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  • Page 1 AP1600R-E2 (BA2) 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction ....... Chapter 1: Product introduction ..........1 - 1 ....... 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction .......
  • Page 4 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 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-8 BIOS setup program ............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ..5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration ..........5-16 5.3.6 System Information ..........5-17 Advanced menu ..............5-18 5.4.1 USB Configuration ..........5-18 5.4.2 MPS Configuration ..........5-19 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ......5-20 5.4.4 CPU Configuration ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety 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 Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 9: Management Utility

    A S U S S e r v e r W e b - b a s e d M a n a g e m e n t ( A S W M ) u s e r g u i d e This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. P a c k a g e i t e m s P a c k a g e i t e m s...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (BA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The chassis kit displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. R a c k s c r e w R a c k s c r e w R a c k s c r e w H D D b a y s...

  • Page 15: Internal Features

    Internal features The chaais includes the basic components as shown. PCI-X riser card bracket 6. System fans Rear fans 7. SATA backplane NCLV-D motherboard 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Power supply 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Device fan 10. Optical drive The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.

  • Page 16: Led Information

    LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D H D D A c c e s s L E D...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the cover Removing the cover Removing the cover Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s T h u m b s c r e w s...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cover

    2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Installing the cover Installing the cover Installing the cover Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s S i d e m a r k i n g s...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processors. NCLV-D Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCLV-D CPU Socket 604 1. The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.

  • Page 21: Installling A Cpu

    2.2.2 2.2.2 Installling a CPU Installling a CPU 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installling a CPU Installling a CPU Installling a CPU To install the CPUs: Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.3 2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU (CPU1). Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 16 GB system memory using 184-pin registered ECC DDR 333 DIMMs. NCLV-D 104 Pins 80 Pins...

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure 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.

  • Page 25: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives To install a SATA HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.
  • Page 26 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. S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e...

  • Page 27: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X expansion card.
  • Page 28 Take note of the holes on the riser card bay. The two pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r P e g o n t h e r i s e r...

  • Page 29: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

  • Page 30: Cable Connections

    Cable connections Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Pre-connected system cables Parallel port cable (from motherboard to rear panel) Rear fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) Secondary IDE connector (from motherboard to optical drive) Device fan connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board)

  • Page 31: Removable Components

    Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: System fans Device fan Power supply module Optical drive Motherboard 2.7.1...

  • Page 32: Power Supply Module

    2.7.3 2.7.3 Power supply module Power supply module 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.3 Power supply module Power supply module Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw the secures the front end of the power supply.

  • Page 33: Optical Drive

    2.7.4 2.7.4 Optical drive Optical drive 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 Optical drive Optical drive Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the optical drive. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the meal bracket on the side of the optical drive.
  • Page 34 To install an optical drive: From the front panel, insert the rear end of the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. Place the metal bracket parallel to the side of the optical drive, matching its two pegs with the lower holes, and the bracket holes with the standoffs on the base of the chassis.

  • Page 35: Motherboard

    2.7.5 2.7.5 Motherboard Motherboard 2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs.
  • Page 36 To reinstall the motherboard: Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown. Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to secure the motherboard with seven (7) screws in the holes as shown.
  • Page 37 Insert the riser card standoff into the motherboard hole beside the PCI-X slot, and twist it clockwise until secure. Reconnect all the required cables to the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration. Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 38: Sata Backplane Cabling

    SATA backplane cabling C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s C o n n e c t s t h e S M B u s ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e ( F A N 1 ) C o n n e c t s t h e f a n c a b l e...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s N u t s...

  • Page 41: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 1U space Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space.

  • Page 42: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail, then carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack..
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layout 26.8cm (10.5in) NCLV-D SSI12V1 PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU_FAN1 LAN1 Intel E7320 LAN2...
  • Page 45 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e P a g e P a g e J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e...
  • Page 46 Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 47 2 . 2 . V G A G r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) V G A G r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) V G A G r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 ) V G A G r a p h i c s c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n V G A _ E N 1 )

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 49 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 )
  • Page 50 Connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )
  • Page 51 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 52 4 . 4 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 53 6 . 6 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )

  • Page 54: Power Connectors

    8 . 8 . S S I S S I power connectors power connectors S S I S S I S S I power connectors power connectors power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8- p i n - p i n - p i n - p i n...
  • Page 55 9 . 9 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
  • Page 56 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. NCLV-D...
  • Page 57 1 3 . 1 3 . S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) 1 3 .
  • Page 58 1 4 . 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) 1 4 .
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 ) A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 61: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
  • 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 verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc 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 Reading flash ..

  • Page 64: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk 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. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 66: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 67 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 68 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 69: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S A P 1 6 0 0 R - E 2 ( B A 2 )

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n shows the M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 72: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 73: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 74: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 75: System Information

    The following item appears only when you set the O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O p e r a t e M o d e...

  • Page 76: 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! USB Configuration Configure the USB MPS Configuration support.

  • Page 77: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 78: Remote Access Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
  • Page 79 Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]...

  • Page 80: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency.

  • Page 81: Chipset

    5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB. Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

  • Page 82: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 83: Pci Pnp

    5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 84 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 85: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System APM Configuration Suspend.

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    5.5.2 5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off]...
  • Page 87 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] 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] The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e...
  • Page 89 CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Front1 Temperature [XXX] Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before the Smart Fan Control is disabled.

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 91: 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. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 92: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]...
  • Page 93 Change Supervisor Change Supervisor To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Password Password Password Password Password then press <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.
  • Page 94 To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 96 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.

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