ASUS AP1400R User Manual

®

AP1400R

Dual Pentium

®

III 1U Rackmount Server

User’s Manual

Checklist

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Product Name: AP1400R
Manual Revision: 1.00 E628
Release Date: March 2001

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ASUS Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Marketing

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Tel (English): [phone]
Tel (Chinese): [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw
WWW: www.asus.com.tw
FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Features

Marketing

Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2

Newark, CA 94560, USA
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Fax: [phone]
BBS: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
WWW: www.asus.com
FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

Marketing

Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]

Notebook: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
WWW: www.asuscom.de
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FCC/CDC Statements

Safeguards

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• 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 B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safet y Precautions

Safeguards

Observe the following safety precautions when you are connecting
or disconnecting any devices.

Operation Safety

IMPORTANT

• Any operation on this server must be conducted by
certified or experienced engineers.

• Before operating your 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.

• Before opening the chassis panels, make sure all power
cables are unplugged.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the
server on a stable surface.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by
yourself. Contact an authorized dealer.

• It is recommanded that you wear gloves when assembling
or dissembling the server to protect from cuts and
scrapes.

• When the server is powered on, heat sinks and the
surfaces of certain IC devices may be hot. Do not touch
them. Check whether the fans are functioning properly.

Electrical Safety

Tools Required

Y ou need a Philips (cross) screwdriver and a flat screwdriver to install
or remove the components in the server.

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Safet y Precautions

Electrical Safety

IMPORTANT

• 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 those devices
are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.

• Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect
signal cables to prevent a possible shock from touching
two surfaces with different electrical potentials.

CAUTION

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.

IMPORTANT

Motherboards, adapters, and disk drives are sensitive to
static electricity discharge. These devices are wrapped
in antistatic bags to prevent this damage. Take the
following precautions:

• If you have an antistatic wrist strap available, use it while
handling the device.

• Do not remove the device from the antistatic bag until you
are ready to install the device in the system unit.

• With the device still in its antistatic bag, touch it to a metal
frame of the system.

• Grasp cards and boards by the edges. Hold drives by the
frame. Avoid touching the solder joints or pins.

• If you need to lay the device down while it is out of the
antistatic bag, lay it on the antistatic bag. Before picking it
up again, touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of
the system unit at the same time.

• Handle the devices carefully to prevent permanent
damage.

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Contents

Introduction: About This Manual.................................. 9

Audience ..................................................................................... 10

Contents Description ................................................................. 10

Conventions.................................................................................11

Symbols ...................................................................................11

Package Contents ...................................................................... 12

Standard Components............................................................ 12

Optional Components ............................................................. 12

Chapter 1: System Overview......................................13

Features ...................................................................................... 14

Chassis: ASUS AR-10 ............................................................ 14

Motherboard: ASUS CUR-DLSR ............................................ 14

Front Panel.................................................................................. 15

Back Panel .................................................................................. 15

Power Button and System LEDs............................................... 16

LED Information...................................................................... 16

Chapter 2: Basic Operation........................................ 17

Getting Started ........................................................................... 18

Monitor Connection................................................................. 18

Power Connection .................................................................. 18

Power ON ............................................................................... 18

Check LED.............................................................................. 18

Chapter 3: Hardware Setup ........................................19

Opening the Chassis.................................................................. 20

Unlocking the Cover ............................................................... 20

Removing the Cover ............................................................... 21

Internal Components ................................................................. 22

Motherboard Placement ............................................................ 23

Placement Direction................................................................ 23

Motherboard Screws............................................................... 23

Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 24

CPU Orientation...................................................................... 24

CPU Socket Locations............................................................ 24

CPU Installation ...................................................................... 25

CPU Heatsink .............................................................................. 26

Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip ........................................... 26

Attaching the Heatsink Back Clip............................................ 26

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Contents

CPU Terminator .......................................................................... 27

CPU Fan Cable............................................................................ 27

Connecting the Fan Cable ...................................................... 27

CPU Blower and Tube ................................................................ 28

CPU Blower and Tube Location.............................................. 28

Cooling Fans............................................................................... 29

System Memory .......................................................................... 29

DIMM Sockets Location.......................................................... 29

DIMM Installation .................................................................... 30

Riser Card / Expansion Card ..................................................... 31

Installing an Expansion Card .................................................. 31

Securing the Expansion Card ................................................. 32

Securing an Extended PCI Card............................................. 32

SCSI Backplane .......................................................................... 33

Front Side ............................................................................... 33

Back Side................................................................................ 33

Connecting Cables ..................................................................... 34

SCSI Cable ............................................................................. 34

IDE Cable ............................................................................... 34

Floppy Cable........................................................................... 35

LED Cable .............................................................................. 35

Power Cables ......................................................................... 36

Cooling Fan Cables ................................................................ 36

CD-ROM Drive............................................................................. 37

CD-ROM Mounting ................................................................. 37

CD-ROM Adapter Board ......................................................... 38

CD-ROM Installation............................................................... 38

Floppy Drive................................................................................ 39

Floppy Drive Mounting............................................................ 39

Floppy Drive Installation ......................................................... 39

SCSI Hard Disk Drives ............................................................... 40

Hot-Swap Drive Tray............................................................... 40

SCSI HDD Mounting............................................................... 40

HDD Installation...................................................................... 41

System Power Supply ................................................................ 42

Power Supply Specifications .................................................... 43

Output Voltage Regulation...................................................... 43

Output Current Capacity ......................................................... 43

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)............................................... 43

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Introduction

You are reading the AP1400R Server
User’s Manual. This manual provides
genaral and specific information about
the AP1400R server .

“About This Manual” contains an
introduction on the contents of this
document that include target audience,
chapter description, and conventions
used. It also lists the items included in
the system package.

About This Manual

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Audience

Checklist

This manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with
hardware knowledge of personal computers.

Contents Description

This manual contains the following parts:

1. Introduction: About This Manual

This part contains an introduction on the contents of this document
that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions
used. It also lists the items included in the system package.

2. Chapter 1: System Overview

This chapter describes the external features of the AP1400R
server. It includes specific sections that identify these features.

3. Chapter 2: Basic Operation

This chapter tells how to get started with the AP1400R server.
The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering
on the system.

4. Chapter 3: Hardware Setup

This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you
have to perform when installing system components. It also gives
detailed information on the internal components and how to install
them.

10 Introduction: About This Manual

Conventions

Symbols

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of
the following symbols used throughout this guide.

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: Information that you MUST follow to complete
a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
PHILIPS (CROSS) SCREW DRIVER: A tool required to install

or remove the components in the server.

Features

STANDARD (FLAT) SCREW DRIVER: A tool required to
install or remove the components in the server.

STEP: Actions to complete a task.

AP1400R Server User’s Manual 11

Package Contents

Safeguards

This section lists the items included in the server package.

Standard Components

Motherboard CUR-DLSR
Chassis AR-10 1U Rackmount
Power Supply 200W

®

Processor (CPU) Pentium
Memory Modules 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB SDRAM
Hard Drive 80-pin SCA-2 Ultra160 SCSI interface
Floppy Drive Slim-type 1.44MB
CD-ROM Drive Slim-type 24X
PCI Riser Card 64-bit/33MHz PCI slot
SCSI Cable
S370 CPU Terminator
Rackmount Rails AR-10 rail kit

III up to 1GHz

User’s Manuals CD-ROM, motherboard

Optional Components

RAID Controller ASUS PCI-DA2200 RAID controller

12 Introduction: About This Manual

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the external
features of the AP1400R server. It
includes specific sections that identify
these features.

System Overview

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Features

Checklist

The AP1400R is configured for the ASUS CUR-DLSR smart
motherboard that uses the ServerSet

TM

chipset from ServerWorks

®.

The motherboard supports dual Pentium III processors to accelerate
even the most complicated server tasks. The following are highlights
to the server’s many features. For additional information, refer to the
CUR-DLSR User’s Manual.

Chassis: ASUS AR-10

• Chassis: 1U form factor that fits in a standard 19” rack

• SCSI Backplane: Supports three SCSI hard drives using 80-

pin SCA-2 connectors

• Power: Pinot 200W single power supply equipped with universal
AC input and ATX-compliant output cables

• Device Bays: Support for one 3.5-inch slim type floppy device,
one 5.25-inch slim type CD-ROM drive, and three 3.5-inch wide
1-inch high hot-swappable SCA SCSI hard disk drives in
removable trays

Motherboard: ASUS CUR-DLSR

• Processor: Dual Intel® Pentium III FC-PGA processors running
up to 1GHz

• Memory: Four 168-pin DIMM sockets that support up to 4GB
PC133 registered SDRAM with ECC support

• Onboard SCSI: LSI
controller that supports up to 30 SCSI devices using two 68-pin
Wide SCSI connectors

• Onboard LAN: Dual Intel
that supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 output

• Onboard VGA: ATI
SDRAM

• Integrated Super I/O: PC97317 controller that supports one
floppy drive, two serial ports, one printer port, two USB ports,
one PS/2 keyboard, and one PS/2 mouse

®

53C1010-33 dual-channel Ultra160 SCSI

®

82559 Fast-Ethernet server controllers

®

Rage XL VGA controller with 4MB PC100

• Expansion Slot: One full-length 64-bit/33MHz PCI slot on riser
card

14 Chapter 1: System Overview

Front Panel

The front panel of the AP1400R server allows easy access to the
floppy , CD-ROM, and removable hard disk drives. The power button
and the system LED indicators are also located on the front panel
(see next page for descriptions).

Features

CD-ROM Drive

HDD0 Drive Bay

Back Panel

System LEDs

HDD1 Drive Bay HDD2 Drive Bay

Floppy Drive

The server back panel includes the connectors the system devices
and a slot for an expansion card.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1. AC Power Connector

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port

3. PS/2 Mouse Port

4. USB Ports 1 and 2

5. Serial Port (COM1)

6. Printer Port

7. VGA Port

8. LAN1 Port (RJ-45)

9. LAN2 Port (RJ-45)

10. Expansion Slot

11. High-Density SCSI Connector

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Power Button and System LEDs

Safeguards

The chassis includes system LEDs to indicate fan and thermal status,
hard disk status, and system power status.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. Reset Switch

2. Fan Fail LED

3. Temperature LED

4. HDD0 Status LED

5. HDD1 Status LED

6. HDD2 Status LED

7. Hard Disk Activity LED

8. Power LED

9. Power Button

10. Programmable Message LED

LED Information

Fan Fail LED

When the fan speed is normal, this LED is ON (steady green). The
LED turns to steady red when the fan speed crosses a critical
threshold.

Temperature LED

When the system temperature is normal, this LED is ON (steady
green). The LED turns to steady red when the system temperature
crosses a critical threshold.

SCSI HDD Drive Status LEDs

The SCSI hard disks have individual LEDs. When a hard disk is
installed, the specific LED for that hard disk is ON (steady green)
under normal conditions. When the disk becomes faulty, the LED
turns to steady red. The HDD LED is unlit when there is no hard disk
present.

HDD Activity LED

This LED flickers (green) whenever there is an IDE/SCSI HDD activity .
This LED is unlit when there is no disk activity.

Power LED

This LED lights up (steady green) when you apply power to the system
by pressing the power button. This LED goes off when you turn off
the system.

Message LED

This LED is software programmable to indicate conditions such a
power outage.

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Chapter 2

This chapter tells how to get started with
the AP1400R server. The basic operation
includes connecting the cables and
powering on the system.

Basic Operation

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Getting Star ted

Before you turn on the server, make sure that you have completed
the basic system connections. Follow these steps when starting the
server.

Monitor Connection

Connect a monitor by
plugging a video cable to
the video port (blue port) at
the back of the server.

Video Port

Power Connection

Connect a power cord to
the AC power connector at
the back of the server , then
plug the power cord to a
grounded wall socket.

Power ON

Turn on the server by
pressing the power button
on the front panel.

Check LED

AC Power Connector

Power Button

Power LED

After turning on the power ,
check if the power LED
lights up.

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes the hardware
setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system
components. It also gives detailed
information on the internal components
and how to install them.

Hardware Setup

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Opening the Chassis

Checklist

The AP1400R chassis is a 1U form factor designed for easy assembly
and disassembly , making the installation of internal components very
convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures
the cover to the chassis.

Rotating Lock

Unlocking the Cover

To unlock the cover, turn
the rotating lock
clockwise until the
triangle mark points to
OPEN.

CLOSE

Triangle Mark

OPEN

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Opening the Chassis

Removing the Cover

Slide the top cover toward
the front for about an inch,
then lift it from the chassis.

CAUTION

Features

The top cover of the chassis has locking tabs at the rear
end that connect to the inner side of the back panel. Make
sure to disengage the locking tabs before lifting up the cover.

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Internal Components

The AP1400R server interior comprise the motherboard and other
parts that complete the system.

1 2 3

4 (Top)
5 (Bottom)

13

6

12

1. Power Supply

2. CPU Blower

3. SCSI Backplane Board

4. Floppy Drive

5. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 2

6. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 1

7. Slim CD-ROM Drive

11 10 9

7 (Top)

8 (Bottom)

8. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 0

9. Memory Fan

10. Expansion Card Fan

11. Expansion Card (optional)

12. Riser Card Holder

13. CUR-DLSR Motherboard

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Motherboard Placement

This section tells how the motherboard is placed into the chassis in
case you need to remove and re-install it in the future.

NOTE

The motherboard and other internal components of the
AP1400R server are already installed as indicated in the
section
user’s manual for detailed technical information about the
motherboard.

Placement Direction

When installing the
motherboard, make sure
that you place it into the
chassis correctly. The
edge with the external
ports goes to the back
panel of the chassis.

“Internal Components”

. Refer to the motherboard

Back Panel

Motherboard Screws

Place 1 1 screws in the holes
indicated by circles to
secure the motherboard to
the chassis. Do not
overtighten the screws.
Doing so may damage the
motherboard.

The two holes marked by
solid white circles are for
securing the CPU fan tube.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Safeguards

The CUR-DLSR motherboard has two ZIF Socket 370. Each socket
supports one Intel Pentium III processor . The figure below shows the
CPU sockets on the motherboard. (NOTE: The CPU sockets are
underneath the CPU blower tube. Detach the tube to locate the
sockets.)

CPU Socket Locations

Socket for CPU 2
Socket for CPU 1

CPU Orientation

A CPU has a mark (usually a
notch or a gold mark) on one
corner to help you identify the
proper orientation and enable
you to correctly install the CPU.
Match the marked corner of the
CPU with the marked corner on
the socket to avoid damaging
the CPU pins.

Gold Mark

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

CPU Installation

1. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways then lifting
it up to a 90°-100° angle. See
Figure 1.

2. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its notched
or marked corner matches the
socket corner near the end of
the lever, while making sure
that the CPU is parallel to the
socket. See Figure 2.

3. Carefuly insert the CPU into
the socket until it fits in place.

4. When the CPU is in place,
press it firmly on the socket
while you push down the
socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the
socket indicating that it is
locked.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Gold Mark Marked Corner

IMPORTANT

The CPU fits only in one orientation. Do not force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging
the CPU. If the CPU does not fit completely, check its
orientation or check for bent pins.

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CPU Heatsink

Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip

Place the heatsink
on top of the installed
CPU. Attach the
heatsink front clip to
the front of the CPU
socket.

(NOTE: When
viewed from the
front, the CPU socket
has the lever on the
right side.)

Heatsink Front Clip Socket Lever

Attaching the Heatsink Back Clip

Use a flat screwdriver to
attach the back clip to the
back of the CPU socket
until it snaps in place.

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CPU Terminator

When using only one processor socket, make sure to install an S370
processor terminator to the unused socket. Install a CPU terminator
as you would install a CPU. Refer to the section

CPU Socket 2 with
Installed Terminator

CPU Socket 1 with
Installed CPU and
Heatsink

“CPU Installation”

.

CPU Fan Cable

Connecting the Fan Cable

Connect the CPU fan (blower) cable to the connector on
the motherboard.

Fan Connector on
the Motherboard

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CPU Blower and Tube

T o maintain the ideal temperature for the CPUs, the chassis includes
a 9-cm CPU blower. The blower has an extended tube directed to
the two CPUs. The blower cable connects to the CPU_FAN2
connector on the motherboard.

CPU Blower and Tube Location

Three screws (indicated by white circles) secure the CPU
blower to the base of the chassis. The blower tube extends
to the CPU area on the motherboard and is secured by
two screws as indicated in the picture by solid white circles.
These two screws have spacers underneath to allow
clearance from the motherboard components.

Tube

IMPORTANT

Detach the blower tube by removing the two securing
screws to access the CPU and DIMM sockets.

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9-cm CPU Blower

Cooling Fans

Subdividing the motherboard area and the disk drive area is a metal
bracket that holds the cooling fans. These fans maintain the ideal
temperature for the system memory and the expansion card. The fan
cables connect to CHA_F AN1 and CHA_FAN2 on the motherboard.

A fan fail LED on the front panel indicates if a fan fails while another
LED indicates a thermal failure.

Metal Bracket

Memory Fan

Connect to
CHA_FAN1
on the M/B

Connect to
CHA_FAN2
on the M/B

Expansion Card Fan

System Memor y

The motherboard has four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
that support 3.3V Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
(SDRAM) modules in 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB densities.

DIMM Sockets Location

Locate the DIMM sockets
on the motherboard to
install memory modules.

DIMM Sockets

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System Memor y

DIMM Installation

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward. Align a DIMM on
the socket such that the
notches on the DIMM
(indicated by white circles
on the figure) match the
breaks on the socket.

DIMM Socket Retaining Clip

2. Carefully insert the DIMM
on the socket until the
retaining clips snap back
in place.

CAUTION

DIMMs fit in only direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the
socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DIMM Notches

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Riser Card / Expansion Card

The motherboard has a 64-bit/33MHz PCI expansion slot. The slot
requires a PCI riser card (P64-1U) to accommodate a PCI expansion
card. The riser card comes with the system package.

The riser card golden fingers connect to the PCI slot on the
motherboard. The card has a PCI card connector for connecting a
PCI expansion card.

PCI Card ConnectorGolden Fingers

Installing an Expansion Card

Carefully insert the
golden fingers of the PCI
expansion card to the
connector on the riser
card. Insert the golden
fingers of the riser card
to the PCI slot on the
motherboard until it fits
in place.

Expansion Card

Riser Card

Locking Tab

PCI Slot

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Riser Card / Expansion Card

Securing the Expansion Card

When the card is installed, push down the locking tab to
firmly fix the card in place. Replace the riser card holder
to secure the riser and the installed card to the chassis.

Locking Tab

Riser Card Holder

Securing an Extended PCI Card

If you are installing an extended PCI card, such as a
RAID card, pull up the the metal card holder before
installing the card. When the card is in place, push down
the card holder to secure the other end of the card.

Card Holder

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SCSI Backplane

The 1-inch high SCSI backplane included in the system supports
three Ultra160 SCSI devices. The backplane design incorporates a
hot-swap feature to allow easy installation of external SCSI hard disks.
The LED connector on the backplane connects to the front panel
LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, and fan
failure.

Front Side

The front side of the backplane has three 80-pin SCA SCSI
Out connectors available for the SCA SCSI hard disks. The
hard disks are extenally accessible from the front panel.

SCSI Out
HDD0

SCSI Out
HDD1

SCSI Out
HDD2

Back Side

The back side of the backplane include the power , SMB, LED,
and SCSI In connectors.

Backplane Power
Connector SCSI In Connector

SMB ConnectorLED Connector

NOTE

The SCSI backplane is already installed in the system
chassis. You do not need to remove the backplane when
installing components or connecting cables.

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Checklist

Connecting Cables

SCSI Cable

Connect the 68-pin SCSI
cable to the SCSI
connector on the
motherboard and the other
end to the SCSI In
connector on the
backplane board.

IDE Cable

Connect one end of the
IDE cable to connector
labeled IDE1 on the
motherboard. Connect the
other end of the cable to
the IDE connector on the
CD-ROM adapter board.

SCSI Connector on
the Motherboard

SCSI Connector on
the Backplane

IDE1 Connector
on the Motherboard

IDE Connector on
the CD-ROM Adapter
Board

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Connecting Cables

Floppy Cable

Connect the floppy cable
directly to the floppy drive
connector.

Features

Floppy Drive Connector

LED Cable

Connect one end of the
LED cable to the PANEL2
connector on the
motherboard and the other
end to the LED connector
on the backplane board.
(Refer to the section

Backplane”

CUR-DLSR User’s
Manual for details on LED
connector.)

and to the

“SCSI

LED Connector on
the Motherboard

LED Connector
on the Backplane

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Connecting Cables

Power Cables

Connect the ATX power
cable to the ATX power
connector on the
motherboard. Connect the
4-pin power cable to the
power connector on the
backplane. Refer to the
section

Supply”

power cables.

“System Power

for details on

Power Connector on
the Motherboard

Power Connector
on the Backplane

Cooling Fan Cables

Connect the memory fan
cable and card fan cable
to their respective
connectors on the
motherboard.

Memory Fan
Connector
CHA_FAN1

Expansion Card
Fan Connector
CHA_FAN2

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CD-ROM Drive

The system chassis supports a slim CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM
bay is on top of the SCSI HDD0 drive bay (leftmost bay when facing
the front panel).

CD-ROM Mounting

Place a slim CD-ROM
drive to the drive tray and
secure it using four screws
in the areas indicated by
circles.

Attach a CD-ROM adapter
board to the back of the
slim CD-ROM using two
screws.

Power Connector

IDE Connector

Drive Tray Guide Tab

CD-ROM Adapter Board

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CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Adapter Board

One side of the CD-ROM
adapter board has a
special connector that
matches the connector on
the slim CD-ROM drive.
Two screw holes are
available for securing the
board to the CD-ROM
drive. DO NOT over­tigthen the screws to avoid
damaging the board.

On the other side of the
board, a power connector
and a standard IDE
connector are available.

Slim CD-ROM Connector

Screw Holes

Power
Connector

IDE Connector

CD-ROM Installation

Place the CD-ROM drive
on its bay and slide it
inward for about an inch
(as indicated by the
arrow), making sure that
the drive tray guide tab
locks in place.

Secure the drive to the
chassis with two screws
on the areas indicated by
circles. Connect the IDE
and power cables to the
connectors on the adapter
board.

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Floppy Drive

The system comes with the floppy drive already installed. Refer to
this section when you need to replace the floppy drive.

Floppy Drive Mounting

Place the floppy drive to
the drive tray and secure
it with four screws on the
areas indicated by circles.

Floppy Drive Installation

Place the floppy drive on
its bay (top of the SCSI
HDD2). Secure the drive
to the chassis with two
screws on the areas
indicated by circles.

Connect the floppy disk
cable to the back of the
floppy drive and the other
end to the floppy drive
connector on the
motherboard.

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SCSI Hard Disk Drives

The system comes with three externally accessible hard disk drive
bays.

Hot-Swap Drive Tray

In each of the HDD bays
is a hot-swap tray for
mounting a hard disk
drive. Flip open the tray
levers to release the tray ,
then slide the tray out of
the chassis.

Tray Levers

IMPORTANT

Take note of the drive tray orientation before you slide it out.
The tray will not fit back into the bay if you insert it the wrong
way.

SCSI HDD Mounting

Place the SCSI hard disk
drive to the hot-swap drive
tray and secure it with four
screws as shown. Ensure
the correct drive tray
orientation before
installing the HDD.

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SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HDD Installation

After the drive is secured
to the tray , carefully insert
the drive into the bay , then
push the levers back in
place.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the SCSI cable is connected to the
motherboard and the backplane. Refer to the section

“Connecting Cables”

.

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System Power Supply

The system comes with a Pinot 200W single power supply with
universal AC input that includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables
and connectors. The power supply has an internal cooling fan.

The power supply has four plugs labeled P1 for ATX connector, P2
for backplane connector, P3 for CD-ROM, and P5 for fan.

Power Supply Fan
ATX Power Plug

Backplane Power Plug

CD-ROM Power Plug

Fan Power Plug

The power supply is located on the back side of the system
chassis.

Power Supply

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Power Supply Specifications

Output Voltage Regulation

Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise

+3.3V 3.2 3.30 3.465 50mVp-p
+5V 4.8 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p
+12V 11.4 12.00 12.60 120mVp-p

-12V -10.8 -12.00 -13.20 200mVp-p
+5Vsb 4.8 5.00 5.25 100mVp-p

Output Current Capacity

Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Max. Load (W)

+3.3V 0.5 12.5 41.25
+5V 0.5 21.5 107.5
+12V 0.8 4.1 69.2

-12V 0.0 0.25 3.0
+5Vsb 0.1 1.5 7.5

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)

Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V)

+3.3V 3.8 4.1 4.3
+5V 5.7 6.25 6.5
+12V 13.5 - 15.0

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