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1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS160-E3/PS4 User Guide.
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. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ............
iv 2.7.1 System/Device fans ............................................. 2-17 2.7.2 Power supply module ............................................ 2-18 2.
v Master ................................................................... 5-16 5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19 5.
vi 7.1.1 Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 .................................... 7-2 7.2 LAN driver installation .......................................................... 7-5 7.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ................................. 7-5 7.2.2 Red Hat Enterprise ver.
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 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 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 References References References References References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.
1-1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction.
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 Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.
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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 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.
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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 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets.
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2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
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2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
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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 8. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. 9. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.
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2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors on the motherboard.
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2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 To install a fan or pair of system fans: 1. Hold the both sides on the fan, then position the fan over a fan compartment. Carefully insert the fan, or pair of fans, until it fits in place.
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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 5. Then push the front cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover.
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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 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 RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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.
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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.
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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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2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 5 BIOS setup.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
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5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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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 DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed. This item is auto-detected and is not configurable.
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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 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
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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 The following items appear only when the Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address item is set to [378], [278], or [3BC].
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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 Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II].
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5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
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5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 If you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. A confirmation window appears and prompts you to either save your changes or cancel the command.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 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.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6 RAID configuration.
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 RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 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 6.
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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 6.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 3. Select RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault.
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 4. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 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 6.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6. Select Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, then press <Enter>.
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 A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 1 set.
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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 3.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
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 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 6.2.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare dr.
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 5. The screen displays the information on the added spare drive. Press <Esc> to exit the utility.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-19 3. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter> to delete the spare drive. 4. Press <ESC> to exit the utility.
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 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 6.2.8 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: 1.
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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 6.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 3. Select Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media from the menu, then press <Enter>.
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 2. Select the RAID set you want to make bootable, then press <Enter>. 4.
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 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 7.1.1 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver.
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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 6.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 7-5 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 7.2.1 7.
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 4. Click Next Next Next Next Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 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 ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.
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 Building the driver from .
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.
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 7.
ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 ASUS RS160-E3/PS4 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 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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