Asus RS160-E4 PA4 User manual

1U Rackmount Barebone Server
RS160-E4/PA4
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..................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-5
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-6
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-6
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-6
1.7.3 HDD status LED.............................................................. 1-6
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................................................. 2-3
2.1.3 Installing the top cover .................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-8
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory congurations.................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology.....................2-11
2.3.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14
2.3.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-15
2.5 Expansion slot............................................................................ 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-17
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket................................. 2-19
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-20
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-21
2.7 SATA backplane cabling............................................................ 2-22
2.8 Removable components............................................................ 2-23

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2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-23
2.8.2 Device fan ..................................................................... 2-25
2.8.3 Power supply module.................................................... 2-26
2.8.4 Optical drive .................................................................. 2-27
2.8.5 Motherboard.................................................................. 2-30
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...................................................................... 4-9
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 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 5-4
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-6
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-9
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 5-10
5.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 5-10
5.2.3 Legend bar.....................................................................5-11
5.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................5-11
5.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................5-11
5.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................5-11
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-12
5.2.8 General help ................................................................. 5-12
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-13
5.3.1 System Date ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 System Time ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.3 Floppy A ........................................................................ 5-13
5.3.4 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 5-14
5.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 .............. 5-16
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-19

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5.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ....................................... 5-19
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-23
5.4.3 PCI Conguration.......................................................... 5-26
5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ......................................... 5-27
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration ................................. 5-28
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-30
5.4.7 Power On Conguration................................................ 5-31
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-32
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-35
5.5.1 Console Redirection...................................................... 5-35
5.5.2 DMI Event Logging ....................................................... 5-37
5.6 Security menu ............................................................................ 5-38
5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-40
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-40
5.7.2 Boot Features ............................................................... 5-41
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-42
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 utilities.............................................. 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 Creating a RAID 10 set ..................................................6-11
6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ....................... 6-15
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 6-18
5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives................................................. 6-23
5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-25
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration....................................... 6-28
5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set...................... 6-29
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 6-30
6.3 Intel®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-31
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ...................................... 6-32
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 6-34
6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)....................... 6-35
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 6-36
6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-37

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6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-38
6.3.7 Exiting the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-38
6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-39
6.4 Global Array Manager................................................................ 6-41
6.5 Setting the Boot array with MB BIOS Setup Utility................. 6-42
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 ................................ 7-4
7.2 Intel®chipset software installation........................................... 7-13
7.3 LAN driver installation............................................................... 7-16
7.3.1 Windows®2000/Server 2003 ........................................ 7-16
7.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ..................................................... 7-21
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-22
7.4.1 Windows®2000/Server 2003 ........................................ 7-22
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-25
7.5.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 7-25
7.5.2 Drivers menu................................................................. 7-25
7.5.3 Management Software menu........................................ 7-26
7.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-26
7.5.5 Contact information....................................................... 7-26
Appendix: Referene information
A.1 DSBF-DE/1U model block diagram.............................................A-2
A.2 Powersupplyspecications.......................................................A-3

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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 system.

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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