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  • Page 1 RS160-S5/PX4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    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 3 utility ........5-6 BIOS setup program ..............5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-8 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.3.3 Floppy A ................ 5-10 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ............5-11 5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave ..........5-12 5.3.6 System Information ............5-13 Advanced menu ................. 5-15 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ............5-15 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........... 5-17 5.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration ..........5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration ............
  • Page 6 Contents ® Intel chipset device installation ..........7-12 LAN driver installation ............... 7-15 VGA driver installation............... 7-19 Management applications and utilities installation ....7-21 7.5.1 Running the support CD ..........7-21 7.5.2 Drivers menu ..............7-21 7.5.3 Management Software menu ........7-22 7.5.4 Utilities menu ..............

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    USB floppy drive when creating a SAS/SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 is a server featuring the ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS server ® ® board. The server supports Intel LGA771 Xeon E5400 / E5300 / E5200 / E5100 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
  • Page 14 Out of Band Remote ASMB3-SOL PLUS (Optional) Management Hardware Solution Software ASUS ASWM 2.0 Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & 15 Kg HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply 650W Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, serial port, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 18: Hdd Status Led

    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD Status LED SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON SATAII/SAS HDD not present 1. HDD has failed and should be Status Blinking swapped immediately (slow blinking, (SAS 2 times/sec) only) 2. RAID rebuilding (fast blinking, HDD Activity LED 10 times/sec) Read/write data from/into the SATAII/...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the front cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the front cover. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the front cover and slide it toward the front panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged...
  • Page 21 Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the front cover. Disconnect the SATA cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive. Leave the front cover aside. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 22: Removing The Rear Cover

    2.1.2 Removing the rear cover Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 23: Installing The Top Cover

    (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Grooves Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
  • Page 25 (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 26 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. To install the airduct: Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. You can purchase extra FB-DIMM modules based on your needs. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU connection at gigabit speed.
  • Page 29 (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) two pairs Quadri-channel (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) three pairs (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) Quadri-channel (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) four pairs Quadri-channel (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_21, DIMM_31) DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-11...

  • Page 30: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    2.3.2 Memory mirroring and sparing technology ® The Intel 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring: When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as Branch Mirroring), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0.

  • Page 31: Memory Sparing

    Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-13...
  • Page 32 Two DIMM per channel (two ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Branch0 DIMM_01 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks)

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-15...

  • Page 34: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD: spring lock Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.
  • Page 35 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. Connect the bundled SATAII/SAS cables to the connectors on the SATAII/ SAS backplane. Refer to section 2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling for information on the SATAII/SAS backplane cable connections. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-17...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card: Unscrew the riser card bracket.

  • Page 37: Reinstalling The Riser Card Bracket

    Align the riser card bracket with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-19...
  • Page 38 Secure the riser card bracket with a screw. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 39: Configuring An Expansion Card

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-21...

  • Page 40: Cable Connections

    Cable connections Pre-connected system cables 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 4-pin/8-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) SAS backplane power connector (from power supply) System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1-3 and CPU_FAN1-2 to system fans) SAS connectors (from motherboard to SAS backplane board) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

  • Page 41: Sas Backplane Cabling

    MB Connects the SATA cable from SAS1 port on the MB Connects the SATA cable from SAS1 port on the MB Connects the SATA cable from SAS1 port on the MB Connect the SAS HDDs ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-23...

  • Page 42: Removable Components

    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: System fans Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans...
  • Page 43 Lift the fan, then set aside. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To uninstall the side system fans Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Lift the fan, then set aside. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-25...
  • Page 44 To reinstall the center system fans Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. To reinstall the side system fan Insert the fan to the fan cage.

  • Page 45: Power Supply Module

    From the rear panel, remove the two screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-27...

  • Page 46: Optical Drive

    2.8.3 Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive Follow step 1 to 8 of section 2.1.1 Removing the front cover to remove the front cover from the barebone server. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the three screws that secure the drive.

  • Page 47: Motherboard

    Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. ® Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 2-29...
  • Page 48 To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws in the holes as shown in the illustration in the previous section.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 50: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system.

  • Page 51: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 52: Rackmounting The Server

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

  • Page 53: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 54: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Server Board 33cm (13in) PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 PS/2 ATX12V2 ATX12V1 T: Mouse CPU_FAN1 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 USB12_L31 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 55: Internal Connectors

    REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4) Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 4-13 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-13 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-14 4-pin ATX12V2) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-15 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 56: Jumpers

    Jumpers 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.
  • Page 57 ® Gigabit LAN controller and the onboard Intel 82573L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) ® LAN_EN3 LAN_EN4 Enable Disable Enable Disable DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 (Default) (Default) LAN setting ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 58 Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1, CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SET1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and CHAFAN_SET1 is for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set to pins 1–2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 for 3-pin fans.
  • Page 59 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 ® Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 BIOS recovery setting ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 60: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 61 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. ® PRI_IDE1 PIN1 DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 IDE connector ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 62 SAS connectors This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. ® DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 MINI SAS connectors To disconnect the SAS cable: To connect the SAS cable: With your thumb, push down the Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS...
  • Page 63 DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 SASLED connector Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SAS or RAID card. ® PIN1 HDLED1 DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 storage card activity LED connector ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-11...
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 The serial port module is purchased separately. 10. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 ® DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Power supply SMBus connector ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-13...
  • Page 66 11. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 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. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1...
  • Page 67 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) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 4-15...
  • Page 68 13. 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. ® AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Auxiliary panel connector Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 71: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 72 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.
  • Page 73 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iRS160-S5.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 74: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    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. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Tue 06/10/2008] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Time [11:07:30] select a field. Floppy A [Disabled] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the Pop-up window screen. Scroll bar 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 79: Ide Configuration

    Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-11...

  • Page 80: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host & Device] Allows you to select the mode for detecting 80-pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 81: System Information

    System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS Model ID 8071A0 ASUS-BIOS Version 1004.003 Date 06/04/2008...
  • Page 82 Processor Displays the installed processor information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 5150 @ 2.66GHz Speed 2.66 GHz Ratio Actual 8 Max 8 Cache L1/64KB L2/4096KB ID/uCode 06FBh/0B4h *** CPU2 : Brand Speed Ratio Cache Select Screen...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Ratio CMOS Setting [8] Whether this item is configurable depends on your CPU type. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU type. If this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-15...
  • Page 84 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 85: Chipset Configuration

    MCH Branch Mode [Branch Interleave] Allows you to select the MCH branch mode. Configuration options: [Branch Sequencing] [Branch Interleave] [Branch Mirroring] [Single Channel 0] Patrol Scrubbing [Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-17...
  • Page 86 Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled the branch-dependent DIMM sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0. If you set this item to [Disabled], the following three items will be grayed out.
  • Page 87 [Disabled] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel VT-d function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-19...
  • Page 88 South Bridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ESB2 Bus-M PCI-X Hub South Bridge Chipset Configuration configuration options. ESB2 PCI-X Hub Configuration ESB2 PCI-X Hub Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced settings for ESB2 PCI-X Hub This question will allow to select the maximum PCI bus speed...

  • Page 89: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-21...
  • Page 90 Onboard LAN1/2/3/4 Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration Initialize device expansion ROM. Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Option ROM Priority [Normal] Bus Master [Enabled] Latency Timer [Default] Option ROM Scan: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Priority [Normal] Allows you to set the option ROM priority.

  • Page 91: Usb Configuration

    USB2.0 Controller mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-23...

  • Page 92: Peripheral Configuration

    5.4.5 Peripheral Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Peripheral Configuration Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 93: Acpi Configuration

    Enables or disables the ACPI MCFG support. When this item is set to [Enabled], the BIOS will report the ACPI MCFG table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-25...

  • Page 94: Power On Configuration

    5.4.7 Power On Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Power On Configuration features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Options Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Power Off Power On Resume On Ring [Disabled] Last State...

  • Page 95: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]...
  • Page 96 The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. CPU1/2 Target Temperature [71] Allows you to set the CPU1/2 target temperature. Configuration options: [56]~[71] System1/2 Target Temperature [70] Allows you to set the system target temperature. Configuration options: [35]~[70] VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, VTT Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 1.8V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, 12V Voltage, VBAT Voltage...

  • Page 97: Server Menu

    General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-29...
  • Page 98 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600 8,n,1] Sets the baudrate. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 99: Security

    If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-31...

  • Page 100: Change User Password

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Installed Install, change or User Password : Not Installed clear the password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled]...

  • Page 101: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-33...

  • Page 102: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 5-35...
  • Page 104 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 105 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 106: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solution: • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 107: Lsi Corporation Mpt Setup Utility

    Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Corporation. Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility... ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 108: The Setup

    The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1064E 1.22.01.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 109 • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 110 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...

  • Page 111: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (Ime) Volume

    ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [No] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [No] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 112 By default, the RAID Disk field shows NO before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...

  • Page 113: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [No] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [No] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 114 By default, the RAID Disk field shows NO before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...

  • Page 115: Managing Arrays

    Pred Size Disk Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 Primary 34332 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 Secondary No 34332 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array R = Refresh Display ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-11...
  • Page 116 Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare.
  • Page 117 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-13...

  • Page 118: Deleting An Array

    Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Manage Array -- SAS1064E...

  • Page 119: Viewing Sas Topology

    (2007.08.08) SAS Topology -- SAS1064E Device Identifier Device SAS1064E(02:00:00) Info ﹂ Controller Direct Attach Devices Controller ﹂ IM VOL LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Esc = Exit F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+D = Device Properties Alt+M = More Keys ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-15...

  • Page 120: Global Properties

    6.2.6 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen, press <Alt+N> to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu you may change related settings. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1064E 1.22.01.00-IR Enabled...
  • Page 121 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 6-17...

  • Page 122: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.01.00 (2007.08.08) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults...
  • Page 123 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...

  • Page 124: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 125 ESB2 ASF Firmware Update ESB2 ASF Firmware update RS160-S5/PX4 system Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 126 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows Server environment ® Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit and 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI 1068 SAS controller is located in: \Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Driver\Windows...

  • Page 127: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 128 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. ®...
  • Page 129 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 130 ® Red Hat Enterprise ® To install the LSI 1068 SAS RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise OS Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 131 The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4...
  • Page 132 SUSE Linux OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled...
  • Page 133 Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. fd0: Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS Other device Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-11...

  • Page 134: Intel ® Chipset Device Installation

    ® Intel chipset device installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components ® for the Intel chipset on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel chipset software on a Windows Server ®...
  • Page 135 The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-13...
  • Page 136 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process and restart the computer. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-14...

  • Page 137: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the Intel(R) PRO Network Connectors item to begin installation. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-15...
  • Page 138 Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-16...
  • Page 139 Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-17...
  • Page 140 Follow the screen instruction s to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-18...

  • Page 141: Vga Driver Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 7-19...
  • Page 142 Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-20...

  • Page 143: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 144: Management Software Menu

    Click an item to install. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-22...

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