Asus RS162-E4 RX4 User manual

RS162-E4/RX4
1U Rackmount Barebone Server
User Guide

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Contents
Contents................................................................................................ i
Federal Communications Commission Statement..................... v
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.............. v
Electrical Safety....................................................................... vi
Operation Safety...................................................................... vi
About this guide..................................................................................vii
1.Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents ......................................................... 1-2
1.2 System specications ................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Front panel features .................................................................. 1-5
1.4 Rear panel features.................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Internal features ........................................................................ 1-6
1.6 LED information ......................................................................... 1-7
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs......................................................... 1-7
1.6.2 HDD status LED........................................................... 1-7
1.6.3 Rear panel LEDs .......................................................... 1-8
2.Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Remove the front cover.............................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Removing the rear cover............................................. 2-3
2.1.3 Install the rear cover................................................... 2-4
2.2 Install the CPU and heatsink ...................................................... 2-5
2.2.1 Installing a CPU............................................................ 2-5
2.2.2 Install the CPU heatsink .............................................. 2-7
2.3 System memory......................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory congurations................................................ 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM........................................................ 2-10
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ...................................................... 2-10
2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives........................................................ 2-11
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................ 2-13
2.5.1 Installing expenstion card.......................................... 2-13
2.5.2 Reinstall the riser card .............................................. 2-14
2.5.3 Remove the expansion cards .................................... 2-15
2.5.4 Installing the SAS expansion slot .............................. 2-15

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2.5.5 Install ZCR card (Optional) ........................................ 2-16
2.5.6 Conguring an expansion card .................................. 2-18
2.6 Cable connections.................................................................... 2-20
2.6.1 Serial Port cable ........................................................ 2-21
2.7 SAS/SATA backplane cabling .................................................. 2-22
2.8 Remove components ............................................................... 2-23
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................. 2-23
2.8.2 Device fans ............................................................... 2-25
2.8.3 Device fan with dummy case .................................... 2-25
2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board...............2-27
2.8.5 SAS/SATA2 Backpanel and Bridge Card ................... 2-31
2.8.6 Optical drive.............................................................. 2-34
2.8.7 Motherboard.............................................................. 2-37
3.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
4.Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout ................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ..................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................ 4-8
5.Chapter 5: BIOS information
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

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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 [Day xx/xx/xxxx]................................. 5-13
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]............................................. 5-13
5.3.4 IDE Conguration ...................................................... 5-14
5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave SATA Port 1/2/3/4 ..... 5-16
5.3.6 System Information................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................... 5-19
5.4.1 Advanced Processor Options .................................... 5-19
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................ 5-21
5.4.3 PCI Conguration....................................................... 5-23
5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu........................................ 5-24
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration............................... 5-25
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration .................................................... 5-26
5.4.7 Power On Conguration ............................................ 5-27
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor...................................................... 5-28
5.5 Server menu............................................................................. 5-31
5.6 Security menu.......................................................................... 5-34
5.7 Boot menu .............................................................................. 5-36
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority .................................................. 5-36
5.7.2 Boot Features ........................................................... 5-37
5.8 Exit menu................................................................................. 5-38
6.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 MPT Setup Utility ....................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring .................................................... 6-4
6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced .................................... 6-8
6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume................................. 6-10
6.2.4 Managing Arrays........................................................ 6-13
6.2.5 Selecting a boot disk ................................................ 6-20

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6.2.6 Global_Properties...................................................... 6-21
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ............................ 7-3
7.2 LAN driver installation ............................................................. 7-12
7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 .................................... 7-12
7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux .................................................. 7-17
7.3 VGA driver installation ............................................................. 7-18
7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 .................................... 7-18
7.4 Management applications and utilities installation................... 7-21
7.4.1 Running the support CD ............................................ 7-21
7.4.2 Drivers menu ............................................................. 7-21
7.4.3 Management Software menu .................................... 7-22
7.4.4 Utilities menu ............................................................ 7-22
7.4.5 Contact information.................................................. 7-22
8.Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Intel EM64T ............................................................................... A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)........................... A-2
A.2.1 System requirements.................................................. A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST............................................................. A-3
A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers ..................................... A-4
A.4 Specications ............................................................................ A-5

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

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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