Asus AP140R User Manual

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AP140R
Pentium® 4 1U Rackmount Server
Users Manual
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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: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw 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: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Notebook (Tel): 1-877-918-ASUS (2787) Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 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 manufacturers 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 users 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
9AP140R Server Users Manual
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 Users Manual
ASUS NB-LM Motherboard
32-bit/33MHz PCI Riser Card
Support CD with Drivers and Utilities
Motherboard Users Manual
Slide Rail Assembly (Rail Kit)
Server-side and rack-side rails
Mounting Ears Assembly
Rail Kit Users Manual
ASUS System Management Software CD
System Management Software Users 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 servers many features.
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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, NECs VC133-compliant Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory Systems 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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