ASUS AP1700 User Manual

®

AP1700

Intel® Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Server

with 533MHz FSB support

User’ s Manual

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Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Product Name: AP1700
Manual Revision: Revised Edition V2 E1182
Release Date: March 2003

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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]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
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Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)

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

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

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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Contents

Disclaimer/Copyrights ....................................................................... ii

ASUS Contact Information ............................................................... iii

FCC/CDC Statements........................................................................ iv

Safety Precautions........................................................................... vii

Electrical Safety ............................................................................... vii

Operation Safety .............................................................................. vii

Introduction

About this guide............................................................ I-1

Audience ........................................................................................... I-2

Contents............................................................................................ I-2

Conventions ..................................................................................... I-3

References........................................................................................ I-3

System Package Contents .............................................................. I-4

Chapter 1: System Overview

System Overview ......................................................... 1-1

1.1 System Features.................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front Panel Features............................................................. 1-3

1.3 Rear Panel Features .............................................................. 1-4

1.4 Internal Features.................................................................... 1-5

1.5 LED Table ............................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware Reference

Hardware Reference .................................................... 2-1

2.1 Removing and installing chassis cover .............................. 2-2

2.2 Motherboard Placement........................................................ 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit........................................................ 2-5

2.4 System Memory ..................................................................... 2-9

2.5 Fixed Device Bays ............................................................... 2-12

2.6 Hard Disk Drives.................................................................. 2-18

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2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot......................................... 2-20

2.8 Long Card Support Guide................................................... 2-21

2.9 RAID Card............................................................................. 2-22

2.10 Hard Drive Blower ............................................................... 2-23

2.11 Chassis Fan ......................................................................... 2-24

2.12 Connecting Cables .............................................................. 2-25

2.13 SCSI Backplane ................................................................... 2-26

Appendix A: Optional chassis roller-wheel

Chassis Roller-wheel Installation ..................................................A-2

Appendix B: Power Modules

Redundant Power Modules ............................................................A-4

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................A-9

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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 Guide” 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.

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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 an entry-level server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Introduction: About this guide

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.

2. Chapter 1: System overview

This chapter describes the general features of the AP1700 system
server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

4. Appendix A: Optional Chassis Roller-wheels

This appendix contains the installation procedure for the optional
chassis roller-wheel units for the AP1700 server system.

5. Appendix B: Redundant Power Modules

This appendix contains detailed hardware operation and specifications
of the AP1700 redundant power modules.

6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting

This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while
using the AP1700 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 PR-DLS533 Motherboard User’s Manual

This manual contains detailed information about the PR-DLS533
motherboard.

2. ASUS Websites

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

3. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation such
as a CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have
been added by your dealer . NOTE: These documents are not part
of the standard server package.

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System Package Contents

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

1) ASUS AS-35 Tower/5U Rackmount chassis

2) ASUS PR-DLS533 motherboard

3) 500W+500W redundant power supply

4) Backplane board (BP6LS-AS35)

5) CD-ROM drive (1 piece)

6) Floppy disk drive (1 piece)

7) Special heatsink with fan assembly (2 sets)

8) Hot swap SCSI hard disk drive tray (6 units)

9) AC power cord (2 pieces)

10) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, ASUS System
Monitoring Agent (ASMA) with the ASUS Server Web-based
Management (ASWM)

11) Trend Micro Server Protect anti-virus software full user version CD
enterprise edition

12) Motherboard user guide

13) System user guide

14) LSI SCSI controller user guide

15) ASMS (ASMA + ASWM) user guide

16) chassis roller wheels (4 sets)

17) Keys x 2

18) Screws and labels

Optional:

1) ASUS AS-35 5U rackmount rail kit

2) LSI MegaRAID 320-0 Zero channel RAID card

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 AP1700 system server. It includes sections
on front panel, rear panel and internal
specifications.

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System Overview

1.1 System Features

The ASUS AP1700 server is a stylish server system featuring the
ASUS PR-DLS533 motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon
processor in a 604-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and
video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the
motherboard.

The following are highlights of the server’s many features:

• Chassis: Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door
bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.

• Motherboard: ASUS PR-DLS533

• Chipset: RCC Grand Champion LE Server 3.1 (GCLE), RCC
Champion South Bridge 5.0 (CSB5), RCC Champion I/O Bridge

2.0 (CIOB-X2)

• Memory: Supports six 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, PC2100/
PC1600 registered ECC DDR DIMMs, 128MB to 12GB system
memory.

™

• Processor: Support for two Intel

®

XeonTM processor up to 2.8

GHz+ frequency.

• Network Controller: Intel

®

82544GC Gigabit Ethernet controller ,

Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Drive Controller: LSI 53C1030/64-bit/100MHz Dual Ultra-320
channels. Two UltraDMA 100 IDE channels.

• Graphics: ATI RAGE-XL PCI with 8MB PC-100 SDRAM video
memory

• Onboard IO: 1 X PS/2 mouse port, 1 X PS/2 keyboard slot, 1 X
serial ports, 1 X 15-pin VGA port, 1 X floppy drive slot, 2 X IDE
ports, 4 X USB ports, 2 X RJ-45 LAN port, 2 X 68-pin SCSI
connectors

• Special IO: IPMB connector, SM-Bus

• Expansion: 5 X 64-bit 3V PCI-X slots, 1 X 32-bit/33Mhz 5V PCI
slot

• Device Bays: 6 X hot-swap trays for SCA SCSI hard drives, 3 X

5.25 inch bay, 1 X floppy disk drive bay.

• Power Supply: 500W redundant power supply.

• Hardware Monitors: Voltage, temperature, Automatic System
Restart (ASR), fan speed.

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1.2 Front Panel Features

The front panel allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power
and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive and two
USB connectors are also located on the front panel. For future
installation of 5.25 devices, there are two drive bays available. The
front panel of the server is protected by a door and lock for added
security.

CD-ROM Drive

3.5” Floppy Drive

2 empty 5.25” bays
Drive Status LED
Drive Activity LED

Reset Button
Power Button

Power LED
HDD Access LED
Message LED

6 SCA SCSI Hard
Drive Swap Trays

2 USB PortsFront Door Lock

For more detailed information of each LED display, refer to
“1.5 LED Table” on page 1-6.

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1.3 Rear Panel Features

The server rear panel includes the connectors, the system devices,
a chassis lock and six full-length expansion cards slot. The following
shows the features on the rear side of the server.

AC Power IN Connector
AC Power Status LED

PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port

2 x USB ports
Serial port

Parallel port
VGA port

Dual Gigabit
LAN ports

12 cm chassis fan

Chassis Lock

6 Full-Length PCI Slots

High Density 68-pin
SCSI Connector

You may secure the chassis lock with an additional padlock
or other security device for added server system security.

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1.4 Internal Features

The standard components inside the server include the motherboard,
power supply, floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture
below shows the standard components of the server.

1

2

7

11

3

6

8

4

5

10

9

1. Redundant power
supply cage

2. 6 x DDR DIMM sockets

3. 2 x IDE cable

4. 5

1/4” CD-ROM drive

5. HDD hot swap modules

6. 5 x 64 bit 3V PCI-X slots

7. CPU sockets

8. Internal 68-pin SCSI cable

9. PCI Long Card support guide

10. 12 cm hot swap
module blower

11. PR-DLS533 motherboard

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1.5 LED Table

The following table describes the LED display found on the front panel
and rear panel of the AP1700 server system.

Icon

1

1

2

3

LED

Drive Status

LED

Drive Activity

LED

Power LED

HDD Access

LED

Display Description

Green

Red

Red blinking

Blinking

ON

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

HDD insert and
Power status is good

HDD Fail

HDD rebuilding (RAID
card SAF-TE* function)

HDD Read/Write data

System power ON
Suspend Mode

No activity
Read/Write data in HDD

OFF

4

*SCSI Access Fault - Tolerant Enclosure

Message

LED

Blinking

Normal/No incoming event
ASMS indicate HW

monitor event

1

2
3
4

Only RAID cards with SAF-TE feature is enabled with HDD
rebuilding function.

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