Asus AP140R-E1 User Manual

AP140R-E1

Intel® Pentium® 4 1U Rackmount Server

800/533MHz Front Side Bus

User Guide

E2179 V2.0

JULY 2005

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................... vi

Safety information ......................................................................... vii

About this guide............................................................................ viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1

1.1 System package contents .................................................. 1-2

1.2 System specifications......................................................... 1-3

1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4

1.4 Rear panel features............................................................ 1-4

1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-5

1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware setup.................................................. 2-1

2.1 Chassis cover..................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-4

2.2.2 Installing a CPU ..................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink.................................... 2-6

2.3 System memory ................................................................. 2-7

2.3.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-9

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-9

2.4 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-10

2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive .......................... 2-10

2.4.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive .................. 2-12

2.4.3 Installing a Hot-Swap SATA HDD(AA2 model) .... 2-13

2.5 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-15

2.5.1 Installing a PCI card............................................. 2-15

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-17

2.6 Cable connections............................................................ 2-18

2.7 Removable components................................................... 2-19

2.7.1 System fans ......................................................... 2-19

2.7.2 Device fan............................................................ 2-19

2.7.3 Rear fan ............................................................... 2-19

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2.7.4 Power supply module .......................................... 2-20

2.7.5 Optical drive......................................................... 2-21

2.7.6 Motherboard ........................................................ 2-23

Chapter 3: Installation options ............................................ 3-1

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ..................................................... 3-2

3.2 Rack rails assembly ........................................................... 3-2

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ............................................. 3-3

3.4 Rackmounting the server ................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboad information.................................... 4-1

4.1 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2

4.2 Jumpers.............................................................................. 4-4

4.3 Connectors ......................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-1

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 5-2

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................. 5-3

5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 5-5

5.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 5-5

5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5-6

5.2.4 General help .......................................................... 5-6

5.2.5 Sub-menu .............................................................. 5-6

5.2.6 Scroll bar................................................................ 5-6

5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 5-6

5.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 5-7

5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 5-8

5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ................................................5-11

5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master..........................................5-11

5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave............................................5-11

5.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 5-12

5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features .................................... 5-12

5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 5-13

5.4.3 Memory Configuration ......................................... 5-14

5.4.4 Chipset................................................................. 5-16

5.4.5 Onboard Device ................................................... 5-18

5.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................ 5-22

5.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 5-24

5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-25

5.5.1 APM Configuration............................................... 5-26

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-29

5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 5-30

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 5-30

5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................ 5-31

5.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................. 5-31

5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-32

5.6.5 Security................................................................ 5-33

5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-35

Chapter 6: Driver installation................................................ 6-1

6.1 RAID................................................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 RAID configurations ............................................... 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ...................................... 6-2

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ............................... 6-3

6.1.4 RAID configuration utility ....................................... 6-3

6.1.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................. 6-21

6.1.6 Installing the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller

driver.................................................................... 6-22

6.2 LAN .................................................................................. 6-29

6.2.1 Windows® 2000 Server ....................................... 6-29

6.2.2 Windows® 2003 Server ....................................... 6-31

6.2.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 ............................................. 6-33

6.3 VGA Driver Installation ..................................................... 6-34

6.3.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server .............................. 6-34

6.3.2 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 ............................................. 6-34

Appendix: References ..........................................................A-1

A.1 Power supply...................................................................... A-2

A.1.1 General description................................................ A-2

A.1.2 Specifications......................................................... A-3

A.2 Qualified Vendors List (QVL)..............................................A-4

A.3 Troubleshooting..................................................................A-5

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. 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.

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

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

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

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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 barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Configuration options

This chapter describes the optional installation procedures for the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

7. Appendix: References

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring your barebone server.

Conventions

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

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP140R-E1 package for the following items.

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

Package items Model

AA2 AI2 (2 Hot-Swap SATA) (2 internal SATA/IDE)

1. ASUS AR13 1U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS PSCH-LR motherboard

• 300W power supply

•SATA backplane

• 52X Optical drive

• Chassis fan

• HDD fan

• Hot-swap SATA HDD bays ( x 2 )

• IDE cables, power cables

•SATA cables ( x 2 )

2. CPU heatsink

3. Front Input/Output panel

4. SMBUs Cable

5. ASUS AR-13 rackmonut rail kit

6. AC power cable

7. SATA Power cable

8. System screws and cables

9. Bundled CDs

• AP140R-E1 drivers and utilities CD (Include ASUS ASWM CD)

•TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD

10.Documentation

• ASUS AP140R-E1 user guide

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP140R-E1 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS PSCH-LR motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Chassis Rackmount 1U (AR13) Motherboard ASUS PSCH-LR Chipset Intel® E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Intel® 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

Processor Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper-Threading Technology,

512K L2 cache, 1MB L3 cache, and 800MHz FSB

Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 4GB system memory

Supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs

LAN Intel® 82547GI Gigabit LAN controller (CSA I/F) for LAN2 port

Intel® 82541GI Gigabit LAN controller (32-bit) for LAN1 port

VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller Expansion slots 2 x 64-bit/66MHz 3V PCI-X slots Drive bays 1 x 5.25-inch bay (with installed ASUS 52X CD-ROM)

2 x 3.5-inch internal HDD bays

Front I/O 2 x USB 2.0 ports

Power switch Reset switch Location switch Power LED HDD Access LED Location LED Message LED 2 x LAN LEDs

Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45) 2 x USB 2.0 ports Location switch Location LED

Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring

Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

Power supply 300W power supply, 115V/230V, 50Hz/60Hz Dimensions 620mm (l) x 490mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h))

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1.3 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

AI2 model

Rack screw Rack screw

USB 2.0 ports

HDD Access LED

AA2 model

Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.

HDD bays

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

Message LED

Hot-swap HDD bays

Location LED

Reset button

Power button

Power LED

Location switch

CD-ROM drive

1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports, fans, and the system power socket.

Expansion slots

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Power supply fan

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

Refer to section “1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.

VGA port

Serial port

Gigabit LAN port (LAN1)

USB 2.0 ports

Gigabit LAN port (LAN2)

Location switch

Rear fan

Location LED

AC power socket

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply

2. Rear fan

3. PSCH-LR motherboard

4. PCI-X riser card (PCIX2)

5. PCI-X riser card (PCIX1)

6. CPU heatsink

7. System fans

8. Device fan

9. HDD bay 1

10.HDD bay 2

11. Optical drive

1. Power supply

2. Rear fan

3. PSCH-LR motherboard

4. PCI-X riser card (PCIX2) (Not include PCI-X card)

5. PCI-X riser card (PCIX1)

(Not include PCI-X card)

The barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect an external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB 2.0 ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

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6. CPU heatsink

7. System fans

8. Device fan

9. Hot-swap HDD bay 1 (Not include HDD)

10.Hot-swap HDD bay 2 (Not include HDD)

11. 52X Optical drive

12.SATA HDD backplane

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1.6 LED information

1.6.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Location LED OFF Normal status

LAN LED OFF No LAN connection

Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

ON Location switch is pressed

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present

Message LED

Power LED

Location LED

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs

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RJ-45

SPEEDACT/LNK

Location LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

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2.1 Chassis cover

Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you wish to install system devices.

2.1.1 Removing the cover

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover.

Thumbscrews

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis.

2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

1/2 inch distance

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2.1.2 Installing the cover

1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.

Side markings

2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis.

Side lock groove

3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.

4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.

Thumbscrews

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor.

If your barebone system comes with the CPU heatsink installed, remove the pre-installed CPU heatsink before installing a CPU as described in section “2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.”

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink

To remove the CPU heatsink:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to loosen the four screws that secure the heatsink until it is released.

2. Carefully lift the heatsink from the motherboard.

You don’t need to detach the screws from the heatsink.

2.2.2 Installing a CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard and take note of the Pin 1 on the socket.

Pin 1

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Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

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2. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.

Socket Lever

3. Position the CPU above the socket as shown.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

90 -100

Gold Mark

6. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to the top of the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package.

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2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.

3. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

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2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs.

The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

80 Pins104 Pins

PSCH-LR

PSCH-LR 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

2.3.1 Memory configurations

1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1.

2. In dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel.

3. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

4. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Refer to Table 2.

5. DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single- channel mode.

6. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the system may detect only about 3.6GB (less than 4GB) due to ICH resource allocation.

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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Single-channel (1) Populated — — —

Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —

For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:

(blue) (black) (blue) (black)

(2) — Populated — — (3) — — Populated — (4) — — — Populated

(2) — Populated — Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

SOCKETS

• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or

• install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)

Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization

CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency

800 MHz PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 400/333/266 MHz 533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz

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2.3.2 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to both the motherboard and the components!

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

To access the DIMM sockets, remove the upper HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for instructions.

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.

Unlocked Retaining Clip

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

DDR DIMM notch

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. While supporting the DIMM with your fingers, press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive

To install an IDE HDD:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the hard disk tray to the chassis. Slide the tray backward until the two tray lock tabs are disengaged. Lift the tray from the bay.

Lock tab

2. Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it with four screws.

3. Carefully place the tray with installed hard disk drive into the drive bay. Slide it forward until the front end aligns with the front panel, and the screw hole matches the standoff.

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4. Secure the tray with a screw.

5. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable and a 4-pin power plug to their respective connectors on the back of the drive.

40-pin IDE cable

4-pin power plug

The other end of the IDE cable is pre-connected to the primary IDE connector on the motherboard.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install a second IDE drive.

7. When finished installing devices,

Cable clamp

join the power and signal cables together with the cable clamp to prevent interference to the rotating fan blades.

Ensure that all cables are held together with the cable clamp, specially those near the system fans. Loose cables may get caught with the fan blades causing fan failure!

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2.4.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive

To install an SATA HDD:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in section “2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive.”

2. Connect the 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. Connect the other end to an SATA connector on the motherboard.

SATA connector

4-pin device power cable

7-pin SATA cable

3. Connect the HDD power cable.

• For Serial ATA HDDs

with a 4-pin power connector

, connect a 4-pin (female) device plug from the power supply to the 4-pin (male) power connector on the back of the drive as shown above.

• For Serial ATA HDDs

4-pin power connector

without a

, use an SATA power cable with a 4-pin/15pin plugs. Connect a 4-pin (female) device plug from the power supply to the 4-pin (male)

15-pin

plug of the SATA power cable. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the power connector on the back of the drive.

4-pin (male)

SATA power cable

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install a second SATA drive.

Ensure that all cables are held together with the cable clamp, specially those near the system fans. Loose cables may get caught with the fan blades causing fan failure! See step 7 of section “2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive.”

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2.4.3 Installing a hot-swap SA TA HDD

To install a hot-swap SATA HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.

(AA2 model)

3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive.

4. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws.

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5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane.

6. 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.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive.

SATA interfaceSATA interface

SATA interface

SATA interfaceSATA interface on the backplaneon the backplane

on the backplane

on the backplaneon the backplane

8. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA backplane. Refer to section “2.7 SATA backplane cabling” for information on the SATA backplane cable connections.

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2.5 Expansion cards

The system comes with two PCI-X riser card brackets that you may remove separately if you wish to install PCI cards.

• The riser card brackets have different orientation. For illustration purposes, the riser card brackets will be referred to as right bracket and left bracket.

• The PCI-X slots on the riser cards support 3V universal-type 32-bit/ 64-bit PCI cards.

2.5.1 Installing a PCI card

To install a PCI card:

1. Firmly hold a riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI-X slot on the motherboard.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover.

3. Install a PCI card to the left bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw.

Right bracket

Left bracket

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4. Install the left bracket with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.

5. If you wish to install a second PCI card, repeat steps 1 and 2 then install the card to the right bracket as shown. Secure the card with a screw.

6. Install the right bracket with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.

When properly installed, the riser card brackets with PCI cards appear as shown.

7. Connect the cable(s) to the cards, if applicable.

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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