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1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS120-E3 (PA4) User Guide.
ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv 2.8.1 System fans .......................................................... 2-18 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case .............................. 2-20 2.8.3 Device fan ............................................................. 2-21 2.
v v v v v 5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-17 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-18 5.4 Advanced menu ....
vi vi vi vi vi Contents 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 .
vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
ix ix ix ix ix About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1.
x x x x x References References References References References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.
1-1 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1.1 System package contents Check your package for the following standard items.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard.
Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1 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 setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover Removing the front cover 1.
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 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.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.
2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.
2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.
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2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 To install a PCI Express x8 card: 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover.
2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket Reinstalling the ri.
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2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.6 Cable connections Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables 1.
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2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board.
2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case System fan with dummy case S.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 To reinstall the device fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the rear panel.
2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 2.8.4 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 2.8.5 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: 1.
2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 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.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 11. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay.
2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 2.8.6 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 To reinstall the motherboard: 1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3.
3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server.
Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4.1 Motherboard layout P5MT -R 8Mbit Flash BIOS Super I/O 31cm (12.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
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5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup A:>afudos /iP5MTR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iP5MTR.
5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.
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5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select .
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a.
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5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
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5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
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5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] CPU TM funtion [TM1] CP.
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5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
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5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration Intel.
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5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 The Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature Thermal Active Temperature .
5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration.
5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Sa.
5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 6 RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Inst.
6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Description Description Description Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6. Select RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.
6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using New Configuration U.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.
6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6. Select RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewin.
6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Us.
6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>.
6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 5.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 6-21 2. Select Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive from the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.
6-22 6-22 6-22 6-22 6-22 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 5.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebui.
6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD .
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the d.
6-26 6-26 6-26 6-26 6-26 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 3.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-27 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects command: 1.
6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the .
6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 6-30 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-31 6-31 6-31 6-31 6-31 6.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives.
6-32 6-32 6-32 6-32 6-32 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-33 6-33 6-33 6-33 6-33 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6-34 6-34 6-34 6-34 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-35 6-35 6-35 6-35 6-35 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) Creating a RAI.
6-36 6-36 6-36 6-36 6-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-37 6-37 6-37 6-37 6-37 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set.
6-38 6-38 6-38 6-38 6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-39 6-39 6-39 6-39 6-39 6.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows ® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application.
6-40 6-40 6-40 6-40 6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 6-41 6-41 6-41 6-41 6-41 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
6-42 6-42 6-42 6-42 6-42 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Chapter 7 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID co.
7-4 7-4 7-4 7-4 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 6. The Windows ® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation.
7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. Right-click the RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller item, then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties .
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1.
7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise AS4.0 update 2 Enterprise AS4.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 4. Select sda sda sda sda sda using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK OK OK OK O K, then press <Enter>.
7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No No No No No , then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 SuSE Linux 9 SP2 To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1.
7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 7.
7-14 7-14 7-14 7-14 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 7.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise AS4.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.
7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Appendix Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A.4 Block diagram Intel ¤ Memory Controller Hub (E7230) LPC-Bus Four DDR2 533/667 DIMM Sockets X8 PCI-E 4xDDR2 533/667 DIMM slots(max.
A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.
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