Asus RS120-E4/PA2 User manual

1U Rackmount Barebone Server
RS120-E4/PA2
User Guide

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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Typography .................................................................................................. x
References ................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3
1.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-5
1.6 LED information ........................................................................... 1-5
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs............................................................. 1-5
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-6
1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover ........................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the cover .......................................................... 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 DIMM sockets location.................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory congurations.................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Expansion slot............................................................................ 2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-12
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket................................. 2-14
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-16
2.7 SATA backplane cabling............................................................ 2-17

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2.8 Removable components............................................................ 2-18
2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-18
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case ....................................... 2-20
2.8.3 Device fan ..................................................................... 2-21
2.8.4 Power supply module.................................................... 2-22
2.8.5 Optical drive .................................................................. 2-23
2.8.6 Motherboard.................................................................. 2-25
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items.............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly..................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack..................................................... 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 5-2
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 5-6
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-8
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 5-13
5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 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
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5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 5-14
5.3.4 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 5-15
5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-18
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-20
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-20
5.4.2 MPS Conguration........................................................ 5-21
5.4.3 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-22
5.4.4 PCI/PnP Conguration.................................................. 5-26
5.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-27
5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Conguration ................................. 5-28
5.4.7 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-29
5.4.8 APM Conguration........................................................ 5-30
5.4.9 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-32
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-33
5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration....................................... 5-33
5.6 Security menu ............................................................................ 5-35
5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-38
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-38
5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-39
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-40
Chapter6:RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utility................................................. 6-3
6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility.......................... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................6-11
6.2.3 Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 6-14
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives................................................. 6-19
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-21
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration....................................... 6-24
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set...................... 6-25
6.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 6-26
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6.3 Intel®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-27
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ...................................... 6-28
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 6-30
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-31
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-32
6.3.7 Exiting the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-32
6.4 Global Array Manager................................................................ 6-33
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-3
7.2 LAN driver installation............................................................... 7-12
7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server ........................................ 7-12
7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ......................................... 7-13
7.3 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-14
7.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 ........................................ 7-14
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....................................................... 7-19
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Intel®EM64T..................................................................................A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST) ........................A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST................................................................A-3
A.3 Block diagram ..............................................................................A-4
A.4 Powersupplyspecications.......................................................A-5
A.4.1 General description.........................................................A-5
A.4.2 Specications..................................................................A-5

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or
experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections
on front panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone
server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
8. Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when
conguring the motherboard.

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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S

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ASUS RS120-E4/PA2
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It includes
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-2
1.1 System package contents
Check your package for the following standard items.
1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with:
• ASUS P5M2-R motherboard
• 400 W power supply
• SATA backplane (ASUS BP2LSA-R10) with 2 x SATA cables
• PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8)
• Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
• Optical drive with IDE cable
• 6 x system fans (6 x 28 mm)
• 2 x hot-swap HDD trays
• Pre-connected device/power cables
2. CPU heatsink
3. Rackmount rail kit
4. Bundled CDs
• RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD
• CA Anti-virus software CD
5. User guide
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.
* The system does not include a USB oppy drive. You may have to use a USB oppy drive when creating
a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.

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1.2 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS120-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P5M2-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 series processor
in the LGA775 package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets
embedded on the motherboard.
Rackmount 1U (R10)
ASUS P5M2-R
North Bridge : Intel® 3000 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R
I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V
LGA775 socket for Intel® Xeon 3000 series processor
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST)
4 x 240-pin DDR2 sockets for up to 8 GB system memory
Supports DDR2-533/667 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DIMMs
Supports dual-channel memory architecture
LAN1: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB
display memory
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a)
1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
1 x SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board
1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (optical drive)
2 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with
– RAID 0, RAID 1 conguration using the Intel®Matrix
Storage Manager (Windows®)
– RAID 0, RAID 1 conguration using the LSI Logic
Embedded SATA RAID controller (Windows®/Linux®)
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz
600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h)
Chassis
Motherboard
Chipset
Processor
Memory
LAN
VGA
Expansion slots
Storage
Management
Monitoring
Power requirement
Dimensions

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-4
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
1.3 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical
drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section “1.6.2 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do
not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
Power fan
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
AC power socket
USB ports
LAN port1
Serial port VGA port
Expansion slot
LAN port2
Refer to section “1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
Hot-swap HDD bays
USB ports
Optical drive
Power button
Power LED
Location switch
Reset button
Location LED
Message LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
Rack screw Rack screw
LAN1 LED
Power fan Locator LED Locator switch

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1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. PCI-X and PCI Express x8
riser card bracket
2. Power fans
3. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard
4. Power supply
5. Device fans (x 2)
6. System fans (x 4)
7. SATA backplane
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port0)
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 -
Connects to SATA3 port
(Port2)
10. Front I/O board (hidden)
11. Optical drive
• The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB
oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you
need to use a oppy disk.
• Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs t the optical drive bay.
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1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs
Location LED
LED Display status Description
Location LED
OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-6
1.6.2 Front panel LEDs
1.6.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
Message LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Location LED
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF
Blinking
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Location LED OFF
ON
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ASUS RS120-E4/PA2
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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Chapter 2
Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2
2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top
cover.
3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on
the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.
Thumbscrews
1/2 inch distance

2-3ASUS RS120-E4/PA2
2.1.2 Installing the cover
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear,
and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned
to the grooves on the chassis.
Grooves
Side markings
Thumbscrews

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The system motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
Intel® Xeon 3000 series processor in the 775-land package.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
P5M2-R
®
P5M2-R CPU Socket 775