RS161-E2/PA2
1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server
1U Rackmount Barebone Server
1U Rackmount Barebone Server1U Rackmount Barebone Server
User Guide
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September 2005September 2005
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2
1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-3
1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-4
1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-5
1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs .................................................... 1-6
1.6.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ....................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3
2.2 Motherboard information ...................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-5
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-7
2.4 System memory ................................................................... 2-9
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-9
2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-10
2.5 Hard disk drives ..................................................................2-12
2.6 Expansion slot .................................................................... 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card
to the riser card bracket ...................................... 2-14
2.6.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ........................ 2-15
2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16
2.7 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-17
2.8 SATA backplane cabling .....................................................2-18
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2.9 Removable components ..................................................... 2-19
2.9.1 System fans .......................................................... 2-19
2.9.2 Device fan ............................................................. 2-20
2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case ................................ 2-21
2.9.4 Power supply module ............................................ 2-22
2.9.5 Optical drive ......................................................... 2-23
2.9.6 Motherboard ......................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
Chapter 3: Installation options
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly .............................................................. 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ............................................. 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server ..................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors .............................................................. 4-8
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 5-2
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8
5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13
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5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13
5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13
5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13
Contents
5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14
5.3.1 System Date ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.2 System Time ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.3 Floppy A ............................................................... 5-14
5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15
5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,
and Sixth IDE Master/Slave .................................. 5-17
5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-18
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-20
5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-20
5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 5-21
5.4.3 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-23
5.4.4 USB Configuration................................................. 5-24
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration .......................... 5-25
5.4.6 ACPI Configuration................................................ 5-26
5.4.7 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-27
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-28
5.5 Server menu ....................................................................... 5-30
5.6 Security menu .................................................................... 5-32
5.7 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-35
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-35
5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-36
5.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-38
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
Chapter 6: RAID configuration
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
6.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... 6-3
6.1.3 RAID configuration utility........................................ 6-3
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6.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations ................................................ 6-4
6.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items .................................. 6-4
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6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA
6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ................................ 6-6
6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ................................ 6-8
6.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set ............................................. 6-9
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID array ........................................... 6-10
6.2.7 Clearing the disk data ........................................... 6-11
Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ......................................................... 7-2
Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................... 7-2
7.3 LAN driver installation .......................................................... 7-4
7.4 Support CD information ........................................................ 7-5
7.4.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 7-5
RAID Utility ........................... 6-5
7.4.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 7-6
7.4.3 Management Software ............................................ 7-7
7.4.4 Utilities ................................................................... 7-8
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
A.1 Block diagram ....................................................................... A-2
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
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!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
Electrical Safety
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables
for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from
the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your dealer.
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
Operation Safety
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified
or experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with
the server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact
your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a
stable surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the
user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy SystemHeavy System
Heavy System
Heavy SystemHeavy System
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when
CAUTION!CAUTION!
moving or carrying the system.
About this guide
AudienceAudience
Audience
AudienceAudience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.
ContentsContents
Contents
ContentsContents
This guide contains the following parts:
1.1.
Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
1.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.
Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
2.2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing or removing system components.
3.3.
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
3.
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.3.
Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the
barebone server.
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper
settings, and connector locations.
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6.6.
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
6.
Chapter 6: RAID configuration
6.6.
Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
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Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers
for different system components.
8.8.
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
8.
Appendix: Reference information
8.8.
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
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ConventionsConventions
Conventions
ConventionsConventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
WARNING: WARNING:
to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
NOTE: NOTE:
TypographyTypography
Typography
TypographyTypography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
Command Means that you must type the command
ReferencesReferences
References
ReferencesReferences
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
format A:/S
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
1.1.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2.2.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
2.
ASUS websites
2.2.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and
rear panel specifications.
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Product introduction
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1.1 System package contents
Check your package for the following standard items.
1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with:
• ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard
• 500 W power supply
• SATA backplane
• PCI Express™ x8 riser assembly
• Front I/O board
• Optical drive
• 7 x System fans (4 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm)
• 1 x Airduct
• 2 x Hot-swap HDD trays
• Pre-connected device/power cables
2. CPU heatsink
3. SATA cables
4. IDE cable
5. Rackmount rail kit
6. Bundled CDs
• RS161-E2 drivers and utilities CD
• CA Anti-virus software CD
7. User guide
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
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1.2 System specifications
The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD
Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through the
chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
ChassisChassis
Chassis
ChassisChassis
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
ProcessorProcessor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
VGAVGA
VGA
VGAVGA
Rackmount 1U (R10)
ASUS K8N-DRE
NVIDIA® nForce Professional 2200
Dual Socket 940 for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables
simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing
Dual-channel memory architecture
8 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC
400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules
Supports up to 32 GB system memory
(Note: Tested only up to 16 GB on this motherboard
due to 4 GB DDR availability)
2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit PCI-E LAN
controllers
ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB
display memory
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
ManagementManagement
Management
ManagementManagement
MonitoringMonitoring
Monitoring
MonitoringMonitoring
Power requirementPower requirement
Power requirement
Power requirementPower requirement
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (x8 link)
1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board
NVIDIA
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
500 W power supply, 100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz
663 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h)
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nForce™ Professional 2200 chipset supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives
- 2 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations
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1.3 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily
accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location
switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
USB portsUSB ports
USB ports
USB portsUSB ports
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
HDD Access LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN1 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays
Hot-swap HDD bays
Hot-swap HDD baysHot-swap HDD bays
Power buttonPower button
Power button
Power buttonPower button
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Location switchLocation switch
Location switch
Location switchLocation switch
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Reset buttonReset button
Reset button
Reset buttonReset button
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Optical driveOptical drive
Optical drive
Optical driveOptical drive
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear
fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear
panel connectors on the motherboard.
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit
LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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AC power socket
AC power socketAC power socket
AC power socketAC power socket
Power fan
Power fanPower fan
Power fanPower fan
Power fan
Power fanPower fan
Power fanPower fan
Serial port
USB ports
Serial portSerial port
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
Serial portSerial port
USB portsUSB ports
USB portsUSB ports
VGA port
VGA portVGA port
VGA portVGA port
Expansion slot
LAN port2
LAN port1
Expansion slotExpansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
LAN port2LAN port2
LAN port2LAN port2
LAN port1LAN port1
LAN port1LAN port1
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Expansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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card bracket
2. Power fans
3. ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard
4. Power supply
5. Device fans (x 3)
6. System fans (x 4)
7. SATA backplane
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1
1. PCI Express x16 (x8 link) riser
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9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2
10. Front I/O board (hidden)
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11. Optical drive
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The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect an
external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB ports on the
front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
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1.6 LED information
1.6.11.6.1
1.6.1
1.6.11.6.1
LEDLED
LED
LEDLED
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs
Front panel LEDs
Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
HDD Access LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN1 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
IconIcon
Icon
IconIcon
Display statusDisplay status
Display status
Display statusDisplay status
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
Location LED OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs OFF No LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present
1.6.21.6.2
1.6.2
1.6.21.6.2
LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLAN (RJ-45) LEDs
LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
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StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
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DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware
setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing or removing
system components.
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Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.12.1.1
2.1.1
2.1.12.1.1
Removing the coverRemoving the cover
Removing the cover
Removing the coverRemoving the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of
the top cover.
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
Thumbscrews
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.
3. Remove the screws on both
sides of the chassis.
4. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about
half an inch until it is disengaged
from the chassis.
5. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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Installing the coverInstalling the cover
Installing the cover
Installing the coverInstalling the cover
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the
rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.
Side markingsSide markings
Side markings
Side markingsSide markings
2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are
aligned to the grooves on the chassis.
GroovesGrooves
Grooves
GroovesGrooves
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
Thumbscrews
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
rear to secure the cover.
5. Drive in the screw on both sides
of the chassis.
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The barebone server comes with the K8N-DRE motherboard already
installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by 10 screws as
indicated by the circles in the illustration below.
Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information
on the motherboard.
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Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any
motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so may cause you
physical injury and may damage motherboard components.
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2.3.1
2.3.12.3.1
OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications
faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
Take note of the notched corner on
the CPU. This corner should match a
specific corner on the socket to
ensure correct installation.
Notched corner
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2.3.2
2.3.22.3.2
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1.
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2. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.
Socket leverSocket lever
Socket lever
Socket leverSocket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle;
otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that the notched
corner matches the socket
corner with a triangle mark.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to install a
second processor in CPU 2
socket.
NotchedNotched
Notched
NotchedNotched
cornercorner
corner
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The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the heatsink screw holes match
with the support plate stand
offs.
Installing the heatsink and airductInstalling the heatsink and airduct
Installing the heatsink and airduct
Installing the heatsink and airductInstalling the heatsink and airduct
Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink assembly.
2. Secure the heatsink with two
screws.
Make sure that the heatsink
is not skewed or tilted;
otherwise, the CPU will
overheat.
3. If you installed a second
processor, repeat steps 1 and 2
to install the second heatsink.
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To install the airduct:
1. Position the airduct on top of
the heatsink.
2. Carefully lower the airduct until
it fits in place.
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2.4 System memory
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2
1
2
2.4.12.4.1
2.4.1
2.4.12.4.1
OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
DIMM_D
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For CPU 1For CPU 1
For CPU 1
For CPU 1For CPU 1
Sockets Sockets
Sockets
Sockets Sockets
DIMM_D1DIMM_C2DIMM_C
DIMM_A1DIMM_A2DIMM_B1DIMM_B
80 Pins 104 Pins
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
For CPU 2For CPU 2
For CPU 2
For CPU 2For CPU 2
Sockets Sockets
Sockets
Sockets Sockets
Channel A DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2
Channel B DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2
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2.4.2
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Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Memory Configurations
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this
section.
•
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same for better performance.
Single CPU:Single CPU:
Single CPU:
Single CPU:Single CPU:
DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2
Dual CPU:Dual CPU:
Dual CPU:
Dual CPU:Dual CPU:
DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2=
DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
• 4 GB DDR400 registered ECC DIMMs operate in 2000SER, 2003SER,
or 64-bit operating systems.
Recommended memory configuration for CPU1Recommended memory configuration for CPU1
Recommended memory configuration for CPU1
Recommended memory configuration for CPU1Recommended memory configuration for CPU1
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
Single channel — populated — —
Dual channel — populated — populated
Recommended memory configuration for CPU2Recommended memory configuration for CPU2
Recommended memory configuration for CPU2
Recommended memory configuration for CPU2Recommended memory configuration for CPU2
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
Single channel — populated — —
Dual channel — populated — populated
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
populated populated populated populated
DIMM_C1DIMM_C1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C1DIMM_C1
populated populated populated populated
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
DIMM_C2DIMM_C2
DIMM_C2
DIMM_C2DIMM_C2
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
DIMM_D1DIMM_D1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_D1DIMM_D1
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
DIMM_D2DIMM_D2
DIMM_D2
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If you install a processor with Rev. CG or C0 with DDR 400 DIMMs, some
memory configurations may not run at 400 MHz. Refer to table below
for details.
Mode Mode
Mode
Mode Mode
DIMM_A1/DIMM_A1/
DIMM_A1/
DIMM_A1/DIMM_A1/
DIMM_C1DIMM_C1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C1DIMM_C1
DIMM_A2/DIMM_A2/
DIMM_A2/
DIMM_A2/DIMM_A2/
DIMM_C2DIMM_C2
DIMM_C2
DIMM_C2DIMM_C2
DIMM_B1/DIMM_B1/
DIMM_B1/
DIMM_B1/DIMM_B1/
DIMM_D1DIMM_D1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_D1DIMM_D1
DIMM_B2/DIMM_B2/
DIMM_B2/
DIMM_B2/DIMM_B2/
DIMM_D2DIMM_D2
DIMM_D2
DIMM_D2DIMM_D2
MaxMax
Max
MaxMax
SpeedSpeed
Speed
SpeedSpeed
Single Single rank — — — DDR400
channel Double rank — — — DDR400
(72 bits) — Single rank — — DDR400
— Double rank — — DDR400
Single rank Single rank — — DDR400
Single rank Double rank — — DDR400
Double rank Single rank — — DDR400
Double rank Double rank — — DDR333
Dual Single rank — Single rank — DDR400
channel Double rank — Double rank — DDR400
(144 bits) — Single rank — Single rank DDR400
— Double rank — Double rank DDR400
Single rank Single rank Single rank Single rank DDR400
Single rank Double rank Single rank Double rank DDR400
Double rank Single rank Double rank Single rank DDR400
Double rank Double rank Double rank Double rank DDR333
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2.5 Hard disk drives
The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives.
To install a hot-swap SATA HDD:
1. Release a drive tray by
pushing the spring lock to the
right, then pulling the tray
lever outward. The drive tray
ejects slightly after you pull
out the lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and
pull the drive tray out of the
bay.
3. Take note of the drive tray
holes. Each side has three holes
to fit different types of hard
disk drives. Use two screws on
each side to secure the hard
disk drive.
4. Place a SATA hard disk drive on
the tray, then secure it with
four screws.
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5. Carefully insert the drive tray
and push it all the way to the
depth of the bay until just a
small fraction of the tray edge
protrudes.
When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA
interface on the backplane.
SATA interfaceSATA interface
SATA interface
SATA interfaceSATA interface
on the backplaneon the backplane
on the backplane
on the backplaneon the backplane
6. Push the tray lever until it
clicks, and secures the drive
tray in place. The drive tray is
correctly placed when its front
edge aligns with the bay edge.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish
to install a second SATA drive.
8. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA
backplane. Refer to section “2.8 SATA backplane cabling” for
information on the SATA backplane cable connections.
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2.6 Expansion slot
2.6.12.6.1
2.6.1
2.6.12.6.1
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove
the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards.
To install the PCI Express x16 expansion cards:
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
flat and stable surface, then
remove the screw from the slot
bay.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
to the riser card bracketto the riser card bracket
to the riser card bracket
to the riser card bracketto the riser card bracket
3. Use a Phillips (cross) screw
driver to remove the screw that
secures the slot metal cover.
4. Remove the slot metal cover,
then set it aside.
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5. Install a PCI Express x16 card to
the bracket, then secure the
card with the screw you
removed earlier.
2.6.22.6.2
2.6.2
2.6.22.6.2
To reinstall the riser card bracket:
1. Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The three pegs on the
riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is
properly in place.
2. Install the riser card bracket
with the card into the PCI
Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
Reinstalling the riser card bracketReinstalling the riser card bracket
Reinstalling the riser card bracket
Reinstalling the riser card bracketReinstalling the riser card bracket
3. Press the riser card bracket until
the golden connectors
completely fit the slot and the
bracket aligns with the rear
panel.
4. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.
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2.6.3
2.6.32.6.3
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Programmable interrupt
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
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.
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard Function
Standard FunctionStandard Function
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Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables
Pre-connected system cables
Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables
1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard)
3. SATA backplane power connector (from power supply)
4. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive)
5. Device fan connector (from backplane to device fan)
6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board)
7. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
8. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
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Connects a 4-pin plugConnects a 4-pin plug
Connects a 4-pin plug
Connects a 4-pin plugConnects a 4-pin plug
from power supplyfrom power supply
from power supply
from power supplyfrom power supply
Connects the SMBusConnects the SMBus
Connects the SMBus
Connects the SMBusConnects the SMBus
cable from the MBcable from the MB
cable from the MB
cable from the MBcable from the MB
Connects the SATA cableConnects the SATA cable
Connects the SATA cable
Connects the SATA cableConnects the SATA cable
from SATA1 on the MBfrom SATA1 on the MB
from SATA1 on the MB
from SATA1 on the MBfrom SATA1 on the MB
Connect the system fan cablesConnect the system fan cables
Connect the system fan cables
Connect the system fan cablesConnect the system fan cables
Connects the fan cableConnects the fan cable
Connects the fan cable
Connects the fan cableConnects the fan cable
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBfrom FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
from FRNT_FAN4 on the MBfrom FRNT_FAN4 on the MB
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Connects the SATA cable
Connects the SATA cableConnects the SATA cable
from SATA2 on the MBfrom SATA2 on the MB
from SATA2 on the MB
from SATA2 on the MBfrom SATA2 on the MB
Connect the SATA HDDsConnect the SATA HDDs
Connect the SATA HDDs
Connect the SATA HDDsConnect the SATA HDDs
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2.9 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. Device fan
3. Power supply module
4. Optical drive
5. Motherboard
2.9.12.9.1
2.9.1
2.9.12.9.1
To uninstall the system fans:
1. Disconnect a system fan cable
from the fan connector on the
backplane board.
To reinstall the system fan:
System fansSystem fans
System fans
System fansSystem fans
2. Lift the fan, then set aside.
3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall
the other system fans.
1. Insert the fan to the fan cage.
Take note of the airflow
directional arrows embossed on
the fan side.
2. Connect the system fan cable to
the fan connector on the
backplane board.
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2.9.2
2.9.22.9.2
To uninstall the device fan:
Device fanDevice fan
Device fan
Device fanDevice fan
1. Disconnect the device fan cable
from the connector on the
motherboard or backplane board.
To reinstall the device fan:
1. Insert the fan to the fan cage.
Take note of the airflow
directional arrows embossed on
the fan side.
2. Lift the fan, then set aside.
2. Connect the device fan cable to
the fan connector on the
backplane board or on the
motherboard.
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Device fan with dummy caseDevice fan with dummy case
Device fan with dummy case
Device fan with dummy caseDevice fan with dummy case
The device fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that
allows it to fit in the fan cage. Follow these instructions when replacing this
fan.
1. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section.
2. Pull the dummy case to the
direction of the arrow to
disengage its pegs from the
device fan.
3. Replace the device fan.
PegPeg
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PegPeg
To reinstall the device fan with the dummy case:
1. Insert the dummy case pegs into
to the device fan holes until they
fit in place.
2. The device fan and dummy case
look like this when put together
correctly.
3. Reinstall the device fan by
following the instructions in the
previous section.
PegPeg
Peg
PegPeg
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2.9.4
2.9.42.9.4
To uninstall the power supply module:
1. Disconnect all the power cables
connected to the motherboard
and other system devices.
Power supply modulePower supply module
Power supply module
Power supply modulePower supply module
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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2.9.5
2.9.52.9.5
To uninstall the optical drive:
Optical driveOptical drive
Optical drive
Optical driveOptical drive
1. Disconnect the power and
signal cables connected to the
rear of the optical drive.
3. Pull out half of the drive tray
to remove the tray bezel.
2. Insert the optical drive
emergency eject pin to the
emergency eject pin hole until
the drive tray ejects.
4. Pull the center of the bezel
outward (A), then lift the sides
(B) to remove.
Do not apply too much force when removing the bezel. Too much force
may break the drive tray!
5. Replace the drive tray.
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6. Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the
drive. Keep the screws for later use.
7. Pull the metal bracket to the
direction of the arrow until its
pegs disengage from the drive
holes.
8. Lift the metal bracket, then
set aside.
9. Push the drive inward, then lift
it out from the chassis.
10. Remove the metal rail on the
other side of the drive.
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2.9.6
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MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
To uninstall the motherboard:
1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See
section “2.7 Cable connections” for illustration.
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 Phillips (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.
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out of the chassis.
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To reinstall the motherboard:
1. Firmly hold the motherboard by
the sides and insert it into the
chassis.
2. Carefully adjust the motherboard
until the rear panel ports fit in
place.
3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with 10
screws in the holes as shown in the illustration.
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4. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section
“2.7 Cable connections” for illustration.
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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3.1 Rackmount rail kit items
If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for
each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt
type screws.
NutsNuts
Nuts
NutsNuts
BoltsBolts
Bolts
BoltsBolts
Left pairLeft pair
Left pair
Left pairLeft pair
Right pairRight pair
Right pair
Right pairRight pair
3.2 Rack rails assembly
To assemble the rack rails:
1. Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.
2. Match one long and one short rail to your desired length, and fix them
together using four (4) pairs of nuts and bolts.
3. Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair.
Rear endsRear ends
Rear ends
Rear endsRear ends
Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side
Bolts on inner side
Bolts on inner sideBolts on inner side
Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side
Nuts on outer side
Nuts on outer sideNuts on outer side
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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 spacerear 1U space
rear 1U space that corresponds to the
rear 1U spacerear 1U space
front 1U spacefront 1U space
front 1U space
front 1U spacefront 1U space
where you attached the rail.
6. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end
holes.
7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end.
8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second
rail pair.
9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly
installed, the rack rails appear as shown.
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3.4 Rackmounting the server
To mount the server to the rack:
1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to
the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the
way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack,
and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack..
2. Tighten the two rack screws to
secure the server to the rack.
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information
about the motherboard that comes
with the server. This chapter
includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector
locations
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4.1 Motherboard layout
30.5cm (12in)
68 34
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1
SB_PWR1
LPT1
SCSI1
FLOPPY1
PCI1
COM2
4Mbit
BIOS
CPU_WARN1
Super
I/O
RECOVERY1
BMCSOCKET1
ATI
RAGE-XL
SCSI_EN1
J1
VGA_EN1
Mbit
8
BIOS
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LAN2 LAN1
BUZZ1
BCM5721 BCM5721
PCIE1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CLRTC1
VGA1
LAN2_EN1 LAN1_EN1
nVIDIA
nForce
Professional
2200
COM1
USB12
KBMS1
KBPWR1
REAR_FAN2
REAR_FAN3
REAR_FAN1
SEC_IDE1
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
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REAR_FAN4
PSUSMB1
PRI_IDE1
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
33cm (13in)
USB34
FPSMB
HDLED1
DDR1 DIMM_D2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR1 DIMM_D1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
PANEL1 AUX_PANEL1
DDR1 DIMM_C1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR1 DIMM_C2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN1
SOCKET 940
CPU2
SOCKET 940
CPU1
DDR1 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR1 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR1 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR1 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
FRNT_FAN6
FRNT_FAN4FRNT_FAN3
FRNT_FAN5
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Layout contentsLayout contents
Layout contents
Layout contentsLayout contents
JumpersJumpers
Jumpers
JumpersJumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-5
3. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 4-5
4. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 4-6
5. VGA graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-6
6. BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-7
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-8
2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) 4-8
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4-9
4. Storage add-in card activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-10
5. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB) 4-10
6. Front and rear fan connectors
(3-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3,
FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, REAR-FAN1,
REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3, REAR_FAN4) 4-11
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34) 4-12
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-12
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-13
10. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-14
11. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-14
12. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-15
13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-16
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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CLRTC1
1
2
Normal
(Default)
2
3
Clear CMO
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
2.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
2.2.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR1
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8N-DRE Keyboard power setting
1
2
2
3
+5V+5VSB
(Defau
3.3.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)
3.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)
3.3.
Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom
BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the
Gigabit LAN feature.
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8N-DRE LAN1_EN1 setting
LAN1_EN1
1
2
Enable
(Default)
2
3
Disab
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Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)
4.
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)
4.4.
Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom
BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the
Gigabit LAN feature.
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LAN2_EN1
1
2
Enable
(Default)
2
3
Disab
8N-DRE LAN2_EN1 setting
5.5.
VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)
5.
VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)
5.5.
VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL
video graphics controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphics
controller.
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VGA_EN1
1
2
Enable
(Default)
2
3
Disab
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4-6
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BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
6.
BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
6.6.
BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)
This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk
in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
3. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file.
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
5. The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes
the BIOS.
6. When finished, shut down your computer.
7. Replace the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2.
8. Reboot your computer.
9. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
K8N-DRE
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8N-DRE BIOS recovery setting
RECOVERY1
1
2
Normal BIOS recove
(Default)
2
3
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1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
K8N-DRE
1
FLOPPY1
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8N-DRE Floppy disk drive connector
2.2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)
2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)
2.2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)
NOTE: Orient the red markings o
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The
Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue
connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black
connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical
drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/
100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk
drives to the same cable, you must configure the second drive as a
slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk
documentation for the jumper settings.
• The 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 DMA133/100/66 IDE
devices.
NOTE: Orient the red marking
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(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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4-8
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8N-DRE IDE connectors
SEC_IDE1
PRI_IDE1
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Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors
3.
Serial ATA connectors
3.3.
Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
®
Supported by the NVIDIA
nForce4™ chipset, these connectors are for
the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows
up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0,
RAID 1, or JBOD configuration.
Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA
Important note on Serial ATA
Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard
disks installed.
SATA2
GND
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
K8N-DRE
SATA1
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SATA4
8N-DRE SATA connectors
SATA3
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
SATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3
GND
GND
RSATA_RXP4
RSATA_RXN4
SATA_RXP3
SATA_RXN3
GND
GND
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Storage add-on card activity LED connectorStorage add-on card activity LED connector
4.
Storage add-on card activity LED connector
4.4.
Storage add-on card activity LED connectorStorage add-on card activity LED connector
(4-pin HDLED1)(4-pin HDLED1)
(4-pin HDLED1)
(4-pin HDLED1)(4-pin HDLED1)
This connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the
SCSI or SATA add-on card. The read or write activities of any device
connected to the SCSI or SATA add-on card causes the front panel
LED to light up.
K8N-DRE
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HDLED
1
NC
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
NC
K8N-DRE Hard disk activity LED connector
5.5.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB)
5.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB)
5.5.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin FPSMB)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management
Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
K8N-DRE
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FPSM
1
GND
K8N-DRE SMBus connector
FAN_PWM
I2C_CLK#
I2C_DATA#
+5VSB
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Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1,Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1,
6.
Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1,
6.6.
Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1,Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1,
FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5,FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5,
FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5,
FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5,FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5,
FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3,FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3,
FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3,
FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3,FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3,
REAR_FAN4)REAR_FAN4)
REAR_FAN4)
REAR_FAN4)REAR_FAN4)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W
max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 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. Lack
of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
K8N-DRE
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8N-DRE Fan connectors
REAR_FAN1
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN2
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN1
Rotation
+12V
GND
REAR_FAN2
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN3
Rotation
+12V
GND
REAR_FAN3
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN4
Rotation
+12V
GND
REAR_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
FRNT_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
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USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)
7.
USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)
7.7.
USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)
This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. This connector complies with the
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed.
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USB34
GND
1
USB+5V
USB_P4
USB_P4
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P3-
USB_P3+
8N-DRE USB 2.0 connector
8.8.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
8.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
8.8.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM
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8N-DRE Serial port2 (COM2) connecto
PIN 1
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ATXPWR1
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
9.9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
8-pin ATX12V1)8-pin ATX12V1)
8-pin ATX12V1)
8-pin ATX12V1)8-pin ATX12V1)
These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power
supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
•
Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least
the minimum power required by your system.
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8N-DRE ATX Power connectors
24-pin Power Connector
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
ATX12V1
8-pin
12V
12V
12V
12V
For Power Supp
with 20-pin
Power Connecto
GN
GN
GN
GN
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Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
10.
Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
10.10.
Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management
Bus) devices to the power supply unit. Devices communicate with an
SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
K8N-DRE
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PSUSMB1
PSU_I2CCLK
PSU_I2CDATA
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GND
+3.3V Remote Sens
8N-DRE Power supply SMBus connector
11.11.
Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
11.
Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
11.11.
Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at
the back of the system chassis.
LPT1
Pin 1
K8N-DRE
¤
STB# AFD#
SPD0 ERROR
SPD1 PINIT#
SPD2 SLIN#
SPD3
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
SLCT
PE
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
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Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard infoChapter 4: Motherboard info
12.12.
+
-
+
System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
12.
System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
12.12.
System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector supports several server system functions.
K8N-DRE
¤
K8N-DRE Auxiliary panel connector
Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN)Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN)
•
Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN)
Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN)Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN)
AUX_PANEL1
+5VSB
CASEOPEN
LOCATORBTN#
LOCATORLED2-
LOCATORLED2+
GND
1
NC
I2CCLK_P2
GNDGND
I2CDATA_P2LOCATORLED1+
+5VSBLOCATORLED1LAN1_LINKACTLED
LAN1_LINKACTLED
LAN2_LINKACTLED
LAN2_LINKACTLED
This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature. This
requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion
sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the
sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a
chassis intrusion event.
LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)
•
LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)
LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)LAN1 link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED. Connect the LAN1
Activity LED cable to this connector. This LED blinks during a network
activity and is always lit when linked.
LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)
•
LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)
LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the LAN2 Activity LED. Connect the LAN2
Activity LED cable to this connector. This LED blinks during a network
activity and lights up when linked.
Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)
•
Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)
Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)Locator LED 1 (2-pin LOCATORLED1)
This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 1. Connect the Locator
LED 1 cable to this connector. This LED lights up when the Locator
button is pressed.
Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)
•
Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)
Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2)
This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 2. Connect the Locator
LED 2 cable to this connector.
Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
•
Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state
of the system locator.
Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin)
•
Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin)
Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin)Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management
Bus) devices to the system front panel. Devices communicate with an
SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
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ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2)
ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2)ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2)
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+
-
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
13.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
13.13.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
K8N-DRE
PANEL1
¤
HDLED+
K8N-DRE System panel connector
The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector description below for details.
POWERLED
GNDHDLEDPOWERLED
MLED+NMIBTN#
MLED-GND
NCPOWERBTN#
+5VGND
GNDNC
GNDRESETBTN#
SPKROUTGND
System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED)
•
System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED)
System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED)
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.
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDDLED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDDLED)
•
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDDLED)
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDDLED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
If an optional SCSI or SATA add-in card is installed, the read or write
activities of any device connected to the SCSI or SATA add-in card
causes this LED to light up.
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT)
•
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT)
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN)Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN)
•
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN)
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN)Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN)
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.
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Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN)
•
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN)
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard infoChapter 4: Motherboard info
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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ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
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.
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
1.
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
floppy disk.)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
2.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
ASUS Update ASUS Update
3.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
ASUS Update ASUS Update
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
®
environment.)
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Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click
ComputerComputer
Computer.
ComputerComputer
Start Start
Start from the Windows
Start Start
®
desktop, then select
MyMy
My
MyMy
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
e.
File File
File from the menu, then select
File File
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Floppy Disk window appears.
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
®®
®
®®
WindowsWindows
Windows
WindowsWindows
disk disk
disk from the format options field, then click
disk disk
XP users: XP users:
XP users: Select
XP users: XP users:
Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup
Create an MS-DOS startup
Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup
FormatFormat
Format. A
FormatFormat
StartStart
Start.
StartStart
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
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5.1.25.1.2
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 1024KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main filenameMain filename
Main filename
Main filenameMain filename
Extension nameExtension name
Extension name
Extension nameExtension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
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Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iK8NDRE.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iK8NDRE.ROM /pbnc
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
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Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iK8NDRE.ROM /pbnc
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
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5.1.3
5.1.35.1.3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the
floppy disk to
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
K8NDRE.ROMK8NDRE.ROM
K8NDRE.ROM.
K8NDRE.ROMK8NDRE.ROM
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8NDRE.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the
system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then
updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “K8NDRE.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
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ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
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5.1.4
5.1.45.1.4
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The
2. Click the
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
VX.XX.XX.
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Utilities Utilities
Utilities tab, then click
Utilities Utilities
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Install ASUS Update
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Drivers Drivers
Drivers menu appears.
Drivers Drivers
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Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select
the Internet the Internet
the Internet option from the
the Internet the Internet
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
Update BIOS from
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
drop-down menu, then click
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click
NextNext
Click
Next.
NextNext
Auto SelectAuto Select
Auto Select.
Auto SelectAuto Select
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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by
2. Select
file file
file option from the drop-down
file file
menu, then click
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
Update BIOS from a
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
Open Open
Open window, then click
Open Open
OpenOpen
Open.
OpenOpen
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup
5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM.
The firmware device 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.
“
5.1 Managing and
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Setup Defaults Setup Defaults
Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit
Setup Defaults Setup Defaults
Menu.”
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for this motherboard.
LoadLoad
Load
LoadLoad
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5.2.15.2.1
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
System Date [Mon, 06/27/2005]
System Time [08:52:30]
Floppy A: [1.44 MB, 3.5 in.]
IDE Configuration
Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Tertiary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fifth IDE Master [Not Detected]
Sixth IDE Master [Not Detected]
System Information
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
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5.2.2
5.2.25.2.2
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
MainMain
Main For changing the basic system configuration
MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
AdvancedAdvanced
ServerServer
Server For changing the advanced server options
ServerServer
SecuritySecurity
Security For changing the advanced system security options
SecuritySecurity
BootBoot
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
BootBoot
ExitExit
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
ExitExit
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
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5.2.3
5.2.35.2.3
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting
Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
Main Main
Main shows the
Main Main
Main menu itemsMain menu items
Main menu items
Main menu itemsMain menu items
5.2.55.2.5
5.2.5
5.2.55.2.5
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.
5.2.65.2.6
5.2.6
5.2.65.2.6
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”
5.2.75.2.7
5.2.7
5.2.75.2.7
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
5.2.85.2.8
5.2.8
5.2.85.2.8
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that
do not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the other
items on the screen.
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
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At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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General help
General helpGeneral help
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
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5.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the
Main Main
Main menu screen appears,
Main Main
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
System Date [Mon, 06/27/2005]
System Time [08:52:30]
Floppy A: [Disabled]
IDE Configuration
Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Tertiary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fifth IDE Master [Not Detected]
Sixth IDE Master [Not Detected]
System Information
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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System Date [Day xx/xx/xx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xx]
Allows you to set the system date.
5.3.25.3.2
5.3.2
5.3.25.3.2
System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
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Floppy A [Disabled]Floppy A [Disabled]
Floppy A [Disabled]
Floppy A [Disabled]Floppy A [Disabled]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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5.3.45.3.4
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
IDE Configuration
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you wish to configure the item.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
IDE Configuration
OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]
IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]
Configuration nVidia RAID ROM
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]
OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]
OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Both]
Enables or disables any or both the primary and/or secondary IDE
controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both]
IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]
IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]
IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]IDE DMA Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables IDE DMA transfers.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Configuration nVidia RAID ROMConfiguration nVidia RAID ROM
Configuration nVidia RAID ROM
Configuration nVidia RAID ROMConfiguration nVidia RAID ROM
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Configuration nVidia RAID ROM
RAID Option ROM [Disabled]
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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RAID Option ROM [Disabled]RAID Option ROM [Disabled]
RAID Option ROM [Disabled]
RAID Option ROM [Disabled]RAID Option ROM [Disabled]
Enables or disables the NVIDIA® RAID option ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear when the RAID Option ROM is Enabled.
Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the primary master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled]Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled]Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the primary slave interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled]Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled]Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the secondary master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled]Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled]Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the secondary slave interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Tertiary Master as RAID [Disabled]Tertiary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Tertiary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Tertiary Master as RAID [Disabled]Tertiary Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the tertiary master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled]Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled]Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the fourth master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Fifth Master as RAID [Disabled]Fifth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Fifth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Fifth Master as RAID [Disabled]Fifth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the fifth master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled]Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled]Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled]
Sets the sixth master interface as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,
and Sixth IDE Master/Slaveand Sixth IDE Master/Slave
and Sixth IDE Master/Slave
and Sixth IDE Master/Slaveand Sixth IDE Master/Slave
The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a
separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press
<Enter> to display the IDE device information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : xxxxxxxxx
Size : xx.xGB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
S.M.A.R.T. : Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
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-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
Sets the DMA mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2]
[MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3]
[UDMA4]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.3.6
5.3.65.3.6
System InformationSystem Information
System Information
System InformationSystem Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
System Information
Model Name ASUS K8N-DRE/SCSI
Model ID 8009A0
ASUS BIOS
Version 1001.007
Date 06/09/2005
Processor
System Memory
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→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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ProcessorProcessor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
Displays the installed processor information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Processor Information
***CPU1:
Brand AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 240
ID/uCode 0F58h/039h
Ratio Actual 7 Max 7
Cache L1/64KB L2/1024KB
Revision C0
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System MemorySystem Memory
System Memory
System MemorySystem Memory
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Displays the installed system memory information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
System Memory Information
Total Memory xxxMB
Node0 Memory Configuration:
Speed DDR xxx
DIMM01 - None
DIMM02 - None
DIMM03 - xxxMB
DIMM04 - None
Node1 Memory Configuration :
Speed N/A
DIMM05 - None
DIMM06 - None
DIMM07 - None
DIMM08 - None
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→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
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 field values can cause the system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration
Chipset Configuration
PCI/PnP Configuration
USB Configuration
Peripheral Devices Configuration
ACPI Configuration
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
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CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
Options for CPU.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
CPU Configuration
MPS Table Version [1.4]
MTRR Mapping [Continuous]
Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]
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MPS Table Version [1.4]MPS Table Version [1.4]
MPS Table Version [1.4]
MPS Table Version [1.4]MPS Table Version [1.4]
Sets the Multi-Processor System (MPS) table version.
Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
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→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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MTRR Mapping [Continuous]MTRR Mapping [Continuous]
MTRR Mapping [Continuous]
MTRR Mapping [Continuous]MTRR Mapping [Continuous]
Determines the method used for programming processor MTRRs when using
more than 4GB of system memory.
Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete]
Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]
Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]
Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]
Enables or disables the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet! (Power Now) feature.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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5.4.2
5.4.25.4.2
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
Chipset Configuration
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Chipset Configuration
NorthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge Configuration
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration
NorthBridge Configuration
NorthBridge ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration
The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge
settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
NorthBridge Configuration
Burst Length [4 Beats]
SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled]
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled]
NUMA Function [Enabled]
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Burst Length [4 Beats]
Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2
Beats]
SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled]
Enables or disables the software memory hole.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report
and correct memory errors automatically.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NUMA Function [Enabled]
Enables or disables the non-uniform memory access (NUMA) function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SouthBridge ConfigurationSouthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge ConfigurationSouthBridge Configuration
The SouthBridge configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge
settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
SouthBridge Configuration
CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
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CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Sets or disables the processor spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread]
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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5.4.3
5.4.35.4.3
PCI PnPPCI PnP
PCI PnP
PCI PnPPCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block
for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
PCI/PnP Configuration
Reset ESCD Data [No]
Plug & Play O/S [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Reset ESCD Data [No]Reset ESCD Data [No]
Reset ESCD Data [No]
Reset ESCD Data [No]Reset ESCD Data [No]
Clears the non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) during boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]
Plug And Play O/S [No]
Plug And Play O/S [No]Plug And Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]
[192] [224] [248]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI Express
LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.45.4.4
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5.4.45.4.4
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
USB Configuration
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB Controller Suport [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
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→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Module VersionModule Version
The
Module Version and
Module VersionModule Version
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
Enabled Enabled
Enabled item shows
Enabled Enabled
USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]
USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]
USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]
USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled
USB Devices Enabled items show the
USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled
USB DevicesUSB Devices
USB Devices
USB DevicesUSB Devices
NoneNone
None.
NoneNone
Sets or disables the USB controller support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 1.1 Only] [USB 1.1+USB 2.0]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ]
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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.55.4.5
5.4.5
5.4.55.4.5
Advanced
Peripheral Devices Configuration
OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
EPP Version [1.7]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]
Peripheral Devices ConfigurationPeripheral Devices Configuration
Peripheral Devices Configuration
Peripheral Devices ConfigurationPeripheral Devices Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Enables or disables the onboard floppy controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port 2 Mode [Normal]
Sets the serial port 2 mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP & EPP]
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EPP Version [1.9]
EPP Version [1.9]EPP Version [1.9]
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears
when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [ECP & EPP].
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP & EPP].
This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Sets the Parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
5.4.65.4.6
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5.4.65.4.6
Advanced
ACPI Configuration
ACPI 2.0 Features [No]
Headless Mode [Disabled]
ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]
ACPI 2.0 Features [No]ACPI 2.0 Features [No]
ACPI 2.0 Features [No]
ACPI 2.0 Features [No]ACPI 2.0 Features [No]
ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration
ACPI Configuration
ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration
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Enables or disables the ACPI 2.0 features.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Headless Mode [Disabled]Headless Mode [Disabled]
Headless Mode [Disabled]
Headless Mode [Disabled]Headless Mode [Disabled]
Enables or disables the headless operation mode in ACPI.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]
ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]
ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]ACPI EMS Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ACPI EMS support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.7
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APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
This sub-menu allows you to change Advanced Power Management (APM)
features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration
options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
APM Configuration
Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Resume by PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]
Resume by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Resume by Ring [Disabled]
Resume by PME# [Enabled]
Resume by RTC [Disabled]
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→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system 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.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]
Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]
Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]Resume By PS/2 Keyboard [Enabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Resume By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Resume By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Resume By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Resume By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Resume By Ring [Disabled]Resume By Ring [Disabled]
Resume By Ring [Disabled]
Resume By Ring [Disabled]Resume By Ring [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system will generate a wake event when the
external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Resume By PME# [Disabled]Resume By PME# [Disabled]
Resume By PME# [Disabled]
Resume By PME# [Disabled]Resume By PME# [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume by RTC [Disabled]Resume by RTC [Disabled]
Resume by RTC [Disabled]
Resume by RTC [Disabled]Resume by RTC [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.85.4.8
Advanced
Hardware Monitor
CPU1 Temperature [38ºC/100ºF]
CPU2 Temperature [26ºC/78.5ºF]
MB Temperature [34ºC/93ºF]
Front1 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front2 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front3 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front4 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front5 Fan Speed [N/A]
Front6 Fan Speed [N/A]
REAR1 Fan Speed [N/A]
REAR2 Fan Speed [N/A]
REAR3 Fan Speed [N/A]
REAR4 Fan Speed [N/A]
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.518V]
VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.518V]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures. The CPU2 Temperature shows N/A if
no processor is installed in CPU 2 socket.
Front1/2/3/4/5/6 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Front1/2/3/4/5/6 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Front1/2/3/4/5/6 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Front1/2/3/4/5/6 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Front1/2/3/4/5/6 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Rear1/2/3/4 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/2/3/4 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Rear1/2/3/4 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Rear1/2/3/4 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Rear1/2/3/4 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the front
and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not
connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature
The
CPU1 Temperature,
CPU1 TemperatureCPU1 Temperature
Temperature Temperature
Temperature items appear when you enable the
Temperature Temperature
Control Control
Control feature.
Control Control
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]
CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]
Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]
Front1 Temperature [XXX]
Front1 Temperature [XXX]Front1 Temperature [XXX]
CPU2 TemperatureCPU2 Temperature
CPU2 Temperature, and
CPU2 TemperatureCPU2 Temperature
Smart FanSmart Fan
Smart Fan
Smart FanSmart Fan
Front1 Front1
Front1
Front1 Front1
Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before the
Smart Fan Control is disabled.
Use the down arrow key to scroll down the menu.
3.3V Voltage [ 1.518V]
5V Voltage [ 1.518V]
5VSB [ 3.260V]
VBAT Voltage [ 4.872V]
12V Voltage [11.932V]
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VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VVCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V VoltageVoltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators. The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no
processor is installed in CPU 2 socket.
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5.5 Server menu
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
Remote Access Configuration
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Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration
Configure Remote
Access.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access
features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration
options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Server
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access [Disabled]
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Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]
Remote Access [Disabled]
Remote Access [Disabled]Remote Access [Disabled]
Enables or disables the remote access feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the
Enabled.
Remote AccessRemote Access
Remote Access item is
Remote AccessRemote Access
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→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]
Serial port number [COM1]
Serial port number [COM1]Serial port number [COM1]
Selects the serial port for console redirection.
Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]
Baudrate [57600]Baudrate [57600]
Baudrate [57600]
Baudrate [57600]Baudrate [57600]
Sets the baudrate.
Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [38400] [19200] [9600]
Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]
Flow Control [None]
Flow Control [None]Flow Control [None]
Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some
operating system may not work when set to Always.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]
Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Terminal Type [ANSI]Terminal Type [ANSI]
Allows you to select the target terminal type.
Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100
terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.6 Security menu
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
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Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
Install or Change the
password.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default
After you set a password, this item shows
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed.
Not InstalledNot Installed
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>.
Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a
supervisor password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the
Password Password
Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
Password Password
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
Change SupervisorChange Supervisor
Change Supervisor
Change SupervisorChange Supervisor
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Password Check [Setup]
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User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]
User Access Level [Full Access]
User Access Level [Full Access]User Access Level [Full Access]
Install or Change the
password.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No AccessNo Access
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
No AccessNo Access
View Only View Only
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
View Only View Only
Limited Limited
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and
Limited Limited
Time.
Full AccessFull Access
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
Full AccessFull Access
utility.
Change User PasswordChange User Password
Change User Password
Change User PasswordChange User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The
item on top of the screen shows the default
a password, this item shows
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed. After you set
Not InstalledNot Installed
User PasswordUser Password
User Password
User PasswordUser Password
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
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To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]
Password Check [Setup]
Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both
when accessing Setup and booting the system.
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
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5.7 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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
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5.7.15.7.1
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Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [Network:MBA v8.1.5]
3rd Boot Device [Network:MBA v8.1.5]
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Specifies the
Boot Device
Priority sequence.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Logo Display [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Boot To OS/2 [No]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Logo Display [Enabled]Full Logo Display [Enabled]
Full Logo Display [Enabled]
Full Logo Display [Enabled]Full Logo Display [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Boot To OS/2 [No]Boot To OS/2 [No]
Boot To OS/2 [No]
Boot To OS/2 [No]Boot To OS/2 [No]
Allows you to enable or disable boot to OS/2.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
ASUS RS161-E2/PA2ASUS RS161-E2/PA2
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5.8 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
→←→←
→← Select Screen
→←→←
↑↓↑↓
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓↑↓
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Save Changes & ExitSave Changes & Exit
Save Changes & Exit
Save Changes & ExitSave Changes & Exit
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the computer is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select
Ok Ok
O k to save the changes and exit.
Ok Ok
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while
exiting.
Discard Changes & ExitDiscard Changes & Exit
Discard Changes & Exit
Discard Changes & ExitDiscard Changes & Exit
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.
Discard ChangesDiscard Changes
Discard Changes
Discard ChangesDiscard Changes
Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously
saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select
to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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OkOk
Ok
OkOk
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