ASUS RS160-S5 User Manual

RS160-S5/PX4

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E3847

First Edition V1

June 2008

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-16

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-18

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-18

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

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

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

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Contents

2.7 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 .................................................................. 2-29

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 ...................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.3.1 System Date ................................................................. 5-10

5.3.2 System Time ................................................................. 5-10

Contents

5.3.3 Floppy A ........................................................................ 5-10

5.3.4 IDE Conguration ...........................................................5-11

5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave ............................................. 5-12

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-13

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

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

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

5.4.3 PCI/PnP Conguration .................................................. 5-21

5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-23

5.4.5 Peripheral Conguration ............................................... 5-24

5.4.6 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-25

5.4.7 Power On Conguration ................................................ 5-26

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-27

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-29

5.6 Security ....................................................................................... 5-31

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-33

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-33

5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-34

5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-35

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 ................................................ 6-2

6.2 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ............................................. 6-3

6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume ..................................... 6-3

6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volume ................. 6-7

6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ....................................... 6-9

6.2.4 Managing Arrays ............................................................6-11

6.2.5 Viewing SAS Topology .................................................. 6-15

6.2.6 Global Properties .......................................................... 6-16

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

Contents

7.2 Intel® chipset device installation .............................................. 7-12

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-15

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 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-S5/PX4

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS160-S5/PX4

Chassis ASUS R11 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Server Board Component 1 x 650W Single Power Supply

Accessories 2 x CPU Heatsinks

Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*ASUS System Web-based Management

1 x SATAII/SAS Backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R10) with 1 x 1-port mini-SAS to 4-port SATA cable 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Riser Card with 1 x PCIe x16 slot

1 x Front I/O Board 2 x 28mm and 4 x 56mm fans

1 x Air Duct

1 x RS160-S5/PX4 User’s Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS160-S5/PX4 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Fixed Rackmount Kit

ASMB3-SOL PLUS remote management 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 SAS/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-S5/PX4

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 is a server featuring the ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS server

board. The server supports Intel® LGA771 Xeon® E5400 / E5300 / E5200 / E5100 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS160-E4/SI

2 x Socket LGA771

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5400 (45nm) / E5300 series processors

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage SAS Controller

HDD Bays

Networking LAN

Graphic VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

OS Support

Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots Slot Type

Additional Slot 1

I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable

Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® E5200 (45nm) / 5100 series processors

FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 667 MHz EM64T 2 x 2M, 4M, 8M, and 12M L2 cache

Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

√ √

8 (4-Channel)

Maximum up to 32GB Fully-Buffered DIMM DDR2 800 / 667 / 533

Registered, ECC

512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB*

1 x PCIe x16 slot (Full-Height / Half-Length) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL

PLUS LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller:

LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support

4 x Hot-swap SAS/SATA II HDD Bays

Intel® 6321 + Intel® 82563EB Dual Port GbE

2 x Intel® 82573 GbE XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay

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

1 x External Serial Port

4 x RJ-45 ports 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 RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS3.0 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS4.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

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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 inclu ded) Power Supply

ASMB3-SOL PLUS (Optional)

ASUS ASWM 2.0

686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm

15 Kg

650W 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 cord connector

Power supply fan

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB ports

Serial port

VGA port

LAN port 1 / 2

LAN port 3 / 4

Expansion slots

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. PCI Express x16 riser

555 55

7 8 9 10

card bracket

2. Power fans

3. ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS/ RS160-S5 server board

4. Power supply

5. System fans

6. SATA II /SAS backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R10)

7. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Connects to SATA1 port

(Port 0)

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 -

Connects to SATA1 port (Port 1)

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to SATA1 port

(Port 2)

10. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 -

Connects to SATA1 port (Port 3)

11. Front I/O board (hidden)

12. Slim-type optical drive

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

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

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Message LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

Power LED

Location LED

System power ON

No activity

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

ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Normal status

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

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

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

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

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

Blinking

RED

(SAS only)

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-S5/PX4

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)

DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 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

DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets

DIMM_11

DIMM_10

112 Pins128 Pins

DIMM_21

DIMM_20

DIMM_31

DIMM_30

DIMM_01

DIMM_00

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. You can purchase extra FB-DIMM modules based on your needs. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU

connection at gigabit speed.

The gure illustrates the location of the FB-DIMM sockets:

Rank population

DIMM 00

MCH

Channel

Slot 0

Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3

DIMM 10

DIMM 01

Slot 1

Slot 0

DIMM 11

Slot 1

DIMM 21

DIMM 20

Slot 1

Slot 0

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DIMM 31

DIMM 30

Slot 1

Slot 0

DIMM installation reference table

No. of DIMMs

1 single DIMM DIMM_00 single channel 2 one pair DIMM_00, DIMM_10 dual-channel

4 two pairs

6 three pairs

8 four pairs

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

Slot(s) to use Memory

(DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30)

(DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_01, DIMM_11)

(DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_21, DIMM_31)

architecture

Quadri-channel

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2.3.2 Memory mirroring and sparing technology

The Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections:

Memory Mirroring:

When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the

section

4.4.2ChipsetConguration

Mode

Branch Mirroring

), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0. The DIMMs must cover the same slot position on both branches. DIMMs that cover a slot position must be identical with respect to size, speed, and organization. DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but aren’t

required to match adjacent slot positions.

And the total memories size will be the half of all installed memories. The below two memory congurations were required to operate in mirrored mode.

and congure the option

Memory Branch

1. Conguration 1 (Mirroring):

Four memories population

DIMM 00 (Slot 0:Channel 0)

MCH

Branch 0

2. Conguration 2 (Mirroring) :

Eight memories population

DIMM 00 (Slot 0:Channel 0)

MCH

DIMM 10 (Slot 0:Channel 1)

DIMM 01 (Slot 1:Channel 0)

DIMM 10 (Slot 0:Channel 1)

DIMM 01 (Slot 1:Channel 0)

DIMM 20 (Slot 0:Channel 2)

DIMM 11 (Slot 1:Channel 1)

DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel 2)

Branch 1

DIMM 20 (Slot 0:Channel 2)

DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel 2)

DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3)

DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3)

(Mirror)

DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3)

DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3)

Branch 0

Branch 1

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