TW100-E5 Workstation User's Manual
E4132 First Edition September 2008 Copyright © 2008 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......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.
Contents 2.7.3 Removing the system fan........................................................... 2-21 2.9 Connecting cables...................................................................... 2-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Motherboard layouts..................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Jumper........................................................................................... 3-5 3.3 Connectors........................................................
Contents 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.4.1 CPU Configuration......................................................... 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset........................................................................... 4-20 4.4.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration.................................... 4-22 4.4.4 USB Configuration......................................................... 4-23 Power menu................................................................................. 4-24 4.5.1 Suspend Mode...............
Contents 6.3 6.2.5 Manual menu................................................................... 6-9 6.2.6 ASUS Contact information............................................... 6-9 6.2.7 Other information........................................................... 6-10 Software information.................................................................. 6-12 6.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™.......................................................... 6-12 6.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility.........
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, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a workstation. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TW100-E5 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P5N-VM WS motherboard. The workstation supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Graphic VGA - Integrated Quadro FX470 - Quadro Nview: Quad Display with single discrete Quadro card - OpenGL 2.1 & DX10 support - Dual DVI-I support Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 1 x 3.5” 7-in-1 Card Reader (optional) 1 x 5.25” DVD-RW Onboard I/O 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2 x RJ-45 ports 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 12 x USB ports (Rear: 6, Front: 2, onboard pin header: 2) 1 x 8 channel audio I/O 2 x DVI-I ports: - Upper: Single Link with max.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone workstation displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicator, optical drive, card reader, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, one drive bay is available. Optical Drive Empty 5.25-inch bay 7-in-1 Card Reader Reset button Power button / Power LED (blue) / HDD access LED (yellow) USB 2.0 / Microphone / Headphone ports Refer to section 1.7.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a power supply module, and a vent for the system fan. The PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port, USB ports, DVI-I ports, Audio ports, S/PDIF Out ports, and Gigabit LAN ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Power cord connector USB 2.0 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports DVI-I port (Dual Link) USB 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 5 1 6 7 4 2 3 9 8 1. Power supply unit 2. 92mm system fan 3. ASUS P5N-VM WS motherboard 4. CPU Heatsink 5. Optical drive 6. 5.25-inch drive bay 7. 7-in-1 Card Reader (hidden) 8. Front I/O board (hidden) 9.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LED Power LED / HDD Access LED LED Color Display status Description Power LED Blue ON System power ON Yellow OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD HDD Access LED 1.7.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis covers 2.1.1 Removing the left side cover You have to remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of the server system. • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the left side cover 1.
2.1.2 Removing the right side cover Most internal components can be installed or replaced after removing the left side cover. However, for components such as Serial ATA hard disk drives, you may have to remove the right side cover for easier component installation or replacement. To remove the right side cover 1. Remove the two screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Slide the right side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3.
2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5N-VM WS motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by eight (8) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Ensure 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® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2.
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 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! Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6.
7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel �����® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® dualcore / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® 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 cooler, fan, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 DDR2 modules.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB non‑ECC, unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.5 Installing hard disk drives The workstation system provides three (3) internal Serial ATA hard disk drive bays. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive 1. Follow the instruction in section 2.1. Chassis covers to remove the two side covers. 2. Locate to an empty HDD bay, as shown in the right figure. 3. Gently insert the HDD into the HDD bay, as shown in the right figure. 4. Secure the HDD with four screws from the two sides of the workstation chassis, as shown in the following two figures.
5. Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. Use either the 15-pin SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from becoming unstable.
2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with two 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bay (labled 2) is available for additional 5.25-inch drive. 1 2 Before you can install a 5.
4. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel cover outward. 5. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to completely detach the front panel cover from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel cover. 2.6.2 Installing an additional 5.25-inch drive To install an additional 5.25-inch drive 1. Select the drive bay you intend to use. Push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed.
3. Secure the drive with four screws from the two sides of the workstation chassis. 4. Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. 5. Reinstall the front panel cover and side covers when done. Use either the 15-pin SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from becoming unstable.
2.7 Expansion cards 2.7.1 Installing expansion cards The system comes with one PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link), one PCI Express x4 slot (x1 link), one PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link), and one PCI 32-bit/33MHz/5V slot. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! To install an expansion card 2-18 1.
7. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you removed earlier. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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2.8 Removing the system fan You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the system fan. To remove the system fan 1. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3.
2.9 Connecting cables The TW100-E5 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. • 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 3 for detailed information on the connectors.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
3.1 Motherboard layouts P5N-VM WS Motherboard Refer to 3.3 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Layout contents Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 3-5 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3.
3-4 Internal connectors 1. NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 Serial ATA conectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black] 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 3. Optical audio drive connector (4-pin CD) 4. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3-4) Page 3-8 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 3-12 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 3-12 8.
3.2 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
3.3 Connectors 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 1. �������������������������������� PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. DVI-I out ports.
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10.
3.3.2 1. Internal connectors NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disk drives. • SATA1-4 connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support RAID mode and AHCI mode only.
2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
3. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 4. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3-4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS TW100-E5 3.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
4.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a bootable floppy disk. 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c.
4.1.4 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. The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive to use the AFUDOS utility.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5NVMWS.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5NVMWS.
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power System Time System Date Language SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [15:39:25] [Wed 09/17/2008] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [Hitachi HDS721010K] [ASUS DRW-2014S1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
4.2.4 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. 4.2.5 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [06:22:54] [Fri 03/09/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
4.3 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Language SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [10:55:25] [Wed 09/17/2008] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.3.4 SATA 1–4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 Size : 1000.
SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item.
AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the SATA Mode select to [AHCI Mode]. AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI AHCI Port1 Port2 Port3 Port4 Port5 Port6 [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI CD/DVD devices.
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version : 0403 Build Date : 09/17/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.
4.4 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 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Configure CPU. +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
CPU Ratio Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0]–[10.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
4.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Options for NorthBridge NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration NVMM ROM Version :4.083.
iGPU Spread Spectrum [3.00% Tri-Down] Set this item to [Disabled] for better performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1.00% Tri-Down] [2.00% Tri-Down] [3.00% Tri-Down] [5.
4.4.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration On board AUDIO CODEC Front Panel Select [Enabled] [HD Audio] Internal codec is included in chipset it is for HDMI Audio function OnBoard Lan 1 OnBoard Lan 2 OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] External codec is a onboard codec ex. ALC885 ... +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.4.4 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 Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enabled Disabled USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse, 3 Drives USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
4.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss [On/Off] [Power Off] Resume Resume Resume Resume [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] nn on On By by PCI devices by PCIE devices PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse RTC Alarm to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [42ºC/116.5ºF] [39ºC/102ºF] CPU Fan Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis [1216RPM] [N/A] [2445RPM] [N/A] [N/A] Speed Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Fan 4 Speed Speed Speed Speed CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.248V] [ 3.376V] [ 5.091V] [12.
4.6 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 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 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.
4.6.3 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 Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Installed :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check to change password. again to disabled password. [Full Access] [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.
4.7.2 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cables connected to the LAN (RJ-45) ports. AI NET 2 Pair Status BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Realtek Check LAN cable during POST. Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected.
4.8 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 Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
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This chapter provides information on how to configure your hard disk drives as RAID sets.
5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 chipset that allows you to configure a RAID 0, 1, or 5 set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and JBOD for three independent Serial ATA channels. Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1.
Entering the NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID utility 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press to display the main menu of the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. MediaShield BIOS Apr 25 2008 - Define a New Array RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Block: Free Disks Port Disk Model Array Disks Port Disk Model 0.0. 0.2. 0.1.
Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: From the Define a New Array screen, use the key to highlight the RAID Mode field, and then press . The following sub-menu appears. 1. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode, and then press . Mirrored ↑ Striped Spanned Striped Mirror ↓ Press to highlight the Stripe Block field, and then press . The following sub-menu appears: 2.
The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. Mediashield BIOS Apr 25 2008 - Array List Boot [Ctrl-X] Exit Status Vendor Array Size Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR 447.14G [↑↓] Select [B] Set Bootable [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 7. Press to save settings and exit. Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array 1.
2. Press to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Select Disk Inside Array RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 0.0 0.1 0 1 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 [↑↓] Select 3. Capacity [F6] Back 149.05G 149.05G [F7] Finish Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to rebuild, then press . The following confirmation message appears. Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4.
Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, and then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 0.0 0.1 0 1 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 [R] Rebuild [D] Delete Capacity [C] Clear MBR 149.05G 149.
Clearing a disk MBR To clear disk MBR 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, and then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 0.0 0.1 0 1 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 [R] Rebuild [D] Delete Capacity [C] Clear MBR 149.05G 149.
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This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports.
6.1 RAID driver installation A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver. The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1.
6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2. Press when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device.
5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Continue F3=Exit 6. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk.
6.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 6.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus utility through the installation wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton® Internet Security 2008 to protect your PC from the latest online threats.
6.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. 6.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 RAID driver disk.
6.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 6.2.6 ASUS 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.
6.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
6.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 6.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
6.3.2 �������� SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
Setup The Setup tab allows you to adjust multi-speaker settings. Click each speaker to test volume. Click to swap center/subwoofer output in 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Click to show sliders beside all speakers for individual speaker volume adjustment Click to choose a multi-speaker configuration Listening Experience The Listening Experience tab allows you to enable or disable the Sonic Focus sound effects and adjust further sound settings.
Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to boost microphone volume Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure detailed utility settings.
B. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows XP™ Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak.
Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming sudio stream while recording. You can enable it for a better recording quality.
6.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.
PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space.
CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values.
6.3.4 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only.
5. Select the target disk volume for you to install Express Gate. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Volume C. Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype. You can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g.
Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging any of its four corners. Move a window by dragging its title bar. Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between softwares by pressing + on the keyboard.
Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Language: choose your preferred input language and method. • Language and Keyboard: choose your language and keyboard preferences. • LaunchBar Settings: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it auto-hides, etc.
Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you configure individual Express Gate settings. The LaunchBar can be configured to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the softwares. It can also be configured to dock on any of the four sides of the screen. Starts the Web Browser for quick access to the World Wide Web. Accesses the Online Games feature of Express Gate. Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool.
Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate ”. Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard. Power off Enter OS Restart Check to save user profile Cancel and return to Express Gate How Do I Get on to the Internet If Internet doesn’t seem to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel.
3. Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable every LAN port(s). Express Gate will automatically use whichever port is connected. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • If you plug the network cable into a different port while Express Gate is running (e.g.
Using the Online Games Express Gate SSD introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many interesting games in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to time. Enjoying these great games is just as easy as it gets! You have to enable the network connection to run the Online Games feature.
Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s first screen. Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. See page 4-32 for details. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.
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This section provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone workstation.
A.1 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 workstation or on the monitor do not light up Action 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Ensure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.
