Page 3 - Contents
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 Contents Contents ................................................................................................ i Federal Communications Commission Statement ..................... vCanadian Department of Communications Statement .............. vElectrical Safety ...................
Page 6 - Chapter 7: Driver installation
v 6.2.6 Global_Properties ...................................................... 6-21 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................... 7-27.1.2...
Page 7 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; Canadian Department of Communications State-
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 v 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 interf...
Page 8 - Safety information; Electrical Safety; Operation Safety; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
v 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. ・ W...
Page 9 - About this guide; Audience
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 v 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: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general featu...
Page 10 - Typography
v References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide pro...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Product introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Page 12 - Chapter 1: Product Introduciton; System package contents
Chapter 1: Product Introduciton 1- 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis ASUS R12 1U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard Components 1 x 700W redundant power supply 1 x Slim optical drive 4 x Hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 backpl...
Page 13 - System specifications
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U...
Page 15 - Front panel features; Rear panel features
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 1- 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server 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. Refer to section 1.6.1 Front pan...
Page 16 - Internal features
Chapter 1: Product Introduciton 1- 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. PCI-X riser card bracket2. Power supply rear fans3. ASUS DSBF-DR12 motherboard4. Redundant power supply5. Device fans (40mm x 56mm) x 26. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 57. PCI-X and ...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Hardware Se
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware Se tup
Page 20 - Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup - 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Remove the front cover 2. Remove the six screws (refer to the figure for the locations) on the left and right sides of the front side of the top cover panel. 3. L o o s e n t h e t w o s c r e w s t h a t scure the top cover panel to the rear panel...
Page 21 - screws
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 5. Push the front side of the top cover panel forward and lift it to expose the cable connectors and slots underneath. 6. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector on the module joint to the front panel. 7. D i s c o n n e c t t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e cable and power cable...
Page 23 - Install the CPU and heatsink
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 2.2 Install the CPU and heatsink ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 sever system is powerd by the DSBF-DR12 sever board, which comes with two ZIF type LGA771 CPU sockets. Intel Xeon LGA771 CPU has a Dual-Core architecture with 2M L2 cache. ® DSBF-DR1 DSBF-DR1 CPU Socket 1 CPU1 CPU2 You can instal...
Page 27 - DIMM installation reference table; MCH; Rank population
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - DIMM installation reference table N u m b e r s o f DIMM Slots options 1 DIMM_00 2 DIMM_00,DIMM_10 4 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30 6 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30,DIMM_01,DIMM_11 8 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIMM_30,DIMM_01,DIMM_11, DIMM_21,DIMM_31 10 DIMM_00,DIMM_10,DIMM_20,DIM...
Page 37 - Standard interrupt assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Kayboard Controller 2 N/A Progerammable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) * 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) * 5* 13 Sound Card (cometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (PT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real...
Page 38 - Cable connections; Pre-connected system cables
Chapter 2: Hardware setup -0 2.6 Cable connections Pre-connected system cables 1. PSU connectting card (connects PSU and the board)2. Rear panel SAS/SATA2 power connector (hide under the panel, connects to PSU 3. IDE cable port (hide under chassis, connect rear panel SAS/SATA2 to optical drive 4. Sy...
Page 41 - Remove components
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 2.8 Remove components Before install/uninstall devices,you might need to remove the pre-installed components in the system. This section tells you how to remove/install the components. 1. System fans2. Device fans3. Redundant PSU and power backplane board4. SAS/SATA2 Backplane an...
Page 45 - Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board; Remove the Power backplane board
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 2.8.4 Redundant PSU and Power backplabe board The system comes with a PSU that can be easily removed/installed. To remove the PSU and the Power backplane board: To remove the redundant PSU:1. Press the retaining tab on the PSU as shown. 2. Pull the PSU outward and remove it. 3. F...
Page 47 - Install the PSU and Power backplane
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Install the PSU and Power backplane 1. Match the screw with the screw hole and use a screw driver to fasten it as shown to secure the power backplane board with the cover. 2. Put the power backplane board into its place as shown. 3. P u s h t h e p o w e r b a c k p l a n e board...
Page 50 - Install Bridge card and SAS/SATA2 Backplane
Chapter 2: Hardware setup - 5. Hold the bridge card and pull out it. 6. Loosen the screws on the SAS/ SATA2 Backplane. 7. Push the SAS/SATA2 Backplane as shown and remove it. 8. Remove the IDE cable and FPB/ USB cable. Install Bridge card and SAS/SATA2 Backplane 1. Connect the IDE and FPB/USB cable.
Page 61 - Chapter 3; Installation
This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Chapter 3 Installation opt ions
Page 62 - Chapter 3: Installation options; Rackmount rail kit items
Chapter 3: Installation options - 3.1 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. Nuts Bolts Right pair Left pair 3.2 Rack rails assembly To assemble the ...
Page 63 - Attaching the rails to the rack
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack:1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the barebone server. 2. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack front. 1U space 3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to t...
Page 64 - Rackmounting the server
Chapter 3: Installation options - 3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack:1. 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 t...
Page 65 - Chapter 4; Motherboa
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 4 Motherboa rd info
Page 66 - Chapter 4: Motherboard information; Motherboard layout
Chapter 4: Motherboard information - 4.1 Motherboard layout AMI 8Mb FWH KBPWR1 ® AT I ES1000 Su pe r I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cel l CMOS Power CPLD1 HDLED1 RAID_SEL1 USBPW1 CLRTC1 VGA_EN1 RECPVER Y1 LAN1_EN1 SB_PWR1 SAS_EN1 USBPW2 DSBF-DR1 BP_CON2 DDR DIMM00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) COM2 SAS_CON1 VG...
Page 67 - Layout contents
ASUS RS160-E4/RX4 - Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU sockets 4-2 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 4-2 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 4-2 4. Zero-Channel RAID socket 4-2 5. Mini-PCI socket 4-2 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5 3. Keyboard power (3-pi...
Page 73 - Chapter 5; BIOS Setup
T h i s c h a p t e r t e l l s h o w t o c h a n g e the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions o f t h e B I O S p a r a m e t e r s a r e a l s o provided. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
Page 74 - Chapter 5: BIOS setup; Managing and updating your BIOS; DOS environment
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.1. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Upda...
Page 75 - U p d a t i n g t h e B I O S u s i n g t h e P h o e n i x
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 5.1.2 U p d a t i n g t h e B I O S u s i n g t h e P h o e n i x Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS...
Page 76 - Recovering the BIOS from the support CD and a floppy disk
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - RN50 DDR1 A21 BIOS 5.1.3 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 C...
Page 78 - Installing ASUS Update
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - 5.1.4 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 • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the...
Page 79 - Updating the BIOS through the Internet
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. S e l e c t U p d a t e B...
Page 80 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its featur...
Page 81 - BIOS setup program
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your...
Page 89 - ASUS BIOS Version; Data
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 Model Name/Model ID Displays the auto-detected model information. ASUS BIOS Version Displays the auto-detected BIOS inoformation. Data Displays the date of the BIOS version. System Information Model Name ASUS DSBF-DR12/SAS Model ID 8030A0 ASUS BIOS Version 1000.012 Data 06/14/20...
Page 90 - Processor; System Memory Information
Chapter 5: BIOS setup -1 Processor Displays the CPU inforamtion. System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. Processor Information *** CPU1: Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.00GHz Speed 3.00GHz Ratio Actual 18 Max 18 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Item ...
Page 94 - FBDIMM Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool F]
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Patrol Scrub function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity [Enabled] Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 ...
Page 101 - C P U 1 / 2 D o m a i n 0 T e m p e r a t u r e , C P U 1 / 2 D o m a i n 1
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - v02.58 (C) Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature [075] CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature [075] CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature [075] CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature [075] SYSTEM 1 Target Temperature [060] SYSTEM 2 Target...
Page 102 - SYSTEM1/2 Target Temperature
Chapter 5: BIOS setup -0 The CPU 1/2 Domain 0/1 Target Temperature and SYSTEM 1/2 Target Temperature appear only when you set Smart Fan Control as [Smart Fan] Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to disable or configure the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Sma...
Page 103 - Console Redirection
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 Console Redirection Console Redirection DMI Event Loggoing Item Specific Help Additional setup menu to configure console F1 ： Help ↑↓ Select Item - /+ Change Values F9 ： Setup Defaults ESC ： Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu F10 ： Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY ...
Page 105 - DMI Event Logging
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - DMI Event Logging DMI Event Logging Event log validity Valid Event log Capacity Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging [Enabled] ECC Event Logging [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read [Enter] Clear all DMI event logs [No] Item Specific Help View the contents of the...
Page 110 - Save Changes and Exit
Chapter 5: BIOS setup - 5.8 Exit menu Item Specific Help S a v e a n y c h a n g e s t o CMOS, exit BIOS Setup then reboot system. F1 ： Help ↑↓ Select Item - /+ Change Values F9 ： Setup Defaults ESC ： Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-menu F10 ： Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanc...
Page 111 - Discard Changes and Exit; Discard Changes; Load Setup Defaults
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Discard Changes and Exit Select this option then press <Enter> if you wish to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit.• select [No], then press <Ente...
Page 113 - Chapter 6; RAID configu
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6 RAID configu rat ion
Page 114 - Chapter 6: RAID configuration
Chapter 6: RAID configuration - 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS chipset that allows you to set RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 1E configurations. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in paral...
Page 116 - LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility; Overview
Chapter 6: RAID configuration - 6.2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • ...
Page 122 - Creating Integrated Striping volumes
Chapter 6: RAID configuration -10 6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine ...
Page 125 - Viewing volume properties
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 6.2.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete th...
Page 127 - Managing hot spares
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a ...
Page 128 - Synchronizing the array
Chapter 6: RAID configuration -1 4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. Synch...
Page 129 - Activating an array
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array.To activate the array:1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, th...
Page 130 - Deleting an array
Chapter 6: RAID configuration -1 Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. • If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete an array:1. From the Manage Array scree...
Page 131 - Viewing SAS topology
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to display device properties, or <Alt+M> to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
Page 133 - Pause When Boot Alert Displayed
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 6.2.6 Global_Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause when the boot aler...
Page 134 - Boot Information Display Mode
Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk infomation display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook]
Page 135 - Restore Defaults
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
Page 137 - Chapter 7; Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 7 Driver Installation
Page 138 - Chapter 7: Driver installation; RAID driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation - 7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers duri...
Page 139 - Installing the RAID controller driver; Windows; During Windows
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - For systems with Red Hat ® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: For Intel ® 6321 LSI MegaRAID: \Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\Driver\Linux\megaswr-drvr-bin.tgz For LSI 1068 SAS: \Dr...
Page 143 - linux dd updates
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 - Red Hat ® Enterprise AS3.0 update 7 To install the Intel ® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ® Enterprise AS3.0 update 7 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® Installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd updates , then press &l...
Page 146 - SuSE Linux
Chapter 7: Driver installation -10 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD.2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. ...
Page 148 - LAN driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation -1 7.2 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 7.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the compute...
Page 153 - Before installing the LAN driver:; Building the driver from the TAR file:
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 -1 7.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application...
Page 154 - VGA driver installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation -1 7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive...
Page 159 - Appendix A
T h i s a p p e n d i x i n c l u d e s a d d i t i o n a l information that you mey refer to when configuring the motherboard. Appendix A R ef er en ce i n fo rm at io n
Page 160 - Appendix A: Reference information; Using the Intel EM64T feature; A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Appendix A: Reference information A- A.1 Intel EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel Pentium 4 processors running on 32-bit operating system. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/supp...
Page 162 - Disabling memory managers
Appendix A: Reference information A- A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers Phlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will display the following message: Memory manager error message If you see this message after you execute Phlash16, you must disable the mem...
Page 163 - Input Characteristics; Input Voltage Range; Normal Range; Input Frequency Range; DC Output characteristics
ASUS RS162-E4/RX4 A- A.4 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127V - 9.72A 200 to 240V - 4.86A Input Frequency Range 47Hz to 63Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) 12V 56 +5VSB 4
