Asus RS160-E4 - 0 MB RAM User manual

1U Rackmount Server
RS160-S5/PX4
User Guide

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-5
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-7
1.7.3 HDD status LED.............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the front cover................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Removing the rear cover................................................. 2-4
2.1.3 Installing the top cover.................................................... 2-5
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct.......................... 2-9
2.3 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
2.3.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory mirroring and sparing technology.................... 2-12
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-16
2.5 Expansion slot............................................................................ 2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-18
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket................................. 2-19
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-21
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-22

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2.7 SAS backplane cabling.............................................................. 2-23
2.8 Removable components............................................................ 2-24
2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-24
2.8.2 Power supply module.................................................... 2-27
2.8.3 Optical drive.................................................................. 2-28
2.8.4 Motherboard.................................................................. 2-29
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items.............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly..................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack..................................................... 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors...................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 5-2
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-6
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-7
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 5-8
5.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 5-8
5.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-9
5.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 5-9
5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-9
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-9
5.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 5-9
5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-9
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-10
5.3.1 System Date ................................................................. 5-10
5.3.2 System Time ................................................................. 5-10

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5.3.3 Floppy A ........................................................................ 5-10
5.3.4 IDE Conguration...........................................................5-11
5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 5-12
5.3.6 System Information....................................................... 5-13
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-15
5.4.1 CPU Conguration........................................................ 5-15
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-17
5.4.3 PCI/PnP Conguration.................................................. 5-21
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-23
5.4.5 Peripheral Conguration ............................................... 5-24
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-25
5.4.7 Power On Conguration................................................ 5-26
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-27
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-29
5.6 Security....................................................................................... 5-31
5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-33
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-33
5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-34
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-35
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 6-2
6.2 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ............................................. 6-3
6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume..................................... 6-3
6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volume................. 6-7
6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ....................................... 6-9
6.2.4 Managing Arrays ............................................................6-11
6.2.5 Viewing SAS Topology.................................................. 6-15
6.2.6 Global Properties .......................................................... 6-16
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-5

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7.2 Intel®chipset device installation .............................................. 7-12
7.3 LAN driver installation............................................................... 7-15
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-19
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-21
7.5.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 7-21
7.5.2 Drivers menu................................................................. 7-21
7.5.3 Management Software menu........................................ 7-22
7.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-22
7.5.5 Contact information....................................................... 7-22

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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.

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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.
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
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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ASUS RS160-S5/PX4
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 introduction1-2
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take
note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx.
See the gure below.
With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team
members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
xxxxxxxxxxxx
RS160-S5/PX4
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
*ASUS System Web-based Management
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The system does not include a USB oppy drive. You may have to use a
USB oppy drive when creating a SAS/SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to
Chapter 7 for details.
Model Name RS160-S5/PX4
Chassis ASUS R11 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS/RS160-S5 Server Board
Component 1 x 650W Single Power Supply
1 x SATAII/SAS Backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R10)
with 1 x 1-port mini-SAS to 4-port SATA cable
4 x hot-swap HDD trays
1 x Riser Card with 1 x PCIe x16 slot
1 x Front I/O Board
2 x 28mm and 4 x 56mm fans
1 x Air Duct
Accessories 2 x CPU Heatsinks
1 x RS160-S5/PX4 User’s Guide
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x RS160-S5/PX4 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x Fixed Rackmount Kit
Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD
ASMB3-SOL PLUS remote management card

ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS160-S5/PX4 is a server featuring the ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS server
board. The server supports Intel® LGA771 Xeon® E5400 / E5300 / E5200 / E5100
Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through
the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS160-E4/SI
Processor / System Bus
2 x Socket LGA771
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5400 (45nm) / E5300
series processors
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® E5200 (45nm) / 5100
series processors
FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 667 MHz EM64T
2 x 2M, 4M, 8M, and 12M L2 cache
Core Logic Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
ASUS Features Smart Fan √
ASWM2.0 √
Memory
Total Slots 8 (4-Channel)
Capacity Maximum up to 32GB
Memory Type Fully-Buffered DIMM DDR2 800 / 667 / 533
Registered, ECC
Memory Size 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB*
Expansion Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 1
Slot Type 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Full-Height / Half-Length)
Additional Slot 1 1 x SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL
PLUS
Storage SAS Controller LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller:
LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
4 x Hot-swap SAS/SATA II HDD Bays
Networking LAN Intel® 6321 + Intel® 82563EB Dual Port GbE
2 x Intel® 82573 GbE
Graphic VGA XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay
Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
Onboard I/O
1 x External Serial Port
4 x RJ-45 ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
OS Support
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS3.0 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS4.0 32/64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 32/64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Anti-virus Software CA®eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional)
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
ASMB3-SOL PLUS (Optional)
Software ASUS ASWM 2.0
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded) 15 Kg
Power Supply 650W Single Power Supply
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non-
condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB
ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, serial port, and
Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
Hot-swap HDD bays
Optical drive
Rack screw Rack screw
USB ports
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Power
button
Power
LED
Location switch
Reset button
Location LED
PS/2 keyboard port
USB ports
LAN port 3 / 4
Serial port VGA port
Expansion slots
Power cord connector Power supply fan
PS/2 mouse port
LAN port 1 / 2

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
• 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.
1. PCI Express x16 riser
card bracket
2. Power fans
3. ASUS DSEB-DG/SAS/
RS160-S5 server board
4. Power supply
5. System fans
6. SATA II /SAS backplane
(ASUS BP4LX-R10)
7. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port 0)
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 -
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port 1)
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 -
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port 2)
10. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 -
Connects to SATA1 port
(Port 3)
11. Front I/O board (hidden)
12. Slim-type optical drive
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
Message LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Location 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
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED

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1.7.3 HDD status LED
SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description
HDD
Status
LED
GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON
RED ON SATAII/SAS HDD not present
RED
Blinking
(SAS
only)
1. HDD has failed and should be
swapped immediately (slow blinking,
2 times/sec)
2. RAID rebuilding (fast blinking,
10 times/sec)
HDD
Activity
LED
GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/
SAS HDD
HDD Status LED
HDD Activity LED

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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 front cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the screw on each front end of the
front cover.
3. Firmly hold the front cover and slide
it toward the front panel for about
half an inch until it is disengaged
from the chassis.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from
the chassis.
4. Released a drive tray by pushing
the spring lock to the right. Then ,
rmly hold the tray level and pull all
the drive trays out of the bay.
Thumbscrews