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... 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 SO-DIMM socket for debug card. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
... 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 SO-DIMM socket for debug card. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
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...RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 8. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 13. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. Layout contents Jumpers 1. System 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- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 9.
...RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 8. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 13. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3. Layout contents Jumpers 1. System 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- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 9.
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... pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.RAID.select.jumper RAID_SEL1 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) 2 3 INTEL RAID ROM ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to use when you to select the RAID configuration utility to enable or disable the onboard graphics controller. ® P5M2-R P5M2...
... pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.RAID.select.jumper RAID_SEL1 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) 2 3 INTEL RAID ROM ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 4- Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to use when you to select the RAID configuration utility to enable or disable the onboard graphics controller. ® P5M2-R P5M2...
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Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to [RAID]. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-15 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 ports are available The Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration item ...to [Compatible] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Onboard SATA RAID ROM item appears only when you set the Configure SATA As item to legacy mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced...
Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to [RAID]. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 5-15 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 ports are available The Legacy IDE Channels option appears only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration item ...to [Compatible] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Onboard SATA RAID ROM item appears only when you set the Configure SATA As item to legacy mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- RAID Configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- RAID Configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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... RAID_SEL1 jumper setting and the operating system, you can select a utility to create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to Chapter 5 for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the Onboard SATA RAID ROM item to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Use the...
... RAID_SEL1 jumper setting and the operating system, you can select a utility to create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to Chapter 5 for a RAID configuration: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the Onboard SATA RAID ROM item to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Use the...
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... Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you to the Management Menu descriptions below. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- The utility main window appears. Refer to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of the screen is the legend box. Menu... . The keys on the legend box allow you to the menu level. The keys on the legend box vary according to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the setup menu options or ...
... Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you to the Management Menu descriptions below. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- The utility main window appears. Refer to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of the screen is the legend box. Menu... . The keys on the legend box allow you to the menu level. The keys on the legend box vary according to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the setup menu options or ...
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The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . Press , select the configurable array, then press . 4. The configurable array appears on screen. 5.
The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6- Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . Press , select the configurable array, then press . 4. The configurable array appears on screen. 5.
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..., highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-11 The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.
..., highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-11 The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.
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For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. Select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . 6.
For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. Select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Key-in the stripe size, then press . Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-13 Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . 6.
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-15 Select the drive(s) you want to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to include in the RAID set, then press... displays the available drives connected to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. The information of the selected hard disk drive...
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-15 Select the drive(s) you want to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to include in the RAID set, then press... displays the available drives connected to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. The information of the selected hard disk drive...
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Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 8. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-17 Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section to 7 of the Creating a RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section. 7. Follow steps 6 to add the new RAID configuration. 6.
Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 8. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-17 Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section to 7 of the Creating a RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section. 7. Follow steps 6 to add the new RAID configuration. 6.
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... drive to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . Use the arrow keys to check. The screen displays the available RAID set . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-25 The utility can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then...
... drive to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . Use the arrow keys to check. The screen displays the available RAID set . ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-25 The utility can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then...
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Press any key to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, press the to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-29 To select the boot drive from a RAID set. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Refer to the Creating a RAID set : 1. 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set : Using New Configuration section for details.
Press any key to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, press the to continue. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-29 To select the boot drive from a RAID set. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Refer to the Creating a RAID set : 1. 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set : Using New Configuration section for details.
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... Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. Turn on your screen. Delete RAID Volume 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-31 All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size...
... Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. Turn on your screen. Delete RAID Volume 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-31 All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size...
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...appears. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . 6. When the Create Volume item is highlighted, press . Are you sure you want to 128 KB. Use the up/down arrow key to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS ...WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to select...
...appears. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . 6. When the Create Volume item is highlighted, press . Are you sure you want to 128 KB. Use the up/down arrow key to the Create Array menu. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-33 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS ...WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to select...
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... a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. Create RAID Volume, then press . This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set , then press . 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-35
... a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. Create RAID Volume, then press . This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. 6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set , then press . 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-35
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...WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX...BE LOST! ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-37 From the utility main menu, select 2. Are you sure you want to become available as non-RAID disks. To delete a RAID set and return to delete the RAID set : 1. Press to the utility main menu; 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set ....
...WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX...BE LOST! ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-37 From the utility main menu, select 2. Are you sure you want to become available as non-RAID disks. To delete a RAID set and return to delete the RAID set : 1. Press to the utility main menu; 6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set ....
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... the array is off-line or failed, the status of destination disk for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 level. 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for rebuilding should be degraded from normal. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-39 If there is available Non-RAID SATA Hard Disk, the utility will become to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager...
... the array is off-line or failed, the status of destination disk for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 level. 6.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for rebuilding should be degraded from normal. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-39 If there is available Non-RAID SATA Hard Disk, the utility will become to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager...
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...rebuild is complete, the status will display 'Rebuilding % complete'. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-41 Exit the SATA RAID utility. From the View menu, select 'Advanced Mode' to the GAM user guide in the device pane, select the RAID volume. 4. The GAM application is running, select the Intel ...Volumes view in the motherboard support CD for details. The status will display 'Normal'. 6.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. After selecting, the volumes with "Rebuild" status will...
...rebuild is complete, the status will display 'Rebuilding % complete'. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 6-41 Exit the SATA RAID utility. From the View menu, select 'Advanced Mode' to the GAM user guide in the device pane, select the RAID volume. 4. The GAM application is running, select the Intel ...Volumes view in the motherboard support CD for details. The status will display 'Normal'. 6.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. After selecting, the volumes with "Rebuild" status will...