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... LAN1: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x ... the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, ...
... LAN1: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x ... the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, ...
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... Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. System ...ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Device fans (x 2) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12...
... Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. System ...ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Device fans (x 2) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12...
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... a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install a PCI-X card: 1.
... a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install a PCI-X card: 1.
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the front 1U space where you wish to ...
Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the front 1U space where you wish to ...
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IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 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...
IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 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...
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... of the basic system information. 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.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 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...
... of the basic system information. 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.] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-13 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 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...
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...Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- A virtual floppy disk drive(Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS... DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
...Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- A virtual floppy disk drive(Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [HDD:3M-HDS722580VL] [CDROM:PS-ASUS... DVD-E616A2] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0400] [Network: MBA v8.3.9 Slot 0300] [Disabled] ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-37 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
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Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to [RAID]. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Set the Configure SATA As item to section 4.2 Jumpers for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility Depending... IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Otherwise, the RAID configuration utility won't appear during POST. 2. Use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup...
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to [RAID]. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Set the Configure SATA As item to section 4.2 Jumpers for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility Depending... IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Otherwise, the RAID configuration utility won't appear during POST. 2. Use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup...
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For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. Select Stripe Size from the menu, then press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select RAID 10 from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 6.
For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. Select Stripe Size from the menu, then press . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select RAID 10 from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 6.
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... create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for server systems. A higher stripe size is highlighted, press . A lower stripe size is recommended for the RAID 0 array, then press . A warning message appears. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 The default stripe size is 128 KB. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL...
... create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for server systems. A higher stripe size is highlighted, press . A lower stripe size is recommended for the RAID 0 array, then press . A warning message appears. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 The default stripe size is 128 KB. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL...
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...motherboard support CD or from the Internet. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to create the driver disk. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. Press any key to boot from the following path: \Drivers...2000/XP or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS120-E4/PA4 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS120-E4/PA4 FRU Please choose A to G: 6. For systems with the RAID driver is included in a RAID set. Place a blank, high-...
...motherboard support CD or from the Internet. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to create the driver disk. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. Press any key to boot from the following path: \Drivers...2000/XP or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for RS120-E4/PA4 F) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update G) Write RS120-E4/PA4 FRU Please choose A to G: 6. For systems with the RAID driver is included in a RAID set. Place a blank, high-...
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Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-
Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-
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...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 with Administrator privileges. 2. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu ... is enabled in your computer. • Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found window. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-13 Click the Broadcom Lan Driver option to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Restart the computer, then log...
...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 with Administrator privileges. 2. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu ... is enabled in your computer. • Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found window. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-13 Click the Broadcom Lan Driver option to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Restart the computer, then log...
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...; ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to the optical drive. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-15 The support CD automatically displays the Drivers...
...; ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to the optical drive. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-15 The support CD automatically displays the Drivers...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-19 You can also find this user guide. Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on the inside front cover of this information on an item to display the ASUS contact information.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 7-19 You can also find this user guide. Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to install. 7.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on the inside front cover of this information on an item to display the ASUS contact information.