ASUS RS160-E5 User Manual

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RS160-E5

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E3694

First Edition V1

March 2008

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

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

2.1.2 Removing the rear cover ................................................. 2-4

2.1.3 Installing the top cover .................................................... 2-5

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-9

2.3 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10

2.3.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10

2.3.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-10

2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology .................... 2-12

2.3.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14

2.3.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-15

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-17

2.5.2 Replacing the riser card (optional) ................................ 2-18

2.5.3 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ................................. 2-19

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Contents

2.5.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-20

2.5.5 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-21

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-22

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling ................................................. 2-23

2.8 Removable components ............................................................ 2-24

2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-24

2.8.2 Power supply module .................................................... 2-27

2.8.3 Optical drive .................................................................. 2-28

2.8.4 Motherboard .................................................................. 2-31

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2

3.2 Rack rails assembly ..................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................... 3-3

3.4 Rackmounting the server ............................................................ 3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

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

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

4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-9

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

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

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

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

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

5.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave ........................................5-11

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

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-14

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-15

5.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-15

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

5.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-19

5.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration ...................................... 5-21

5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-22

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-23

5.5.1 ASF Support ................................................................. 5-23

5.5.2 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 5-23

5.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-25

5.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 5-25

5.6.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 5-25

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-28

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-28

5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-29

5.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-30

5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-32

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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

6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-3

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3

6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .............................................. 6-3

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

6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 6-5

6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ..................................................6-11

6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ....................... 6-15

Contents

6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 6-18

6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives ................................................. 6-23

6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-25

6.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 6-28

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

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

6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-31

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

6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 6-34

6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) ....................... 6-35

6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 6-36

6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-37

6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-38

6.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-38

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-5

7.2 Intel® chipset device installation .............................................. 7-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure

that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or

experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the

server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s

safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or

carrying the system.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at

least basic knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with

a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

References

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

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Chapter 1

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

specications.

ASUS RS160-E5

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS160-E5

Chassis ASUS R10 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Server Board Component 1 x 460W 80+ Single Power Supply

Accessories 2 x CPU Heatsinks (optional)

Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*ASUSSystemWeb-basedManagement

1 x SATAII/SAS Backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R10) with 4 x SATA Cables 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Riser card (ASUS PCIE16X2-R10) with 1 x PCIe x8 slot and 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14) 6 x System Fans (1 x 56mm; 5 x 28mm) 1 x Air Duct

1 x RS160-E5 User’s Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS160-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Fixed Rackmount Kit

ASUS ASMB-iKVM Remote management card ASUS PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card

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

* ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrive

whencreatingaSATARAIDdriverdisk.RefertoChapter7fordetails.

1.2 Serial number label

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

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

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

RS160-E5

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS160-E5 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 server board. The server supports Intel® LGA771 Xeon

5100 / 5200 / 5300 / 5400 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other

latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS160-E5

2 x Socket LGA771

Intel® Xeon® 5100 / 5200 / 5300 / 5400 Series

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking LAN Graphic VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

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

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional Slot 1 Additional Slot 2

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable

processors

Quad-Core/Dual-Core FSB 1333/1066 MHz EM64T

Intel® 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® ICH9R

√ √

6 (Dual-Channel)

Maximum up to 24GB DDR2 533 / 667 Registered, ECC 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB

Default Riser Card:

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

Half-Length)

Conguration Option: 1 x PCIe x16 slot (x16 link) (Full-Height/Half-

Length)

1 x SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-iKVM

1 x Proprietary Slot for optional ASUS PIKE Intel® ICH9R:

6 x SATA 300MB/s ports* Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI Mega RAID (for Windows and Linux):

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 1064E 4 port SAS RAID card

- Supports rmware RAID 0, 1 & 1E

4 x Hot-swap HDD Bays

2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LANs XGI Z9S VGA Controller / 32MB DDRII SDRAM 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay

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

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1 x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for incoming ASUS ASMB3-iKVM)

Onboard I/O

4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10.0 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software

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

Out of Band Management Solution

Remote

Hardware

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

HDD not includeed) Power Supply

ASMB3-SOL (Optional)

ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP 600mm x 444mm x 43.6mm

18 Kg

460W 80+ Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C~35°C

Environment

Non operation temperature: -40°C~70°C Non operation humidity: 20%~90% (Non-condensing)

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

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible

features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB

ports are located on the front panel.

Rack screw

Refer to section

Hot-swap HDD bays

Optical drive

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

for the LED descriptions.

USB ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED LAN1 LED

Message LED

Reset button

Location LED

Location switch

Rack screw

Power button

Power LED

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.

The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors

on the motherboard.

The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, serial port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

Power supply fan

Power supply switch

Power cord connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

Serial port

LAN port*

USB ports

VGA port

LAN port2

LAN port1

Expansion slots

* This port is for incoming ASUS ASMB3-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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8 9 10 11

11. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 - Connects to SATA4 port (Port 3)

12. Front I/O board (hidden)

13. Slim-type optical drive bay - Connects to SATA5 port (Port 4)

• The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.

• Only ASUS DVD-ROMs t the optical drive bay.

1. PCIe x16 and x8 slot Riser Card (at x8 link)

2. Power fans

3. ASUS DSAN-DX/ RS160-E5 server board

4. Power supply

5. 5 x 4028 system fan

6. 1 x 4056 system fan

7. SATAII/SAS backplane

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -

Connects to SATA1 port

(Port 0)

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

(Port 1)

10. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 -

Connects to SATA3 port

(Port 2)

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Message LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

Power LED

Location LED

System power ON

No activity

Read/write data from/into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event

ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

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

No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD Status LED

HDD Activity LED

When use ICH9R Intel Matrix Storage RAID, HDD LEDs will not work.

SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description

GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON RED ON SATAII/SAS HDD not present

HDD Status LED

HDD Activity LED

RED Blinking

GREEN Blinking

1. HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately (slow blinking,

2 times/sec)

2. RAID rebuilding (fast blinking, 10 times/sec)

Read/write data from/into the SATAII/

SAS HDD

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Chapter 2

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

ASUS RS160-E5

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the front cover

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

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from

the chassis.

Thumbscrews

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

4. Released a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right. Then ,

rmly hold the tray level and pull all

the drive trays out of the bay.

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5. Then push the front cover as arrow

show.

6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable

from the connectors under the front cover.

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

8. Leave the front cover aside.

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2.1.2 Removing the rear cover

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

Thumbscrews

2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it

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

1/2 inch distance

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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2.1.3 Installing the top cover

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

Side markings

2. Make sure that the side markings

on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis.

Grooves

3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.

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

Thumbscrews

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX CPU LGA771

CPU1

CPU2

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor.

• Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

• If you install only one CPU, install the CPU to the CPU2 socket only. The

system will not boot and the CPU warning LED will light up if a single CPU is installed on the CPU1 socket.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you

and the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is

released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of

the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load

plate window to remove (B).

PnP cap

This side of the socket box should face you.

5. Position the CPU over

the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket

alignment key should t

into the CPU notch.

Load plate

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

6. Close the load plate (A), then push

the load lever (B) until it snaps into

the retention tab.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

2. Twist each of the four screws with

a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to

the motherboard. When the four

screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

To install the airduct:

1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.

2. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts in place.

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2.3 System memory

DSAN-DX

128 pins 112 pins

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A2

DSAN-DX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:`

2.3.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB registered ECC DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets.

• For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules

from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS

web site.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb

chips x16 memory modules.

• If you are installing only one memory module, install the module into the

blue socket labeled DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1. Installing into any other socket

will not work.

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Rank population

DIMM_A3

MCH

DIMM installation reference table

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

No. of DIMMs

1 DIMM_B1 or DIMM_A1 2 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1

4 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 6 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2

• DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.

• For better performance, same conguration DIMMs should be installed on

Slot/s to use

DIMM_B3, DIMM_A3

the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the

same type of DIMMs in DIMM_B1, and DIMM_A1.

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2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology

The Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the below section:

Memory Sparing

At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold,

the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared” DIMM rank will be used in its place. Refer to section the options of

Channel Rank Sparing

Channel 1 Rank Sparing

5.4.3 Chipset

memory sparing functions. The default BIOS setting is disabled.

• Each channel contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately.

• This motherboard does not support rank sparing across channels.

• The DIMM rank with the largest size will be assigned as spare rank. Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one.

• A DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. To support sparing function, a DIMM channel should contain at least two ranks.

• When sparing function is enabled, the usable memory size will reduce the size of the spare ranks.

The following tables show memory congurations with Memory Sparing function in Channel A/B.

and congure

to enable the

One DIMM per channel (two ranks)

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

1024 MB 1024 MB

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

2048 MB

DIMM_A1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

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Two DIMMs per channel

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

1024 MB 1024 MB

DIMM_B2

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

1024 MB 1024 MB

Three DIMMs per channel

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

1024 MB 1024 MB

DIMM_B2

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

2048 MB 2048 MB

DIMM_B3

(2048MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(2048 MB)

2048 MB 2048 MB

Rank 1

(512 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

4096 MB

Rank 1

(512 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

Rank 1

(2048 MB)

10240 MB

DIMM_A1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

(2048MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(2048 MB)

(512 MB)

DIMM_A2

(1024 MB)

DIMM_B1

(512 MB)

DIMM_A2

(1024 MB)

DIMM_A3

(2048 MB)

Rank 1

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2.3.4 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

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

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.3.5 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out with

extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane.

To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD:

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

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

spring lock

3. Take note of the drive tray holes.

Each side has three holes to t

different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive.

4. Place a SATAII/SAS 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 SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/

SAS interface on the backplane.

6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to

install a second SATAII/SAS drive.

8. Connect the bundled SATAII/SAS cables to the connectors on the SATAII/

SAS backplane. Refer to section

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane

cabling for

information on the SATAII/SAS backplane cable connections.

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2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the

bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card:

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

2. Place the riser card bracket on a at and stable surface, then remove

the screw from the slot bay.

PCI Express x16 slot

PCI Express x8 slot

3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16

card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw.

4. Repeat the previous steps to Install another PCI Express x8 or x16 card if

needed.

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2.5.2 Replacing the riser card (optional)

You may replace the default riser card with the optional PCI Express x16 riser card (x16 link).

To replace the default riser card:

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

2. Locate the two screws on the riser

card bracket, then remove the screws from the bracket.

3. Take out the optional riser card from its package and locate the two screw holes on the card.

4. Secure the optional riser card to the riser card bracket with two screws.

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2.5.3 Reinstalling the riser card bracket

To reinstall the riser card bracket:

1. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

2. Press the riser card bracket until

the golden connectors completely

t the slot and the bracket aligns

with the rear panel.

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

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2.5.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.

1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard.

2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID

card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Make sure it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.

4. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.

For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable

to the connectors labeled SAS1-4

(red). For incoming PIKE 1078E,

connect the cable to the connectos

labeled SAS1-8 (red and blue).

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2.5.5 Conguringanexpansioncard

After installing the expansion card, congure 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 assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 -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.

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2.6 Cable connections

Pre-connected system cables

1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. SATAII/SAS backplane power connector (from power supply)

4. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN2-4, REAR_FAN2 and CPU_FAN1-2 to system fans)

5. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board)

6. SMBus connector (SATAII: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SATAII/SAS backplane J3 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATAII/SAS backplane J4 connector)

7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

8. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

9. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATAII/SAS

backplane board)

10. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

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2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling

Connects the SATAII/SAS cable from SATA4 (Port3) on the MB

Connects the SATAII/SAS cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB

Connects the SATAII/SAS cable from SATA2 (Port1) on the MB

Connects the SATAII/SAS cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB

Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply

Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs

J4 Connector: Connects to SGPIO2 on the MB

J3 Connector: Connects to SGPIO1 on the MB

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2.8 Removable components

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

1. System fans

2. Power supply module

3. Optical drive

4. Motherboard

2.8.1 System fans

The system comes with:

• one unit of 40 mm * 56 mm 15500 rpm fan

• ve units of 40 mm * 28 mm 15500 rpm fans

Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans.

40 mm x 28 mm system fans

40 mm x 56 mm system fan

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To uninstall the center system fans

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard.

2. Lift the fan, then set aside.

3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

To uninstall the side system fans

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Lift the fan, then set aside.

3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

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To reinstall the center system fans

1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The

airow directional arrow on the

fan side should point towards the system rear panel.

2. Connect the system fan cable to the

fan connector on the motherboard.

To reinstall the side system fan

1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The

airow directional arrow on the fan

side should point towards the rear panel.

2. Connect the system fan cable

to the fan connector on the the motherboard.

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2.8.2 Power supply module

To uninstall the power supply module:

1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver

to remove the screws that secure the front end of the power supply.

3. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis.

4. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis.

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2.8.3 Optical drive

To uninstall the slim optical drive:

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

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from

the chassis.

Thumbscrews

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

4. Released a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right. Then ,

rmly hold the tray level and pull all

the drive trays out of the bay.

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5. Then push the front cover as arrow

show.

6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable

from the connectors under the front cover.

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

8. Then leave the front cover aside.

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9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove three screws that secures the drive.

10. Carefully slide the optical drive

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

To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in this chapter in a reverse order.

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2.8.4 Motherboard

DSAN-DX

To uninstall the motherboard:

1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section

2.6 Cable connections

for details.

2. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and

heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components.

3. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis.

Refer to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws.

4. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown.

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To reinstall the motherboard:

1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.

2. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports t in

place.

3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with seven (7) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section.

4. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section

2.6 Cable connections

for

details.

5. Reinstall all the devices that you

have previously removed.

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Chapter 3

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

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Installation options

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.

Nuts

Bolts

Left pair

Right 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 x them

together using four (4) pairs of nuts and bolts.

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

Rear ends

Bolts on inner side

Nuts on outer side

Front 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 space that corresponds to the front 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, nd 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 ts the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server

match the middle hole on the rack..

2. Tighten the two rack screws to

secure the server to the rack.

Rack screw

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Chapter 4

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

ASUS RS160-E5

Motherboard info

4.1 Motherboard layout

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

24.5cm (9.6in)

DDR DIMM_A3 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B3 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

PCI

HDLED

Super

I/O

IT8213F

AMI 8Mb

EATX12V1

USB12_L3

KBMS1

USB56 USB34

FLOPPY1

PRI_EIDE1

PANEL1

SGPIO1

SGPIO2SGPIO3

SAS8

SAS7

SAS6

SAS5

SAS4

SAS3

SAS2

SAS1

AUX_PANEL1

BCM5721

Intel

5100P MCH

Intel 82801IR (ICH9R)

BCM5721

LAN1

LAN2

Z9s

VGA_SW1

LAN_SW2

ASMB3

LAN_SW1

REAR_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

VGA1

COM1

CPU_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4

RAID_SEL1

CPU_WARN1

CPUFAN_SEL1

IBTN_SEL1

COM2

IDE_SW1

CLRTC1

CHAFAN_SEL1

SB_PWR1

BUZZER1

RECOVERY1

PCIE3

PCIE6

PCI4

PCIE2

PIKE1 PIKE2

EATXPWR1

CPU_FAN1

PSUSMB

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SATA5

SATA6

SATA3

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

CPU1

CPU2

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1)

5. System Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL1)

6. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)

7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)

8. Intel® ICH9R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

9. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

Internal connectors Page

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

2. Serial ATA connectors [black] (7-pin SATA1-6)

3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE1)

4. SAS connectors [red] (7-pin SAS1-4), [blue] (7-pin SAS5-8)

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

6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3)

8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)

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

10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)

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

12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)

13. System panel connector [white] (20-1 pin PANEL1)

14. Auxiliary panel connector [black] (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

4-4

4-5 4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8 4-8

4-9

4-10

4-11

4-12

4-13

4-14

4-15

4-16

4-17

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4.2 Jumpers

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Clear RTC RAM

21 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear CMOS

CLRTC1

1. 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. 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.

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

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

to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper

default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 VGA setting

21 2 3

Enable VGA

(Default)

Disable

VGA_SW1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 LAN setting

21 2 3

Enable LAN

(Default)

Disable

LAN_SW2

21 2 3

Enable LAN

(Default)

Disable

LAN_SW1

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit

LAN feature.

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4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 CPUFAN setting

21 2 3

4-Pin FAN

(Default)

3-Pin FAN

CPUFAN_SEL1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 CHAFAN setting

21 2 3

4-Pin FAN

(Default)

3-Pin FAN

CHAFAN_SEL1

This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1

jumper is for the CPU fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans.

• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed

may not work.

• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.

5. System Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL1

jumper is for the system fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans.

• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2–3, the fan you installed

may not work.

• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.

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6. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 IDE setting

21 2 3

Enable IDE

(Default)

Disable

IDE_SW1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 BIOS recovery setting

21 2 3

Normal

(Default)

BIOS

Recovery

RECOVERY1

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE connector. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the IDE connector.

7. ForceBIOSrecoverysetting(3-pinRECOVERY1)

This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it

becomes corrupted.

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a oppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the

motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3.

3. Insert the oppy 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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Use the AFUDOS uitility version 3.12 to ash the BIOS.

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 IBTN setting

21 2 3

PIKE RAID5

(Default)

ICH9R RAID5

IBTN_SEL1

8. Intel® ICH9R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 RAID setting

21 2 3

3rd

(Default)

Intel

RAID_SEL1

This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the

Intel® ICH9R. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI

Software RAID Conguration Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM).

9. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you install a

PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use the LSI Logic MPT

Setup Utility (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to create the LSI Mega RAID 5 by supported Intel® ICH9R SATA controller.

• LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is available only when you install a PIKE RAID card.

• LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card.

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4.3 Internal connectors

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

FLOPPY NOTE:Orient the red markings

on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Floppy disk drive connector

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 SATA connectors

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_1TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3

GND

SATA4

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5

GND

SATA6

GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6

GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6

GND

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

This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive.

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

2. Serial ATA connectors [black] (7-pin SATA1-6)

These connectors, controlled by southbridge ICH9R, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

PRI_EIDE1

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

PIN1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 IDE connector

This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the

primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra

DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must congure the second drive as a slave

device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is 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 IDE devices.

• The onboard IDE connector is designed for ODD only (PATA).

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DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Storage card actisvity LED connector

ADD_IN_CARD-

HDLED

4. SAS connectors [red] (7-pin SAS1-4), [blue] (7-pin SAS5-8)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 SAS connectors

SAS4

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_RXP 4

GND

SAS3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3

GND

SAS2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

SAS1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SAS8

GND RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN8

GND RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8

GND

SAS7

GND

RSATA_TXP7

RSATA_TXN7

GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7

GND

SAS6

GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6

GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6

GND

SAS5

GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5

GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5

GND

This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device.

• These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card.

• Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1–4 when installing a

4-port PIKE RAID card.

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

This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card.

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6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 SGPIO connector

SGPIO1

SDATAOUT0

SDATAOUT1

GND

SATA_SLOAD

SATA_SCLK

PIN1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 SGPIO2/3 connectors

SGPIO3

PIN 1

SIO_DIN

SIO_DOUT

GND

SIO_END

SIO_CLK

SGPIO2

PIN 1

SIO_DIN

SIO_DOUT

GND

SIO_END

SIO_CLK

This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID

SATA LED.

7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3)

These connector is used for the SAS chip SIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.

These connectors functions only when you install a PIKE SAS RAID card.

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8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

PIN 1

GND USB_P6+ USB_P6-

USB+5V

GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V

USB56

PIN 1

GND USB_P4+ USB_P4-

USB+5V

GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V

USB34

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 USB 2.0 connectors

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

FRNT_FAN1

PWM Control

FAN Speed

FAN Power

GND

CPU_FAN1

GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control

CPU_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

FRNT_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN1

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

FRNT_FAN3

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN2

PWM Control

FAN Speed

FAN Power

GND

FRNT_FAN4

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

CPU_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

CPU_FAN2

FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4

FRNT_FAN1

REAR_FAN1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 FAN connectors

These connectors is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to

the connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the

system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A–6.66 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. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

PIN 1

COM2

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Serial port connectors

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Power supply SMBus connector

12C_7_CLK#

12C_7_DATA#NCGND

+3.3V Remote Sense

PSUSMB1

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.

The serial port module is purchased separately.

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

This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function.

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12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

EATXPWR1

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

GND

PSON#

GND

-5 Volts +5 Volts

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

PIN 1

EATX12V1

+12V DC

GND

PIN 1

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 ATX power connectors

These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform).

• DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system

will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring

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.

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13. System panel connector [white] (20-pin PANEL1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

PANEL1

PIN 1

POWERLED+

POWERLED-

MLED+

MLED-NC+5V

GND

SPKROUT

IDELED+

IDELED-

NMIBTN#

GND

POWERBTN#

GND

RESETBTN#

GND

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 System panel connector

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)

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

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to

the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.

3. System warning speaker (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.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_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 ashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

5. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode

depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more

than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system

reboot without turning off the system power.

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14. Auxiliary panel connector [black] (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5

AUX_PANEL1

1 2 2

4 5 4

PIN 1

I2C_4_CLK#

GND

I2C_4_DATA#

+5VSB

LAN1_LINK

LAN1_ACT

LAN2_ACT

LAN2_LINK

+5VSB

CASEOPEN

GND

LOCATORLED1+

LOCATORLED1-

LOCATORBTN#

GND

LOCATORLED2-

LOCATORLED2+

DSAN-DX/RS160-E5 Auxiliary panel connector

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB,

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

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

These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. 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. The default setting is short

CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.

4. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)

These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will

light up when the Locator button is pressed.

5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN)

These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

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Chapter 5

This chapter tells how to change the

system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS

parameters are also provided.

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BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

AFUDOS utility

disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy

(To recover the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk

5.1.1 Creatingabootableoppydisk

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

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type

Windows® environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click

c. Select the

d. Right click

Floppy Disk

e. Select

then click

from the Windows® desktop, then select

Start

3 ½ Floppy Drive

from the menu, then select

File

window appears.

Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Start

format A:/S

icon.

then press <Enter>.

My Computer

Format. A Format 3½

from the format options eld,

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5.1.2 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS

screen displays may not be the same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Mainlename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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

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UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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

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

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

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy

disk, then press <Enter>.

A:\>afudos /iRS160-E5.ROM

The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is

completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

UpdatingtheBIOSleusingaUSBashdrive

If you have not purchased a USB oppy disk drive, you may update the BIOS le using a USB ash drive. Format the USB ash drive to FAT16 or 32 system le before updating the BIOS.

To format the USB ash drive to a FAT32/16 system le:

1. Insert the USB ash drive to an available USB port.

2. From the Windows desktop, click

3. Right-click the USB ash drive icon, then select

4. From the

File system

eld, select

button.

, then select

Start

FAT32

My Computer

Format

, then click the

FAT16

from the menu.

Start

To update the BIOS le:

1. Copy the original or the latest BIOS le and the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to the USB ash drive.

2. Insert the USB ash drive to an available USB port, then place the

motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

3. Boot the system from the support CD, then select the

prompt

FreeDOS command

4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB ash disk drive letter,

then type:

afudos /i[lename].

3. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS le.

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5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using a oppy disk or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.

Prepare a oppy disk or a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

RecoveringtheBIOSfromaoppydisk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk

drive.

3. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery nished.

RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive

To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive:

1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive and turn the system.

2. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB

port on the system.

3. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery nished.

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

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 le.

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section

updating your BIOS

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration 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 recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press

<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

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 rst 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.

5.1 Managing and

• 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 Exit Menu. See section

• 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 le for

this motherboard.

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5.8 Exit Menu

Load Default Settings

item under the

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 10/11/2007] Legacy Diskette [1.44 MB, 3.5 in.]

SATA1 : [Not Detected] SATA2 : [Not Detected] SATA3 : [Not Detected] SATA4 : [Not Detected] SATA5 : [Not Detected] SATA6 : [Not Detected] PATA Master : [Not Detected] PATA Slvae : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration

System Information

Sub-menu items

CongurationeldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

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

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Date.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

Navigation keys

5.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Server For changing the advanced server settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

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.

5.2.3 Navigation 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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5.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the

menu bar displays the specic

items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced,

Power, Boot, and Exit) on the

menu bar have their respective menu items.

System Time [11:17:09] System Date [Tue 01/22/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.]

SATA1 [Not Detected] SATA2 [Not Detected] SATA3 [Not Detected]] SATA4 [Not Detected] SATA5 [Not Detected] SATA6 [Not Detected] PATA Master [Not Detected] PATA Slave [Not Detected] IDE Conguration

System Information

Main menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Date.

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

5.2.6 Congurationelds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

5.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

5.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do

not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down>

keys to display the other items on the screen.

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

5.2.9 General help

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

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving

you an overview of the basic system information.

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

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 10/11/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB, 3.5 in.]

System Information

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Date.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [360 KB, 5.25 in.] [1.2 MB, 5.25 in.] [720 KB, 3.5 in.] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in] [2.88 MB, 3.5 in]

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5.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA 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.

The PATA device is for ODD (optical disk drive) only.

Main

Primary IDE Master

Device :Hard Disk Vendor :xxxxxxxxx Size :xx.xGB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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 S.M.A.R.T. monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

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 specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CD/DVD] [ARMD]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the data transfer mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Sets the DMA mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.3.5 IDEConguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

Main

IDE Conguration

SATA#1 Conguration [Enhanced] Congure SATA#1 as [IDE] SATA#2 Conguration [Enhanced]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

SATA#1–2Conguration[Enhanced]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Configure SATA#1 as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID].

If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical

storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].

If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The [AHCI] option allows the onboard

storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage

performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize

the order of commands.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Compatible Enhanced

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Matrix

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is

accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

System Information

AMIBIOS

Version : 0102 Build Date: 02/24/08

Processor

Speed : 1866MHz Count : 1

System Memory

Usable Size : 2048MB

AMIBIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

USB Conguration

CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration PCIPnP

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure the USB support.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.4.1 USBConguration

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

Advanced

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Enabled

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

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USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the USB host controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

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

The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.2 CPUConguration

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

automatically detects. Some items may not appear if you CPU does not support the related functions.

Advanced

Congure advanced CPU settings

Module Version:3F.06 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5150 Frequency :2.66GHz FSB Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:06, Max:08) Ratio Actual Value: 8

Ratio CMOS Setting [7] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled]

Scroll down for more items.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Enabled]

Ratio CMOS Setting [7]

Whether this item is congurable depends on your CPU type. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU type. If this item is congurable,

enter the value using the numeric keypad. This item is available only when Intel SpeedStep technology is disabled.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

*AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]

Enable this item to use the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disable Feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

The Vanderpool Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run

multiple operating systems separately, enabling one system to virtually function as

several systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Core Multi-Processing [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Intel SpeedStep Technology.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only.

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5.4.3 Chipset

The Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.

Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

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

North Bridge Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure North Bridge features.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

NorthBridgeConguration

The North Bridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Northbridge

settings.

Advanced

Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled]

MCH Channel Mode [Channel Interleave] Patrol Scrubbing [Enabled] Demand Scrubbing [Enabled] Channel Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Channel 0 [Enabled] Channel Specic Sparing [Disabled] Rank Interleaving [4:1] Channel 1 [Enabled] Channel Specic Sparing [Disabled] Rank Interleaving [4:1]

Read Completion Coalescing [Auto]

Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled]

Allows you to do the Crystal Beach/DMA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Crystal Beach / DMA conguration

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

MCH Channel Mode [Channel Interleave]

Allows you to select the MCH channel mode.

Conguration options: [Channel Sequencing] [Channel Interleave] [Single Channel 0]

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Patrol Scrubbing [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Demand Scrubbing [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Channel Dependent Sparing [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disabled the channel-dependent DIMM sparing feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Channel 0 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Channel 0. If you set this item to [Disabled], the

following three items will be grayed out.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ChannelSpecicSparing[Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the DIMM sparing feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Rank Interleaving [4:1]

Allows you to select the Channel 0 Rank Interleave. Conguration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1]

Channel 1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Channel 1. If you set this item to [Disabled],

Channel 0 and the following two items will be grayed out.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ChannelSpecicSparing[Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the DIMM sparing feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Rank Interleaving [4:1]

Allows you to select the Channel 1 Rank Interleave.

Conguration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1]

Read Completion Coalescing [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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5.4.4 OnboardDeviceConguration

Advanced

Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

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

OnBoard LAN1 Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard LAN2 Boot ROM [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

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

Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the mode for Serial Port2. Conguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]

IR I/O Pin Select [SINB/SOUTB]

This item appears only when you set the

Serial Port2 Mode

[ASK IR] and allows you to select the receiver or transmit pin for Serial Port2. Conguration options: [SINB/SOUTB] [IRRX/IRTX]

item to [IrDa] or

IR Duplex Mode [Half Duplex]

This item appears only when you set the

Serial Port2 Mode

item to [IrDa] or [ASK IR] and allows you to select Full or Half Duplex for Serial Port2. Conguration options: [Full Duplex] [Half Duplex]

Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to do the LAN Boot ROM conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.5 PCIPnP

The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP

devices. The menu includes setting 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 Conguration menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug & Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

NO: lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system congure 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

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency

timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

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. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5 Server menu

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

ASF Support [Enabled]

Remote Access Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure Remote Access.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

5.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASF support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.2 RemoteAccessConguration

The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Server

Congure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Remote Access type.

Serial port number [COM2]

Base Address, IRQ [2F8h, 3]

Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Terminal Type [ANSI] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

Remote Access [Enabled]

Enables or disables the remote access feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled].

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Serial port number [COM2]

Selects the serial port for console redirection.

Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]

This item is not user-congurable and changes with the conguration of

Serial port number.

Serial port Mode [115200 8,n,1]

Sets the Serial port mode.

Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1]

Flow Control [None]

Allows you to select the ow control for console redirection. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]

Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]

Terminal Type [ANSI]

Allows you to select the target terminal type.

Conguration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay]

Sets the delay seconds to display memory information.

Conguration options: [No Delay] [Delay 1 Sec] [Delay 2 Sec] [Delay 4 Sec]

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5.6 Power menu

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

conguration options.

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration Hardware Monitor

5.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When

set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specications.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

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5.6.3 APMConguration

Power

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On by PME [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot 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.

Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer

when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the computer to power up even when the

Serial Port1/2 Address

set to [Disabled]. See section

item in the

OnboardDeviceConguration

5.4.4OnboardDeviceConguration

menu is

for details.

Resume On PME [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake event

while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.6.4 Hardware Monitor

Power

Hardware Monitor

Hardware Temperature Conguration Hardware Fan Conguration Hardawre Voltage Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

HardwareTemperatureConguration

The Hardware Temperature Conguration menu provides an overview of the hardware temperature information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in

this menu.

CPU1/CPU2 [xxxºC/xxxºF] System1/2 [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

motherboard and CPU temperatures. The CPU1 Temperature shows N/A if

no processor is installed in CPU1 socket.

HardwareFanConguration

The Hardware Fan Conguration menu provides an overview of the hardware fan information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

CPU FAN1/2; FRN FAN1/2/3/4; REAR FAN1/2 [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, front, and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not

connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

HardwareVoltageConguration

The Hardware Voltage Conguration menu provides an overview of the hardware fan information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

VCOREA/B, Vtt, VSEN1/2, 3VSEN, 12VSEN, 5VDD, 5VSB, VBAT

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

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5.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration Security

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority

Main Advanced Server SecuritBoot Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] 3rd Boot Device [Network:MBA v10.0.] 4th Boot Device [Network:MBA v10.0.]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot Device Priority sequence.

A virtual oppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the rst boot device.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Species the Boot Device Priority sequence.

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX]

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. Conguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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ASUS RS160-E5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

1.1 System package contents

1.2 Serial number label

1.4 Front panel features

1.5 Rear panel features

1.6 Internal features

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

1.7.3 HDD status LED

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the front cover

2.1.2 Removing the rear cover

2.1.3 Installing the top cover

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology

2.3.4 Installing a DIMM

2.3.5 Removing a DIMM

2.4 Hard disk drives

2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

2.5.2 Replacing the riser card (optional)

2.5.3 Reinstalling the riser card bracket

2.5.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

2.6 Cable connections

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling

2.8 Removable components

2.8.1 System fans

2.8.2 Power supply module

2.8.3 Optical drive

2.8.4 Motherboard

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items

3.2 Rack rails assembly

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack

3.4 Rackmounting the server

4.1 Motherboard layout

4.2 Jumpers

4.3 Internal connectors

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

5.2 BIOS setup program

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

5.2.2 Menu bar

5.2.3 Navigation keys

5.2.4 Menu items

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

5.2.7 Pop-up window

5.2.8 Scroll bar

5.2.9 General help

5.3 Main menu

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.]

5.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave

5.3.6 System Information

5.4 Advanced menu

5.4.3 Chipset

5.4.5 PCIPnP

5.5 Server menu

5.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled]

5.6 Power menu

5.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

5.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

5.7 Boot menu

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority