Asus RS161-E4 PA2 User manual

RS161-E4/PA2
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide

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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................vii
Safety information .............................................................................viii
About this guide.................................................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ....................................................... 1-12
1.2 System specications .............................................................. 1-13
1.3 Front panel features ................................................................ 1-14
1.4 Rear panel features.................................................................. 1-14
1.5 Internal features ...................................................................... 1-15
1.6 LED information ....................................................................... 1-16
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs....................................................... 1-16
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ........................................................ 1-16
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 Motherboard overview ............................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Placement direction .................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Screw holes................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan-duct............................ 2-8
2.4 System memory......................................................................... 2-9
2.4.1 Overview ..................................................................... 2-9
2.4.2 Memory Congurations ......................................... 2-10
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM........................................................ 2-11
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ...................................................... 2-11
2.5 Hard disk drives ....................................................................... 2-12
2.6 Expansion slot.......................................................................... 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-14
2.6.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket............................. 2-15
2.6.3 Conguring an expansion card .................................. 2-16
2.7 Cable connections.................................................................... 2-17
2.8 SATA backplane cabling........................................................... 2-18

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2.9 Removable components........................................................... 2-19
2.9.1 System fans .............................................................. 2-19
2.9.2 Device fan ................................................................. 2-20
2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case .................................... 2-21
2.9.4 Power supply module ................................................ 2-22
2.9.5 Optical drive.............................................................. 2-23
2.9.6 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 Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 Layout Contents ......................................................... 4-3
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 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

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5.3 Main menu................................................................................ 5-14
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]................................. 5-14
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]............................................. 5-14
5.3.3 Floppy A [Disabled]................................................... 5-14
5.3.4 IDE Conguration ...................................................... 5-15
5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth,and Sixth IDE
Master/Slave....................................................................... 5-17
5.3.6 System Information................................................... 5-18
5.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................... 5-20
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ..................................................... 5-20
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................ 5-21
5.4.3 PCI PnP ...................................................................... 5-25
5.4.4 USB Conguration ..................................................... 5-26
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration............................... 5-27
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration .................................................... 5-28
5.4.7 APM Conguration..................................................... 5-29
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor...................................................... 5-30
5.4.9 Trusted Computing ................................................... 5-31
5.4.10 ASUSLog Conguration........................................... 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
Chapterf 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
6.1.3 RAID conguration utility ............................................ 6-2
6.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurations...................................................... 6-3
6.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items ....................................... 6-3
6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA®RAID Utility ............................... 6-4
6.2.3 Creating a RAID Volume.............................................. 6-5

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6.2.4 Rebuilding a RAID set .................................................. 6-7
6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array .................................................. 6-8
6.2.6 Clearing the disk data ................................................. 6-9
6.2.7 Installing the RAID controller driver .......................... 6-10
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation............................................................... 7-2
Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................... 7-2
7.2 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-4
7.3 Support CD information ............................................................. 7-5
7.3.1 Running the support CD .............................................. 7-5
7.3.2 Drivers menu ............................................................... 7-6
7.3.3 Management Software ................................................ 7-7
7.3.4 Utilities ........................................................................ 7-8

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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 RS161-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 introduction1-12
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Chassis ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis
Motherboard ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard
Components 500W Single power supply
1 x Optical drive
2 x Hot-swap SATA-II HDD trays
SATA2 backplane
2 x CPU heatsink
2 x Rear fan (40mm x 28mm)
4 x System fan (40mm x 56mm)
2 x System fan (40mm x 28 mm)
1 x Airdut
Cables AC power cable
System cables
Pre-connected device/power cables
Accessories Rackmount rail kit
RS161-E4/PA2 user guide
RS161-E4/PA2 support CD (includes ASWM*)
CA Anti-virus software CD
R11 chassis ears (left, right)
Bag of screws
* ASUS System Web-based Management
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.

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1.2 System specications
The ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207)
2200 Series AMD Opteron
TM
, plus other latest technologies through the
chipsets onboard.
Chassis Rackmount 1U (R11)
Motherboard ASUS KFN4-DRE
Chipset NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200
CPU Supports Dual Socket F (1207) AMD Opteron 2210/2212/2214/2
216/2218(1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.8GHz) processors
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit
and 64-bit computing
Memory 8 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM sockets support registered ECC
DDRII-667/533 MHz memory modules
Supports 256MB up to 16GB system memory
LAN 2 x Broadcom BCM5721/PCI Express Gigabit LAN
controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specications
VGA ATI ES1000(RN50) VGA controller with 32MB display memory
Storage nForce Professional 2200 controller supports:
- 2 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives, supports RAID 0, RAID 1 conguration
Expansion slots 2 x full-length/Half-length PCI-Express x16 slot(x8 link) (on a riser
card)
1 x SO-DIMM socket for ASUS Server Management Board
Front panel 2 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA-II HDD bays
1 x optical drive
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Power switch
Reset switch
Location switch
LEDs: Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1, LAN 2
HDD LEDs: Status, activity
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs)
1 x Power connector
Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM 2.0)
Hardware
support
SM-Bus, ASMB3-SOL support IPMI 2.0 Over LAN management card
Hardware
monitors
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
Power supply 500W single power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz
Dimensions 670mm (l) x 445mm (w) x 43.6mm (h)

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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 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bay 1-2
USB ports
Rack screw
System button and LED Optical drive
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slot, 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. AC power plug
2. Rear fans
3. PS/2 mouse port
4. PS/2 keyboard port
5. USB ports
6. Serial port
7. VGA port
8. LAN port1
9. LAN port2
10.Expansion slot
1
2
3
8
7
5
4
6
9
10
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.
Refer to section 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
HDD Access, LAN, Message LED

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1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. PCI Slot
2. Rear fans
3. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard
4. Power supply
5. System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4
6. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2
7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card)
8. SATA-II backplane
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0)
10.Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1)
11.Optical drive
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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-16
1.6 LED information
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Location LED
Power LED
LED Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
HDD Status access ON
OFF
HDD is present
No HDD present
Message LED OFF
ON
System is in normal condition; no incoming event
ASWM detects a system problem;
(Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve)
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
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection
Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK 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 cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top
cover.
4. 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. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the
rear panel to release the top cover
from the chassis.
1/2 inch distance
Thumbscrews
3. Remove the screws on both sides of
the chassis.

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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
5. Drive in the screw on both sides of
the chassis.

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KFN4-DRE
2.2 Motherboard information
Place eleven (11) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.