TS300-E3 Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D LGA775 Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server 1066/800 MHz Front Side Bus
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2 1.2 System specifications .............................................
Contents 2.9 2.10 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-23 2.9.1 Motherboard connections ..................................... 2-23 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ............................... 2-24 2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections ................................. 2-27 Removable components ..................................................... 2-30 2.10.1 Chassis fan ........................................................... 2-30 2.10.2 HDD blower ...
Contents 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14 5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15 5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave .........
Contents 6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 6-28 6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 6-29 6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache ...................................... 6-30 6.3 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 6-30 6.4 LSI Logic Configuration Utility (for PS4 model only) ......... 6-31 6.4.1 Boot Adapter List ................................................. 6-32 6.4.2 Global Properties ...............
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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 features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS TS300-E3 package with the items on the following table.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT Series motherboard. The server supports an Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. Motherboard ASUS P5MT (PA4 model) ASUS P5MT/SCSI (PS4 model) ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.
1.2 System specifications Expansion slots 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)* (colored green on PS4 model) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 Link)** 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay 3 x 5.25-inch drive bays Front panel 2 x USB 2.
1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. CD-ROM drive Empty 5.
1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.
1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS300-E3 with the hard disk drive blower installed. The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system. PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) 6 1 • 7 • 2 3 4 10 8 • • • • • • • 5 9 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8.
PS4 (4 hot-swap SCSI configuration) 6 1 • 7 • 2 3 4 10 8 • • • • • • • 5 9 1. Power supply unit 2. Chassis fan 3. ASUS P5MT/SCSI motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. Front I/0 board 10.
1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 1. Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside.
You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT/SCSI (PS4 model) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. ® Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis LAN2 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® 1. LAN2 P5MT Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly The TS300-E3 comes with a proprietary CPU heatsink and airduct, which come in separate boxes when you receive the package. You have to assemble the CPU heatsink and airduct before installing to the motherboard. To assemble the CPU heatsink and airduct: 1. Align the airduct pegs to the fan and heatsink holes. 2. Push down the airduct into the holes to secure the assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly: 1.
4. 3 Drive the four screws into the holes in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and airduct assembly to the motherboard. A B B A 3 2 3 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. ¤ CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 FANOUT4 3. Position the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink screws match the screw holes on the motherboard. GND FANPWR2 2.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules. ® The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets: 128 Pins LAN2 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5MT Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three h o o k e d t a b s on the left side and four h i n g e - l i k e t a b s on the right side. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the four hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2.
4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.
2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1).
3. Make sure that the drive and bay hole align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 4. Secure the drive with a screw. 5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.
7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly” for instructions.
2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. 2. 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. 3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4.
5. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. 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.
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The end with the hook tab should be close to the front panel LEDs. Flat end 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3.
2.8 Expansion cards Refer to this section when installing expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Lay the chassis on its side. 2. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to use. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the chassis.
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier.
2.9 Cable connections 2.9.1 • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Motherboard connections 25cm (9.
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections (in PA4 model only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E3 PA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LED on the backplane connect to the front panel LED to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.
Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SATA/RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors.
SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay.
2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections (in PS4 model only) A SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E3 PS4 model. The SCSI backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. See section “1.6 LED information.
Back side The back side of SCSI backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SCSI interfaces for the motherboard SCSI connector or the SCSI/RAID card and terminator, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors.
SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SCSI HDD bay.
2.10 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. Chassis fan 2. HDD blowers 3. SATA/SCSI backplanes 4. Floppy disk drive module 5. Front I/O board 6. Chassis footpads and roller wheels 7. Power supply unit 2.10.1 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. 1. Align the chassis fan holes to the screw holes on the chassis. 2. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the chassis.
3. Plug the chassis fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower To remove the HDD blower: 1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover” for instructions. 2. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane. 3. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to the chassis. 4.
5. Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 6. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: 1. Replace the blower into the case. 2. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier.
3. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. 4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. 5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.
2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SCSI backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable! 3. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. 4.
To reinstall a SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. 2. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. Rail-like dents 2-36 3. Slide the backplane into the slot until it fits. If correctly installed, the outer edge of the backplane aligns with the corner of the drive cage. 4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections “2.9.
2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. 2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. 3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive.
To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.
2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel. 2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket.
To install the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. USB 2.0 connector 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw.
2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels • you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to “Chapter 3 Installation options” of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2.
For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws. 3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels.
2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the power supply specifications. 3 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 4 5 Model PA4 Model PS4 1.
To remove the power supply unit (PSU): 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover.” 2. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly. 3. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. 4. Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside. 5. Locate and remove the screws that secure the PSU bracket to the chassis. 6. Slide the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the chassis.
7. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it disengages from the chassis. To reinstall the power supply unit: 1. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. 2. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier.
3. Slide in the PSU bracket. 4. Align the screw holes. 5. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier.
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Preparing the system for rack mounting Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover.” 2.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Motherboard layouts P5MT model 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 FM_CPU1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 USBPW12 USB12 REAR_FAN1 COM1 LGA775 REAR_FAN2 PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN2 Intel E7230 VGA1 P5MT ® FM_CPU2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 30.
P5MT/SCSI model 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 FM_CPU1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 USBPW12 USB12 REAR_FAN1 COM1 LGA775 REAR_FAN2 ® FM_CPU2 VGA1 Intel E7230 P5MT/SCSI PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 30.
Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-5 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-6 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) 4-6 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-7 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-7 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 4-8 7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-8 8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (P5MT/SCSI model only) 4-9 9.
4.2 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 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.
2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. FM_CPU1 2 3 ® 1 2 3-pin fan 4-pin fan (Default) LAN2 FM_CPU2 1 2 2 3 3-pin fan 4-pin fan (Default) P5MT Series FM CPU Setting 3.
4. 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.
6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) ® These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN controller.
SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (P5MT/SCSI model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI 53C1020A PCI-X SCSI controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. ® 8. LAN2 SCSI_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable P5MT Series SCSI_EN1 setting 9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 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. ® Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. LAN2 FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 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 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology or RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configuration using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded on the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. These connectors are set I D E mode by default.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. ® HDLED1 NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC 1 LAN2 P5MT Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports.
6. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (one 68-pin SCSIA1) (P5MT/SCSI model only) This motherboard comes with the LSI53C1020A PCI-X SCSI U320 controller that supports one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. The SCSI channel can support a maximum of 15 SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320 standards. SCSIA1 1 35 ® 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector LAN2 34 68 P5MT Series Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI 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. The serial port module is purchased separately. COM2 LAN2 PIN 1 P5MT Series Serial port2 (COM2) connector +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. ® 8.
1 0 . CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
1 2 . Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) ® PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. LAN2 PSUSMB1 P5MT Series Power supply SMBus connector 1 3 . S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8-- p i n A T X 1 2 V 2 2)) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
1 4 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
1 5 . Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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. 2. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
5.1.2 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: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the 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. 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.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5MT.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
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. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
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... Checking for floppy...
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 BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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 e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. ASUS TS300-E3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
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 features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2.
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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 06/17/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Main Advanced Server System Time System Date BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 06/17/2005] Legacy Diskette A[1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 06/17/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.