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Asus AP1600R-E2 Server User Manual

1. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA backplane Refer to section 2 7 SATA backplane cabling for information on the SATA backplane cable connections Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 5 Expansion slot 2 5 1 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 To install a PCI X card 1 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the riser card to the standoff Riser card screw Riser card standoff 2 Firmly hold a riser card bracket then pull it up to detach it from the PCI X slot on the motherboard 3 Remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover 4 Install a PCI X card to the bracket as shown then secure the card with a screw ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 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 Peg on the riser card bracket Install the riser card bracket with the card into the PCI X slot on the motherboard Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel Secure the riser card to the standoff Connect the cable s to the card if applicable Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion
2. REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 NCLV D Fan connectors Rotation REAR_FAN1 a 12V GND FRNT_FAN1 zi Rotation 12V GND components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the FRNT_FAN2 a Rotation 12V GND Chapter 4 Motherboard information 6 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 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 The USB connector complies with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed NCLV D USB 2 0 connector 7 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis CLV D Serial port2 COM2 connector ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 11 8 S SI power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 8 pin SSI 12V1 12V2 T p hese connectors are for SSI power supply plugs The power supply lugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit N 4 12 e Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully configured system e Do not forget to connect the 8 pin ATX 12 V power plug
3. e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the Signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device If the power supply is broken do not try to
4. CPU1 Fan Speed 0 CPU2 Fan Speed 0 Fronti Fan Speed 0 Front2 Fan Speed 0 Rearl Fan Speed 8500RPM Rear2 Fan Speed 8500RPM Smart Fan Control Disabled Select Item Select Screen VCORE1 Voltage 1 320V ee Bele VCORE2 Voltage 1 380V 3 3V Voltage 3 345V is SB SEs 5V Voltage 5 094V 5VSB Voltage 5 046V right 1985 26082 American Megqatrends Inc CPU1 CPU2 Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU1 CPU2 Fan Speed 0 Front1 Front2 Fan Speed 0 Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU front and rear fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Z The CPU and Front fan speeds items normally show the value 0 To lt check the actual fan rotations per minute use the ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM software Refer to the ASWM user guide for more information 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 Z The CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature and Front1 lt Temperature items appear when you enable the Smart
5. AUS AP1600R E2 BA2 1U Rackmount Barebone Server User Guide p d AA A J n ta jil Li e __ UB i j E1732 First Edition V1 October 2004 Copyright 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of 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 event shall ASUS its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages 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 Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability f
6. W dakiin 5 30 POOLT DAY Vy VD r r 5 32 5 6 1 Boot Device PITIOL Vi s say yanan k y nika d l n a an 5 32 5 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 5 33 S SS BRO Sal NR canteen DD rXrX XwXwXrXrere J 5 34 EXC MENU aaraa 5 37 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
7. otherwise the system will not boot up e Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices 24 pin Power Connector Qo peA 3 3 Volts is m a m a m a m Ground s 412 Volts zz 3 Volts 5 Volts Ground z 5V Standby x s 3 Volts s 5 Volts lt Ground Power OK ss 12 Volts p mr 12V2 CPU GND 12V2 CPU GND 12V1 CPU E 12V1 CPU u 3 Volts amp 1712 Volts z 1 Ground E PSON Ground amp Ground Ground gt u 5 Volts m u 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts Ground lt For Power Supply with 20 pin NCLV D Power connectors Power Connector Chapter 4 Motherboard information 9 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface NC I2C_ 6 CLK GND l2C_ 6 DATA 5V NCLV D SMBus connector 10 Power Supply SMBus connector 6 1 pin PSUSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBu
8. AR14 Motherboard ASUS NCLV D Chipset North Bridge Intel E7320 Memory Controller Hub MCH South Bridge Intel 6300ESB Processor Supports dual Intel Xeon 3 2GHz processors with L2 512K and L3 1MB caches via two 604 pin sockets Memory 4 x 184 pin DDR sockets for up to 16GB system memory Supports DDR 333 registered ECC DIMMs LAN Broadcom BMC5721 64 bit Gigabit LAN controller Broadcom BMC5705E 32 bit Gigabit LAN controller VGA ATI RAGE XL PCl based VGA controller Supports 8MB display memory Expansion slots 1 x PCI X 66 MHz 64 bit slot PCI X 1 0 1 x Mini PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board Storage Intel 6300ESB South Bridge supports 2 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 HDDs 2 x SATA HDDs with RAID 0 1 configuration and Intel Matrix Storage Technology Management ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM alc eh OO sU Jli Voltage temperature and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart ASR feature Power supply 500W power supply 115V 230V 50Hz 60Hz Dimensions 600 mm I x 445 mm w x 43 6 mm h ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 1 3 1 3 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 Rack screw HDD bays Optical drive Rack screw AS Sree ite a m Power button vee POLLS Power LED HDD Access
9. Connect the LAN2 Activity LED cable to this connector This LED blinks during a network activity and lights up when linked e Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 This 2 pin connector is for the Locator LED 1 Connect the Locator LED 1 cable to this connector This LED lights up when the Locator button is pressed e Locator LED 2 2 pin LOCATORLED2 This 2 pin connector is for the Locator LED 2 Connect the Locator LED 2 cable to this connector This LED lights up when the Locator button is pressed e Locator Button Switch 2 pin LOCATORBTN This connector is for the locator button This button queries the state of the system locator e Front Panel SMBus 6 1 pin This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 14 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PANEL41 NCLV D System panel connector Z The system panel connector is color coded for easy connection Refer to the connector descriptions on the next page for details e System power LED Green 3 pin PLED This 3 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode e Hard disk drive activity LED Red 2 pin IDE_LED
10. Message LED LAN1 LED LED Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read write data into the HDD Message LED OFF System Is normal no incoming event Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Location LED OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed Press the location switch again to turn off LAN LEDs OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present 1 6 2 Rear panel LEDs RJ 45 ACT LNK iE ii SPEED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description LOMbps connection 100Mbps connection Blinking 1000Mbps connection 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components wi Hardware setup ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 1 Chassis cover 2 1 1 Removing the cover 1 Use a Phillios screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis 3 Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis 1 2 inch distance 4 Lift the cover from the chassis 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 2 Installing the cover 1 Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear
11. and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel Side markings 2 Make sure that the side markings on the cover two on each side are aligned to the grooves on the chassis pitti LLL z OETA Y e Anne a BET 1 Ar Z l payey AAT LIT Re ws Toa Tee 5 4444 ITT Yaa af Grooves 3 Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place 4 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover Thumbscrews aramama O y 2 m a LICI NSS jjli ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 3 2 2 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 Intel Xeon NCLV D CPU Socket 604 LN 1 The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs If you are installing only one CPU you MUST install it in CPU socket 1 2 If you are installing two CPUs install in the CPU socket 2 first 2 2 1 Removing the CPU heatsink If you have previously installed CPUs and heatsinks follow these steps to remove the heatsinks before proceeding to the next section To remove the CPU heatsink 1 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to loosen the four screws that secure the heatsink until it is released 2 Carefully lift the heatsink from the motherboard Z You don t need to detach the screws from the heatsink 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 2 2 Installling a CPU To inst
12. lt 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM is oe a5 DDR DIMM notch Z Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 4 clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 4 Hard disk drives To install a SATA HDD 1 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 2 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay 3 Take note of the drive tray holes 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 4 Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray then secure it with four screws ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 9 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 SATA interface on the backplane When installed the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the drive tray in place The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive
13. 4 1 Motherboard layout 26 8cm 10 5in PS 2KBMS a ewka KBPWR1 j SSI PWR1 5 s Keyboard ooo ieee PSUSMB1 EEk USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 64 bit 184 pin module NCLV D mPGA 604 DDR DDR_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A1 64 bit 184 pin module Gigabit LAN BCM5721 ele LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN BCMS705E REAR_FAN2 mPGA 604 30 5cm 12in zern cou rane PCIX1 64 bit PCI X FRNT_FAN1 Fs FRNT Fano emn LAN_EN2 P PCIX2 64 bit PCI X PCIE3 x4 link PCI4 32 bit 5V PCI O SB_PWR1 RECOVERY1 E PCI5 32 bit 5V PCI y a u u u u u BMCCONN1 CMOS Power LEZE ale jajaja BPSMB1 EI LPT1 CLRTC1 au a a a CEE USB34 Hoen efi AUX_PANEL1 BARSRRABA USBPW34 EEE PANEL1 PA The four grayed out card slots are present on the motherboard but are not used in this system You may install one PCI X card via the riser card bracket Chapter 4 Motherboard information Layout contents Jumpers Page 7 BIOS Recovery 3 pin RECOVERY 1 4 7 Connectors Page 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 4 8 2 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 4 8 4 9 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 3 4 Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED1 4 10 5 System fan connectors REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 4 10 6 7 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 4 11 Serial port con
14. 51 19 Use ENTER TAB System Date Thu 05 07 2004 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in select a field Primary IDE Master ST320413A Use or to Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD S520 A configure system time Third IDE Master Not Detected Third IDE Slave Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Slave Not Detected IDE Confi ration oe a Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Information American Megatrends Inc 5 3 1 System Time xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system time 5 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 5 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in 5 14 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 3 4 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 Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain Primary IDE Master Select the type Device Hard Disk of device connected Vendor ST320413A to the system Size 20 0GB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16 Sectors PIO Mode Supported Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 SMART Monitori
15. A D Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC Ce jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRITC1 2 1 3 2 i EJ EI Normal Clear CMOS NCLV D Clear RTC RAM Default Z You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Chapter 4 Motherboard information 2 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller Set to pins 1 2 to enable the video graphics controller VGA_EN1 2 2 ae Enable Disable NCLV D VGA Setting Default 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode USBPW12 1 2 23 EJ 5V 5VSB Default USBPW34 1 2 23 EW 5V 5VSB Default e The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up e The total current consumed must NOT exc
16. AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash Write to file A gt The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 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 Z Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 2 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A gt afudos iNCLVD ROM Chapter 5 BIOS setup 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt 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 Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update proce
17. Disabled Enabled Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE Allow n remapping of DIMM Speed DDR 333 overlapped PCI memory Memory Remap Feature Enabled above the total physical memory DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed This item is auto detected and is not configurable Memory Remap Feature Enabled Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 23 5 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select ri Serial Portl Base Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 Addresses Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Serial Port Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address Configuration options Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8
18. LED Location switch LAN2 LED Location LED LAN1 LED Reset button Message LED PA Refer to section 1 6 1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions a 1 4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot system power socket and rear fans The middle part includes the I O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard Z 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 gt JJ v o C Q lt lt r r 0 m O D A Q QQ D gt gt o O O N N 9 v Q O h Oo _ O o 5 Q 3 2 9 O 0 90 r u ii C ogu e N s A x a r D cr ka pe ro cr 1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Internal features The chaais includes the basic components as shown PCI X riser card bracket 6 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 System fans OB WN Be Z The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive Connect an external floppy disk drive USB interface to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 1 5 1 6 LED information 1 6 1 Front panel LEDs gt u ern EET aw QO ly gt 6 ma 5 bag amp pe HDD Access LED Power LED LAN2 LED Location LED
19. User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 35 To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 Onthe password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password 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 Boot Sector Virus Prot
20. card configure the it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the following tables 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port COM2 Communications Port COM1 Sound Card sometimes LPT2 Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port LPT1 System CMOS Real Time Clock 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 IRQ assignments for this motherboard INTA INTB INTC INTD REQ GNT AIC 8130 PXIRQ2 X_REQ3 X_GNT3 ATI Rage XL PIRQB REQ2 GNT2 BCM5705E PIRQF REQ3 GNT3 PCIX slot 1 64 bit PXIRQO PXIRQ1 PXIRQ2 PXIRQ3 X_REQO X_GNTO LN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 13 2 6 Cable connections Pre connected system cables Parallel
21. the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities LN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy Sel Z m disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk This barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive Connect an external floppy disk drive USB interface to any of the USB 2 0 ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A s then press lt Enter gt Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Windows XP users Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 Start then s
22. 1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled 5 32 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Quiet Boot Progress Bar Disabled Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled 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 Z Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows yo
23. 16k 32k 64k Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 5 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 lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI APIC Support Enabled Select the ACPI state used for System gt APM Configuration Suspend Hardware Monitor E Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Fi General Help Fil Save and Exit ESG Exit right 1985 2082 American Megatrends Inc 5 5 1 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Do not change the ACPI APIC support after you have installed the _ operating system 0S otherwise a boot failure may occur ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 27 5 5 2 APM Configuration APM Configuration Enable or disable Power Management APM Enabled APM Video Power Down Mode suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Suspend Time Out Disabled Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Power Button Mode On Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled cel g Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled rte TEL Power On Ring Disabl
24. ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select Click Next 5 9 4 From the FIP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process PA The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Update L a lt Select the BIOS Version 4 Please select the version you want Please choose BIOS file from combo box 1008 0 03 13 2002 2002 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next l U ZAETE Sa 4 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Internet Upda system BIOS using a specified BIOS image file n ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet A enan al BIOS image file via Internet for later usa 4 Check BIOS Information FB Update BIOS from a file qan Save current BIOS to a file W Update BIOS from a file Update BIOS from the Internet SR Download BIOS from the Internet Check BIOS Information 2 Options 3 Locate the BIOS file f
25. Bere agis setpoint values may Ratio Actual Value 14 differ Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit inc Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus frequency The BIOS auto detects the default value of this item Use the Z You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS settings if you installed an unlocked CPU Refer to the CPU documentation for details Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Setting this item to Enabled allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 22 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 4 5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB Warning Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction NorthBridge Configuration Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller Configuration options
26. DIMMs 104 Pins 80 Pins DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR_B1 DDR_A1 NCLV D 184 Pin DDR DIMM sockets 2 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2GB and 4GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets LN e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the following URL for details e Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you installed four 4 GB DDR memory modules e This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 7 2 8 2 4 3 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 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by DDR DIMM notch pressing the retaining clips aa outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips Snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip
27. Fan Control feature 5 30 Chapter 5 BIOS setup CPU1 CPU2 Temperature XXX Front Temperature XXX Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before the Smart Fan Control is disabled Use the arrow down key to display additional items VBAT Voltage 3 120V 12V Voltage 12 053V VANomm lt C Copyright 19785 2682 American Megatrends Inc VCORE Voltage VCORE1 Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 31 5 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen General Help Save and Exit American Megatrends Inc 5 6 1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device lst FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device PM ST330620A EMER SEEDS CN EMSA 3rd Boot Device PS ASUS CD S360 Ath Boot Device MBA v7 5 12 Slot 0 A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen F
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29. IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMAO DMA1 DMA3 EPP Version 1 9 Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP Configuration options 1 9 1 7 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Sets the Parallel port IRQ Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 5 24 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 4 7 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 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings NO Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system YES Lets the Plug And Play O S No operating system PCI Latency Timer 64 configure Plug and Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Play PnP devices not Palette Snooping Disabled required for
30. This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD e System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings e ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF e Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components i ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 BIOS setup 5 2 9 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic 1 3 Input Output System BIOS setup ASUS AFUDOS Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted ASUS Update Updates
31. Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID O RAID 1 is available only if you are using Windows 2000 XP e Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID O or RAID 1 set e When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode connect the primary boot hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting Use SATA1 Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 9 4 Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED1 This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary secondary IDE connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up NCLV D SCSI SATA card activity LED connector SCSI ACTLED SCSI ACTLED SCSI ACTLED SCSI_ACTLED HDLED1 3 5 System fan connectors REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 740 mA 8 88 W max or a total of 2 1 A 4 44 A 53 28 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 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Cs Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard fan connectors
32. ailed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys LN e The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 5 7 Exit Menu e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 11 5 2 1 Menu items ain Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information CCCo Sub menu items 5 2 2 Menu bar Menu bar Power right 1985 2002 BIOS menu screen Configuration fields Boot Exit Pid 515191 Thu 05 07 2004 1 44M 3 5 in ST320413A ASUS CD S520 A Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected BIOS SETUP UTILITY General help Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a f
33. all the CPUs 1 Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side 2 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket as shown until it fits in place AN The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Marked corner gold arrow 3 Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 4 Apply the thermal interface material thermal grease to the top of the CPU This thermal grease should come with the CPU package 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 if you wish to install a second CPU ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 2 3 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink 1 Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU CPU1 A YZ Ly i jj A LDS 2 Twist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard When the four screws are attached tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink 3 Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second CPU heatsink Heatsink for CPU2 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 4 System memory 2 4 1 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
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35. boot if PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled your system has a Plug OffBoard PCI ISA IDE Card Auto and Play operating system WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device Select Screen IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device TL Select Item IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device a Change Option IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device F1 General Help IRQ 10 assigned to Device F10 Save and Exit IRQ 11 assigned to Device ESC Exit IRQ 14 assigned to Device American Megatrends Inc Plug And Play O S No 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 PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes When set to Yes BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latte
36. cted the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled 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 USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options HiSpeed FullSpeed 5 4 2 MPS Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi Processor Table Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision MPS Revision MPS Revision 1 4 Allows you to select the multi processor system revision Configuration options 1 1 1 4 ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 19 5 4 3 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type Remote Access Enabled Serial port number COM Serial Port Mode 115200 8 n 1 Flow Control None Redirection After BIOS POST Always Terminal Type ANSI VT UTFB Combo Key Support Disabled Remote Access Enabled Enables or disables the remote access featu
37. e To uninstall the power supply module 1 Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and other system devices 2 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the screw the secures the front end of the power supply 3 Slide the power supply backward for about half an inch then carefully lift it out from the chassis 2 16 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 7 4 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive 1 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the optical drive 2 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the meal bracket on the side of the optical drive Remove the bracket to release the drive 3 Slide the optical drive toward the front panel then carefully pull it out of the drive bay ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 17 To install an optical drive 2 18 1 3 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 The metal bracket should fit completely to ensure that the optical drive is securely in place Drive holes to match the pegs on the metal bracket Drive metal bracket Bracket pegs Holes to match the standoffs Standoffs to match the holes on th
38. e metal bracket Secure the bracket with two screws Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 5 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard 1 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 Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components Remove the riser card standoff by twisting it counterclockwise Riser card standoff Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown N Sn ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 1 9 To reinstall the motherboard 1 Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown 2 Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in place 3 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to secure the motherboard with seven 7 screws in the holes as shown mi ee air zz Screw hole 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 4 Insert the riser card standoff into the motherboard hole beside the PCI X slot and twist it clockwise until secure 5 Reconnect all the requi
39. e system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On Ring Disabled When set to Enabled the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PME Disabled When set to Enabled the system enables the PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 29 5 5 3 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY rower Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature 49 C 120 F CPU2 Temperature 47 C 114 F MB Temperature 47 C 114 F
40. ection Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 36 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 7 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Exit Exit Options Exit system setup Exit amp Save Changes after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operation Select Screen T4 Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen General Help Save and Exit Ines TA Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save the changes and exit Z If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this optio
41. ed Change Option Power On By PME Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled ponerse METH Exit T ul u mm CoCopyright 1985 26062 American Megqatrends Inc Power Management Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management APM feature Configuration options Enabled Disabled Video Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the video power down mode Configuration options Disabled Standby Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode Configuration options Disabled Standby Suspend Suspend Time Out Disabled Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend mode Configuration options Disabled 1 Min 2 Min 4 Min 8 Min 10 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min Throttle Slow Clock Ratio 50 Allows you to select duty cycle in throttle mode Configuration options 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 5 25 0 12 5 Power Button Mode On Off Allows the system to go into On Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed Configuration options On Off Suspend Chapter 5 BIOS setup Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever th
42. eed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 5 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS KBPWR1 1 2 23 MIZ 5V 5VSB Default NCLV D Keyboard power setting Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature LAN EN1 2 1 3 2 Enable Disable Default NCLV D LAN_EN1 setting Chapter 4 Motherboard information 6 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_ENZ These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature LAN EN2 3 2 2 j Enable Disable NCLV D LAN_EN2 setting Default f BIOS Recovery 3 pin RECOVERY 1 This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted To recover the BIOS Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Insert a floppy disk wit
43. elect Run d In the Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press lt Enter gt then follow screen instructions to continue Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk 9 1 2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Z e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at and least 600 KB free space to save the file e The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alohanumeric characters for the extension name A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Main filename Extension name ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 3 3 Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom
44. fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer Operation Safety Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers Before operating the server carefully read all the manuals included with the server package Before using the server make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the server on a Stable surface This product is equipped with a three wire power cable and plug for the user s safety Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock Lithium lon Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION This server system is heavy Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system vii viii 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 g
45. h the original or updated BIOS file Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS ae When finished shut down your computer Replace the jumper cap from pins 2 3 to pins 1 2 Reboot your computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data o o N REGOVERY1 1 2 2 3 Normal BIOS Recovery Default NCLV D BIOS recovery setting ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 7 4 3 Connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Z Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 NCLV D Floppy disk drive connector 2 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cables The Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable has two connectors a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard and a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive If you install two hard disk drives you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting it
46. he item and press lt Enter gt 5 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 5 2 7 Pop up window 5 2 Pop up window Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 5 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side Of mme seins vezna wise de te section bele a menu screen when there are items ee SERR that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen 5 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item BIOS SETUP UTILITY Pop up window Scroll bar ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 13 5 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Z This is a NOTE Refer to section 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen for lt information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time 11
47. ice Configure S ATA as RAID No Allows you to set the Serial ATA devices connected to the Serial ATA connectors as RAID sets Configuration options No Yes Chapter 5 BIOS setup PA The following item appears only when you set the Onboard IDE L Operate Mode to Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Option Primary P ATA S ATA Allows you to select the combined mode for the installed IDE and SATA devices The Secondary P ATA S ATA and P ATA Ports Only options are for advanced users only If you set to any of these options and encountered problems revert to the default setting Primary P ATA S ATA Configuration options Primary P ATA S ATA Secondary P ATA S ATA P ATA Ports Only IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 5 3 6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu R BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain AMIBIOS Version 08 00 10 Build Date 07 07 04 Processor Intel R Xeon TM CPU 2 80GHz 2800 MHz 2 Count System Memory Size 512MB Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit CO gt Copyright 1985 26062 American Megatrends Inc AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the a
48. ield Use or to configure system time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit American Meqatrends Inc Navigation keys The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main Advanced Power configuration Boot Exit settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management APM For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 5 2 3 Navigation keys 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 Z 5 12 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar E displays the specific items for that menu 55 55 u For example selecting Main shows the E o oOo Main menu items __ _ J WJJL i The other items Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Main menu items 5 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select t
49. k 1 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 Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail Remove the screws from the rear 1U space and align the rear end holes Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end From the rack front find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair When properly installed the rack rails appear as shown ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 3 3 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 the rack and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack J a n e i t n 2 Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server to the rack Rack screw 3 4 Chapter 3 Installation options This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors i Motherboard info ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 2
50. leted Start flashing A DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing _ so can cause system boot failure 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Z 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 AP1600R E2 BA2 5 5 8 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 e Save the current BIOS file e Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet e Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file e Update the BIOS directly from the Internet and e View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Install ASUS Update VX XX XX 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 5 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Lau
51. matically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 0 ei fel dr o Yo B ko alms ail Ko 3 oh A When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 0 eX fel d o Yo B ao aman ail Ko 3 oh AE Floppy found Reading file NCLVD ROM Completed Start flashing DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing Le j so can cause system boot failure 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Chapter 5 BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 0 eX Yel d o Yo B ao q a Ko 3 oh A When no floppy disk is found the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 0 eX fel dr o Yo B so aman a Ko 3 oh AE Floppy not found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file NCLVD ROM Comp
52. n only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 57 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 lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 5 38 Chapter 5 BIOS setup
53. nch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears Internet me Internet Explorer W Windows Catalog B Windows Update ments A E mail a Outlook Express Accessories fa asus Ai Booster gt w Paint an ASUS Utility fm AsusUpdate gt S ASUSUpdate MyLogo W Uninstall ASUSUpdate Windows Media Playe m Games Ri Marvell r ASUSUpdate I Startup I Voice Editor Internet Explorer f ww MSN Explorer Voice Editor 4 Outlook Express wI MSN Explorer r Remote Assistance Windows Media Player Ai r Ai Booster v2 00 18 Boodter SUC 3 windows Messenger P Log Off Shut Down 72 start AUS Select 1 Update Save BIOS from to a file 2 Update BIOS from the Internet Update system BIOS using a specified BIOS image file on ASUS Web Site 3 Download BIOS from the Internet Download a specified BIOS image file via Internet for later usage 4 Check BIOS Information Fip Update BIOS from the Internet 2 Select Update BIOS from 3 the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 Before Continue please make sure that your system is connected to the Internet You can then choose a web site by yourself or click AutoSelect button ASUS Update will choose the best site based on network traffic automatically for you Select the
54. nector 10 1 pin COM2 4 11 8 SSI power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 8 pin SSI 12V1 12V2 4 12 13 System panel auxiliary connector 20 pin AUX_PANEL1 LAN1 Link activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LINKACTLED LAN2 Link activity LED 2 pin LAN2_LINKACTLED Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 2 2 pin LOCATORLED2 Locator Button Switch 2 pin LOCATORBTN Front Panel System Bus 6 1 pin System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 System RA LED Green 3 pin PLED Hard disk drive activity LED Red 2 pin IDE_LED System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 4 4 2 Jumpers 1 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 To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data
55. nfiguration options Disabled Auto ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 9 15 PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 3 5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you wish to configure the item BIOS SETUP UTILITY ain IDE Configuration When in AHCI RAID Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA mode SATA controller is forced to Native Configure S ATA as RAID No mode IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system OS Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS including Windows 2000 XP Configuration options Compatible Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports It is recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility In this setting you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you do not install any Serial ATA dev
56. ng Supported Type Auto Select Screen LBA Large Mode Auto Select Item Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Change Option PIO Mode Auto General Help DMA Mode Auto Save and Exit SMART Monitoring Auto Exit 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled a ince 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 Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Co
57. or any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual including the products and software described in it Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product Is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOLICOS oasia taste pte seeded tea ace am canbe ade coet care mae enue vil Deel alin ON DD Dr rrr rr vill ADO TAS OUE nan ne heyan an arye nae pecsoranaaie teenie eR aanconad aaa IX Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 1 System package contents ccccccsssssseeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesaees 1 2 1 2 System specifications avis cnkacctivinnmiteeennacmomeiaiien 1 3 t3 Front DanelsFeat UFES Nc N Ayak eine ar kk na WAN akr k 1 4 1 4 Rear panel T ealUF S 4 ylculsiya yl akir a k k k i 1 4 I SZ B sna sone yy Dab bb em e TT JJ 2m_ 1 5 LO LEDAN OTIT SL ON si yu seina aa berk ae anan 7 Aka a a diann RA aA 1 6 LOT Front panel LEDS gt s xl bal n alan n edakai n ne akan 1 6 1 6 2 Rear panel LEDS cccccccsssssseeeseesseeseueeseesaneeseees 1 6 Chapter 2 Hardware set
58. otherboard 2 ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility 3 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact Information This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications wi ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 Product introduction 1 2 1 1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 package for the following items Z Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing Package items ASUS AR14 1U rackmount chassis with ASUS NCLV D motherboard 500W power supply 115V 230V optical drive system device rear fans 2 x hot swap HDD trays riser card bracket SATA backplane CPU heatsink 2 pcs AC power cable System screws and cables Rackmount rail kit Accessory box AP1600R E2 user guide AP1600R E2 support CD includes ASWM TrendMicro ServerProtect CD Bag of screws Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R E2 BAZ 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 Chassis Rackmount 1U
59. 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 SATA connectors from motherboard to SATA backplane board System fan connectors from mid fans to SATA backplane SATA backplane power connector from power supply 0 4 pin power connector from power supply to optical drive ee d 2k LAR 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 7 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 1 System fans 2 Device fan 3 Power supply module 4 Optical drive 5 Motherboard 2 1 1 System fans To uninstall the system fans 1 Disconnect all the system fan cables from the connectors on the backplane board 2 Remove the four screws that secure a fan 3 Repeat step 2 to uninstall the other fans Fan screw 2 2 Device fan To uninstall the device fan 1 Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Remove the four screws that secure the device fan Fan screw ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 15 2 1 3 Power supply modul
60. r can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 9 25 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 Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card when required Configuration options Auto PCI Slot1 PCI Slot2 PCI Slot3 PCI Slot4 PCI Slot5 PCI Slot6 IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved Use the arrow down key to scroll down the menu IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device DMA Channel 0 PCI Device DMA Channel 1 PCI Device Select Screen DMA Channel 3 PCI Device Select Item DMA Channel 5 PCI Device Change Option DMA Channel 6 PCI Device General Help DMA Channel 7 PCI Device Save and Exit Exit Reserved Memory Size Disabled CC gt Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc DMA Channel X assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the DMA channel is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved Reserved Memory Size Disabled Allows you to set the reserved memory size Configuration options Disabled
61. re Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial port number COM1 Enables or disables the remote access feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port Mode 115200 8 n 1 Sets the Serial port mode Configuration options 115200 8 n 1 57600 8 n 1 38400 8 n 1 19200 8 n 1 09600 8 n 1 5 20 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Flow Control None Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection Configuration options None Hardware Software Redirection After BIOS POST Always Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power On Self Test POST Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always Configuration options Disabled Boot Loader Always Terminal Type ANSI Allows you to select the target terminal type Configuration options ANSI VT100 VT UTF8 VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Disabled Enables or disables the VT UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 21 5 4 4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio a between CPU Core Manufacturer Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String Intel R Xeon TM CPU 2 80GHz Frequency Frequency 2800 MHz NOTE If an invalid FSB Speed 800 MHz ratio is set in CMOS Ratio Status Unlocked Hyer
62. red cables to the motherboard See section 2 6 Cable connections for illustration 6 Reinstall all the devices that you have previously removed ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 2 21 2 8 SATA backplane cabling Connects the SMBus FAN1 Connects the fan cable from CPU_FAN1 on the MB cable from the MB Connect the SATA Connect the cables from the MB system fan cables Connects the device fan cable Connect the SATA HDDs Connects a 4 pin plug from power supply 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server i ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 Installation options 3 2 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 Left pair Right pair 3 2 Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails 1 Determine the depth of the rack where you wish to install the system 2 Match one long and one short rail to your desired length and fix them together using four 4 pairs of nuts and bolts 3 Repeat step 2 to assemble the other rail pair Rear ends Bolts on inner side Nuts on outer side Front ends Chapter 3 Installation options 3 3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rac
63. rom the Open window then click Save 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process 5 10 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you Start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl Alt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two f
64. s devices using the SMBus interface PSU I2CDATA 3 3V Remote Sense PSU_I2CCLK NC GND PSUSMB1 NCLV D Power supply SMBus connector ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 4 13 11 Parallel port connector 26 1 pin LPT1 This connector is for a parallel port Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis NCLV D Parallel port connector 12 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 This connector is for an ASUS server management card BMC SMBCLK 5VSB 12CCLK1 PSON BMC RST PWROK BMCCONN1 5VSB a 5VSB GND p j PSONEN 5VSB BMC PRESENT BMC SMBDATA BMC_SMl NCLV D BMC connector 4 14 Chapter 4 Motherboard information 13 System panel auxiliary connector 20 pin AUX_PANEL1 This connector supports several server system functions n LLI LL QO lt lt I Q LLI kK O lt Z LT TT LINKACTLED LINKACTLED AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 GND OCATORLED1 OCATORLED1 OCATORBTN OCATORLED2 OCATORLED2 a a NCLV D Auxiliary panel connector e LAN1 link activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LINKACTLED This 2 pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED Connect the LAN1 Activity LED cable to this connector This LED blinks during a network activity and is always lit when linked e LAN2 link activity LED 2 pin LAN2_LINKACTLED This 2 pin connector is for the LAN2 Activity LED
65. s jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings e Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable e Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE devices SEC_IDE1 PRI IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 NCLV D IDE connectors 4 8 Chapter 4 Motherboard information 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID O or RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec HostRAID Technology through the onboard Intel 6300ESB integrated RAID controller Z These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default In lt Standard IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to RAID See section 4 3 6 IDE Configuration on page 4 15 for details SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 ND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND NCLV D SATA connectors LN Important notes on Serial ATA e You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the
66. ss is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A gt 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 Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash Please restart your computer A gt ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 9 9 5 6 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 CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file LN e Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility e Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to NCLVD ROM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk PA This barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive Connect an lt external floppy disk drive USB interface to any of the USB 2 0 ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turnon the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and auto
67. this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item then press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password 5 34 Chapter 5 BIOS setup To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears LN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings oot Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
68. u to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 33 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 Enables or disables the quiet boot progress bar during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change password lt Enter gt again to disabled password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Ine Change Supervisor Password Select
69. uide contains the following parts ds Chapter 1 Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components Chapter 3 Installation options This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server This chapter includes the motherboard layout jumper settings and connector locations Chapter 5 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and information to aid in completing a task References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS NCLV D motherboard user guide This manual contains detailed information about the NCLV D m
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71. uto detected system memory ASUS AP1600R E2 BA2 5 17 5 4 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 Advanced USB Configuration Configure the USB MPS Configuration support Remote Access Application CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP American Megatrends Inc 5 4 1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables USB host Module Version 2 23 2 9 4 controllers USB Devices Enabled None USB Function A11 USB Ports Legacy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed PA The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the USB Devices Enabled item shows None USB Function Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB function Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 18 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 If dete

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