Asus RS120-E5/PA2 Bedienungsanleitung

1U Rackmount Barebone ServerRS120-E5/PA2User Guide

xReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupDiscard ChangesSelect this option then press <Enter> to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-1This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Inte

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-36.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <E

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-75. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive inf

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then pr

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-910. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. Whe

1-ASUS RS120-E5/PA2This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Ch

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingNewCongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the NewConguration command erases the existing RAI

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on scree

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-138. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the CreatingaRAIDset:UsingEasyConguration section.9. When prompted, save the conguration, t

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-153. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may a

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.UsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the logical drives usi

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-172. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-196.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your package for the following standard items.1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis w

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4.

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-216.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>.

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-23UsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > C

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-256.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot driv

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.8 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-276.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-296. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe siz

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1-31.2 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BV-R motherboard. The server s

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-316.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration5.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, t

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 6-336.4 Global Array ManagerYou may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

ASUS RS120-E5/PA4Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-3ICH7R Intel RAID Driver7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.8. Press &l

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® ServerTo install the RAID controller driver when installing W

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID control

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4Anti-virus SoftwareOptional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus softwareManagement SolutionSoftwareASWM 2.0Out of Band Remo

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver: - For Windows Server, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Win

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.7.

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then sel

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK,

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RA

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-11SuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted,

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-137.2 Intel® chipset software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for t

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete i

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-156. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installation, click Fi

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1-51.3 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controll

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-174. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Nex

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Install to start the installation.7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-197.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA)

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup.6. The system will update the VGA driver.7. When the

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 7-217.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring ap

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.5 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. PCI-E x8 and PCI-E x4 riser ca

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 1-7LED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LED ONSystem power ONHDD Access LEDOFF BlinkingNo activity Read/write data into the HDDM

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

ASUS RS120-E5/PA22-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system componen

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the cover1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the to

2-3ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.1.2 Installing the cover1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leave a gap of about

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2-5ASUS RS120-E5/PA23. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 1

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-7ASUS RS120-E5/PA22. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts in place.To install the airduct:1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 DIMM sockets locationThe system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inli

2-9ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.3.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the

2-11ASUS RS120-E5/PA25. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge

iiiContentsNotices ... viiFederal Communications

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser c

2-13ASUS RS120-E5/PA2To install a PCI Express x4 card:2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover.4.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracketTo reinstall the riser card bracket:1. Take note of the holes on the riser ca

2-15ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.5.3 Replacing the optional riser cardThe optional PCIX-E8-R10 riser card offers a better system expansion ability and enables

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.5.4 Conguringanexpansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

2-17ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 4-pin SSI p

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.7 SATA backplane cablingConnects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MBConnect the SATA HDDsConnects a 8-pin plu

2-19ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.8 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20To uninstall the system fans:1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard.To reinstall th

2-21ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.8.2 System fan with dummy caseThe system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to t in the fan

ivContents2.8 Removable components ... 2-192.8.1 System fans ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22To reinstall the device fan:1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airow directional arrow on the fan side should poin

2-23ASUS RS120-E5/PA22.8.4 Power supply moduleTo uninstall the power supply module:1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard a

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.8.5 Optical driveTo uninstall the optical drive:2. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the emergency eje

2-25ASUS RS120-E5/PA26. Remove two metal bracket screws and screws on the other side of the drive. Keep the screws for later use.7. Pull the metal b

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-26To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order.When installing a new

2-27ASUS RS120-E5/PA2To reinstall the motherboard:1. Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown.2. Carefully a

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-28

ASUS RS120-E5/PA22-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsIf you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each

3-3ASUS RS120-E5/PA23.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rails to the rack:1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish t

vContents5.3.6 System Information ... 5-155.4 Advanced menu ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Rackmounting the serverTo mount the server to the rack:1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutP5BV-R8MbitFlashBIOSSuperI/O31cm (12.2in)26cm (10.2in)CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS Power®ATX1

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)4-53. Gigabit LAN2 c

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will ca

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-52. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin L1_EN)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard graphic

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-76. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it gets corrupted or

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-84.3 Connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided oppy disk dr

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-93. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

viContents6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ... 6-325.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-105. System and device fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2/3/4; CHASSIS_FAN1)The fan connectors support the system a

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-116. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)By default this connects to the front panel to support two USB 2.0 ports.7. Serial port

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-128. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The pow

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-139. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.P5BV-R®+3.3VPIN

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 4-15• System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-16

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the B

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-35.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setupA:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megat

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-75.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility descr

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-95.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-115.3.4 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-me

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]S

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-13ATA/IDEConguration[Enhanced]Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Set

viiiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attach

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set ATA/IDE Conguration to [Compatible].Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri,

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-155.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-17USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] L

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.3 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select S

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-19AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. Conguration options: [Disab

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset Conguration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-21DRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz]CongureDRA

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 OnboardDevicesConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitES

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-235.4.8 PCI/PnPCongurationThe PCI/PnP Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Pl

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThis Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item+- Change

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-25Serial port number [COM1]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Baudrate [19200 8,n

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-275.6.2 APMConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyri

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-295.7.1 Boot Device PriorityBIOS SETUP UTILITY BootSpecies the boot sequence from the avai

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7.3 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-315.7.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS RS120-E5/PA2 5-33Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always],