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  • Page 1 RS100-X5/PI2 1U Rackmount Server User's Manual...
  • 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 1.1. System.package.contents............1-2 1.2 System specifications..............1-3 1.3. Front.panel.features..............1-5 1.4. Rear.panel.features............... 1-5 1.5. Internal.features................1-6 1.6. LED.information................1-7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ............1-7 1.6.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ............

  • Page 4: Contents

    BIOS.setup 5.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-6 5.2. BIOS.setup.program..............5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............5-16 5.4.3 Chipset ................5-18 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP ................ 5-22 5.5 Power Configuration..............5-23 5.5.1 APM Configuration ............5-24 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............5-25 5.6. Boot.menu................... 5-27 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • 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

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter.1:.Product.Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • 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 RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 12: System.package.contents

    ASUS P5GC-MR Server Board Component 1 x 180W Single Power Supply 2 x SATA Cables PCI Express x16 Riser Card (ASUS PCIE16-R11 1.01) Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-R9) USB Board (ASUS USB-R9) 2 x System Fans (2 x 40mm x 40mm x 28mm)

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS ® P5GC-MR server board. The server supports Intel LGA775 Xeon 3000; Core™ ® 2 Duo, and Conroe-L 400 Series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
  • Page 14 Anti-virus.Software Optional CA eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software ® Management. Software ASWM2.0 Solution Dimension.(HH.x.WW.x.DD) 380mm x 430mm x 43.4mm Net.Weight.Kg.(with.CPU,.DRAM. 6.2 kg and.HDD) Power.Supply 180W Single Power Supply Environment Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: Front.panel.features

    The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 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. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 16: Internal.features

    The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: Led.information

    LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present 1.6.2. LAN.(RJ-45).LEDs SPEED.LED ACT/LINK.LED Activity/Link.LED Speed.LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1. Removing.the.cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the top cover. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover from the chassis. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 21: Installing The Cover

    2.1.2. Installing.the.cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks alligned to the side tabs of the chassis. Side.tabs Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 22 Secure the cover with two screws. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 23: Motherboard.information

    Refer to "Chapter 4 Motherboard Information" for detailed Information. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 24: 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 LGA775 socket.
  • Page 25 (B). Load.plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment.key into the CPU notch. Gold.triangle.mark ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
  • Page 27 Heatsink.mylar.cover Secure the heatsink grill and the heatsink mylar cover with two screws. The heatsink mylar cover ensures the linear airflow between the heatsink and system fans. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 28: System.memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing only one DIMM, install the DIMM prior to DIMM socket DIMMA1.

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2.DIMM.notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -11...

  • Page 30: Replaceable.components

    Replaceable components You may need to replace defective components or remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. This section tells how to install or remove the following components: 1. Serial ATA hard disk drive 2. Optical disk drive 2.5.1.
  • Page 31 ATX power connectors. Use the L-type Serial ATA connector to connect the hard drive. SATA.L-type. connector ATX.power.connector SATA.signal.cable Place the Serial ATA drive into the drive bay, matching the four screw holes with the holes on the HDD brackets. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...
  • Page 32 Secure the hard drive with four screws. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA signal connector to the onboard SATA connector labeled SATA1. Refer to illustration for the location of the SATA1 connector. SATA1 SATA2 P5GC-MR.SATA.Connectors To install a secondary Serial ATA drive: Locate the secondary Serial ATA drive bay between the optical disc drive and power supply unit.
  • Page 33 HDD.bracket Connect the Serial ATA signal cable and ATX power connectors. Use the L-type Serial ATA connector to connect the hard drive. SATA.L-type. connector ATX.power.connector SATA.signal.cable Insert the Serial ATA drive into the drive plate as shown. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...
  • Page 34 Secure the hard drive with four screws. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA signal connector to the onboard SATA connector labeled SATA2. Refer to illustration for the location of SATA2 connector. SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 P5GC-MR.SATA.Connectors P5GC-MR.SATA.Connectors Chapter 2: Hardware setup -1...

  • Page 35: Installing Optical Disk Drive (Optional)

    Slide in the optical disk drive into the drive slot as shown. Optical.disk.drive.slot Align the screw hole of the ODD bracket with the screw hole on the SATA drive bracket, then secure it with a screw. ODD.bracket Optical.disk.drive.(optional) ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...
  • Page 36 Place the ODD side bracket to the ODD, matching the two connectors of the bracket with the holes on the side of the ODD. Bracket. connectors ODD.side.bracket Secure the ODD side bracket to the Serial SATA drive bracket with a screw. Connect a 80-pin IDE cable black connector and a 4-pin ATX power connector to the IDE connector and...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack screws. Outer.rails Inner.rails Rack.screws Inner.rail.screws 3.1.1.

  • Page 39: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Repeat steps 2 - 4 to attach the other rack ear. 3.1.2. Attaching.the.rails.to.the.rack To attach the rack rails: Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 40 Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. Place three (3) nuts on the front and three at the back.
  • Page 41 Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 42 Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well. Rack.screw Chapter 3: Installation options...

  • Page 43: Rackmount.bracket.kit.items

    Orient the rack ear as shown. Secure the rack ear to the chassis with six screws. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to attach the other rack ear. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 44: Attaching The Server To The Rack Cabinet

    3.2.2. Attaching.the.server.to.the.rack.cabinet Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. Place three (3) nuts on the front and three at the back. Do the same to the corresponding side of the rack. Nuts Carefully place the server to the desired position on the rack.

  • Page 45: Front.panel.cover.kit.items

    (12) screws. Secure the front panel connector to the rack ear. Secure the rack ear to the chassis with four screws. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to attach the other rack ear. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 46 Align the front cover to the pre- installed front cover connectors. Carefully attach the front cover to the front cover connectors. Chapter 3: Installation options -10...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 48: Motherboard.overview

    Motherboard overview 18.8cm(7.4in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V USB12 LGA775 LAN1 Intel 945GC MCH RTM876-660 LAN2 CR2032 3V Marvell Lithium Cell 8056 CMOS Power PCIEX1_16 Marvell 8056 SB_PWR Intel BIOS ICH7 ICH PCI2 CLRTC Super I/O SATA1 SATA2 USB34 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 49: Layout Contents

    2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 6. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-10 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-11 ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 50: Jumper

    Jumper 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 51: Connectors

    VGA.port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Serial.(COM1).port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. USB.2.0.ports.1.and.2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2.keyboard.port.(purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 52: Internal Connectors

    4.3.2. Internal.connectors ICH7.primary.IDE.connector.(40-1.pin.PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard. If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly.
  • Page 53 This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 P5GC-MR.USB.2.0.Connectors ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 54 CPU.fan.connector.(4-pin.CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 55 +12V DC +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5GC-MR.ATX.Power.Connector +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...
  • Page 56 System.panel.auxiliary.connector.(20-pin.AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. AUX_PANEL1 LAN2_LINKACTLED+ LAN2_LINKACTLED- LAN1_LINKACTLED- LAN1_LINKACTLED+ +5VSB I2CDATA_P2 CASEOPEN I2CCLK_P2 +5VSB P5GC-MR.Auxiliary.Panel.Connector •. Chassis.Intrusion.connector.(3-pin.CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 57 This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. FPANEL1 SPKROUT RESETBTN# POWERBTN# MLED- MLED+ POWERLED- HDLED- POWERLED+ HDLED+ P5GC-MR.System.Panel.Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -11...
  • Page 58 -1 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 59 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 RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS.AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

  • Page 61: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension.name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
  • Page 62 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 63 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMRRS.ROM 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...

  • Page 64: 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 floppy disk or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 65 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 68: Menu Items

    5.2.4. Menu.items The highlighted item on the menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit displays the specific items for that menu. Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master:[Not Detected] time. Main menu items. Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Select Screen Third IDE Slave :[Not Detected]...

  • Page 69: Main.menu

    Select the type of device connected to Device : Not Detected the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [ Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -11...
  • Page 70 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type.[Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive.

  • Page 71: Ide Configuration

    S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE.Detect.Time.Out.(Sec).[35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...

  • Page 72: System Information

    5.3.5. System.Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Model Name : ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 Model ID : S0060 ASUS-BIOS Version : 0108 Build Date...

  • Page 73: Advanced.menu

    USB.Function.[Enabled] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items on the next page appear only when the USB.Function is set to [Enabled]. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    Legacy.USB.Support.[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB.2.0.Controller.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB2.0.Controller.mode.[HiSpeed].
  • Page 75 When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item on the next page appears only when you install an Intel ® Core 2 Due (E6000, E4000) series processor. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...

  • Page 76: Chipset

    PECI.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Platform Environment control Interface (PECI) function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core.Multi-Processing.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable one exeucation core of the CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R).SpeedStep(tm).tech..[Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled, the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
  • Page 77 Allows you to enable DRAM Thermal Throttling to make your system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot.Graphic.Adapter.Priority.[PCI.Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...
  • Page 78 Internal.Graphics.Mode.Select.[Enabled,.8MB] Selects the amount of system memory preallocated by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics.memory.type.[Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [56MB] This item selects the size of graphic memory used by DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) mode and appears only when you set the Graphics.

  • Page 79: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard.PCIE.LAN-8056-A/B.[Enabled] Allows you to enable LAN-8056-A / LAN-8056-B. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN.8056.Boot.ROM.[Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN-8056 Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -1...

  • Page 80: Pci Pnp

    5.4.5.. PCI.PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 81: Power Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -...

  • Page 82: Apm Configuration

    5.5.1 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Power Button Mode [On/Off] restart the system after AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 83: Hardware Monitor

    CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU.Fan.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[N/A].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -...
  • Page 84 CPU.Smart.Fan.Control.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis.Fan.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[N/A].or.[Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.

  • Page 85: Boot.menu

    ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.6.1. Boot.Device.Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable dev.] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] 1st.Boot.Device.[Removable.Dev.]. 2nd.Boot.Device.[Hard.Drive]. 3rd.Boot.Device.[ATAPI.CD-ROM] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -...

  • Page 86: Boot Settings Configuration

    BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full.Screen.Logo.[Enabled] 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 display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options: [Force.BIOS].[Keep.Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 87: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 -...
  • Page 88 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change Supervisor Password : Installed password. User Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to disable password.

  • Page 89: 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 RS100-X5/PI2 -1...
  • Page 90 - Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 91 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 92: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell 88E8056 LAN ® controller driver. 6.1.1. Microsoft .Windows .Server ® ® To install the Marvell 88E8056 LAN controller driver on a Windows Server: ® ® Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 93: Suse ® Linux

    The following instructions are for Marvell 88E8056 Linux LAN driver V10.22.4.1 ® or above. Visit http://support.asus.com for the latest Linux LAN driver before continuing the driver installation. Building.the.driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.

  • Page 94: Red Hat ® Linux

    The following instructions are for Marvell 88E8056 Linux LAN driver V10.22.4.1 ® or above. Visit http://support.asus.com for the latest Linux LAN driver before continuing the driver installation. Building.the.driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.
  • Page 95 - The alternative driver will be unloaded - The sk98lin driver will be installed 1) Do nothing 2) Deactivate diver 3) Remove driver Action: Confirm the installed driver version. For example, enter: dmesg.|grep.sk98lin 10. Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 96: Management.applications.and.utilities.installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.2.1. 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.

  • Page 97: Management Software Menu

    Management.Software.menu The Management.Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 6.2.4. Utilities.menu The.Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2...

  • Page 98: Contact Information

    6.2.5. 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. Chapter 6: Driver installation...

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