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

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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
1.1 System package contents
Check your package for the following standard items.
1. ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with:
• ASUS DSBF-DE/1U motherboard
• 650 W power supply
• SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables
• PCI Express x8 riser assembly (ASUS PCIE16RL-R11)
• Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
• Slim type optical drive with IDE cable
• 6 x system fans (4 x 56 mm; 2 x 28 mm)
• 4 x hot-swap HDD trays
• Pre-connected device/power cables
2. 2 x CPU heatsinks
3. Rackmount rail kit
4. Bundled CDs
• RS160-E4/PA4 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.
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-E4/PA4

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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
DSBF-DE/1U motherboard. The server supports the Intel®Xeon 5100 Series and
Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771 package, and includes the latest
technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
Rackmount 1U (R11)
ASUS DSBF-DE/1U
North Bridge : Intel®5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
South Bridge : Intel®6321ESB2 I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
LGA771 socket for Intel®Xeon 5100/5300 Series
processor
Supports Intel®Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST)
1333/1066/667 MHz
Quadri-channel memory architecture
8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC
fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules
with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip)
Supports 512 MB up to 32 GB system memory.
Supports memory mirroring and sparing technology.
Intel®ESB2E plus Gilgal Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet
ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB
display memory
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x 8 link full height/ full length)
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x 8 link low prole/ half length)
1 x SO-DIMM socket for ASUS®Server Management Board
1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive)
4 x SATAII hard disk drive with
– RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 conguration using the
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (for Linux/
Windows)
– RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 conguration
using the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager (for Windows
only)
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
650 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz
686 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.4 mm (h)
Chassis
Motherboard
Chipset
Processor
Front Side Bus
Memory
LAN
VGA
Expansion slots
Storage
Management
Monitoring
Power requirement
Dimensions
*The PCI 33/32 bit slot only use for debug card.

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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.
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, 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.
PS/2 keyboard port
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.
Power fan
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
Power fan
AC power socket
PS/2 mouse port

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. PCI Express x8 riser card
bracket
2. Power fans
3. ASUS DSBF-DE/1U
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 SATA2 port
(Port1)
10. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 -
Connects to SATA3 port
(Port2)
11. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 -
Connects to SATA4 port
(Port3)
12. Front I/O board (hidden)
13. 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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1.7 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
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
1.7.3 HDD status LED
HDD status LED
SATA HDD LED Description
GREEN This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition
OFF HDD failure or no HDD was installed
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

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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
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.
2. Loosen the two thunbscrews on the
rear panel to release the top 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.

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6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/
Locator LED cable and USB cable
from the connectors under the top
front cover.
7. Disconnect the IDE cable and the
power plug from the connectors on
the back of the drive.
8. Then leave the cover as side.
5. Then push the front cover as arrow
show.
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on
the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.
Thumbscrews
2.1.2 Removing the rear cover

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4
2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
5. Lift the cover from the chassis.
2.1.3 Installing the top 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
1/2 inch
distance