Asus AP140R User Manual

®

AP140R

Pentium® 4 1U Rackmount Server

User’s Manual

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Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Product Name: AP140R
Manual Revision: 1.00 E958
Release Date: Feb 2002

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Contents

Disclaimer/Copyrights....................................................... 2

ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 6

FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 7

Safety Precautions............................................................. 8

Introduction

About This Manual ................................................. 9

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

Contents ........................................................................... 10

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

References........................................................................ 11

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

Chapter 1

System Overview ................................................. 13

1.1 System Features ...................................................... 14

1.2 Front Panel Features ............................................... 15

1.3 Rear Panel Features ................................................ 15

1.4 Internal Features ...................................................... 16

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup.................................................... 17

2.1 Opening the Chassis ............................................... 18

Unlock the Cover ....................................................... 18

Slide the Cover .......................................................... 18

2.2 Motherboard Placement .......................................... 19

Placement Direction................................................... 19

Motherboard Screws.................................................. 19

2.3 Installing the 1U Heatsink ....................................... 20

Install the Heatsink .................................................... 20

Connect the Fan Cable.............................................. 20

CPU Heatsink ............................................................ 20

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2.4 Hard Drive Connector Boards ................................ 21

2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive .................................... 22

Install the HDD........................................................... 22

Drive Trays................................................................. 22

Mount the Hard Drive................................................. 22

2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive .................................... 23

IDE HDD and Power Cable Configurations ............... 23

Motherboard IDE Connectors .................................... 23

2.6 Installing an Expansion Card ................................. 25

PCI Riser Card........................................................... 25

Remove the Riser Card, Holder, and Bracket............ 25

2.6 Installing an Expansion Card ................................. 26

Install the PCI Card.................................................... 26

Secure the PCI Card.................................................. 26

Chapter 3

Hardware Options ................................................ 27

3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 28

CD-ROM Drive Location ............................................ 28

CD-ROM Adapter Board ............................................ 28

3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 29

Removing the CD-ROM Drive ................................... 29

3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 30

Mounting the CD-ROM Drive..................................... 30

Installing the CD-ROM Drive ..................................... 30

3.2 Floppy Drive ............................................................. 31

Mounting the Floppy Drive......................................... 31

Removing the Floppy Drive ....................................... 31

3.2 Floppy Drive ............................................................. 32

Installing the Floppy Drive ......................................... 32

3.3 Cooling System........................................................ 33

CPU Blower ............................................................... 33

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3.3 Cooling System........................................................ 34

Chassis Fans ............................................................. 34

3.4 Cable Connections .................................................. 35

Appendix A

Power Supply ....................................................... 37

A.1 General Description................................................. 38

A.2 Specifications .......................................................... 39

Output Voltage Regulation......................................... 39

Output Current Capacity ............................................ 39

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP).................................. 39

Appendix B

Troubleshooting ................................................... 41

B.1 Simple Fixes ............................................................. 42

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ASUS Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

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

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,

Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): 1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

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

Technical Support

Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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FCC/CDC Statements

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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Safety 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 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 fix it by yourself.
Contact an authorized dealer.

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.

Operation Safety

IMPORTANT

• 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.

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Introduction

“About This Manual” introduces the
contents of this document. This part
includes the target audience, chapter
description, and conventions used. It also
lists other sources of information that are
not contained in this manual.

About This Manual

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Audience

This installation guide is intended for system integrators, and
experienced users with at least a basic knowledge on configuring an
entry-level server.

Contents

This manual contains the following parts:

Introduction: About This Manual

This part introduces the contents of this document. It includes the
target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also
lists other sources of information that are not contained in this
manual.

Chapter 1: System Overview

This chapter describes the general features of the server. It
includes 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 system components.

Chapter 3: Hardware Options

This chapter describes optional hardware procedures that you
may have to do when configuring the system.

Appendix A: Power Supply Information

This appendix gives information on the 200-watt switching power
supply that comes with the server.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter
while using the server . It lists the possible causes of the problems
and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve
simple problems before calling customer support.

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Conventions

Symbols

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: Information 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 Motherboard User’s Manual

The motherboard manual included with this server contains
detailed information for advanced users.

2. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on
ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are
listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 6.

3. Other Documentation

Your product package may include other documentation, such as
component manuals, inserts, stickers, or notices. Read all
documentation before assembling or modifying the server.

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System Package Contents

The following checklist enumerates the components included in the
standard system package.

ASUS AR-10 1U Rackmount Chassis

• 200W ATX Power Supply

• Slim-type CD-ROM Drive

• 1.44MB Slim-type Floppy Disk Drive

• Front Bezel

• CPU Heatsink (without fan)

• AC Power Cord

• This System User’s Manual

ASUS NB-LM Motherboard

• 32-bit/33MHz PCI Riser Card

• Support CD with Drivers and Utilities

• Motherboard User’s Manual

Slide Rail Assembly (Rail Kit)

• Server-side and rack-side rails

• Mounting Ears Assembly

• Rail Kit User’s Manual

ASUS System Management Software CD

• System Management Software User’s Manual

If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general
features of the server. This includes
sections on front panel, rear panel, and
internal features of the server.

System Overview

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1.1 System Features

The ASUS AP140R Server is a 1U rackmount form factor that
accommodates the ASUS NB-LM motherboard. The server is powered
by Intel
technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Following are highlights of the server’s many features.

®

Pentium® 4 processor , and supports the latest I/O and video

• Processor: Support for one 478-pin Intel

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Pentium® 4 Northwood

processor up to 3GHz.

• Memory: Three DIMM sockets that support Intel PC133/PC100-
compliant DIMMs, NEC’s VC133-compliant Virtual Channel (VC)
SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs
(HSDRAMs) up to 3GB

• System Chipset: Intel

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845 (Brookdale) chipset. The MCH and
the South bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are
interconnected through the Intel proprietary Hub interface. The
MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP
interface, and Hub Interface. The South bridge controller , referred
to as the Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) of the Intel 845 chipset,
provides the I/O subsystem that allows access to the rest of the
system. The ICH2 integrates I/O functions such as system bus
interface, Ultra A TA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal
Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, and PCI interface.

• LAN Chipset: One Intel 82550 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller
and one Intel 82562ET 10/100 PHY Fast Ethernet controller with
ICH2 built-in Media Access Controller (MAC).

• VGA Chipset: ATI RAGE-XL PCI with 8MB video memory

• Storage: One 3.5-inch slim-type floppy device, one 5.25-inch

slim-type CD-ROM drive, and supports three 3.5-inch wide 1­inch high IDE hard disk drives on removable trays

• Expansion: One full-length 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot on riser card

• Power Supply: 200-watt ATX power supply

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