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User Guide - Page 4
... Optical drive 2-23 2.9.6 Motherboard 2-25
Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2
4.1.1 Layout Contents 4-3 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
User Guide - Page 6
...a RAID set 6-7 6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array 6-8 6.2.6 Clearing the disk data 6-9 6.2.7 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.2 LAN driver installation 7-4 7.3 Support CD information 7-5 7.3.1 Running the support CD 7-5 7.3.2 Drivers menu 7-6 7.3.3 Management Software 7-7 7.3.4 Utilities...
User Guide - Page 9
... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system...
User Guide - Page 10
...Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
User Guide - Page 22
... the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
B A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that...
User Guide - Page 32
... BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
0
1
1
2
2
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4
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
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Standard Function
System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable...
User Guide - Page 68
... the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /RS161E4.ROM /pbnc 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...
User Guide - Page 72
... in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your...
User Guide - Page 74
... 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...
User Guide - Page 75
... example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM.
The firmware device on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the...
User Guide - Page 108
... hard disk drives
The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.
2. Connect a SATA signal cable to...
User Guide - Page 116
... install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation
CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts.
2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen.
3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device...
User Guide - Page 118
7. Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press . The following windows appears listing both drrvers.
8. Press to continuen with Windows® 2000/2003 installation. Do not remove the floppy disk until the blue screen portion of Windows® 2000/2003 installation is completed.
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Chapter 6: RAID configuration
User Guide - Page 120
... D) Create NVIDIA nForce SATA RAID for Windows 2003 64 bit Driver Disk E) Flash AMI BIOS for RS161-E4/PA2 F) Write RS161-E4/PA2 FRU G) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Please choose A TO G:
5. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
When you insert a floppy disk with data, the utility erases all the data before copying the RAID drivers.
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
User Guide - Page 121
... an nVIDIA nForce RAID driver disk.
To install the RAID driver:
1. Install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. During installation, the computer prompts you to press the F6 key if you are installing a third-party RAID driver.
2. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow screen instructions to install the RAID drivers.
ASUS RS161-E4/PA2
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User Guide - Page 122
...Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® 2000/2003 OS.
To install the LAN controller drivers: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
• Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays...
User Guide - Page 123
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
7.3.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
User Guide - Page 124
... menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.
NVIDIA nForce(TM) SATARAID Driver Creates a driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce(TM) Serial ATA RAID controller.
NVIDIA CK804 Professional Installs the driver for the NVIDIA...
User Guide - Page 125
... Software
The Management Software menu shows the available server management software applications.
ASWM Installs the ASUS System Web-base Management utility. Refer to the application help file for details.
Install ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details.
ASUS Remote Console Installs the ASUS Remote Console.
ASUS RS161-E4/PA2...
User Guide - Page 126
... by installing the ASUS screen saver.
Broadcom ASF Installer Open the Broadcom ASF Installer.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Broadcom ASF Guide Open the Broadcom ASF user's manual.
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Chapter 7: Driver...