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  • Page 1 RS500A-S6/PS4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System specifications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-5 Internal features ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ....2-19 2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-22 Chapter 3: Installation options Installing friction rail kit items ............ 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server ......3-2 3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails ............
  • Page 5 Contents 5.3.4 Storage Configuration ............5-11 5.3.5 System Information ............5-12 Advanced menu ................. 5-14 5.4.1 CPU Configuration ............5-14 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........... 5-16 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-25 5.4.4 USB Configuration ............5-26 5.4.5 PCIPnP ................. 5-27 Server menu ................5-28 Power menu ................

  • Page 6: Notices

    Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Information Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 is a server featuring the ASUS KGPX-D24 server board. The server supports AMD ® LGA 1944 Opteron™ 6100 series processors with HyperTransport™ technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 2 x Socket G34 (LGA 1944) 8/12 Core AMD ®...
  • Page 14 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay Auxiliary Storage CD / DVD (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 5 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port Onboard I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Internal A Type USB port...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    • The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PCI Express G2 x16 slot Riser Card (G2 x16 link) Power fans ASUS KGPX-D24 server board Power supply System fan 1* - Connects to CPU_FAN2 connector System fan 2* - Connects...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 18: Hdd Status Led

    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED HDD Activity LED SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description GREEN SATAII/SAS HDD power ON HDD Status HDD has failed and should be swapped RED* immediately GREEN/ Blinking RAID rebuilding RED* HDD Activity GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD *The LED status functions only when you install the optional PIKE RAID card.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Remove the front side screws, and then firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1944.
  • Page 22 Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º...
  • Page 23 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: Locate the two screw stands beside the CPU socket. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the two fasteners match the screw stands on the motherboard. Twist each of the two screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    For CPU1 + CPU2 configuraton, install DIMMs from the orange slots and in the order as follows: DIMM_A3 -> DIMM_E3 -> DIMM_C3 -> DIMM_G3. • For Quad Ranks DIMMs, you can install only one DIMM for each channel. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 26 Memory population table For UDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks) CPU1 Configuration 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs CPU1 + CPU2 Configuration 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 16 DIMMs For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks) CPU1 Configuration 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs...
  • Page 27 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz RDIMM S or D 800 MHz 800 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz S or D S or D 1066 MHz 800 MHz S or D S or D 800 MHz 667 MHz ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Drives

    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. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 2-11...
  • Page 30 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slot

    Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. PCI Express x16 slot Install a PCI Express expansion card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 2-13...
  • Page 32 To reinstall the riser card bracket: Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.

  • Page 33: Configuring An Expansion Card

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 2-15...

  • Page 34: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin SSI power connectors (from power supply to motherboard)

  • Page 35: Sataii/Sas Backplane Cabling

    1-2 (Onboard) power supply pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Connects the data cables Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs connected to the motherboard * For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to the SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 2-17...

  • Page 36: Removable/Optional Components

    Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

  • Page 37: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card (Optional)

    2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. If you install the PIKE 1078 or PIKE 2008 Series SAS RAID card, follow steps 1 and 2 to remove the outer heatsink on RAID card.
  • Page 38 Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. Remove the data cables connected to the SATA connectors (black) on the motherboard. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (blue) on the motherboard.
  • Page 39 Ensure that the height of the components is less than 5.8 mm. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. Locate the i Button slot on the motherboard. Snap the i Button in place. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 2-21...

  • Page 40: Installing Asmb4 Series Management Board (Optional)

    2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management board on your motherboard. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 5 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Installing friction rail kit items Your friction rail kit package contains: • Two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) • Nut-and-bolt type screws and one pair of server latches Nuts and screws Front rack rails Rear rack rails 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server Refer to the image below for the locations to attach the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with four screws.

  • Page 43: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Fasten the eight screw you secure in step 2, as shown in the right figure. 10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 to assemble and attach the rack rail on the other side. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 44: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack Place the server on the rack rails, and then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place.

  • Page 45: Installing Optional Ball-Bearing Rail Kit Items

    Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 46: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw.

  • Page 47: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    To uninstall the server from the rack: Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack. Pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Installation options...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layouts Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 51 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-13 Location LED cable connector (3-pin LOCLED1) 4-13 SSI power connectors 4-14 (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-15 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows 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.
  • Page 53 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 54 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel Gigabit LAN ® controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2–3 to select 1.2V Force or 3–4 to select 1.35V Force.
  • Page 55 Set the jumper to pins 2–3. Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system to recover or update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black) Supported by the AMD ® SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
  • Page 57 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 58 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed technology. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 59 These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1, COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports.
  • Page 60 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
  • Page 61 PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. 12. Location LED cable connector (3-pin LOCLED1) This connector is for a LED cable that allows you to know the server location.
  • Page 62 13. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2) These connectors are for the SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 63 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 4-15...
  • Page 64 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN13_LED, LAN24_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 65 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 RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 67: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 68 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: KGPX-D24 Series BOARD: KGPX-D24 Series VER: 0204 VER: 0205 DATE: 05/31/2010 DATE: 06/04/2010 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note...

  • Page 69: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:17:09] System Date [Wed 06/23/2010] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. items for that menu. For SATA1 [Not Detected] SATA2 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to SATA3 [Not Detected]]...

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 74 5.3.3 SATA1–6 The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Disabled: Disables LBA SATA 5 Mode.

  • Page 75: Storage Configuration

    Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-11...

  • Page 76: System Information

    The following two items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
  • Page 77 CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory Configuration Node0 Speed DDR3 1333 Node1 Speed DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 2048 MB, 2R, 1333, 43.00ºC/ 109.40ºF DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C3 DIMM_D1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D3 ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-13...

  • Page 78: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 79 Allows you to enable or disable the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-15...

  • Page 80: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SR5690 Configuration Select Screen ←→...
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Bank Swizzle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel B/C/D/E/F/G/H [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable channel B/C/D/E/F/G/H. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-17...
  • Page 82 ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration Set the level of ECC protection. Note: The ‘Super‘ ECC mode ECC Mode [Basic] dynamically sets the DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] DRAM scrub rate so DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] all of memory is 4-Bit ECC Mode [Enabled] scrubbed in 8 hours.
  • Page 83 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. A15 ECOs [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 ESP [ISP] Selects the type or the Port ESP help. Configuration options: [ISP] [ESP] Dis #THRMTRIP Before KBRst [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-19...
  • Page 84 SATA-IDE Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system will turn off the clocks for the unused SATA ports in IDE modes. Doing so will enable some power savings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The hot-plug function will be disabled when turning off the clock for the SATA port.
  • Page 85 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Software Initiated] [Advertised RC] Link ASPM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0s & L1] [L0s Downstream] [L0s Downstream + L1] Compliance Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Lane Reversal [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-21...
  • Page 86 NB-SB Port Features Press <Enter> to display the sub-items. NB-SB Link ASPM [L1] Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Complicance Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] PCIE Slot 1/2, PCIE Slot 3, PCIE Slot 4/5, PIKE Slot, SB Core Setting Select an item, and then press <Enter>...
  • Page 87 NB Deempasies Level [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [-0.4dB] [-1.32dB] [-2.08dB] [-3.1dB] [-4.22dB] [-5.50dB] [-7.05dB] IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Controller [Slot1/2-Slot4/5-PI] Allows you to select the primary video controller. Configuration options: [Slot1/2-Slot4/5-PIKE-PCI] [Slot4/5-Slot1/2-PIKE-PCI] [PIKE-Slot1/2-Slot4/5-PCI] [PCI-Slot1/2-Slot4/5-PIKE] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-23...
  • Page 88 Debug Option Advanced Memory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disable] Options IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto] Northbridge interrupt pin [Disable] Disable Force Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Decode on Sec.

  • Page 89: Onboard Devices Configuration

    The following items appear only when you set Onboard LAN Chip to [Enabled]. Onboard LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Port [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN1/2/3/4 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Boot [PXE] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2/3/4 boot mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-25...

  • Page 90: Usb Configuration

    5.4.4 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 option disables legacy support if USB Devices Enabled : no USB devices are None connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]...

  • Page 91: Pcipnp

    When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-27...

  • Page 92: Server Menu

    Server menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Configure Remote Access. Remote Access Configuration Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
  • Page 93 Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when set to [Always]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-29...

  • Page 94: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 95: Apm Configuration

    To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. System Time [12:30:30] Use the <ENTER>, <TAB> or <SHIFT-TAB> key to select a field. Use the <+> or <-> key to configure alarm time. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-31...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    5.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature [ 38 ºC/ 100 ºF] CPU2 Temperature TR1 Temperature TR2 Temperature CPU Fan1 Speed [ 904 RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed Front Fan4 Speed Front Fan5 Speed Front Fan6 Speed...
  • Page 97 Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] VCORE1/2 Voltage, P1/2DDR3 Voltage, P1/2_+1.2V Voltage, P1_VDDNB Voltage, +1.8V Voltage, +1.2V Voltage, +1.1V Voltage,...

  • Page 98: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 99: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 100: Security

    5.7.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disable password.
  • Page 101 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] ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-37...

  • Page 102: Tools Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Check section 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4 5-39...
  • Page 104 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 105 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 106: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    ® processor driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the AMD processor driver on ® the system. You need to manually install the AMD ® processor driver on a Windows Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...

  • Page 107: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. ® ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 108 When the Intel Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 109 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 110 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 111: Ati Sm Bus Controller Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item ATI SM Bus Controller Driver from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...

  • Page 112: Display Driver Installation

    Display driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver. To install the ASPEED display driver on a Windows ® Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 113 When the ASPEED InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS RS500A-S6/PS4...
  • Page 114 The system installs the driver automatically. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 115: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 116: Utilities Menu

    AMD AHCI driver disk. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

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