
drive.

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2.5 Expansion slot

The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket installed on the 64-bit
expansion slot. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a
PCI-X expansion card.

2.5.12.5.1

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2.5.12.5.1

To install a short expansion card:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver

2. Firmly hold the riser card

3. Remove the screw that secures

Installing expansion cardsInstalling expansion cards

Installing expansion cards

Installing expansion cardsInstalling expansion cards

to remove the screw that
secures the riser card to the
chassis.

bracket, then pull it up to
detach it from the PCI-X slot on
the motherboard.

the slot metal cover.

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

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5. Take note of the holes on the
riser card bay. The two pegs on
the riser card bracket should
match these holes to ensure
that the bracket is properly in
place.

6. Install the riser card bracket
with the card into the PCI-X slot
on the motherboard.

7. Make sure that the golden
connectors completely fit the
slot and the bracket aligns with
the rear panel.

8. Secure the riser card bracket to
the chassis with the screw that
you removed earlier.

9. Connect the cable(s) to the
card, if applicable.

Peg on the riserPeg on the riser

Peg on the riser

Peg on the riserPeg on the riser
card bracketcard bracket

card bracket

card bracketcard bracket

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Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT#

ICH5R IDE contrl. PIRQC# — — — — —

ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQC# — — — — —

ICH5R SMBus contrl. PIRQB# — — — — —

ICH5R USB UHCI contrl. #1 PIRQA# — — — — —

ICH5R USB UHCI contrl.#2 PIRQD# — — — — —

ICH5R USB 2.0 EHCI contrl. PIRQH# — — — — —

AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_1 — — PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_0

Zero-Channel RAID sockets PXH2_A_2 — — — PXH2_A_1 PXH2_A_1

ATI RAGE XL video contrl. PIRQB# — — — REQ1H# GNT1#

PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_1 PXH1_B_2 PXH1_B_3 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_0

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2.6 External SCSI port

The barebone system includes a slot
on the rear panel for the external SCSI
port. You need to install the SCSI
cable that came with your system
package if you wish to connect
additional SCSI drives.

External SCSI slot

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2.6.12.6.1

To remove the external SCSI slot
cover, insert the end of a flat screw
driver into the hole at the center of
the slot cover to knock it out.

The slot opening appears as shown
after you have removed the slot
cover.

Removing the slot coverRemoving the slot cover

Removing the slot cover

Removing the slot coverRemoving the slot cover

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Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables

Pre-connected system cables

Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables

Description From To

1. Backplane SMBus cable MB BPSMB1 conn. BP J1 conn.

2. Floppy disk cable MB FLOPPY1 conn. BP FLOPPY1 conn.

3. LAN activity LED /
Locator LED cable MB AUX_PANEL1 conn. Front panel board

4. USB cable MB USB34 conn. Front panel board

5. SCSI cable MB SCSIA1 conn. BP U1 conn.

6. Rear fan cable Rear fan MB REAR_FAN conn.

7. 24-pin SSI power cable Power supply MB ATXPWR1 conn.

8. 5-pin I2C power cable Power supply MB PSUSMB1 conn.

9. 8-pin SSI power cable Power supply MB ATX12V1 conn.

10. Secondary IDE connector MB SEC_IDE conn. Optical drive

11. Fan interface cable MB FRNT_FAN1 conn. BP FANIN conn.

12. Device fan cable Device fan BP FAN1 conn.

13. System fan cables 8 system fans BP FAN2~9 conn.

14. Device fan cable Device fan BP FAN10 conn.

15. Slim floppy disk cable BP U23 conn. Floppy disk

16. Slim 4-pin ODD power cable Power supply Optical drive

17. HDD LED cable BP J2 conn. Front panel HDD LED slots

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AMI

8Mb

FWH

KBPWR1

J2

ATXPWR1

SATA1

CPU_FAN2

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FM_CPU2

SEC_IDE

FLOPPY1

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SCSIA1

BUZZ1

3568

34 1

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

COM2

Super

I/O

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PANEL1

FRNT_FAN1

mPGA 604

NCL-DSR1

PS/2

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

USB1

USB2

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

mPGA 604

33cm (13in)

30.5cm (12in)

PRI_IDE

SCSIB1

FRNT_FAN2

SATA2

ATX12V1

CPU_FAN1

FM_CPU1

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec

AIC-7902W

Intel E7520

MCH

BMCCONN1

PSUSMB1

BPSMB1

Intel

PXH

Intel

PXH

AUX_PANEL1

HDLED1

SCSI_EN1

USB34

USBPW34

CLRTC1

VGA_EN1

RECPVERY1

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

Broadcom

BCM5721

Broadcom

BCM5721

SB_PWR1

REAR_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

USBPW12

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MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors
on the motherboard.

LED cable to front panel board

Floppy disk cable to SCSI BP board

SMBus cable to SCSI BP board

SCSI cable to BP board

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20-pin front panel cable to front panel board

USB 2.0 cable to front panel board

IDE cable to optical drive

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2.7.2

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SCSI backplaneSCSI backplane

SCSI backplane

SCSI backplaneSCSI backplane

The following illustration describes the cables/devices that are connected
to the SCSI backplane board.

Cable from device fan

8-pin plug from
power supply

Cables from
system fans

Cable from device fan

Floppy cable from
MB FLOPPY1 connector

SCSI connector for
hot-swap HDD3

SCSI connector for
hot-swap HDD2

SCSI cable from
MB SCSIA1 connector

Cable from device fan

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2.8 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when
installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace
defective components. This section tells how to remove the following
components:

1. System/Device fans

2. Power supply module

3. Optical drive

4. Floppy disk drive

2.8.12.8.1

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2.8.12.8.1

The eight (8) system fans and two device fans come in a screw-less
design.

To uninstall a fan or pair of system fans:

1. Disconnect the corresponding

2. Hold the flap of the plastic

System/Device fansSystem/Device fans

System/Device fans

System/Device fansSystem/Device fans

fan cable from the connector on
the backplane board.

wrapping on the fan, then gently
pull the fan out of the
compartment.

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To install a fan or pair of system fans:

1. Hold the plastic flap and position
the fan over a fan compartment.
Carefully insert the fan, or pair
of fans, until it fits in place.

2. Connect the corresponding fan
cable from the connector on the
backplane board.

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2.8.2

2.8.22.8.2

To remove the power supply module:

1. Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to all the system

2. Disconnect the main power cable from the

Power supply modulePower supply module

Power supply module

Power supply modulePower supply module

devices. Refer to section “2.7 Cable connections” for the locations of
pre-connected cables.

rear of the power supply.

Main power cable

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross)
to remove the four screws that
secure the power supply to the
chassis.

4. Carefully lift the power supply
module from the chassis.

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2.8.32.8.3

2.8.3

2.8.32.8.3

To uninstall the slim optical drive:

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross)

2. Disconnect the IDE cable and the

3. Carefully slide the optical drive

4. Remove the screws that secure

Optical driveOptical drive

Optical drive

Optical driveOptical drive

to remove the screw that
secures the drive.

4-pin power plug from the
connectors on the back of the
drive.

inward for about half an inch,
then lift it out of the bay.

the optical drive to its metal
bracket.

2.8.42.8.4

2.8.4

2.8.42.8.4

To uninstall the floppy disk drive:

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross)

2. Disconnect the slim floppy cable

3. Carefully slide the floppy disk

4. Remove the screws that secure

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Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

to remove the screw that
secures the drive.

from the connector on the back
of the drive.

drive inward for about half an
inch, then lift it out of the bay.

the floppy disk drive to its metal
bracket.

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 3

This chapter describes how to
install the optional components and
devices into the barebone server.

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2-1

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items

If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for
each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt
type screws.

NutsNuts

Nuts

NutsNuts

BoltsBolts

Bolts

BoltsBolts

Left pairLeft pair

Left pair

Left pairLeft pair

Right pairRight pair

Right pair

Right pairRight pair

3.2 Rack rails assembly

To assemble the rack rails:

1. Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.

2. Match one long and one short rail to your desired length, and fix them
together using four (4) pairs of nuts and bolts.

3. Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair.

Rear endsRear ends

Rear ends

Rear endsRear ends

Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side

Bolts on inner side

Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side

Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side

Nuts on outer side

Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side

Front endsFront ends

Front ends

Front endsFront ends

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3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack

To attach the rails to the rack:

1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the
rack where you wish to install the
barebone server.

2. Remove the screws from the 1U space
on the rack front.

1U space

3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail
pair to the 1U space.

4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes
to secure the front end.

5. Find the

rear 1U spacerear 1U space

rear 1U space that corresponds to the

rear 1U spacerear 1U space

front 1U spacefront 1U space

front 1U space

front 1U spacefront 1U space

where you attached the rail.

6. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end
holes.

7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end.

8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second
rail pair.

9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly
installed, the rack rails appear as shown.

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3.4 Rackmounting the server

To mount the server to the rack:

1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to
the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the
way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack,
and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.

2. Tighten the two rack screws to
secure the server to the rack.

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Rack screwRack screw

Rack screw

Rack screwRack screw

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Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options

Chapter 4

This chapter includes the motherboard
layout, and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.

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4.1 Motherboard layout

33cm (13in)

PS/2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

USB1
USB2

COM1

VGA1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

RAGE XL
Controller

KBPWR1

USBPW12

PARALLEL PORT

AMI
8Mb
FWH

Super

I/O

ATI

VGA

SB_PWR1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

REAR_FAN1

Broadcom

BCM5721

Broadcom

RECPVERY1

BCM5721

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

VGA_EN1

BPSMB1

COM2

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

PSUSMB1

Intel E7520

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CPU_FAN1

MCH

AUX_PANEL1

BUZZ1

CLRTC1

ATX12V1

USBPW34

USB34

FM_CPU1

Intel
PXH

Intel

PXH

HDLED1

J2

SCSI_EN1

PANEL1

CPU_FAN2

mPGA 604

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

FM_CPU2

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec

AIC-7902W

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30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIB1

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Chapter 4: Motherboard information

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

Switches and jumpersSwitches and jumpers

Switches and jumpers

Switches and jumpersSwitches and jumpers

PagePage

Page

PagePage

SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 4-4
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-5
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-6
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-6
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 4-7
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-7
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY) 4-8

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

PagePage

Page

PagePage

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 4-9
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 4-9
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 4-10
Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) 4-11
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-12
CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,

3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 4-12
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-13
SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-13
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-14
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-14
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 4-15
Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-15

Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

LAN activity LED (2-pin 547_LED, 541_LED)

Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-16

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD_LED)

ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)

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4.2 Jumpers

1.1.

SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)

1.

SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)

1.1.

SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec

AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI
feature, and support RAID configurations.

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NCL-DSR1

NCL-DSR1 SCSI setting

2.2.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2.2.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the

cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS

setup to re-enter data.

SCSI_EN1

12

Enable
(Default)

23

Disable

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Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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NCL-DSR1

CLRTC1

12

Normal

NCL-DSR1 Clear RTC RAM

3.3.

CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)

3.

CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)

3.3.

CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)

(Default)

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Clear CMOS

These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin CPU fan
cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set
these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to
pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.

FM_CPU1

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DC mode PWM

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NCL-DSR1 FM_CPU setting

4.4.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

4.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

4.4.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

(Default)

FM_CPU2

22
1

DC mode PWM

(Default)

3

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).

NCL-DSR1 USB device wake up

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3
2
1

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NCL-DSR1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

USBPW34

2
1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

2

3
2

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• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the
system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

5.5.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

5.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

5.5.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

KBPWR1

23

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(Default)

NCL-DSR1

12

+5V +5VSB

NCL-DSR1 Keyboard power setting

6.6.

Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

6.

Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

6.6.

Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

®

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel

82547GI Gigabit
LAN controller (CSA) that controls the LAN1 port. Place a jumper cap
on pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN1 controller.

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NCL-DSR1 LAN1_EN setting

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NCL-DSR1

LAN1_EN1

1

Enable
(Default)

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3

Disable

7.7.

Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)

7.

Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)

7.7.

Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® 82541GI Gigabit

LAN controller (32-bit) that controls the LAN2 port. Place a jumper
cap on pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN2 controller.

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NCL-DSR1

LAN2_EN1

1

Enable
(Default)

22
3

Disable

NCL-DSR1 LAN2_EN setting

8.8.

Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)

8.

Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)

8.8.

Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard graphics

controller.

®

NCL-DSR1

NCL-DSR1 VGA setting

VGA_EN1

1

Enable
(Default)

22
3

Disable

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9.9.

Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)

9.

Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)

9.9.

Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it

gets corrupted or destroyed.This jumper allows you to update/recover
the BIOS quickly.

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the

motherboard (xxxx-xxx.RM).

2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.

3. Insert the floppy disk, then turn on the system to update the BIOS.

4. Shut down the system.

5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2.

6. Turn on the system.

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NCL-DSR1

NCL-DSR1 BIOS recovery setting

RECOVERY1

12

Normal BIOS Recovery

(Default)

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4.3 Connectors

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection
when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

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NCL-DSR1

NCL-DSR1 Floppy disk drive connector

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. The Ultra

DMA 100/66/33 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a gray connector for an
Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive), and a black
connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (optical drive/
hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure
the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly.
Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

FLOPPY1

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connectors are removed to match the covered
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices.

NCL-DSR1 IDE connectors

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SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

PIN 1

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3.3.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

3.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

3.3.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or
RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec

®

HostRAID™ technology

supported by the Intel® 6300ESB South bridge chip.

These connectors are set to
SS

tandard IDE tandard IDE

S

tandard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk

SS

tandard IDE tandard IDE

Standard IDE Standard IDE

Standard IDE mode by default. In

Standard IDE Standard IDE

drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set
using these connectors, set the

Configure Configure

Configure

Configure Configure

SS

--

S

-

SS

--

ATA ATA

ATA

ATA ATA

as RAIDas RAID

as RAID

as RAIDas RAID

item in

the BIOS to [Yes]. See page 5-17 for details.

®

NCL-DSR1

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP2

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

SATA2 SATA1

NCL-DSR1 SATA connectors

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial
ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you are using
Windows® 2000/XP.

• Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1
set.

S S

• When using the connectors in

tandard IDE tandard IDE

S

tandard IDE mode, connect the

S S

tandard IDE tandard IDE
primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.
Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive
connections.

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Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection

ConnectorConnector

Connector

ConnectorConnector

SATA1SATA1

SATA1

SATA1SATA1

SATA2SATA2

SATA2

SATA2SATA2

SettingSetting

Setting

SettingSetting

MasterMaster

Master

MasterMaster

SlaveSlave

Slave

SlaveSlave

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Use

UseUse

Boot diskBoot disk

Boot disk

Boot diskBoot disk

Data diskData disk

Data disk

Data diskData disk

4.4.

Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1)Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1)

4.

Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1)

4.4.

Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1)Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1)
This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI U320

controller that support two 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, one for
each of the two channels. Each channel can support a maximum of 15
devices as specified by Ultra320 standards.

SCSIB1

68-Pin Ultra320/
Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector

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NCL-DSR1

SCSIA1

68-Pin Ultra320/
Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector

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SCSI Connection NotesSCSI Connection Notes

SCSI Connection Notes

SCSI Connection NotesSCSI Connection Notes

This motherboard has two 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors; one for
each of the two channels.

The onboard SCSI chipset incorporates an advanced multimode I/O cell
that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320
devices. With Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full
Ultra320 speeds (up to 320MB/s) and extended cabling 12m (or 25m
in a point-to-point configuration). When an SE device is attached, the
bus defaults to an SE speed and 1.5m cable length.

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Connect SCSI devices as shown. Each channel should have only one
type of SCSI standard (e.g. Ultra320, Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra-Wide).
Mixing SCSI devices on the same channel decreases performance of
the slower device.

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68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon)

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Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices)

NCL-DSR1

68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon)

Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices)

Channel A

68-pin Female
Terminator

Channel B

68-pin Female
Terminator

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5.5.

Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

5.

Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

5.5.

Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
For some storage cards, such as SCSI card, with access signals for

external LEDs, this connector allows the access signals to go through
the front panel IDE_LED lead.

HDLED1

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NCL-DSR1

1

SCSI_ACTLED-

SCSI_ACTLED-

SCSI_ACTLED+

SCSI_ACTLED+

NCL-DSR1 SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector

6.6.

CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,

6.

CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,

6.6.

CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W

max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect
the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!

NCL-DSR1 Fan connectors

CPU_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN1

®

CPU_FAN2

NCL-DSR1

FRNT_FAN1
FRNT_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

REAR_FAN1

GND
+12V
Rotation

FRNT_FAN1

GND
+12V
Rotation

PWM Control

CPU_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN2

Rotation

+12V
GND

FRNT_FAN2

GND
+12V
Rotation

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7.7.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

7.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

7.7.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM2

®

NCL-DSR1

PIN 1

NCL-DSR1 Serial port connectors

The serial port module is purchased separately.

8.8.

SSI SSI

8.

8.8.

power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,

SSI

power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,

SSI SSI

power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,

8 8

8

8 8

-pin -pin

ATX12V1ATX12V1

-pin

ATX12V1

-pin -pin

ATX12V1ATX12V1

These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors
completely fit.

• Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit
(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.

))

)

))

NCL-DSR1 ATX Power connectors

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

24-pin Power Connector

+3 Volts

®

NCL-DSR1

+3 Volts

ATXPWR1 ATX12V1

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

Ground

-5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

For Power Supply

with 24-pin

Power Connector

-12 Volts

Ground

GND12V

8-pin

GND12V

GND12V

GND12V

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Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

9.

Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

9.9.

Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connects SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the power

supply unit. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

+3.3V Remote Sense

NC

I2C_7_DATA#

GND

®

NCL-DSR1

I2C_7_CLK#

PSUSMB1

NCL-DSR1 Power supply SMBus connector

10.10.

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

10.

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

10.10.

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management

Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

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Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

BPSMB1

1

FAN_DC

GND

I2C_6_CLK#

I2C_6_DATA#

+5V

11.11.

BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)

11.

BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)

11.11.

BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
This connector is for the optional ASUS server management card.

+5VSB

+5VSB

BMC SMBCLK

12CCLK1

PSON#

BMC_RST#

PWROK

®

BMCCONN1

NCL-DSR1

PSONEN#

+5VSB

12CDATA1

BMC SMBDATA

FP_PWRBTN#

GND

BMC_SMI#

BMC_PRESENT#

+5VSB

NCL-DSR1 BMC connector

12.12.

Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

12.

Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

12.12.

Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector is for additional front panel features including front

panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

•

Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1, LAN2)LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1, LAN2)

•

LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1, LAN2)

LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1, LAN2)LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1, LAN2)
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

•

Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis
with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any
chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level
signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event.

Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)

•

Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)

Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)
These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front
panel.

NCL-DSR1 Auxiliary panel connector

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

®

NCL-DSR1

AUX_PANEL1

PIN1

I2C_4_CLK#

NC

+5VSB

I2C_4_DATA#LOCATORLED1+

GNDGND

CASEOPEN

+5VSBLOCATORLED1-

LAN1_LINKACTLED+LOCATORBTN#

LAN1_LINKACTLED-GND

LAN2_LINKACTLED-LOCATORLED2-

LAN2_LINKACTLED+LOCATORLED2+

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13.13.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

13.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

13.13.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

®

NCL-DSR1

PANEL1

NCL-DSR1 System panel connector

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection.

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

POWERLED+HDLED+

NCHDLED-

MLED-GND

NCPOWERBTN#

POWERLED-

MLED+NMIBTN#

+5VGND

GNDNC

GNDRESETBTN#

SPKROUTGND

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.

Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)

•

Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)

Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
This connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the
front panel message LED. The message LED indicates the booting
status. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until
the operating system is loaded.

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.

ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)

ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.

Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)

•

Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)

Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)Non-maskable interrupt (Light blue 2-pin NMI)
This 2-pin connector is for a front panel button to allow a non­maskable interrupt command to be sent to the operating system.

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Chapter 4: Motherboard information

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

Chapter 5

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

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

BIOS setup

2-1

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

ASUS AFUDOSASUS AFUDOS

1.

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk.)

ASUS AFUDOSASUS AFUDOS
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

2.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)

ASUS Update ASUS Update

3.

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities.

®

environment.)

5.1.15.1.1

5.1.1

5.1.15.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S

then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click

ComputerComputer

Computer.

ComputerComputer

Start Start

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select

Start Start

MyMy

My

MyMy

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click

e.

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

®®

®

®®

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows
disk disk

disk from the format options field, then click

disk disk

XP users: XP users:

XP users: Select

XP users: XP users:

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup

Create an MS-DOS startup

Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

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5.1.25.1.2

5.1.2

5.1.25.1.2

AFUDOS UtilityAFUDOS Utility

AFUDOS Utility

AFUDOS UtilityAFUDOS Utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 600 KB free space to save the file.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filenameMain filename

Main filename

Main filenameMain filename

Extension nameExtension name

Extension name

Extension nameExtension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

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Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[filename] /pbnc

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iNCLDSR1.rom /pbnc

4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iNCLDSR1.ROM /pbnc

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 (ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iNCLDSR1.ROM /pbnc

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 (ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... done

Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1.35.1.3

5.1.3

5.1.35.1.3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the
floppy disk to

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

NCLDSR1.ROMNCLDSR1.ROM

NCLDSR1.ROM.

NCLDSR1.ROMNCLDSR1.ROM

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “NCLDSR1.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the
system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then
updates the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “NCLDSR1.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1.45.1.4

5.1.4

5.1.45.1.4

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

VX.XX.XX.

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

ASUS RS160-E2/CS3ASUS RS160-E2/CS3

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Install ASUS Update

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

Drivers Drivers

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Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

®

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select

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Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet
drop-down menu, then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click

NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

®

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

2. Select
file file

file option from the drop-down

file file

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

menu, then click

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

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3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to
run this program. Press <Del>
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to

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• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Setup Defaults Setup Defaults

Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit

Setup Defaults Setup Defaults
Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for this motherboard.

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BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Fri 08/06/2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A]
Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

AdvancedAdvanced
PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

PowerPower

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

BootBoot
ExitExit

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

ExitExit

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

The highlighted item on the menu
bar displays the specific items for
that menu. For example, selecting
Main Main

Main shows the Main menu items.

Main Main

The other items (Advanced, Power,

System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [ Thu 05/07 /2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A
Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have

Main menu itemsMain menu items

their respective menu items.

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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Main menu items

Main menu itemsMain menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.

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Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user­configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.

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Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side
of a menu screen when there are items
that do not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the other
items on the screen.

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General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

At the top right corner of the menu
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.

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Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

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Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the

Main Main

Main menu screen appears,

Main Main

giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Fri 08/06/2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A]
Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

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System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Allows you to set the system time.

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System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a
separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press
<Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : ST320413A
Size : 20.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

IDE Configuration

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you wish to configure the item.

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

When in AHCI/RAID
mode SATA
controller is
forced to Native
mode.

Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed
operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS,
e.g. Windows® 2000/XP. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are using legacy
OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS.
Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

The items
as RAIDas RAID

as RAID appear only when you set the Onboard IDE Operate Mode to

as RAIDas RAID
[Enhanced Mode].

Enhanced Mode Support OnEnhanced Mode Support On

Enhanced Mode Support On and

Enhanced Mode Support OnEnhanced Mode Support On

Configure S-ATAConfigure S-ATA

Configure S-ATA

Configure S-ATAConfigure S-ATA

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to native mode.
Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [ P-ATA]

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

Allows you to configure the Serial ATA devices as RAID sets.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time our value (in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

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System InformationSystem Information

System Information

System InformationSystem Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.10
Build Date : 07/23/04

Processor
Type : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz
Speed : 2800 MHz
Count : 2

System Memory
Size : 512MB

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

AMI BIOS

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

System MemorySystem Memory

System Memory

System MemorySystem Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

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5.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

USB Configuration
MPS Configuration
Remote Access Configuration

CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Configure the USB
support.

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.23.2-5.3

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Function [4 USB Ports]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

Enables USB host
controllers.

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Module VersionModule Version

The

Module Version and

Module VersionModule Version
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
Enabled Enabled

Enabled item shows

Enabled Enabled

USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled

USB Devices Enabled items show the

USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled

NoneNone

None.

NoneNone

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USB Devices

USB DevicesUSB Devices

USB Function [4 USB Ports]USB Function [4 USB Ports]

USB Function [4 USB Ports]

USB Function [4 USB Ports]USB Function [4 USB Ports]

Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB
function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
[Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of legacy USB devices at
startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no legacy
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed]

USB Mass Storage Device ConfigurationUSB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Device ConfigurationUSB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Seconds]

No USB Mass Storage device detected

Device #1 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]
Device #2 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]
Device #3 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]
Device #4 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]
Device #5 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]
Device #6 N/A
Emulation Type [N/A]

Number of seconds
POST waits fro the
USB mass storage
device after start
unit command.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB
mass storage device after the start unit command. The message “No
USB mass storage device detected” appears if none is installed in the
system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

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Emulation Type [N/A]

When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as
floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD
option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD
(for example, ZIP drive).

The Device and Emulation Type items appear only when there are
installed USB devices.

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MPS ConfigurationMPS Configuration

MPS Configuration

MPS ConfigurationMPS Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

MPS Configuration

MPS Revision [1.4]

MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]

MPS Revision [1.4]

MPS Revision [1.4]MPS Revision [1.4]

Select MPS Revision.

Allows you to select the multi-processor system version.
Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]

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Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration

Remote Access Configuration

Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access
features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration
options.

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Disabled]

Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]

Remote Access [Disabled]

Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]

Select Remote Access
type.

Enables or disables the remote access feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

Configure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHz
Frequency : 2800 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz

Ratio Status: Unlocked

Ratio Actual Value : 14
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enhance C1 Control [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]

Sets the ratio
between CPU Core
Clock and the FSB
Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot
even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Execute Disable Function [Disabled]Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhance C1 Control [Auto]Enhance C1 Control [Auto]

Enhance C1 Control [Auto]

Enhance C1 Control [Auto]Enhance C1 Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Tech [Automatic]

Configuration options: [Automatic] [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed]
[Disabled]

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ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced Chipset Settings

Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may

cause system to malfunction.

NorthBridge Configuration
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]

Options for NB.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]

Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]

Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]Onboard SCSI Boot ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard SCSI
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration

NorthBridge Configuration

NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration

The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge
settings.

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

DIMM Speed: DDR 333

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]

DIMM SpeedDIMM Speed

DIMM Speed

DIMM SpeedDIMM Speed

ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Displays the installed DIMM type and speed. This item is auto-detected and
is not configurable.

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical
memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]

Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]

Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing]

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Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows BIOS to Select
Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]

Allows you to set the BIOS selection mode for Serial Port2.
Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]

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PCI PnPPCI PnP

PCI PnP

PCI PnPPCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory
size block for legacy ISA devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction!

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]

Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]

NO: Lets the BIOS
configue all the
devices in the system.
YES: Lets the
operating system
configure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]
[192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required.
Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4]
[PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Use the arrow down key to scroll down the menu.

IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

DMA Channel 0 [PCI Device]
DMA Channel 1 [PCI Device]
DMA Channel 3 [PCI Device]
DMA Channel 5 [PCI Device]
DMA Channel 6 [PCI Device]
DMA Channel 7 [PCI Device]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]

DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device]

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use of
PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is reserved for
legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

Allows you to set the reserved memory size.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [16k] [32k] [64k]

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5.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and
Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press
<Enter> to display the configuration options.

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor

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ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Include ACPI APIC
table pointer to RSDT
pointer list.
IMPORTANT!
Do not change the APIC
support settings after
OS installation;
otherwise, a system
boot failure may
occur.

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled]

Video Power Down Mode [Disabled]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Disabled]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power On Ring [Disabled]

Power On By PME# [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

Enable or disable
APM.

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Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]

Power Management [Enabled]

Power Management [Enabled]Power Management [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power
Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Allows you to select the video power down mode
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Allows you to select duty cycle in throttle mode.
Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%]
[25.0%] [12.5%]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

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Power On Ring [Disabled]Power On Ring [Disabled]

Power On Ring [Disabled]

Power On Ring [Disabled]Power On Ring [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]

Power On By PME# [Disabled]

Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

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Hardware Monitor

CPU1 Temperature [49ºC/120ºF]
CPU2 Temperature [47ºC/114ºF]
MB Temperature [47ºC/114ºF]

CPU1 Fan Speed [3884RPM]
CPU2 Fan Speed [2871RPM]
Front1 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front2 Fan Speed [N/A]
Rear1 Fan Speed [N/A]
Rear2 Fan Speed [N/A]

Smart Fan Control [Enabled]
CPU1 Temperature [60]
CPU2 Temperature [60]
MB Temperature [50]

VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.356V]

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Use the arrow down key to display additional items.

VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.358V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V]
5V Voltage [ 5.010V]
5VSB Voltage [ 4.968V]
VBAT Voltage [ 3.088V]
12V Voltage [11.749V]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.

CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU,
front, and rear fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If a fan is not
connected to the connector on the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

Smart Fan Control [Enabled]Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Smart Fan Control [Enabled]Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature

The

CPU1 Temperature,

CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature

Temperature Temperature

Temperature items do not appear when you disable the

Temperature Temperature
Control Control

Control feature.

Control Control

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]

CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]
MB Temperature [XXX]MB Temperature [XXX]

MB Temperature [XXX]

MB Temperature [XXX]MB Temperature [XXX]

CPU2 TemperatureCPU2 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature, and

CPU2 TemperatureCPU2 Temperature

Front1 Front1

Front1

Front1 Front1

Smart FanSmart Fan

Smart Fan

Smart FanSmart Fan

Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperatures when the
Smart Fan Control feature is enabled.

VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V

VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V

VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage

Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage

Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs
through the onboard voltage regulators.

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5.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

APM Configuration

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Configuration
Security

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A]
3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]
4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.

A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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SecuritySecurity

Security

SecuritySecurity

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default
After you set a password, this item shows

InstalledInstalled

Installed.

InstalledInstalled

Not InstalledNot Installed

Not Installed.

Not InstalledNot Installed

To set or change a supervisor password:

1. Select the

Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>.

Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.

To clear the supervisor password:To clear the supervisor password:

To clear the supervisor password:

To clear the supervisor password:To clear the supervisor password:
Select the

Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The

Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password

message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

Select Screen
Select Item

User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]

User Access Level [Full Access]

User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No AccessNo Access

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

No AccessNo Access
View Only View Only

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.

View Only View Only
Limited Limited

Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and

Limited Limited
Time.
Full AccessFull Access

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup

Full AccessFull Access
utility.

Change User PasswordChange User Password

Change User Password

Change User PasswordChange User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The
item on top of the screen shows the default
a password, this item shows

InstalledInstalled

Installed.

InstalledInstalled

Not InstalledNot Installed

Not Installed. After you set

Not InstalledNot Installed

User PasswordUser Password

User Password

User PasswordUser Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.

Clear User PasswordClear User Password

Clear User Password

Clear User PasswordClear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]

Password Check [Setup]

Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both
when accessing Setup and booting the system.
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]

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5.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

If you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing <Esc>
does not immediately exit this menu. A confirmation window appears
and prompts you to either save your changes or cancel the command.
Select one of the options from this menu to exit.

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your
changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility.

When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to
save your changes and exit Setup. If you wish to cancel the command,
select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu.

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Select this option then press <Enter> to exit the Setup utility without
saving your changes.

When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to
discard your changes and exit Setup. If you wish to cancel the command,
select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Discard Changes

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Select this option then press <Enter> to discard the changes that you
made, and restore the previously saved settings.

When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to
discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to
cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the
Exit menu.

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Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for
each of the Setup menu items.

When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to
load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select
[Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu.

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Chapter 6

This chapter provides instructions
for creating and configuring RAID,
and installing the necessary drivers
for different system components.

Driver installation

6.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:

®®

®

AdaptecAdaptec

•

Adaptec

AdaptecAdaptec
AdaptecAdaptec

•

Adaptec

AdaptecAdaptec
drives and RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 configurations.

Refer to the RAID definitions below.

®®

HostRAID™ HostRAID™

HostRAID™ technology and

HostRAID™ HostRAID™

®®

®

®®

AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID

AIC-7901X SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk

AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID

6.1.16.1.1

6.1.1

6.1.16.1.1

RAID 0RAID 0

RAID 0

RAID 0RAID 0

RAID definitionsRAID definitions

RAID definitions

RAID definitionsRAID definitions

(Data striping)

optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and
write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same
work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of
a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two
new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1RAID 1

RAID 1

RAID 1RAID 1

(Data mirroring)

copies and maintains an identical image of data from
one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management
software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a
complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides
data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two
new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new
drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 0+1RAID 0+1

RAID 0+1 is

RAID 0+1RAID 0+1

data striping

and

data mirroring

combined without parity
(redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0+1
configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1
configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and
three new drives for this setup.

RAID 10RAID 10

RAID 10 is

RAID 10RAID 10

data stripe configuration

with RAID 1 segments whose
segments are RAID 1arrays. This configuration has the same fault tolerance
as RAID1, and has the same overhead for fault-tolerance as mirroring alone.
RAID 10 achieves high input/output rates by striping RAID 1 segments. In
some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous
drive failure. A minimum of four hard disk drives is required for this setup.

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If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in
a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support
CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the
selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “RAID driver
installation” for details.

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Chapter 6: Driver installation

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