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...panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 6. REAR_FAN1/2) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 11. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1... USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 8. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 Internal connectors 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. System and device fan connectors (3-pin RNT_FAN1...
...panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 6. REAR_FAN1/2) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 11. Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1... USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 8. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 Internal connectors 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. System and device fan connectors (3-pin RNT_FAN1...
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... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ® P5M2-R KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB P5M2-R.Keyboard.power.setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the...
... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ® P5M2-R KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB P5M2-R.Keyboard.power.setting ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the...
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... panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 13. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-17 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 13. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4-17 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
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... AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the...
... AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the...
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.... Format the USB flash drive to an available USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive to FAT16 or 32 system file before updating the BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to a FAT32/16 system file: 1. 5. All...the system from the menu. 4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- done Verifying flash .... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive...
.... Format the USB flash drive to an available USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive to FAT16 or 32 system file before updating the BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to a FAT32/16 system file: 1. 5. All...the system from the menu. 4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- done Verifying flash .... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive...
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...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Microsoft...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4...
...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Quit all Microsoft...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4...
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...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the...
...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5- 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] ... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Use the navigation keys to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Sub-menu...
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Date [Sun 02/12/2006] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] ... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 Use the navigation keys to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Sub-menu...
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... [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER]. [...:xx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of...
... [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Main Advanced Server System Date System Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot [Sun 02/12/2006] [11:10:19] Exit Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER]. [...:xx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Sets the type of...
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... Processsor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE...
... Processsor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-17 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Automatic] [Enhanced] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.05 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.00 GHz...
...Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Automatic] [Enhanced] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.05 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.00 GHz...
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...Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] DRAM... Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD item is set the DDR operating frequency. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 ...
...Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] DRAM... Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD item is set the DDR operating frequency. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-21 ...
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...] PCI Express Port 5 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 5. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-23 USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [4 USB Ports] PCIE Ports Configuration PCI Express Port 0 PCI Express...
...] PCI Express Port 5 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 5. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-23 USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [4 USB Ports] PCIE Ports Configuration PCI Express Port 0 PCI Express...
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...v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that the latter can cause the system to change the advanced settings for boot. 5.4.4 PCI/PnP... options: [No] [Yes] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to clear NVRAM during System Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Reset ESCD Data [No] Allows you to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA...
...v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that the latter can cause the system to change the advanced settings for boot. 5.4.4 PCI/PnP... options: [No] [Yes] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to clear NVRAM during System Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Reset ESCD Data [No] Allows you to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA...
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... Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable the onboard floppy disk drive controller. 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Parallel... [ASK IR] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration...
... Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable the onboard floppy disk drive controller. 5.4.6 Peripheral Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Parallel... [ASK IR] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration...
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...] Restore on suspend mode. When set to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] ... off state after an AC power loss. Power Button Function Restore on after an AC power loss. 5.4.8 APM Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out(Minnute) Throttle Slow...
...] Restore on suspend mode. When set to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] ... off state after an AC power loss. Power Button Function Restore on after an AC power loss. 5.4.8 APM Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out(Minnute) Throttle Slow...
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...] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Allows you to select the Redirection settings. Make sure the selected port is enabled. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [338400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the Flow Control for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33 Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100...
...] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Allows you to select the Redirection settings. Make sure the selected port is enabled. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [338400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the Flow Control for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-33 Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [... the Change User Password item and press . 2. To change to any field. [Limited] allows changes only to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35 Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password, this item to set or...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [... the Change User Password item and press . 2. To change to any field. [Limited] allows changes only to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-35 Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password, this item to set or...
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...] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
...] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...