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First edition V1First edition V1 November 2005November 2005

November 2005

November 2005November 2005

Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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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

1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-4

1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-5

1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-5

1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-6

1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-7

1.6.1 Front panel LEDs .................................................... 1-7

1.6.2 Rear fan LEDs ......................................................... 1-8

1.6.3 System fan LED ...................................................... 1-8

1.6.4 Power supply LED ................................................... 1-9

1.6.5 LAN port LEDs ........................................................ 1-9

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 front bezel ....................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Removing the top cover ......................................... 2-3

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

2.1.4 Removing the air duct ............................................ 2-6

2.1.5 Installing the air duct .............................................. 2-6

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-8

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink .................................... 2-8

2.2.2 Installing a CPU ....................................................... 2-9

2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink ................................... 2-12

2.3 System memory ................................................................. 2-13

2.3.1 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-13

2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-15

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

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

2.5 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-18

2.5.1 Installing a low-profile expansion card .................. 2-19

2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card .................. 2-19

2.5.3 ZCR socket ........................................................... 2-23

2.5.4 Mini-PCI Socket ..................................................... 2-23

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2.5.5 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-24

2.6 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-25

2.6.1 Motherboard .........................................................2-26

2.6.2 SCSI backplanes .................................................... 2-27

2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations ....................................... 2-28

2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments ............................................. 2-31

2.6.5 SCSI jumper settings ............................................ 2-31

2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling .................... 2-32

2.6.7 Fan boards ............................................................ 2-33

2.7 Removable components ..................................................... 2-35

2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm) ................................. 2-35

2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) ................................................ 2-36

2.7.3 Power supply modules .......................................... 2-36

2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives ............................... 2-37

2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board ........................ 2-38

2.7.6 SCSI backplanes .................................................... 2-38

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

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

3.2 Attaching the rails to the server .......................................... 3-3

3.3 Attaching the rack rails ........................................................ 3-4

3.4 Rackmounting the server ..................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

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

4.2 Screw holes .......................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Support kits for the motherboard ........................................ 4-4

4.4 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-6

4.5 Connectors .........................................................................4-11

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

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

Installation optionsInstallation options

Installation options

Installation optionsInstallation options

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

Motherboard info

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

BIOS informationBIOS information

BIOS information

BIOS informationBIOS information

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5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12

5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13

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

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14

5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14

5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15

5.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,

Third, and Fourth IDE/SATA ................................. 5-16

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

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19

5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-19

5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...........................................5-21

5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-23

5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... 5-27

5.4.5 Power Configuration ............................................. 5-28

5.4.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-31

5.5 Server menu ....................................................................... 5-33

5.6 Security .............................................................................. 5-35

5.7 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-38

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-38

5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................5-39

5.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-41

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 utilities ..................................... 6-3

6.2 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility ! .......................................... 6-4

6.2.1 Configuring the SCSI controller .............................. 6-5

6.2.2 Enabling the Host RAID Controller .......................... 6-5

6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set(Stripe) ................................. 6-6

6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set(Mirror) ............................... 6-10

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6.2.5 Creating a RAID 10 set(Stripe+Mirror) .................6-13

6.2.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set ................. 6-17

6.2.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive ...................... 6-18

6.2.8 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 6-20

6.2.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ........................................... 6-21

6.2.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive .....................6-22

6.2.11 Making a RAID set bootable .................................. 6-22

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

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

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ 7-4

7.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................7-11

7.2.1 Windows

2000/2003 Server .............................. 7-11

7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-13

7.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 7-15

7.3.1 Windows

2000 Server ........................................ 7-15

7.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ........................................ 7-16

7.3.3 Red Hat

Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-16

7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ............. 7-17

7.4.1 Running the support CD ....................................... 7-17

7.4.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 7-17

7.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 7-18

7.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 7-18

7.4.5 Contact information ............................................. 7-18

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

Appendix: References

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

A.1 Power supply ........................................................................ A-2

A.1.1 General description ................................................. A-2

A.1.2 Specifications ......................................................... A-3

A.2 OS Support List .................................................................... A-4

A.3 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) ............................................... A-4

A.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................... A-7

A.5 PVL/2U/SCSI block diagram ................................................. A-9

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

WARNING!WARNING!

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

WARNING!WARNING! the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B 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.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

CAUTION!CAUTION! Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy SystemHeavy System

Heavy System

Heavy SystemHeavy System

CAUTION!CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!CAUTION! moving or carrying the system.

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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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server,

including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

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

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack

mounting.

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

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

Chapter 5: BIOS information

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

6.6.

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration

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.

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers

for different system components.

8.8.

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

Appendix: References

8.8.

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring your barebone server.

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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:

ReferenceReference

Reference

ReferenceReference

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

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

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

ChassisChassis

Chassis ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS PVL-D/2U/SCSI motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ComponentsComponents

Components 700W redundant power supply, 115V~230V

ComponentsComponents

Slim optical drive| Slim floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD fan Hot-swap SCSI HDD trays SCSI backplanes Front bezel CPU heatsink (2 pcs.)

CablesCables

Cables RJ-45 extension connector

CablesCables

AC power cable System cables

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories Rackmount rail kit

AccessoriesAccessories

RS260-E3 user guide RS260-E3 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA eTrust Anti-virus CD AR21 chassis ears (left, right) Thermal grease strip Bag of screws

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS RS260-E3 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS PVLD/2U/SCSI motherboard. The server supports dual Intel

Xeon™ processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

Front side BusFront side Bus

Front side Bus

Front side BusFront side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

VGAVGA

VGA

VGAVGA

Rackmount 2U (AR21)

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North Bridge: Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge: Intel® ICH5R I/O Bridge: Intel® PXH

Dual 604-pin sockets Intel® Xeon™ processor (Dual core Xeon Paxville is support)

- Supports Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)

- Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)

- Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

800MHz

Dual-Channel memory arctitecture

8 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDRII-400 memory modules

Supports 256MB up to 16GB system memory

2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN

controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications

ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller Supports 8MB display memory

SCSISCSI

SCSI

SCSISCSI

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion slotsslots

slots

slotsslots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

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Adaptec® AIC-7902W Ultra320 Dual-channel SCSI controller supports:

- 2 x SCSI channels with Host RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

3 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slots on a riser card 1 x low profile/half-length 64bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slot 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) socket for Adaptec AIC-

2015S board

1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS Server Management Board

8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDD bays 1 x slim optical drive 1 x slim 1.44MB floppy drive

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Front panelFront panel

Front panel

Front panelFront panel

2 x USB 2.0 ports Power switch Reset switch Location switch Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1/2 LED HDD LEDs: Status, activity

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

ManagementManagement

Management

ManagementManagement

HardwareHardware

Hardware

HardwareHardware monitorsmonitors

monitors

monitorsmonitors

Power supplyPower supply

Power supply

Power supplyPower supply

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for details on the internal connectors.

1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x Location switch 1 x Location LED 2 x Rear fans status LED 1 x external SCSI port (alternative)

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

700W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz

732.5mm (l) x 448mm (w) x 87.7mm (h)

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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, slim optical and floppy drives, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Location switchLocation switch

Location switch

Location switchLocation switch

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Front panel LEDs

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

Slim floppy driveSlim floppy drive

Slim floppy drive

Slim floppy driveSlim floppy drive

Hot-swappable HDD baysHot-swappable HDD bays

Hot-swappable HDD bays

Hot-swappable HDD baysHot-swappable HDD bays

Slim optical driveSlim optical drive

Slim optical drive

Slim optical driveSlim optical drive

1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports, fans, and the system power sockets.

Redundant powerRedundant power

Redundant power

Redundant powerRedundant power supply modulessupply modules

supply modules

supply modulessupply modules

Rear fansRear fans

Rear fans

Rear fansRear fans status LEDsstatus LEDs

status LEDs

status LEDsstatus LEDs

Rear fansRear fans

Rear fans

Rear fansRear fans

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

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When disconnecting LAN cables, you need to remove the rear fan cage. Refer to section “2.7 Removable components” for instructions on removing the fan cage.

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PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

VGA port

Serial port

VGA portVGA port

Serial portSerial port

Gigabit LAN1 port

Gigabit LAN2 port

Gigabit LAN1 portGigabit LAN1 port

Gigabit LAN2 portGigabit LAN2 port

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.

PCI-X card cagePCI-X card cage

PCI-X card cage

PCI-X card cagePCI-X card cage

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1. 2 x rear fans

2. 64-bit PCI-X slots

(underneath the PCI-X card cage)

3. 64-bit PCI-X slots

4. 8 x DDR DIMM sockets

5. Power supply cage

6. CPU2 socket with heatsink

7. CPU1 socket with heatsink

The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Remove the air duct to access the components. Refer to section “2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct” for instructions.

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8. 7 x system fans

9. SCSI backplane 1

10. SCSI backplane 2

11. SCSI backplane 3

12. 3 x HDD bays

13. Top: Slim optical drive Mid: Slim floppy drive Bottom: 2 x HDD bays

14. 3 x HDD bays

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1.6 LED information

1.6.11.6.1

1.6.1

1.6.11.6.1

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Front panel LEDs

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Storage Access LEDStorage Access LED

Storage Access LED

Storage Access LEDStorage Access LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN1 LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LAN2 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

Power LED ON System power ON

Storage Access LED OFF No activity

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Location LED OFF Normal status

LAN1 LED OFF No LAN connection

LAN2 LED OFF No Gbit LAN connection

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

Icon

Display status

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

ON ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

ON Location switch is pressed

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

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet.

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LED1 forLED1 for

Rear Fan 1Rear Fan 1

Rear Fan 1

Rear Fan 1Rear Fan 1

LED2 forLED2 for

LED2 for

LED2 forLED2 for

Rear Fan 2Rear Fan 2

Rear Fan 2

Rear Fan 2Rear Fan 2

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

LEDLED

Color Color

LED

Color

LEDLED

Color Color

LED1 Green Rear Fan 1 is in normal operation

LED2 Green Rear Fan 2 is in normal operation

Orange Rear Fan 1 is faulty

Orange Rear Fan 2 is faulty

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software.

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System fan LEDSystem fan LED

System fan LED

System fan LEDSystem fan LED

Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

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LED Green Fan is in normal operation

Orange Fan is faulty

This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software.

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Description

DescriptionDescription

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Power supply LEDPower supply LED

Power supply LED

Power supply LEDPower supply LED

Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

ColorColor

LED

Color

LEDLED

ColorColor

LED Green Blinking Power off and in standby mode

Green On The power supply module is in normal operation

Orange On One of the two power modules is disconnected

Off Off Both power supply modules are disconnected

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

from the power outlet or is defective

from the power outlet or are defective

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LAN port LEDsLAN port LEDs

LAN port LEDs

LAN port LEDsLAN port LEDs

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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Description

DescriptionDescription

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

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Chapter 2

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

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2.1 Chassis cover

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly.

• Remove the front bezel to access the hot-swap HDDs, optical drive, and floppy drive.

• Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you want to install system devices.

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To remove the front bezel:

1. Hold the sides of the front bezel,

2. Pull the bezel from the front panel.

Removing the front bezelRemoving the front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Removing the front bezelRemoving the front bezel

then slightly press the middle part to disengage it from the front panel.

Press here to releasePress here to release

Press here to release

Press here to releasePress here to release

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Front halfFront half

Front half

Front halfFront half

Removing the top coverRemoving the top cover

Removing the top cover

Removing the top coverRemoving the top cover

To remove the front half of the top cover:

1. Push the two sliding locks on the top cover to release.

2. With both hands, flip up the front corners of the top cover, then lift.

The front corners of the cover have dents that match those on the chassis. These dents provide a holding mechanism and keeps the cover in place even when the sliding locks are released.

If you wish to access the hot-swappable system fans, backplanes, optical drive, and floppy drive, you only need to remove the front half of the top cover.

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Rear halfRear half

Rear half

Rear halfRear half

You need to remove the front half of the top cover before you can remove the rear half of the top cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the top cover (front half)” for instructions.

To remove the rear half of the top cover:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the top cover on the rear part of the chassis.

2. Remove the screw on the rear half of the cover.

ThumbscrewThumbscrew

Thumbscrew

ThumbscrewThumbscrew

3. Firmly hold the rear half of the top cover, then remove it from the chassis.

The barebone server without the top cover is shown on the right.

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To install the top cover:

1. Place the rear half of the top cover

2. Slide the cover toward the front

3. Flip down the front half part of the

4. Push the sliding locks toward the

Installing the top coverInstalling the top cover

Installing the top cover

Installing the top coverInstalling the top cover

over the chassis as shown, and align the mid-hooks with the notches on the sides.

panel until the mid-hooks are locked into the notches.

top cover.

front edge to secure the front half of the top cover in place.

5. Tighten the thumbscrew on the rear corner of the cover to completely secure the top cover.

6. Replace the screw on the rear half of the cover.

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Removing the air ductRemoving the air duct

Removing the air duct

Removing the air ductRemoving the air duct

To remove the air duct:

1. Carefully route the cables that may interfere when removing the air duct.

2. Hold the rear part of the air duct and press it for about a fraction of an inch, just enough to tilt the front end.

3. When tilted, carefully pull the air duct upward to release it from the chassis.

Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while removing the air duct.

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Installing the air ductInstalling the air duct

Installing the air duct

Installing the air ductInstalling the air duct

To install the air duct:

1. Take note of the parts of the air duct that should match specific locations inside the chassis.

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Metal strips to fit the

Metal strips to fit theMetal strips to fit the plastic clips on the air ductplastic clips on the air duct

plastic clips on the air duct

plastic clips on the air ductplastic clips on the air duct

CPU heatsinksCPU heatsinks

CPU heatsinks

CPU heatsinksCPU heatsinks

Plastic clips to grip thePlastic clips to grip the

Plastic clips to grip the

Plastic clips to grip thePlastic clips to grip the metal strips on the fan cagemetal strips on the fan cage

metal strips on the fan cage

metal strips on the fan cagemetal strips on the fan cage

Flat rubber pad should matchFlat rubber pad should match

Flat rubber pad should match

Flat rubber pad should matchFlat rubber pad should match the top of the two heatsinksthe top of the two heatsinks

the top of the two heatsinks

the top of the two heatsinksthe top of the two heatsinks

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2. Position the air duct inside the chassis with the plastic clips matching the two vertical metal strips on the fan cage.

3. Check the rubber pads underneath the air duct and ensure that they are in place; otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly.

4. Fit the other end of the air duct making sure that no power cable is strayed under it.

Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while installing the air duct.

5. When the air duct is in place, arrange the power cable cluster to fit the space beside the air duct.

6. Flatten the power cable that runs across the air duct. When properly installed, the air duct should appear as shown.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processors.

Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

CPU1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI CPU Socket 604

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Removing the CPU heatsink

Removing the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsink

CPU2

Intel Xeon

Gold Arrow Pin A1

You must remove the CPU heatsink(s) before installing the CPU(s).

To remove the CPU heatsink:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to loosen the four screws that secure the heatsink until it is released.

You don’t need to detach the screws from the heatsink.

2. Carefully lift the heatsink from the motherboard.

3. Remove the rubber pad(s) on top of the CPU socket(s).

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4. Remove the rubber pad(s) on top of the CPU socket(s).

Remove the rubber pad(s) only when you are ready to install the CPU(s).

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Installing a CPUInstalling a CPU

Installing a CPU

Installing a CPUInstalling a CPU

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

• If you are installing two CPUs, install in the CPU socket 2 first.

CPU Socket 1CPU Socket 1

CPU Socket 1

CPU Socket 1CPU Socket 1

(outer socket)(outer socket)

(outer socket)

(outer socket)(outer socket)

CPU Socket 2CPU Socket 2

CPU Socket 2

(inner socket with rubber pad)(inner socket with rubber pad)

(inner socket with rubber pad)

(inner socket with rubber pad)(inner socket with rubber pad)

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

CPU Socket 2CPU Socket 2

To install the CPUs:

1. Locate the CPU1 socket on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.

Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way. Otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

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2. Position the CPU above the socket as shown.

3. 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!

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

5. Peel off the plastic film of the thermal grease strip.

Plastic filmPlastic film

Plastic film

Plastic filmPlastic film

Thermal greaseThermal grease

Thermal grease

Thermal greaseThermal grease

Marked cornerMarked corner

Marked corner

Marked cornerMarked corner

Thermal grease stripThermal grease strip

Thermal grease strip

Thermal grease stripThermal grease strip

6. Place the thermal grease strip on top of the installed CPU. Make sure that the thermal grease covers the entire surface of the CPU.

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7. Press the thermal grease strip evenly against the surface of the CPU.

8. Peel off the thermal grease strip. Make sure that the grease remains on top of the CPU.

9. Repeat steps 2 to 8 if you wish to install a second CPU.

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To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink on top

2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and

3. If you installed a second CPU,

Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink

Installing the CPU heatsink

Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink

of the installed CPU (CPU1).

twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second CPU heatsink.

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2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR II) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR II modules.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR II DIMM sockets :

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DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

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Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB registered ECC DDR II DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site.

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

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.

• If you are installing only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DIMM_B4. Installing into any other socket would not work.

ModeMode

Mode

ModeMode

Single-channel*

Dual-channel

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DIMM_B4

DIMM_B4DIMM_B4

DIMM_A4DIMM_A4

DIMM_A4

DIMM_A4DIMM_A4

DIMM_B3DIMM_B3

DIMM_B3

DIMM_B3DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3DIMM_A3

DIMM_A3

DIMM_A3DIMM_A3

DIMM_B2DIMM_B2

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B2DIMM_B2

DIMM_A2DIMM_A2

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A2DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1DIMM_B1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B1DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1DIMM_A1

DIMM_A1

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Populated with DIMM

* Install only one memory module for single-channel memory configuration.

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Single rank populationSingle rank population

Single rank population

Single rank populationSingle rank population

Single Rank DIMM B1

Single Rank DIMM A1

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Single Rank DIMM A1Single Rank DIMM A1

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Single and dual rank mixingSingle and dual rank mixing

Single and dual rank mixing

Single and dual rank mixingSingle and dual rank mixing

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Single Rank DIMM A2

Single Rank DIMM A2Single Rank DIMM A2

Single Rank DIMM A2

Single Rank DIMM A2Single Rank DIMM A2

Single Rank DIMM A3Single Rank DIMM A3

Single Rank DIMM B2Single Rank DIMM B2

Single Rank DIMM A3

Single Rank DIMM B2

Single Rank DIMM A3Single Rank DIMM A3

Single Rank DIMM B2Single Rank DIMM B2

Single Rank DIMM A4Single Rank DIMM A4

Single Rank DIMM B3Single Rank DIMM B3

Dual Rank DIMM A4

Single Rank DIMM B3

Dual Rank DIMM A4Dual Rank DIMM A4

Single Rank DIMM B3Single Rank DIMM B3

Single Rank DIMM A4

Single Rank DIMM B3

Single Rank DIMM A3

Single Rank DIMM B2

Single Rank DIMM B4

Single Rank DIMM B4Single Rank DIMM B4

Dual Rank DIMM B4

Dual Rank DIMM B4Dual Rank DIMM B4

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Dual rank population

Dual rank populationDual rank population

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Dual Rank DIMM A3Dual Rank DIMM A3

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

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

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

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

Locked retaining clipLocked retaining clip

Locked retaining clip

Locked retaining clipLocked retaining clip

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Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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

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2.4 Hard disk drives

To install a hard disk drive:

1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays.

2. 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.

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

4. An empty drive tray includes a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket if you wish to install a hard disk in the drive tray.

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5. Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it with four screws (two on each side).

6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. 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.

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2.5 Expansion cards

The system motherboard comes with two PCI-X expansion slots, one slot is installed with the PCI cage to support three full-length expansion cards. A ZCR slot is also available for installation of a Zero Channel RAID card.

PCI-X2PCI-X2

PCI-X1PCI-X1

PCI-X2

PCI-X1

PCI-X2PCI-X2

PCI-X1PCI-X1

PCI-X slots inside the PCI cagePCI-X slots inside the PCI cage

PCI-X slots inside the PCI cage

PCI-X slots inside the PCI cagePCI-X slots inside the PCI cage

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Installing a low-profile expansion cardInstalling a low-profile expansion card

Installing a low-profile expansion card

Installing a low-profile expansion cardInstalling a low-profile expansion card

To install a low-profile expansion card:

1. Firmly hold the card by the edges and align the card connector to the PCI-X slot.

2. Push the card connector into the slot until it fits in place.

3. Secure the card bracket with a screw.

Card screwCard screw

Card screw

Card screwCard screw

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Installing a full-length expansion cardInstalling a full-length expansion card

Installing a full-length expansion card

Installing a full-length expansion cardInstalling a full-length expansion card

The full-length expansion cards are inside the PCI cage. If you wish to install full-length expansion cards, you need to remove the PCI cage from the chassis.

To install a full-length expansion card:

1. Disengage the PCI cage from the chassis by lifting the cage handle to about 45

angle.

2. Firmly hold and lift the cage as shown to completely detach it from the chassis, then turn it over to access the power connector.

DO NOT lift the PCI cage too high to avoid pulling and breaking the power cable!

3. Disconnect the 4-pin power plug from the connector inside the cage.

4. Place the cage on a flat stable surface with the slot facing up, and prepare the card that you want to install.

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Internal view of PCI cage

Internal view of PCI cageInternal view of PCI cage

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Important notes on installing PCI cards in the PCI cageImportant notes on installing PCI cards in the PCI cage

Important notes on installing PCI cards in the PCI cage

Important notes on installing PCI cards in the PCI cageImportant notes on installing PCI cards in the PCI cage

• Install PCI-X cards in the following order:

First PCI-X card – top slot (furthest from motherboard) Second PCI-X card – middle slot Third PCI-X card – bottom slot (nearest the motherboard)

Exceptions:

1. Install a RAID card to the top slot to facilitate connection of SCSI cables.

2. Install a LAN card to the bottom slot for easy connection of LAN (RJ-45) cables from the chassis rear panel.

• The PCI-X frequency depends on the number of cards installed on the PCI cage. Refer to the table below for details.

Installed PCI-X cardsInstalled PCI-X cards

Installed PCI-X cards

Installed PCI-X cardsInstalled PCI-X cards

One 133 MHz Two 100 MHz

Dual-channel 66 MHz

5. Remove the metal cover opposite the PCI-X slot that you want to use, then install a PCI-X card as shown. The card golden connectors should match the notches on the slot.

6. Firmly push down the card until it is completely seated on the slot.

7. Secure the card bracket with a screw.

8. Connect power or signal cable(s) to the card, if applicable.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 if you wish to install other PCI-X cards.

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PCI Frequency

PCI FrequencyPCI Frequency

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9. Re-connect the 4-pin power plug to the connector inside the cage.

When re-connecting the power plug, place the PCI cage close enough to avoid pulling the power cable.

10. Before re-installing the PCI cage into the chassis, check that all cables on the PCI cage bay are properly connected and routed.

11. Take note of the two pegs on the PCI cage bay. These pegs should match the holes on the cage to make sure it fits in place.

Cables on the PCI cage bayCables on the PCI cage bay

Cables on the PCI cage bay

Cables on the PCI cage bayCables on the PCI cage bay

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PCI cage pegsPCI cage pegs

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12. Position the PCI cage into the bay making sure that the pegs go into the holes on the front of the cage, and the dents on the rear part match those on the chassis.

13. Match and push the cage card connector into the PCI-X slot (PCIX2) until the PCI cage fits in place.

14. Ensure that the PCI cage card golden connectors completely fit the slot.

If properly installed, the top of the PCI cage aligns with the top edge of the rear panel.

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The ZCR socket on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50, and JBOD configurations.

ZCR socketZCR socket

ZCR socket

ZCR socketZCR socket

• While you finish OS installation under 2015S (AIC-2015), and reboot the machine. Please reset 2015S as boot device under BIOS setting screen.

• While you finish Linux OS (SUSE, RedHat) installation under 2015S,(RAID

1) you are not allowed to enter OS until the RAID building process is over. It may take 8 hours for 73GB HDD, 16 hours for 146GB HDD.

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2.5.4

2.5.42.5.4

The Mini-PCI socket on the motherboard support an ASUS Server Management Board.

Mini-PCI socketMini-PCI socket

Mini-PCI socket

Mini-PCI socketMini-PCI socket

Mini-PCI socket

Mini-PCI socketMini-PCI socket

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2.5.5

2.5.52.5.5

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

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

ICH5R IDE contrl. PIRQC# — — — — — ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQC# — — — — — ICH5R SMBus contrl. PIRQB# — — — — — ICH5R USB UHCI contrl. #1 PIRQA# — — — — — ICH5R USB UHCI contrl.#2 PIRQD# — — — — — ICH5R USB 2.0 EHCI contrl. PIRQH# — — — — — AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_1 — — PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_0 Zero-Channel RAID sockets PXH2_A_2 — — — PXH2_A_1 PXH2_A_1 ATI RAGE XL video contrl. PIRQB# — — — REQ1H# GNT1# PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_1 PXH1_B_2 PXH1_B_3 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_0 PCIX slot 2 (64-bit) PXH1_A_0 PXH1_A_1 PXH1_A_2 PXH1_A_3 PXH1_A_0 PXH1_A_0

PriorityPriority

Priority

PriorityPriority

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

These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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

INTA#INTA#

INTA#

INTA#INTA#

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

INTB#INTB#

INTB#

INTB#INTB#

INTC#INTC#

INTC#

INTC#INTC#

INTD#INTD#

INTD#

INTD#INTD#

REQ#REQ#

REQ#

REQ#REQ#

GNT#GNT#

GNT#

GNT#GNT#

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2.6 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove preinstalled components to install additional devices.

• Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

Rear panel

Front panel

1313

1212

1010

Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables

Pre-connected system cables

Pre-connected system cablesPre-connected system cables

1. Rear fan connectors (from REAR_FAN2 of MB to FAN1 of rear fan board and from REAR_FAN1 of MB to FAN2 of rear fan board)

2. 24-pin/8-pin power connectors (from power supply to MB)

3. Floppy drive connector (from MB to floppy drive)

4. SMBus connector (from MB to SCSI backplane)

5. PANEL connectors (from MB to front panel)

6. Chassis intrusion connector (from MB to chassis)

7. SCSI-A1 connector (from MB to SCSI backplane or to external SCSI port)

8. SCSI-B1 connector (from MB to SCSI backplane)

9. Secondary IDE (from MB to optical drive)

10. Mid-fan power connector (from power supply to mid-fan board)

11. SCSI board connectors (from three SCSI backplane to MB and power supply)

12. Front USB connectors (from MB to front panel)

13. LAN LED connector and Locator LED connector/switch (from MB to front panel)

14. Locator LED connector/switch (from front panel to rear panel Locator LED/switch)

15. CPU_FAN1 connector (from MB to mid-fan board)

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2.6.12.6.1

REAR_FAN1 cableREAR_FAN1 cable

REAR_FAN1 cable

REAR_FAN1 cableREAR_FAN1 cable

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

24-pin power cable24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable24-pin power cable

REAR_FAN2 cableREAR_FAN2 cable

REAR_FAN2 cable

REAR_FAN2 cableREAR_FAN2 cable

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

REAR_FAN2

KBPWR1

USB1 USB2

USBPW12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

REAR_FAN1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

RECPVERY1

AMI 8Mb FWH

Super

I/O

VGA_EN1

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SB_PWR1

COM2

5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply

5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply

5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply

4-pin fan cable (to mid-fan board)4-pin fan cable (to mid-fan board)

4-pin fan cable (to mid-fan board)

4-pin fan cable (to mid-fan board)4-pin fan cable (to mid-fan board)

8-pin power cable8-pin power cable

8-pin power cable

8-pin power cable8-pin power cable

33cm (13in)

ATXPWR1

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

Broadcom BCM5721

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

BMC_RACK1

BPSMB1

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

PSUSMB1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

Intel® E7520

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CPU_FAN1

MCH

AUX_PANEL1

CLRTC1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU1

CPU1

CPU2

CPU_FAN2

Intel PXH

ZCRSKT1

Intel PXH

USBPW34

BUZZ1

HDLED1

SCSI_EN1

USB34

PANEL1

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

FM_CPU2

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec AIC-7902

34 1

30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIB1

3568

SCSIA1

SMBus cableSMBus cable

SMBus cable

SMBus cableSMBus cable to SCSI BP-1to SCSI BP-1

to SCSI BP-1

to SCSI BP-1to SCSI BP-1

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Floppy drive cableFloppy drive cable

Floppy drive cable

Floppy drive cableFloppy drive cable Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion

Chassis intrusion

Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion cablecable

cable

cablecable

12-pin LAN LED and12-pin LAN LED and

12-pin LAN LED and

12-pin LAN LED and12-pin LAN LED and LOCATOR LED/switch toLOCATOR LED/switch to

LOCATOR LED/switch to

LOCATOR LED/switch toLOCATOR LED/switch to front panelfront panel

front panel

front panelfront panel

20-pin PANEL20-pin PANEL

20-pin PANEL

20-pin PANEL20-pin PANEL cable to frontcable to front

cable to front

cable to frontcable to front panelpanel

panel

panelpanel

USB cable toUSB cable to

USB cable to

USB cable toUSB cable to front panelfront panel

front panel

front panelfront panel boardboard

board

boardboard

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

SCSI cable toSCSI cable to

SCSI cable to

SCSI cable toSCSI cable to

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

external SCSIexternal SCSI

external SCSI

external SCSIexternal SCSI

SCSI cableSCSI cable

SCSI cable

SCSI cableSCSI cable to SCSI BP-3to SCSI BP-3

to SCSI BP-3

to SCSI BP-3to SCSI BP-3

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

or or

portport

port

portport

IDE cable toIDE cable to

IDE cable to

IDE cable toIDE cable to optical driveoptical drive

optical drive

optical driveoptical drive

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2.6.22.6.2

View from front panelView from front panel

View from front panel

View from front panelView from front panel

Hot-swap SCSIHot-swap SCSI

Hot-swap SCSI

Hot-swap SCSIHot-swap SCSI HDD connectorsHDD connectors

HDD connectors

HDD connectorsHDD connectors

View from rear panelView from rear panel

View from rear panel

View from rear panelView from rear panel

Power connectorPower connector

Power connector

Power connectorPower connector

SCSI backplanesSCSI backplanes

SCSI backplanes

SCSI backplanesSCSI backplanes

J4 SUMBusJ4 SUMBus

J4 SUMBus

J4 SUMBusJ4 SUMBus

connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

J5 SUMBusJ5 SUMBus

J5 SUMBus

J5 SUMBusJ5 SUMBus connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

SCSI connectorSCSI connector

SCSI connector

SCSI connectorSCSI connector

J6 jumperJ6 jumper

J6 jumper

J6 jumperJ6 jumper J9 jumperJ9 jumper

J9 jumper

J9 jumperJ9 jumper

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ASUS RS260-E3

ASUS RS260-E3ASUS RS260-E3

SCSI connectorSCSI connector

SCSI connector

SCSI connectorSCSI connector

J3 jumperJ3 jumper

J3 jumper

J3 jumperJ3 jumper J1 jumperJ1 jumper

J1 jumper

J1 jumperJ1 jumper

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2.6.32.6.3

SCSI HDD Configuration 1SCSI HDD Configuration 1

SCSI HDD Configuration 1

SCSI HDD Configuration 1SCSI HDD Configuration 1

SCSI HDD configurationsSCSI HDD configurations

SCSI HDD configurations

SCSI HDD configurationsSCSI HDD configurations

• SCSI-A and SCSI-B connectors on the motherboard used by SCSI backplane boards

• No RAID cards installed

• External SCSI port will not be used

Install another SCSI card if you want to add an external SCSI device.

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3 SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2 SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI-BSCSI-B

SCSI-B

SCSI-BSCSI-B connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

(Connects to SCSI BP-1)

SCSI-ASCSI-A

SCSI-A

SCSI-ASCSI-A connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

(Connects to SCSI BP-2)

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI-A connector onSCSI-A connector on

SCSI-A connector on

SCSI-A connector onSCSI-A connector on

the motherboardthe motherboard

the motherboard

the motherboardthe motherboard

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

SCSI cableSCSI cable

SCSI cable

SCSI cableSCSI cable

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI-B connector onSCSI-B connector on

SCSI-B connector on

SCSI-B connector onSCSI-B connector on

the motherboardthe motherboard

the motherboard

the motherboardthe motherboard

Rear panel

SCSI HDD Configuration 2SCSI HDD Configuration 2

SCSI HDD Configuration 2

SCSI HDD Configuration 2SCSI HDD Configuration 2

• SCSI-A and SCSI-B connectors on the motherboard used by SCSI backplane boards

•A Zero Channel RAID card is installed in the ZCR slot

• For SCSI HDD Configuration 2, follow the SCSI cabling and setting of Configuration 1.

• Install another SCSI card if you want to add an external SCSI device.

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SCSI HDD Configuration 3SCSI HDD Configuration 3

SCSI HDD Configuration 3

SCSI HDD Configuration 3SCSI HDD Configuration 3

• Single-channel RAID card installed, connects to SCSI BP-1

• SCSI-A connector used by SCSI BP-2

• SCSI-B connector free for use by external SCSI device

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3 SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2 SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI-B connectorSCSI-B connector

SCSI-B connector

SCSI-B connectorSCSI-B connector

(connects to external SCSI port on the rear panel)

SCSI-A connectorSCSI-A connector

SCSI-A connector

SCSI-A connectorSCSI-A connector

(connects to SCSI BP-2)

External SCSI connectorExternal SCSI connector

External SCSI connector

External SCSI connectorExternal SCSI connector

(on the rear panel)

Single-channel RAID card installed onSingle-channel RAID card installed on

Single-channel RAID card installed on

Single-channel RAID card installed onSingle-channel RAID card installed on the PCI-X riser card the PCI-X riser card

the PCI-X riser card

the PCI-X riser card the PCI-X riser card

(inside PCI cage)

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

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ASUS RS260-E3

ASUS RS260-E3ASUS RS260-E3

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI-A connector onSCSI-A connector on

SCSI-A connector on

SCSI-A connector onSCSI-A connector on

the motherboardthe motherboard

the motherboard

the motherboardthe motherboard

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

SCSI cableSCSI cable

SCSI cable

SCSI cableSCSI cable

Rear panel

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

External SCSIExternal SCSI

External SCSI

External SCSIExternal SCSI

connector on theconnector on the

connector on the

connector on theconnector on the

rear panelrear panel

rear panel

rear panelrear panel

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SCSI HDD Configuration 4

SCSI HDD Configuration 4SCSI HDD Configuration 4

• Dual-channel RAID card installed

• SCSI-A connector has no connected device

• SCSI-B connector used by external SCSI connector (from rear panel)

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3 SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2 SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI-B connectorSCSI-B connector

SCSI-B connector

SCSI-B connectorSCSI-B connector

(connects to the external SCSI connector)

SCSI-A connectorSCSI-A connector

SCSI-A connector

SCSI-A connectorSCSI-A connector

External SCSI connectorExternal SCSI connector

External SCSI connector

External SCSI connectorExternal SCSI connector

(on the rear panel)

Dual-channel RAID card installed on theDual-channel RAID card installed on the

Dual-channel RAID card installed on the

Dual-channel RAID card installed on theDual-channel RAID card installed on the PCI-X riser card PCI-X riser card

PCI-X riser card

PCI-X riser card PCI-X riser card

(inside PCI cage)

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SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

RAID cardRAID card

RAID card

RAID cardRAID card

Channel 2 connectorChannel 2 connector

Channel 2 connector

Channel 2 connectorChannel 2 connector

TerminatorTerminator

Terminator

TerminatorTerminator

SCSI cableSCSI cable

SCSI cable

SCSI cableSCSI cable

Rear panel

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Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

RAID cardRAID card

RAID card

RAID cardRAID card

Channel 1 connectorChannel 1 connector

Channel 1 connector

Channel 1 connectorChannel 1 connector

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SCSI ID assignmentsSCSI ID assignments

SCSI ID assignments

SCSI ID assignmentsSCSI ID assignments

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI slot 3SCSI slot 3

SCSI slot 3

SCSI slot 3SCSI slot 3

SCSI slot 2SCSI slot 2

SCSI slot 2

SCSI slot 2SCSI slot 2

SCSI slot 1SCSI slot 1

SCSI slot 1

SCSI slot 1SCSI slot 1

SCSI slot 1 4 0 8 SCSI slot 2 5 1 9 SCSI slot 3 6 2 10 SAF-TE 12 15 13 SCSI card (if present) 7

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2.6.5

2.6.52.6.5

SCSI jumper settingsSCSI jumper settings

SCSI jumper settings

SCSI jumper settingsSCSI jumper settings

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

Front panel

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

1010

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

Do not change the jumper settings, unless you are replacing the SCSI board for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA).

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2.6.6

2.6.62.6.6

SMBus and backplane power cablingSMBus and backplane power cabling

SMBus and backplane power cabling

SMBus and backplane power cablingSMBus and backplane power cabling

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3 SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

Mid-fan boardMid-fan board

Mid-fan board

Mid-fan boardMid-fan board

(FANBPC-E2-AR21)

SMBusSMBus

SMBus

SMBusSMBus

(Connect to

SCSI BP-3)

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3

SCSI BP-3SCSI BP-3

SMBus connector onSMBus connector on

SMBus connector on

SMBus connector onSMBus connector on mid-fan boardmid-fan board

mid-fan board

mid-fan boardmid-fan board

PSU Plug 6PSU Plug 6

PSU Plug 6

PSU Plug 6PSU Plug 6

SMBus cableSMBus cable

SMBus cable

SMBus cableSMBus cable

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2

SCSI BP-2SCSI BP-2

PSU Plug 7PSU Plug 7

PSU Plug 7

PSU Plug 7PSU Plug 7

Rear panel

SMBus cableSMBus cable

SMBus cable

SMBus cableSMBus cable

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1

SCSI BP-1SCSI BP-1

BPSMBUS1 connectorBPSMBUS1 connector

BPSMBUS1 connector

BPSMBUS1 connectorBPSMBUS1 connector on the motherboardon the motherboard

on the motherboard

on the motherboardon the motherboard

PSU Plug 8PSU Plug 8

PSU Plug 8

PSU Plug 8PSU Plug 8

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2.6.7

2.6.72.6.7

Fan boardsFan boards

Fan boards

Fan boardsFan boards

Main mid-fan boards (FANBP-AR21)Main mid-fan boards (FANBP-AR21)

Main mid-fan boards (FANBP-AR21)

Main mid-fan boards (FANBP-AR21)Main mid-fan boards (FANBP-AR21)

(located underneath the 7 hot-swap fans)

Mid-fan boardMid-fan board

Mid-fan board

Mid-fan boardMid-fan board

(FANBPC-AR21)

P3 plug from power supplyP3 plug from power supply

P3 plug from power supply

P3 plug from power supplyP3 plug from power supply

3-pin connects to CPU_FAN13-pin connects to CPU_FAN1

3-pin connects to CPU_FAN1

3-pin connects to CPU_FAN13-pin connects to CPU_FAN1

SMBus cable from SCSI BP-3SMBus cable from SCSI BP-3

SMBus cable from SCSI BP-3

SMBus cable from SCSI BP-3SMBus cable from SCSI BP-3

6-1 pin cable from6-1 pin cable from

6-1 pin cable from

6-1 pin cable from6-1 pin cable from

FAN60BPC-AR21FAN60BPC-AR21

FAN60BPC-AR21

FAN60BPC-AR21FAN60BPC-AR21

J2 connectorJ2 connector

J2 connector

J2 connectorJ2 connector

Connect the mid-fan boardConnect the mid-fan board

Connect the mid-fan board

Connect the mid-fan boardConnect the mid-fan board

(FANBPC-E2-AR21)

To main fan boardTo main fan board

To main fan board

To main fan boardTo main fan board

(FANBP-AR21)

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Rear fan boardRear fan board

Rear fan board

Rear fan boardRear fan board

(FAN60M-AR21)(FAN60M-AR21)

(FAN60M-AR21)

(FAN60M-AR21)(FAN60M-AR21)

Rear fan cablesRear fan cables

Rear fan cables

Connects toConnects to

Connects to

Connects toConnects to

FAN60BPC-AR21FAN60BPC-AR21

FAN60BPC-AR21

FAN60BPC-AR21FAN60BPC-AR21

boardboard

board

boardboard

Rear fan cablesRear fan cables

Fan interface boardFan interface board

Fan interface board

Fan interface boardFan interface board

(FAN60BPC-AR21)(FAN60BPC-AR21)

(FAN60BPC-AR21)

(FAN60BPC-AR21)(FAN60BPC-AR21)

Side facing rear panel

Side facing front panel

Connects theConnects the

Connects the

Connects theConnects the FAN60M-AR21FAN60M-AR21

FAN60M-AR21

FAN60M-AR21FAN60M-AR21 boardboard

board

boardboard

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

Connects to J5 onConnects to J5 on

Connects to J5 on

Connects to J5 onConnects to J5 on FANBPC-AR21FANBPC-AR21

FANBPC-AR21

FANBPC-AR21FANBPC-AR21

Connects toConnects to

Connects to

Connects toConnects to REAR_FAN2 on MBREAR_FAN2 on MB

REAR_FAN2 on MB

REAR_FAN2 on MBREAR_FAN2 on MB

Connects toConnects to

Connects to

Connects toConnects to REAR_FAN1 on MBREAR_FAN1 on MB

REAR_FAN1 on MB

REAR_FAN1 on MBREAR_FAN1 on MB

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2.7 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. Hot-swap mid-fans 4. Optical drive/floppy drive

2. Rear fans 5. Front panel LED/switch board

3. Power supply modules 6. SCSI backplanes

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The fan LED lights up green in normal operation. If the LED color turns orange, the fan is faulty and should be replaced.

To remove an 80mm hot-swap fan:

1. Stand in front of the system and open

2. Use the thumb and index finger of your

3. Firmly hold the handles and pull up the

Note on the power supply mid-fanNote on the power supply mid-fan

Note on the power supply mid-fan

Note on the power supply mid-fanNote on the power supply mid-fan

When you re-install the mid-fan for the power supply module(s) make sure that the arrow points to the direction of the rear panel. Installing the fan otherwise will cause CPU overheating.

Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)

Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)

Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)

the top cover.

right hand to flip up the right handle, and the thumb and index finger of your left hand to flip up the left handle of the fan that you want to remove.

fan until it is disengaged from its connector.

Avoid touching the fan blades while removing the fan. Spinning fan blades may cause injury!

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2.7.2

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To uninstall the rear fans:

1. Remove the top cover screw.

2. Press the rear fan cage levers

3. Pull the fan cage from the chassis.

4. Set the rear fan cage aside.

Rear fans (60mm)Rear fans (60mm)

Rear fans (60mm)

Rear fans (60mm)Rear fans (60mm)

inward.

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To uninstall a power supply module:

1. Locate the power supply modules

PSU1PSU1

PSU1

PSU1PSU1

3. Firmly pull the lever to slide the

4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to remove

Power supply modulesPower supply modules

Power supply modules

Power supply modulesPower supply modules

The barebone system ships with one power supply module. You may purchase a second power supply module for redundancy.

on the rear panel, and select the module that you want to remove.

Please remove AC power code, first. Unless, you can not press the latch.

PSU2PSU2

PSU2

PSU2PSU2

power supply module out of the chassis.

the other module.

2. Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to release the module.

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2.7.4

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Slim optical and floppy drivesSlim optical and floppy drives

Slim optical and floppy drives

Slim optical and floppy drivesSlim optical and floppy drives

To uninstall the optical and floppy disk drives:

1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the drives.

Signal cableSignal cable

Signal cable

Signal cableSignal cable

Power cablePower cable

Power cable

Power cablePower cable

2. Loosen the screws that secure the drive bracket to the chassis. The optical drive is attached to the top of the bracket, and the floppy drive to bottom.

3. Slide the drive bracket toward the SCSI backplanes to release it from the chassis, then carefully pull it out of the drive bay.

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2.7.5

2.7.52.7.5

Front panel LED and switch boardFront panel LED and switch board

Front panel LED and switch board

Front panel LED and switch boardFront panel LED and switch board

To uninstall the front panel and swtich board:

1. Disconnect all cables connected to the rear of the board.

2. Remove the three screws the secure the board to the chassis.

3. Carefully remove the board out of the chassis.

When removed, the LED and switch board appears as shown. The LEDs and switches on the board correspond to the LEDs and buttons on the system front panel.

Locator switch connectorLocator switch connector

Locator switch connector

Locator switch connectorLocator switch connector

Locator LED connectorLocator LED connector

Locator LED connector

Locator LED connectorLocator LED connector

Panel connectorPanel connector

Panel connector

Panel connectorPanel connector

Front USB connectorFront USB connector

Front USB connector

Front USB connectorFront USB connector

Front sideFront side

Front side

Front sideFront side

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2.7.62.7.6

SCSI backplanesSCSI backplanes

SCSI backplanes

SCSI backplanesSCSI backplanes

To uninstall a SCSI backplane:

1. Disconnect all cables connected to the rear of the SCSI backplane.

2. Carefully push the backplane upward to remove it from the chassis.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to remove the other backplanes.

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Rear side

Rear sideRear side

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

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3.1 Rackmount rail kit items

Your rackmount rail kit package contains:

• one pair of server rails (for the server)

• two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)

* to accommodate different sizes of rack

• Nut-and-bolt type screws

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Rear end

Rear endRear end

Server railsServer rails

Server rails

Server railsServer rails

Rack railsRack rails

Rack rails

Rack railsRack rails

Front endFront end

Front end

Front endFront end

Nuts-and-screwsNuts-and-screws

Nuts-and-screws

Nuts-and-screwsNuts-and-screws

• The rear ends come pre-installed in the rack rails. The rear end nuts and screws are loosen to allow flexible installation on the industrial rack.

• Install the server in an industrial rack with at least 100 cm depth.

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3.2 Attaching the rails to the server

To attach the server rails:

1. Locate the hooks on the side of the chassis.

2. Position a server rail parallel to the side of the chassis, and match each of the five hooks to the holes on the rail.

Side hook lockedSide hook locked

Side hook locked

Side hook lockedSide hook locked to rail holeto rail hole

to rail hole

to rail holeto rail hole

3. Secure the server rail to the side of the chassis with two screws.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis.

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3.3 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails:

1. Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.

2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front.

3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear.

4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.

5. Take two pieces of rack rail, consisting of the middle piece with the pre-installed rear end, and one front end (left or right).

Attach the front end to the middle piece using the supplied nuts and screws. Make sure that the front end dent supports the middle piece.

Left frontLeft front

Left front

Left frontLeft front of the rackof the rack

of the rack

of the rackof the rack

Middle pieceMiddle piece

Middle piece

Middle pieceMiddle piece

DentDent

Dent

DentDent

Right frontRight front

Right front

Right frontRight front of the rackof the rack

of the rack

of the rackof the rack

7. Measure the rack rail when assembled to make sure that it fits the rack.

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8. Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack. Make sure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.

9. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws.

10. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws.

11. Repeat steps 5 to 9 to assemble and attach the second rack rail.

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3.4 Rackmounting the server

To mount the server to the rack:

1. Align the server rails with the rack rails and push the server halfway to the rack.

2. Align a mounting ear with the holes on a front corner of the chassis, then secure it with two screws.

3. Attach the other mounting ear to the other corner of the chassis.

4. Pull the server rail lock, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.

Make sure that the mounting ear and the rack screw holes align.

5. Drive a screw on the mounting ear to secure the server in place.

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Chapter 4

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

Motherboard info

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4.1 Motherboard layout

33cm (13in)

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB1 USB2

COM1

VGA1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

KBPWR1

USBPW12

PARALLEL PORT

AMI 8Mb

FWH

Super

I/O

VGA_EN1

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SB_PWR1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN1

Broadcom

BCM5721

Broadcom

RECPVERY1

BCM5721

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

BMC_RACK1

BPSMB1

COM2

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

PSUSMB1

Intel® E7520

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CPU_FAN1

MCH

AUX_PANEL1

CLRTC1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU1

Intel PXH

USBPW34

BUZZ1

HDLED1

USB34

4.2 Screw holes

CPU1

CPU2

SCSI_EN1

PANEL1

CPU_FAN2

ZCRSKT1

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

FM_CPU2

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec AIC-7902

34 1

30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIB1

3568

SCSIA1

Place 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

33cm (13in)

CPU_FAN1

Intel® E7520

MCH

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

CLRTC1

AUX_PANEL1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU1

CPU1

CPU2

Intel PXH

USBPW34

BUZZ1

HDLED1

SCSI_EN1

USB34

PANEL1

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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ATXPWR1

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

REAR_FAN2

KBPWR1

USB1 USB2

USBPW12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

REAR_FAN1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

RECPVERY1

AMI 8Mb

FWH

Super

I/O

VGA_EN1

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SB_PWR1

COM2

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PSUSMB1

Broadcom BCM5721

LAN1_EN1

Broadcom BCM5721

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

LAN2_EN1

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

BMC_RACK1

BPSMB1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

CPU_FAN2

ZCRSKT1

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

FM_CPU2

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec AIC-7902

34 1

30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIB1

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Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

Switches/JumpersSwitches/Jumpers

Switches/Jumpers

Switches/JumpersSwitches/Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-5

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5

4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-6

5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-6

6. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 4-7

7. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 4-7

8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 4-8

9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-8

ConnectorsConnectors

Connectors

ConnectorsConnectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-9

2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-9

3. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 4-10

4. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-10

5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 4-11

6. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) 4-12

7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 4-13

8. CPU and system fan connectors 4-13 (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

9. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 4-14

10. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-14

11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-15

12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-15

13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16

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4.3 Support kits for the motherboard

For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Remove the CEK spring when replacing the orginial MB. Then Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.

Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.

HookHook

Hook

HookHook

To remove the CEK spring:

1. Locate the CEK spring hooks on the motherboard, then press the hook as arrow show.

2. Then until hook leave the holes .

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3. Follow the step 1 and 2 to press another hook as arrow show.

Then leave the CEK spring away.

To install the CEK spring:

1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Heatsink holeHeatsink hole

Heatsink hole

Heatsink holeHeatsink hole

2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes.

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4.4 Jumpers

1.1.

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

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. Re-install the battery.

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

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

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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2.2.

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

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

2.2.

CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable

plug to the CPU fan connectors (FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.

FM_CPU1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

3 2

DC mode PWM

(Default)

2 1

FM_CPU2

22 1

DC mode PWM

PVL-D/2U/SCSI FM_CPU setting

3.3.

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

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

3.3.

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

(Default)

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI USB device wake up

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

• If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode.

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

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2 1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

USBPW34

2 3

3 2

1 2

+5V+5VSB

(Default)

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4.4.

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

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

4.4.

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

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

KBPWR1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Keyboard power setting

5.5.

VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)

VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)

5.5.

VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI

RAGE-XL

PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature.

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VGA_EN1

Enable (Default)

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6.6.

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

Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

6.6.

Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom

BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

LAN1_EN1

22 1

Enable (Default)

Disable

PVL-D/2U/SCSI LAN1_EN setting

7.7.

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

Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)

7.7.

Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom

BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI LAN2_EN setting

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22 1

Enable (Default)

Disable

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8.8.

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

SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)

8.8.

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

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

SCSI_EN1

Enable (Default)

Disable

PVL-D/2U/SCSI SCSI setting

9.9.

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

Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)

9.9.

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

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

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.

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

4. Shut down the system.

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

6. Turn on the system.

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Normal BIOS Recovery

(Default)

PVL-D/2U/SCSI BIOS recovery setting

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4.5 Connectors

This section describes the internal connectors on the motherboard. Refer to section “1.4 Rear panel features” for information on the external (rear panel) connectors.

1.1.

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

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 supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

FLOPPY1

PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Floppy disk drive connector

2.2.

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

Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

2.2.

Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk drive activity LED. The

read or write activities of any device connected to an add-on SCSI card or RAID card cause this LED to light up.

HDLED1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

SCSI_ACTLED+

PVL-D/2U/SCSI SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector

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

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

3.3.

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

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

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

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

SEC_IDE

PIN 1

PRI_IDE

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE

PVL-D/2U/SCSI IDE connectors

4.4.

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

Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

4.4.

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

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PSUSMB1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Power supply SMBus connector

+3.3V Remote Sense

I2C_7_DATA#

GND

I2C_7_CLK#

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5.5.

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

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

5.5.

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

hard disk drives.

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

Matrix Storage Technology through

the onboard Intel® ICH5R integrated RAID controller.

These connectors are set to IDE IDE

IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these

IDE IDE

Standard IDE Standard IDE

Standard IDE mode by default. In

Standard IDE Standard IDE

tandardtandard

tandard

tandardtandard

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

Configure SATA As Configure SATA As

Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to [RAID].

Configure SATA As Configure SATA As

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP2

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

SATA2 SATA1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI SATA connectors

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

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

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

• When using the connectors in

tandard IDE tandard IDE

tandard IDE mode, connect the primary

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

Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection

ConnectorConnector

Connector

ConnectorConnector

SATA1SATA1

SATA1

SATA1SATA1

SATA2SATA2

SATA2

SATA2SATA2

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SettingSetting

Setting

SettingSetting

MasterMaster

Master

MasterMaster

SlaveSlave

Slave

SlaveSlave

UseUse

Use

UseUse

Boot diskBoot disk

Boot disk

Boot diskBoot disk

Data diskData disk

Data disk

Data diskData disk

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6.6.

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

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

6.6.

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

This motherboard comes with the Adaptec

AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller that support two 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, one for each of the two channels. Each channel can support a maximum of 15 devices as specified by Ultra320 standards.

SCSIB1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector

SCSIA1

68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector

34 1

3568

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Onboard SCSI connectors

SCSI Connection NotesSCSI Connection Notes

SCSI Connection Notes

SCSI Connection NotesSCSI Connection Notes

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

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

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices)

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

Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices)

PVL-D/2U/SCSI SCSI connection example

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Channel A

68-pin Female Terminator

Channel B

68-pin Female Terminator

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7.7.

USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)

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. Connect the USB module cable to

this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

Power1USB PortA(-)

USB PortA(+)

GND

USB34

GND

PVL-D/2U/SCSI USB connector

8.8.

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

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

8.8.

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

3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

Power

USB PortB(-)

USB PortB(+)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Fan connectors

The CPU_FAN1 connector is attached to the mid-fan board. All system fans will rotate in full speed when you disconnect the CPU_FAN1 cable.

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CPU_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

FRNT_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

CPU_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN2

Rotation

+12V GND

FRNT_FAN2

GND +12V Rotation

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9.9.

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

BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)

9.9.

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

This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI BMC connector

10.10.

ATX ATX

10.

10.10.

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

ATX

power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,

ATX ATX

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

BMCCONN1

+5VSB

BMC SMBCLK

12CCLK1

+5VSB

12CDATA1

BMC SMBDATA

8 8

PSON#

BMC_RST#

PWROK

PSONEN#

GND

BMC_SMI#

FP_PWRBTN#

BMC_PRESENT#

-pin -pin

ATX12V1ATX12V1

-pin

ATX12V1

-pin -pin

ATX12V1ATX12V1

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

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

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

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

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

ATXPWR1 ATX12V1

24-pin Power Connector

8-pin

))

)

))

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+3 Volts

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+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

PSON#

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

-5 Volts

Ground

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

GND12V

For Power Supply

with 24-pin

Power Connector

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11.11.

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

11.

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

11.11.

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

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

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI SMBus connector

12.12.

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

12.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

12.12.

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

BPSMB1

FAN_DC

GND

I2C_6_CLK#

I2C_6_DATA#

+5V

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

MLED-GND

NCPOWERBTN#

+5VGND

POWERLED-

MLED+NMIBTN#

GNDNC

GNDRESETBTN#

SPKROUTGND

PANEL1

POWERLED+HDLED+

NCHDLED-

PVL-D/2U/SCSI System panel connector

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

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) 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 LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

•

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

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

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

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

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

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ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pinATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin

•

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

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

PWRSW)

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

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

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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

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

13.13.

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

13.

Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

13.13.

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

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

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

•

Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

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

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

•

LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

Chassis intrusion (2-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (2-1 pin CHASSIS)

•

Chassis intrusion (2-1 pin CHASSIS)

Chassis intrusion (2-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion (2-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. To disable this feature, place a jumper cap over the CASEOPEN and GND leads.

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

•

Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)

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

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Front panel SMB

Front panel SMBFront panel SMB

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

AUX_PANEL1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI Auxiliary panel connector

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I2C_4_CLK#

PIN1

+5VSB

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis intrusionintrusion

intrusion

intrusionintrusion

LAN activity LEDLAN activity LED

LAN activity LED

LAN activity LEDLAN activity LED

I2C_4_DATA#LOCATORLED1+

+5VSBLOCATORLED1-

LAN1_LINKACTLED+LOCATORBTN#

LAN1_LINKACTLED-GND

GNDGND

LAN2_LINKACTLED-LOCATORLED2-

LAN2_LINKACTLED+LOCATORLED2+

CASEOPEN

Locator LEDLocator LED

Locator LED

Locator LEDLocator LED and switchand switch

and switch

and switchand switch

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

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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

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy

ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS

disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy

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

ASUS Update ASUS Update

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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5.1.1

5.1.15.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

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

DOS environment

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

then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

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

Start Start

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select

Start Start

My ComputerMy Computer

My Computer.

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

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

®®

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows

XP users: XP users:

XP users: Select

XP users: XP users:

Create an MS-DOS startup diskCreate an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup diskCreate an MS-DOS startup disk

from the format options field, then click

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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AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

AFUDOS utility

AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

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

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

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

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

afudos /o[filename]

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filenameMain filename

Main filename

Main filenameMain filename

Extension nameExtension name

Extension name

Extension nameExtension name

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

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

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 /iI8021A00.100

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

A:\>afudos /iI8021A00.100

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

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

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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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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 /iI8021A00.100

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

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 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 according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. I8022A0.romI8022A0.rom

I8022A0.rom.

I8022A0.romI8022A0.rom

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

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 “I8021A00.100”. 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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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 “I8021A00.100”. 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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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

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

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

2. Click the

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

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Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

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

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Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.

Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XXInstall ASUS Update VX.XX.XX

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

Update BIOS from theUpdate BIOS from the

Update BIOS from the

Update BIOS from theUpdate BIOS from the

Internet Internet

Internet option from the

Internet Internet drop-down menu, then click NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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

Auto SelectAuto Select

click

Auto Select. Click

Auto SelectAuto Select

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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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.

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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

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

Update BIOS from a fileUpdate BIOS from a file

Update BIOS from a file

Update BIOS from a fileUpdate BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

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

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5.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit Menu.”

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

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

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Load Setup Defaults item

Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults

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BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit

System Date [Thu 09/22/2005] System Time [11:10:19]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master [ST32122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]

System Information

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Menu 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 time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option 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 settings

ServerServer SecuritySecurity

Security For changing the security settings

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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Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

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

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

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Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

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

MainMain

Main

MainMain

shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit

System Date [Thu 09/22/2005] System Time [11:10:19]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master : [ST32122A] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]

System Information

Main menu itemsMain menu items

Main menu items

Main menu itemsMain menu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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

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

Select Screen Select Item

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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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

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Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, 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 “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

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

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Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

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

Advanced

APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out(Minute) [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Power Button Function [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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

Select Screen

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

<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

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General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

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

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the

Main 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.

Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit

System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Mon 09/22/2005]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

System Information

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

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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

Select Screen

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

Allows you to set the system date.

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

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K,

5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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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.

Main

IDE Configuration

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

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

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

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

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

Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS, e.g. Windows 2000/XP. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Windows

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used.

Set [enhanced Mode] when native OS (i.e. WIN2000, WIN XP) is used.

Select Screen

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

ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

The items RAIDRAID

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

RAIDRAID

Enhanced Mode Support OnEnhanced Mode Support On

Enhanced Mode Support On and

Enhanced Mode Support OnEnhanced Mode Support On

Mode].

Configure S-ATA asConfigure S-ATA as

Configure S-ATA as

Configure S-ATA asConfigure S-ATA as

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

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

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

Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]

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

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

The above item appears only if you set the On On

On item to [S-ATA] or [P-ATA+S-ATA]

On On

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

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

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

Enhanced Mode SupportEnhanced Mode Support

Enhanced Mode Support

Enhanced Mode SupportEnhanced Mode Support

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

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Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third, and Fourth IDE MasterThird, and Fourth IDE Master

Third, and Fourth IDE Master

Third, and Fourth IDE MasterThird, and Fourth IDE Master

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.

Main

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen

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

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

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

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

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

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

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

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

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

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

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

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

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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

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

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

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

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

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

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

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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.

Main

System Information

Model Name ASUS PVL-D/2U/SCSI Model ID 8021A0

ASUS-BIOS

Version 1001 Date 09/20/2005

Processor System Memory

Model NameModel Name

Model Name

Model NameModel Name

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

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

Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U).

Model IDModel ID

Model ID

Model IDModel ID

Displays the auto-detected identification number of the motherboard.

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ASUS BIOS

ASUS BIOSASUS BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in the motherboard.

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Processor InformationProcessor Information

Processor Information

Processor InformationProcessor Information

Displays the auto-detected information about the installed CPU or CPUs.

Main

Processor Information

*** CPU1 :

Brand Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz ID/uCode 0F34h/07h Ratio Value Actual 14 Max 14 Cache Value L1/16KB L2/2048KB L3/0KB

*** CPU2 :

Brand Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz ID/uCode 0F34h/07h Ratio Value Actual 14 Max 14 Cache Value L1/16KB L2/2048KB L3/0KB

System Memory InformationSystem Memory Information

System Memory Information

System Memory InformationSystem Memory Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

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

Displays the auto-detected information about the installed DDR2 DIMMs.

Main

System Memory Information

Type DDR2 400 Total Memory 512MB DIMM01 512MB DIMM02 None DIMM03 None DIMM04 None DIMM05 None DIMM06 None DIMM07 None DIMM08 None

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

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

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