TS300-E4 Intel® Xeon 3000 Series LGA775 Pedestal/5U Server
E2876 First Edition V1 November 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents..................................................................................................... iii Notices..................................................................................................... viii Federal Communications Commission Statement........................... viii Canadian Department of Communications Statement..................... viii Safety information.....................................................................................
Contents 2.7 Hard disk drives.............................................................................. 2-18 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD................................. 2-18 2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover........................................... 2-20 2.8 Expansion cards............................................................................. 2-21 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card................................................ 2-21 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card.............
Contents 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen............................................................... 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar.............................................................................. 5-10 5.2.3 Navigation keys.................................................................... 5-10 5.2.4 Menu items............................................................................5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu items....................................................................5-11 5.2.6 Configuration fields...
Contents 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS............................................... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility........................................................ 6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For PA4 model only)... 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set........................................... 6-5 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set.........................................................6-11 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration............................
.2 LAN driver installation.................................................................... 7-15 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server.............................................. 7-15 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux.................................................. 7-16 7.3 VGA driver installation.................................................................... 7-17 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003................................................. 7-17 7.
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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring 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 specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Chapter 3: Installation options 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 5.
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.
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This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS TS300-E4 package with the items on the following table.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E4 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2 Series motherboard. The server supports an Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. Motherboard ASUS P5M2 (PA4 model) ASUS P5M2/SAS (PX4 model) ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.
1.2 System specifications Expansion slots 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (supports ZCR, colored green on PX4 model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 Link)** 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for the ASUS Server Management Board Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay 3 x 5.25-inch drive bays Graphics ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32MB DDR display memory Front panel 2 x USB 2.
1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E4 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25‑inch devices, two drive bays are available. Optical drive Empty 5.
1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.
1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS300-E4 with the hard disk drive blower installed. PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) 6 1 • • 7 2 3 4 10 • • • • • • 5 9 1. Power supply unit 3. ASUS P5M2 motherboard 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8 Chassis fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) Front I/0 board 10.
PX4 (4 hot-swap SAS configuration) 6 1 • • 7 2 3 8 10 • • • • • • 4 5 9 1. Power supply unit 3. ASUS P5M2/SAS motherboard 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Chassis fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) Front I/0 board 10.
1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. 1.6.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 1. Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. 3. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside.
You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. 2. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5M2 (PA4 model) or P5M2/SAS (PX4 model) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. ® P5M2 Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: ® Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5M2 1. P5M2 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
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. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon 3000 Series LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink,fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules. ® P5M2 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5M2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. 3 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. 2. 3. 2-12 Locate the four hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. Press each lock tab to release the front panel from the chassis.
4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. 2. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.
2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1).
3. Make sure that the drive and bay hole align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 4. Secure the drive with a screw. 5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.
7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25‑inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly” for instructions.
2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4.
5. Place a SATA or a SAS hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The end with the hook tab should be close to the front panel LEDs. Flat end 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3.
2.8 Expansion cards Refer to this section when installing expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. Lay the chassis on its side. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to use. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the chassis.
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 2-22 1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier.
• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Motherboard connections 24.5cm (9.
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections (in PA4 model only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E4/PA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.
Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SATA/RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors.
SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay.
2.9.3 SAS backplane connections (in PX4 model only) A SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E4/PX4 model. The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. See section “1.6 LED information.
Back side The back side of SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SAS interfaces for the motherboard SAS connector or the SAS control card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors.
2.10 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. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Chassis fan 3. SATA/SAS backplanes 2. 4. HDD blowers Floppy disk drive module 2.10.1 5. 6. 7. Front I/O board Chassis footpads and roller wheels Power supply unit Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: 2-30 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. 2. Align the chassis fan holes to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the chassis.
4. Plug the chassis fan cable to the connector Rear_FAN1 on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower To remove the HDD blower: 1. 2. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover” for instructions. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane. 3. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to the chassis. 4.
5. Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 6. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: 2-32 1. Replace the blower into the case. 2. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier.
3. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. 4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. 5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.
2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane To remove the SATA/SAS backplane: 1. 2. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable! 3. Remove the 2 screws on the backplane. 4. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. 5.
To reinstall a SATA/SAS backplane: 1. 2. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. Align the backplane with the raillike dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. Rail-like dents 3. 4. 5. Slide the backplane into the slot until it fits. If correctly installed, the outer edge of the backplane aligns with the corner of the drive cage. Fasten the 2 screws on the backplane.
2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 2-36 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. 2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. 3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive.
To install a floppy disk drive: 1. 2. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.
2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel. 2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. 3. 4. 2-38 Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket.
To install the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. USB 2.0 connector 3. 4. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw.
2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to “Chapter 3 Installation options” of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. 2-40 Lay the system chassis on its side. 2.
For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lay the chassis in its side. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws. 3 1 2 4 Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels.
2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the power supply specifications. 1 2 3 4 1 5 Model PA4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
To remove the power supply unit (PSU): 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover.” Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside. 5. Locate and remove the screws that secure the PSU bracket to the chassis. 6. Slide the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the chassis.
7. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it disengages from the chassis. To reinstall the power supply unit: 2-44 1. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. 2. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier.
3. Slide in the PSU bracket. 4. Align the screw holes. 5. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier.
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This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Preparing the system for rack mounting Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Motherboard layouts P5M2/SAS model 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 USB12 CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN2 Intel MCH Mukilteo 2 LGA775 P5M2 ® PARALLEL PORT ICS 954123BFLF LGA775ll COM1 REAR_FAN1 VGA1 ATX12V1 USBPW12 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.
P5M2 model 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 USB12 CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN2 Intel MCH Mukilteo 2 LGA775 P5M2 ® PARALLEL PORT ICS 954123BFLF LGA775ll COM1 REAR_FAN1 VGA1 ATX12V1 USBPW12 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.
Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. 2. Page CPU socket 2-5 DDR2 DIMM slots 2-10 Jumpers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Internal connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
4.2 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
3. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press any key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or click the mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) ® These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN controller. P5M2 5.
SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) [PX4 model only] ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. P5M2 7. SAS_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable P5M2 SAS_EN1 Setting 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system. 3. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.
4.3 Switch ® P5M2 The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. DIP_SW1 ON OFF ON ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Default) P5M2 DIP switches The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector.
4.4 Connectors 4.4.1 Rear panel connectors 1 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2 4 5 6 7 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Serial (COM1) port.
4.4.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ® P5M2 Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) [PA4 model only] These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology or RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configuration using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. These connectors are set IDE mode by default.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Connect the extermal LED on the storage card like SCSI card with the onboard HDLED1 to allow the access signal to got through the HDLED pin on the system panel connector. 1 NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC ® P5M2 HDLED1 P5M2 SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® This connector is for USB 2.0 ports.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) ® This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. P5M2 6. COM2 PIN 1 P5M2 COM Port Connector 7.
® Mini-SAS connectors (For PX4 model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. P5M2 8. P5M2/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in place. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 2.
9. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
11. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense P5M2 ® PSUSMB1 P5M2 Power Supply SMBus Connector 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 P5M2 Auxiliary Panel Connector 2 GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK NC I2C_4_CLK# +5VSB PIN1 2 CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ P5M2 ® 1 3 4 5 4 1. Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® P5M2 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5M2 System Panel Connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND HDLED+ HDLED- PANEL1 The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PowerLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
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 /iI8043A0.ROM =========================================================================== AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 =========================================================================== - Bootblock chechsum ....OK Module checksums .......OK Erasing flash.................
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information. • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 3.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 01/01/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. IDE Configuration System Information +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [Mon 05/30/2005] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Server Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 01/01/2006] [11:10:19] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item.
For some Linux distributions which can not support SATA RAID, please set “ATA/ IDE Configuration“ as [Compatible]. Otherwise, the Linux can not detect SATA HDD as IDE HDD. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI].
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None DIMM_B2- None +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option Select field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When set to Disabled, the XD feature flag returns to 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Virtualization Technology item appears only when you install an Intel Pentium D or Core 2 Due CPU and the CPU also supports this feature. Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The settings of this item can not be changed. If the CPU installed supports Virtulization Technology, the option of this item displays [Enabled] Otherwise, this item does mnot display.
The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. C1 Config. [Enhanced] When set to [Standard], it runs in the conventional C-State. When set to [Enhanced], it runs in the enhanced C-State.
5.4.2 MPS Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision. MPS Table Revision [1.4] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. MPS Table Revision [1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Boots Graphics Adapter Priority[PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port PEG Force x1 ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM.
USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] PCIE Port Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCI Express Port 4 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 4.
5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Device #1 Emulation Type Select the decode range for IO. [20 Sec] Generic STORAGE DEVICE [Auto] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.6 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG Support [No] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI 2.
5.4.
Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Resume On By RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled. RTC Alarm Date (Days) [15] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU1 Throttle Temp. Margin[49ºC/120ºF] System1 Temperature [42ºC/107.5ºF] System2 Temperature [46ºC/114.5ºF] CPU Fan1 Speed [3884RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed [N/A] Front Fan1 Speed [N/A] Front Fan2 Speed [N/A] Rear Fan1 Speed [N/A] Rear Fan2 Speed [N/A] Advanced Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Offset to CPU1 TControl [55] System1 Target Temperature[39] VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.320V] VTT Voltage [ 1.258V] 1.5V Voltage [ 1.424V] 1.8V Voltage [ 1.
When the Intel® Pentium® 4 and Pentium® D Series CPU, CPU1 Temperature item appears showing the CPU temperature currently detected; when the Intel® Core 2 Due Series CPU is installed, Offset To CPU1 TControl item appears. Offset to CPU1 TControl [XXX] System1 Temperature [XXX] Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperature when the Smart Fan Control is enabled.
5.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Sever Security Boot Exit Server Features Configure Remote Access. Remote Access Configuration +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
Serial port number [COM1] Allows you to select serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [19200] Selects the Baudrate for the Serial port. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [38400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).
5.6 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Flash Write Install or change the password. Also, the password can be cleared just presses “Enter” key.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write to change password. again to disable password. [Limited] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] Password Lock Mode [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the keyboard is locked and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization.
5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Boot Settings Configuration +F1 F10 ESC 5.7.
5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support POST Errors Setup Prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Load Setup Defaults F10 key can be used for this operation.
Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu.
This chapter provides information on how toconfigure your hard disk drives as RAID sets.
6.1 Setting up RAID For PA4 model, the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, configuration. For PX4 model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 1E configuration. 6.1.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID configuration. By default, the SATA hard disk drives are connected to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) and SATA3 (Port1) connectors via the SATA backplane and SATA cables. Refer to sections 1.5 Internal components and 2.4 Hard disk drives for details on SATA hard disk drive connection and installation.
6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For PA4 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. 6- Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen.
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
6. 7. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. 9. When creating a RAID 1 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press . 3. Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. 5.
6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press .
6-12 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press .
6. 7. Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. 9. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press .
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. 6-14 When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. 6-16 Select the RAID level from the menu, then press .
8. 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drivers. See 6.2.4 .
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 6-18 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization.
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. 6-20 From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press .
2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization.
6-22 5. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press .
6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press .
6-24 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command: 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. 5. 6-26 While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Stops the consistency check.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . 3. 6-28 The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue.
6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3.
6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. 2. 3. 6-30 From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled).
6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility (For PA4 model only) 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. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB.. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. 8. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAIDX(xxxxx) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives Capacity X XXX.
6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
2. 3. Press to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID configuration utility after POST. If there is available Non-RAID SATA Hard Disk, the utility will prompt the windows for rebuilding the RAID. Press to select the port of destination disk for rebuilding or press to exit The size of destination disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 5.
Rebuilding the RAID with new installed disk: 1. If one member of physical SATA Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as. 2. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install the same specification of new SATA hard disk into the same SATA Port. After reboot, the rebuild will occur automatically. The size of new disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 4.
6.5 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press . This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 6.6 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 1. When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Manager RAID, we would like to assign one array to be the boot drive.
4. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save the changes. 6.7 Global Array Manager (For PA4 model only) You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.
6.8 L S I L o g i c M P T S e t u p U t i l i t y ( P X 4 model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) 6.8.
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 6-44 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 5. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press .
6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation.
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. 8. 9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. 10.
6.8.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press . 3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk.
3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or .
6.8.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 3. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press .
6-50 4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . 5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or .
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: 6. 7. 9. • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.
6.8.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 6-52 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. 2. On the next screen that appears, select View Existing Array.
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing .
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. Synchronizing the array Synchronizing the array allows the utility to resynchronize data on the mirrored disk in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during normal operation. To synchronize the array: 1. 2. 3.
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . 2. Press to activate, or to cancel. Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array.
6.8.5 Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press to display device properties, or to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the SAS Topology option.
6.8.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
6-62 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
For PX4 Model A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create LSI 1068 SAS for Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL AS4.0 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL AS4.0 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL AS3.0 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk F ) C r e a t e L S I 1 0 6 8 S A S f o r R H E L A S 3 .
Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux / SUSE Linux Enterprise server environment: 1. 2. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support CD: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Makedisk For LSI1068 SAS RAID RAID Driver: 3.
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SAS or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID: (For PA4 Model) Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )” item and then press .
• • Intel Matrix Storage Manager: (For PX4 Model) Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press . Intel ICH7R AHCI Mode: If you select SATA as AHCI in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Then, select the “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” from the list. Refer to section “6.1.
• LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller Driver (for PX4 Only): For Windows 2000, select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2000)”. For 32bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 32-bit)”. For 64bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 x64)” 6. 7. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation.
8. 9. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”, then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. 2. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu.
Red Hat® Enterprise To install the Intel® LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 SAS controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise operating system: 7-10 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press .
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 7-12 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press .
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. 2. 3. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Building the driver from the TAR file Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file: To install the kernel development application: 1. Insert the Liunx OS installation CD disk 1 to the optical drive. 3. Select Kernel Development from the development tools. 2. 4.
7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. 7-18 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
6. Press the 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS300-E4 button to activate quick installation.
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. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
For PX4 Model Intel Chipset Update Utility Broadcom 5721 Driver Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme Software Utility ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K / Win2K3 32 bit) 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on an item to install.
7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server.
A.1 450 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 450 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 13 plugs labeled P1 to P13. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.
A.1.2 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127 V ~ 10 A Auto Range 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage +3.33V +5V +12V -12V -5V +5VSB ASUS TS300-E4 Max (A) 24 24 43 0.5 0.5 2.
A.2 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up 1. 2. 3. The keyboard does not work Check if the keyboard cable is properly connected to the PS/2 keyboard port. The mouse does not work Check if the mouse cable is properly connected to the mouse port.
Problem The system continuously beeps after it was turned on. 1. 2. The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears 1. 2. Network connection not available 1. 2. ASUS TS300-E4 Action Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. Check if a bootable HDD is active. Check if the HDDs are properly installed. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel.
A- Appendix: Reference information
