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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:

Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r

A d m i n i s t r a t o r

A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.

Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD
automatically displays the D r i v e r s

D r i v e r s

D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your

computer.

•

Windows

automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a N e w

N e w

Hardware Found

Hardware Found window. Click C a n c e l

C a n c e l

C a n c e l to close this window.

•

If A u t o r u n

A u t o r u n

A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E

A S S E T U P . E X E

A S S E T U P . E X E to run the CD.

Click the B r o a d c o m 5 7 2 1 D r i v e r

B r o a d c o m 5 7 2 1 D r i v e r

B r o a d c o m 5 7 2 1 D r i v e r option to begin installation.

Summary of Contents for 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS160-E3/PS4

Page 1: ...1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server RS160 E3 PS4 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...f business loss of use or data interruption of business and the like even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS ASUS a...

Page 3: ...up Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Chassis cover 2 2 2 1 1 Removing the front cover 2 2 2 1 2 Removing the rear cover 2 2 2 1 3 Installing the cover 2 3 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 4 2 2 1 Installling a CPU 2 4 2 2 2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2 6 2 3 System memory 2 7 2 3 1 Overview 2 7 2 3 2 Memory...

Page 4: ...otherboard layout 4 2 4 2 Jumpers 4 4 4 3 Connectors 4 9 Chapter 5 BIOS SETUP Chapter 5 BIOS SETUP Chapter 5 BIOS SETUP Chapter 5 BIOS SETUP Chapter 5 BIOS SETUP 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5 2 5 1 1 AFUDOS Utility 5 3 5 1 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5 6 5 1 3 ASUS Update utility 5 8 5 2 BIOS setup program 5 11 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen 5 12 5 2 2 Menu bar 5 12 5 2 3 N...

Page 5: ... 2 6 1 1 RAID definitions 6 2 6 1 2 Installing hard disk drivers 6 3 6 1 3 RAID Configuration utilities 6 3 6 2 Adaptec SCSISelect TM Utility 6 4 6 2 1 Configuring the SCSI controller 6 5 6 2 2 Enabling the HostRAID controller 6 5 6 2 3 Creating a RAID 0 set Stripe 6 6 6 2 4 Creating a RAID 1 set Mirror 6 10 6 2 5 Creating a RAID 10 set Stripe Mirror 6 13 6 2 6 Adding a spare driver to a RAID 10 s...

Page 6: ...7 7 3 VGA driver installation 7 9 7 3 1 Windows 2000 Server 7 9 7 3 2 Windows 2003 Server 7 10 7 3 3 Red Hat Enterprise ver 3 0 7 10 7 4 Management applications and utilities installation 7 11 7 4 1 Running the support CD 7 11 7 4 2 Drivers menu 7 11 7 4 3 Management Software menu 7 12 7 4 4 Utilities menu 7 12 7 4 5 Contact information 7 12 ...

Page 7: ...ect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department...

Page 8: ...the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the server on a stable surface This product is equipped with a three wire power cable and plug for the user s safety Use the power cable with...

Page 9: ...e the barebone server for rack mounting 4 4 4 4 4 Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server This chapter includes the motherboard layout jumper settings and connector locations 5 5 5 5 5 Chapt...

Page 10: ...user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility 3 3 3 3 3 ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Conventions Conventions Conventions Conventions Conventions To make sure that you pe...

Page 11: ...1 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 12: ...therboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS PVL D 1U SCSI motherboard Components Components Components Components Components 650W Single power supply 115V 230V Slim optical drive Chassis fan HDD fan Hot swap SCSI HDD trays SCSI backplanes Front bezel Optional CPU heatsink 2 pcs Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables AC power cable System cables Accessories Accessories Accessories Ac...

Page 13: ...5R I O Bridge Intel PXH Dual 604 pin sockets Intel Xeon processor Dual core Xeon Paxille is supported with Extended Memory 64 bit Technology EM64T Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Supports Intel Hyper Threading Technology 8 x 240 pin DDRII DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDRII 400 memory modules Supports 256MB up to 16GB system memory 2 x Broadcom BCM5721 PCI Express Gigabit L...

Page 14: ...rs monitors monitors Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x RJ 45 ports with LEDs 1 x external SCSI port ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM Voltage temperature and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart ASR feature ...

Page 15: ...swap Hot swap Hot swap HDD bay 1 HDD bay 1 HDD bay 1 HDD bay 1 HDD bay 1 Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap HDD bay 2 HDD bay 2 HDD bay 2 HDD bay 2 HDD bay 2 Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap HDD bay 3 HDD bay 3 HDD bay 3 HDD bay 3 HDD bay 3 Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap Hot swap HDD bay 4 HDD bay 4 HDD bay 4 HDD bay 4 HDD bay 4 HDD2 LED HDD2 LED HDD2 LED HDD2 LED HDD2 L...

Page 16: ... 1 5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown 1 PCI X riser card bracket 2 Rear fans 3 ASUS PVL D 1U SCSI motherboard 4 Power supply 5 Device fan 6 System fans 4 fans 1 4 3 2 7 6 5 8 9 11 10 13 12 7 Device fan 8 SCSI backplane 9 Hot swap HDD tray 1 10 Hot swap HDD tray 2 11 Hot swap HDD tray 3 12 Hot swap HDD tray 4 13 Slim optical drive ...

Page 17: ...er LED Power LED Power LED Power LED Power LED Location switch Location switch Location switch Location switch Location switch Reset button Reset button Reset button Reset button Reset button Location LED Location LED Location LED Location LED Location LED Message LED Message LED Message LED Message LED Message LED LAN2 LED LAN2 LED LAN2 LED LAN2 LED LAN2 LED HDD Access LED HDD Access LED HDD Acce...

Page 18: ... 1 6 3 1 6 3 1 6 3 Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs SPEED ACT LNK RJ 45 ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection ...

Page 19: ...2 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components Chapter 2 Hardware setup ...

Page 20: ...screw on each front end of the top cover 1 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis 2 Firmly hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out of the bay 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 Removing the rear cover Removing the rear cover Removing the rear cover Removing the rear cover Removing the rear cover 3 Then push the front cover as arrow show 4 Pul...

Page 21: ... front until it snaps in place 4 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover 2 Make sure that the side markings on the cover two on each side are aligned to the grooves on the chassis Grooves Grooves Grooves Grooves Grooves Side markings Side markings Side markings Side markings Side markings Thumbscrews Thumbscrews Thumbscrews Thumbscrews Thumbscrews 2 Firmly hold the cover and slide ...

Page 22: ...ocessor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64 bit Technology EM64T The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs If you are installing only one CPU you MUST install it in CPU socket 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU To install the CPUs 1 Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard Flip up the socke...

Page 23: ...cks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Apply the thermal interface material thermal grease to the top of the CPU This thermal grease should come with the CPU package 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second CPU The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Marked corner Marked corner Mark...

Page 24: ...k on top of the installed CPU 2 Twist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard When the four screws are attached tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink 3 Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second CPU heatsink 2 Carefully lower the fan duct until it fits in place 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 Installing the fa...

Page 25: ... 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets to support 240 pin DDR2 modules The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Refer to the...

Page 26: ...DIMM is properly seated 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIM...

Page 27: ... note of the drive tray holes Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive 4 Place a hard disk drive on the tray then secure it with four screws To install a hot swap HDD 1 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 ou...

Page 28: ...til just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes 6 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 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second third and or fourth drive When installed the SCSI connector on the drive connects to the SCSI connector on the backplane Refer to section 2...

Page 29: ...1 2 5 1 2 5 1 Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards Installing expansion cards To install a short expansion card 1 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the riser card to the chassis 3 Remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover 4 Install PCI X cards to the bracket as shown then secure the card...

Page 30: ...ll the riser card bracket with the card into the PCI X slot on the motherboard 7 Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel 5 Take note of the holes on the riser card bay The two pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place Peg on the riser Peg on the riser Peg on the riser Peg o...

Page 31: ... for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N A Re direct to IRQ9 3 11 Communications Port COM2 4 12 Communications Port COM1 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port LPT1 8 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering ...

Page 32: ...ED cable MB AUX_PANEL1 conn Front panel board 3 USB cable MB USB34 conn Front panel board 4 SCSI cable MB SCSIA1 conn BP U1 conn 5 External SCSI connector MB SCSIB1 conn Rear SCSI panel 6 24 pin SSI power cable Power supply MB ATXPWR1 conn 7 5 pin I2C power cable Power supply MB PSUSMB1 conn 8 8 pin SSI power cable Power supply MB ATX12V1 conn 9 Location LED cable MB PANEL_1 conn Rear panel 10 Fan...

Page 33: ... 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A2 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A3 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B3 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A4 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B4 64 72 bit 240 pin module mPGA 604 33cm 13in 30 5cm 12in PRI_IDE SCSIB1 FRNT_FAN2 SATA2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 FM_CPU1 Intel ICH5R Adaptec AIC 7902 Intel E7520 MCH BMCCONN1 PSUSMB1 BPSMB1...

Page 34: ...e following illustration describes the cables devices that are connected to the SCSI backplane board SCSI connector for hot swap HDD2 SCSI connector for hot swap HDD1 Cable from device fan 8 pin plug from power supply Cable from system fan SCSI cable from MB SCSIA1 connector Cable from device fan SCSI connector for hot swap HDD3 SCSI connector for hot swap HDD4 Cable from system fan Cable from sys...

Page 35: ...nstalled 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 System Device fans 2 Power supply module 3 Optical drive 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 System Device fans System Device fans System Device fans System Device fans System Device fans The eight 8 system fans and two device ...

Page 36: ...ower supply module To remove the power supply module 1 Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to all the system devices Refer to section 2 7 Cable connections for the locations of pre connected cables 2 Disconnect the main power cable from the rear of the power supply 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver cross to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 4 Carefully lift ...

Page 37: ... drive To uninstall the slim optical drive 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver cross to remove the screw on each end of the top cover 3 Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis 2 Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis 4 Firmly hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out ...

Page 38: ...rdware setup 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 5 Then push the front cover as arrow show 6 Disconnect the LAN activity LED Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors under the top front cover 7 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the back of the drive 8 Then leave the cover as side ...

Page 39: ... ASUS RS160 E3 PS4 ASUS RS160 E3 PS4 6 Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch then lift it out of the bay 7 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to its metal bracket 5 Use a Phillips screwdriver cross to remove the screw that secures the drive ...

Page 40: ...Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 22 2 22 2 22 2 22 2 22 ...

Page 41: ...2 1 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server Chapter 3 Installation options ...

Page 42: ...l the system 2 Match one long and one short rail to your desired length and fix them together using four 4 pairs of nuts and bolts 3 Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s B o l t s B o l t s B o l t s B o l t s B o l t s Left pair Left pair Left pair Left pair Left pair Right pair Right pair Right pair Right pair Right pair Front ends Front ends Fron...

Page 43: ...1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space front 1U space front 1U space front 1U space front 1U space where you attached the rail 6 Remove the screws from the rear 1U space and align the rear end holes 7 Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end 8 From the rack front find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair 9 Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail p...

Page 44: ... server to the rack 1 Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack 2 Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack Rack screw Rack screw Rack screw Rack...

Page 45: ...Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors ...

Page 46: ...LEL PORT VGA1 RJ 45 LAN 1 RJ 45 LAN 2 DDR DIMM_B1 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A2 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A3 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B3 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_A4 64 72 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B4 64 72 bit 240 pin module mPGA 604 33cm 13in 30 5cm 12in PRI_IDE SCSIB1 FRNT_FAN2 SATA2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 FM_CPU1 Intel ICH5R Adap...

Page 47: ...troller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 4 7 8 SCSI controller setting 3 pin SCSI_EN1 4 8 9 Force BIOS recovery setting 3 pin RECOVERY1 4 8 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 4 9 2 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 4 9 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SAT...

Page 48: ... 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 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap ...

Page 49: ...ld not power up If you are using Windows 2000 you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 2 2 2 2 2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pin ...

Page 50: ... you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS 5 5 5 5 5 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 These jumpers al...

Page 51: ...bit LAN1 controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature 7 7 7 7 7 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN2_EN1 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 c...

Page 52: ... recovery setting 3 pin RECOVERY1 Force BIOS recovery setting 3 pin RECOVERY1 Force BIOS recovery setting 3 pin RECOVERY1 Force BIOS recovery setting 3 pin RECOVERY1 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 Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard x...

Page 53: ...s 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 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 connec...

Page 54: ... Data disk These connectors are set to Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default In S S S S Standard tandard tandard tandard tandard IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Configure SATA A Configure SATA A Configure SATA A C...

Page 55: ...ipset incorporates an advanced multimode I O cell that supports both single ended SE Ultra2 Ultra160 and Ultra320 devices With Ultra320 devices the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds up to 320MB s and extended cabling 12m or 25m in a point to point configuration When an SE device is attached the bus defaults to an SE speed and 1 5m cable length Connect SCSI devices as shown Each ch...

Page 56: ...e activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up 6 6 6 6 6 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 This connector is for USB 2 0 ports Connect to front USB connector This USB connector complies with USB 2 0 specification that supports...

Page 57: ...T_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 The fan connectors support 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 conn...

Page 58: ... 0 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface 9 9 9 9 9 BMC connector 16 ...

Page 59: ...ant power supply unit PSU that provides a minimum power of 450W is recommended for a fully configured system Do not forget to connect the 8 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate You mu...

Page 60: ...ty LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker ...

Page 61: ...2_LED LAN activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED LAN activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion 4 1 pin CHASSIS These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusio...

Page 62: ...Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information Chapter 4 Motherboard information 4 18 4 18 4 18 4 18 4 18 ...

Page 63: ...2 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components Chapter 5 BIOS setup ...

Page 64: ... CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 3 ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Save a...

Page 65: ... copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash done Write to file ok A 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 2 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt ...

Page 66: ...ve the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk A afudos iI8021A00 100 Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on your motherboard model e g I8021A00 100 I8021A00 100 I8021A00 100 I8021A00 100 I8021A00 100 for PVL D SCSI model and I8023A00 100 I8023A00 100 I8023A00 100 I8023A00 100 I8023A00 100 for PV...

Page 67: ...mpleted Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A afudos iI8021A00 100 AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash done Please restart your computer A ...

Page 68: ...disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy found Re...

Page 69: ...ppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy not found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file I8021A00 100 Co...

Page 70: ...S Update utility is copied to your system Quit all Microsoft Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 all...

Page 71: ...ernet 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 Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears...

Page 72: ...SUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next ...

Page 73: ...program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is...

Page 74: ...enu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another System Date Thu 09 22 2005 System Time 11 10 19 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master ST32122A Primary IDE Slave ...

Page 75: ...bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 5 2 9 5 2 9 5 2 9 5 2 9 5 2 9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Main menu items Main men...

Page 76: ...iskette A Disabled Legacy Diskette A Disabled Legacy Diskette A Disabled Legacy Diskette A Disabled Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Refer to section 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them System Time 11 10 19 System Date Mon 09 22 2005 Leg...

Page 77: ...as native mode Configuration options P ATA S ATA S ATA P ATA The above item appears only if you set the Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On Support On Support On Support On Support On item to S ATA or P ATA S ATA IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Selects...

Page 78: ...LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector T...

Page 79: ...ion options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled System Information Model Name ASUS PVL D 1U SCSI Model ID 8021A0 ASUS BIOS Version 1001 Date 09 20 2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen...

Page 80: ...t v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information CPU1 Brand Genuine Intel R CPU 2 80GHz ID uCode 0F34h 07h Ratio Value Actual 14 Max 14 Cache Value L1 16KB L2 2048KB L3 0KB CPU2 Brand Genuine Intel R CPU 2 80GHz ID uCode 0F34h 07h Ratio Value Actual 14 Max 14 Cache Value L1 16KB L2 2048KB L3 0KB Processor Information Processor Information Process...

Page 81: ...5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select MPS Revision Conf...

Page 82: ...g to always return to 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto When this item is set to Auto BIOS automatically checks the CPU capability to enable C1E support In C1E mode the CPU has lower power consumption Configuration options Auto Disabled CPU Internal Thermal Control Au...

Page 83: ...le or disable the option ROM in the onboard SCSI controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu Select Screen Select It...

Page 84: ...g Sparing Disabled Memory Mirroring Sparing Disabled Memory Mirroring Sparing Disabled Allows you to select the memory RAS feature mirroring or sparing Configuration options Disabled Mirroring Sparing NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbrid...

Page 85: ...tion 4 USB Ports USB Function 4 USB Ports USB Function 4 USB Ports 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 The Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version and USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Device...

Page 86: ...iguration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...

Page 87: ...rDA Ask IR The following items appear only when the Serial Port2 Mode Serial Port2 Mode Serial Port2 Mode Serial Port2 Mode Serial Port2 Mode item is set to IrDA or Ask IR IR I O Pin Select SINB SOUTHB IR I O Pin Select SINB SOUTHB IR I O Pin Select SINB SOUTHB IR I O Pin Select SINB SOUTHB IR I O Pin Select SINB SOUTHB Allows the BIOS to select the receiver or transmit pin for Serial Port2 IR Mod...

Page 88: ...arallel Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Address item is set to 378 278 or 3BC Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi Directional EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ Configuration...

Page 89: ...ing Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device Wh...

Page 90: ...Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...

Page 91: ... Mode Suspend Video Power Down Mode Suspend Video Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the video power down mode Configuration options Disabled Standby Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode Configurati...

Page 92: ... Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On Ring Disabled Power On Ring Disabled Power On Ring Disabled Power On Ri...

Page 93: ...eed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU front and rear fan speeds in rotations per min...

Page 94: ...Smart Fan Smart Fan Smart Fan Control Control Control Control Control feature CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX MB Temperature XXX MB Temperature XXX MB Temperature XXX MB Temperature XXX MB Temperature XXX Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperatures when the Smart Fan Control feature is...

Page 95: ...ct an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Select Remote Access type Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 Gene...

Page 96: ...trol None Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection Configuration options None Hardware Software Redirection After BIOS POST Always Redirection After BIOS POST Always Redirection After BIOS POST Always Redirection After BIOS POST Always Redirection After BIOS POST Always Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power On Self Test POST Some operating systems may not work when th...

Page 97: ...or Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password item then press Enter 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in s...

Page 98: ...Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password User Password User Password User Password User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed To set a user password 1 Se...

Page 99: ...ssword Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always ...

Page 100: ...t appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxx Drive Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot...

Page 101: ...iguration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows y...

Page 102: ... options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled I...

Page 103: ... changes When a confirmation window appears select OK OK OK OK OK then press Enter to discard your changes and exit Setup If you wish to cancel the command select Cancel then press Enter to return to the Exit menu Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Select this option then press Enter to discard the changes that you made and restore the previously saved ...

Page 104: ...Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press Enter to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items When a confirmation window appears select OK OK OK OK OK then press Enter to load the default settings If you wish to cancel the command select Cancel then press Enter to return to the Exit menu ...

Page 105: ...This chapter provides instructions for setting up creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities Chapter 6 RAID configuration ...

Page 106: ...contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 is data striping and data mirroring combined withou...

Page 107: ...e SCSI drives 3 Connect the other end of the SCSI interface cable to the SCSI connector on the motherboard 6 1 3 6 1 3 6 1 3 6 1 3 6 1 3 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID cont...

Page 108: ...rom SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connector supported by the Adaptec embedded SCSI controller To enter the Adaptec SCSISelect TM Utility 1 Turn on the system after installing all the SCSI hard disk drives 2 During POST the Adaptec SCSI BIOS automatically detects the installed SCSI hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set s Press Ctrl A to enter the utility 3 The utility au...

Page 109: ...ew SCSI Configure View SCSI Configure View SCSI Configure View SCSI Controller Settings Controller Settings Controller Settings Controller Settings Controller Settings then press Enter 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller To enable the Adapte...

Page 110: ...ripe Creating a RAID 0 set Stripe Creating a RAID 0 set Stripe Creating a RAID 0 set Stripe To create a RAID 0 set for Performance 1 After enabling the HostRAID the utility returns to the initial menu Use the arrow keys to select Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings then ...

Page 111: ...triping Requirements Striping Requirements Striping Requirements Striping Requirements note at the bottom of the screen to determine the number of hard disk drives required for the selected RAID type 2 The utility displays the installed SCSI hard disk drives status and menu options When available the HDD status shows Free Free Free Free Free Press C C C C C The utility does not display an installe...

Page 112: ...rs after the selected HDD 5 Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set then press Enter when finished 6 Select the stripe size from the menu then press Enter For server systems we recommend that you use a lower array block size For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance 7 When prompted us...

Page 113: ...he array bootable select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the menu then press Enter 9 When prompted to create the RAID 0 set select Yes then press Enter A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 0 set The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives Make sure to backup all important dat...

Page 114: ... RAID 0 set section 2 Select RAID 1 Fault Tolerance RAID 1 Fault Tolerance RAID 1 Fault Tolerance RAID 1 Fault Tolerance RAID 1 Fault Tolerance from the Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type menu then press Enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member then press SpaceBar to mark An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD 4 Follow step ...

Page 115: ...the selected hard disk drives Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set 10 When a confirmation dialogue box appears select Yes then press Enter Create a New RAID 1 Create a New RAID 1 Create a New RAID 1 Create a New RAID 1 Create a New RAID 1 The default option Select this option when creating a new RAID 1 set Copy from 0 to 1 Copy from 0 to 1 Copy from 0 to 1 Copy from 0 ...

Page 116: ... C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 1 set 11 The utility builds the RAID 1 set and displays a progress bar at the center of the screen Press Esc if you want to stop the building process 12 The screen displays the information on the created RAID set Press Esc to exit th...

Page 117: ...r Creating a RAID 10 set Stripe Mirror To create a RAID 10 set for Fault Tolerance and Performance 1 After enabling the HostRAID the utility returns to the initial menu Use the arrow keys to select Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings Configure View HostRAID Settings then press Enter 2 The utility displa...

Page 118: ...ID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type menu then press Enter 4 Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member then press SpaceBar to mark An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD 5 Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set then press Enter when finished Refer to the Striping Mirroring Requirements Striping Mirroring Requirements Stri...

Page 119: ...d use the keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 10 set then press Enter 8 If you want to make the array bootable select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s from the menu then press Enter 9 When prompted to create the RAID 10 set select Yes then press Enter A B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e message appears ...

Page 120: ...er 6 RAID configuration Chapter 6 RAID configuration Chapter 6 RAID configuration Chapter 6 RAID configuration Chapter 6 RAID configuration 10 The screen displays the information on the created RAID set Press Esc to exit the utility ...

Page 121: ...e drive to a RAID 10 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 10 set 1 Press S S S S S from the Configure View Host RAID Settings Configure View Host RAID Settings Configure View Host RAID Settings Configure View Host RAID Settings Configure View Host RAID Settings menu 2 Select Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare from the Options menu then press Enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the sp...

Page 122: ...ive Press Esc to exit the utility 6 2 7 6 2 7 6 2 7 6 2 7 6 2 7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive To delete a RAID 10 set spare drive 1 From the utility main menu press S S S S S select Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare from the...

Page 123: ...PS4 6 19 6 19 6 19 6 19 6 19 3 When a confirmation dialogue box appears select Yes then press Enter to delete the spare drive 4 Press ESC to exit the utility 2 The screen displays the available spare drive s Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive you want to delete then press Enter ...

Page 124: ... Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Delete Array Delete Array Delete Array Delete Array Delete Array menu then press Enter You lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set Make sure to backup all important data before deleting a RAID set 4 Press ESC to exit the utility 2 For RAID 0 and RAID 10 set go to step 3 For a RAID 1 set select a delete option from the menu see below then go to ste...

Page 125: ...uilding the array you can press Esc to stop A pop up menu appears for confirmation Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to stop rebuilding and return to the main menu A Build Rebuild Completed message appears on screen to indicate that you have successfully rebuilt the array 3 Press any key to return to the main menu The rebuild option is available only for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets To rebuild a RAI...

Page 126: ...a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive To verify a RAID set hard disk drive 1 Select SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities from the main menu options then press Enter 2 The screen displays the RAID set drives Use the arrow keys to select t...

Page 127: ... hard disk drive press Esc to exit the utility You can also use the SCSI Disk Utilities to format the hard disk drive 6 2 11 6 2 11 6 2 11 6 2 11 6 2 11 Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable To make a RAID set bootable 1 Select SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utili...

Page 128: ...AID configuration 2 Select the RAID set you want to make bootable then press Enter 4 When prompted select M a r k M a r k M a r k M a r k M a r k bootable bootable bootable bootable bootable then press Enter 3 Press B B B B B when the RAID set information displays on screen The letter B B B B B appears before a bootable RAID set for easy identification ...

Page 129: ...Chapter 7 Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components ...

Page 130: ...nterprise ver 3 0 Enterprise ver 3 0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise ver 3 0 OS 1 Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD 2 At the boot type linux dd then press Enter 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 ...

Page 131: ...E3 PS4 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 4 Select fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 using the Tab key when asked to select the driver disk source Press Tab to move the cursor to O K O K O K O K O K then press Enter 3 Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes using the Tab key when asked if you have the driver disk Press Enter ...

Page 132: ...D controller drivers For PVL D 2U SCSI model select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s then install the additional RAID controller drivers for Adaptec AIC 7902W 7 Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation 5 When prompted insert the Red Hat Enterprise ver 3 0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive select OK OK OK OK OK then press Enter The drivers for the RAID controller are installe...

Page 133: ...e motherboard system support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Windows automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a N e w N e w N e w N e w N e w Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found window Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel to close th...

Page 134: ... Chapter 7 Driver installation Chapter 7 Driver installation Chapter 7 Driver installation Chapter 7 Driver installation 4 Click Next Next Next Next Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears Follow screen instructions to continue installation ...

Page 135: ...ath is different for different Linux distributions 3 Install the newly built package driver and man page rpm ivh RPMS i386 bcm5700 version i386 rpm You need the force option when installing the driver on some distributions that has an older version of the driver For 2 2 x kernels 2 2 x kernels 2 2 x kernels 2 2 x kernels 2 2 x kernels the driver is installed in lib modules kernel_version net bcm57...

Page 136: ...lding the driver from the TAR file To build the driver from the TAR file 1 Create a directory and extract the TAR files tar xvzf bcm5700 version tar gz 2 Build the driver bcm5700 o as a loadable module for the running kernel cd bcm5700 version src make 3 Test the driver by loading it insmod bcm5700 o 4 Install the driver and man page make install See the RPM instructions on the previous page for t...

Page 137: ...otherboard system support CD to the optical drive The support CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Windows automatically detects the LAN controller and displays a N e w N e w N e w N e w N e w Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found window Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel to clos...

Page 138: ...ing system automatically recognizes the ATI RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation There is no need to install an additional driver s to support the onboard VGA 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise ver 3 0 Enterprise ver 3 0 Enterprise ver 3 0 Enterprise ver 3 0 Enterprise ver 3 0 The Red Hat Enterprise ver 3 0 operating system automatically recog...

Page 139: ...ning the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE ASSETUP EXE ASSETUP EXE ASS...

Page 140: ...vailable network and server monitoring applications Click on an item to install 7 4 4 7 4 4 7 4 4 7 4 4 7 4 4 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports Click on an item to install 7 4 5 7 4 5 7 4 5 7 4 5 7 4 5 Contact information...

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