ASUS AP1710-E1 User Manual

AP1710-E1

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Dual IntelDual Intel

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Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server

800 MHz Front Side Bus

E1779E1779

E1779

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First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
November 2004November 2004

November 2004

November 2004November 2004

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-4

1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-5

1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-7

1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-8

1.6 LED information .................................................................. 1-12

1.6.1 System and HDD LED ........................................... 1-12

1.6.2 Dual/redundant power supply LED .......................1-13

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

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

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

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ...................................... 2-3

2.2 Motherboard information ...................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-5

2.3.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-5

2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................... 2-9

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-9

2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................... 2-9

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-11

2.5 Front panel assembly ......................................................... 2-12

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly ..................... 2-12

2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ................... 2-14

2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................. 2-15

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2.7 Hard disk drives .................................................................. 2-18

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD .................. 2-18

2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD ..................... 2-20

2.8 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-24

2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............. 2-24

2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card ............................ 2-26

2.8.3 Removing an expansion card ................................ 2-27

2.9 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-28

2.9.1 Motherboard connections ..................................... 2-28

2.9.2 SATA backplane connections

(in AA4 models only) ........................................... 2-29

2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections

(in AS8 and AS4 models only) ............................. 2-32

2.10 Removable components ..................................................... 2-38

2.10.1 Air duct ................................................................. 2-38

2.10.2 Chassis fan ........................................................... 2-40

2.10.3 HDD blower ........................................................... 2-42

2.10.4 SATA/SCSI backplane ........................................... 2-46

2.10.5 Floppy disk drive ................................................... 2-48

2.10.6 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-50

2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ...................... 2-52

2.10.8 Power suppy modules ........................................... 2-54

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

3.1 Installing a second SCSI drive cage ...................................... 3-2

3.2 Installing an IDE drive cage ................................................... 3-5

3.3 Upgrading to a dual or redundant power supply .................. 3-7

3.4 Installing a power supply module ......................................... 3-9

3.5 Mounting the system to a rack .......................................... 3-11

3.5.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels ............... 3-11

Installation optionsInstallation options

Installation options

Installation optionsInstallation options

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3.5.2 Removing the top cover ....................................... 3-11

3.5.3 Attaching the rack rails ........................................ 3-11

Contents

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

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

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

4.3 Internal connectors ............................................................ 4-10

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

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

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

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-7

5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-10

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-11

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-11

5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-11

5.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................5-12

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

Motherboard info

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

BIOS informationBIOS information

BIOS information

BIOS informationBIOS information

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-12

5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-12

5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-12

5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-12

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-12

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-13

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-13

5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-13

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................5-13

5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-14

5.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15

5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-16

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-17

5.4.1 USB Configuration................................................. 5-17

5.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-18

5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 5-19

5.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-20

5.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 5-21

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5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-22

5.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-23

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

5.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-25

5.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-26

5.5.3 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-28

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

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

5.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 5-30

5.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-31

5.6.4 Security ................................................................ 5-32

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

Appendix:Appendix:

Appendix:

Appendix:Appendix:

A.1 600 W single power supply .................................................. A-2

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

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

A.2 600 W dual/redundant power supply ................................... A-4

A.2.1 General description ................................................. A-4

A.2.2 Specifications ......................................................... A-5

A.3 Simple fixes .......................................................................... A-6

Reference informationReference information

Reference information

Reference informationReference information

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING!WARNING!

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to

WARNING!WARNING!
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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Electrical SafetyElectrical 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 SafetyOperation Safety

Operation Safety

Operation SafetyOperation 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 WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

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CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy SystemHeavy System

Heavy System

Heavy SystemHeavy System

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when

CAUTION!CAUTION!
moving or carrying the system.

About this guide

AudienceAudience

Audience

AudienceAudience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

This guide contains the following parts:

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction

1.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including

sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing or removing system components.

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options

3.

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the

barebone server.

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper
settings, and connector locations.

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information

5.

Chapter 5: BIOS information

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6.6.

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

6.

Appendix: Reference information

6.6.

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
This appendix gives information on the standard or redundant power

supply that came with the barebone server. This section also provides
a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the
barebone server.

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ConventionsConventions

Conventions

ConventionsConventions

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

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying

WARNING: WARNING:
to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

NOTE: NOTE:

ReferenceReference

Reference

ReferenceReference

Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information for details.

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Chapter 1

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

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Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP1710-E1 package with the items on the following
table. The package contents vary for the following configurations:

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•

•

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ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with:

AC power cable
System screws and cables
System keys ( 2 pcs.)
Bundled CDs

Documentation

Optional items

AS8AS8

A S 8 (eight hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

AS8AS8
AS4AS4

A S 4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

AS4AS4
AA4AA4

A A 4 (four hot-swap SATA hard disk drives)

AA4AA4
AI4AI4

A I 4 (four internal SATA/IDE hard disk drives)

AI4AI4

Item DescriptionItem Description

Item Description

Item DescriptionItem Description

• ASUS NCLV-D (A) motherboard

• 600 W single/dual/redundant power supply

• SATA backplane board

• SCSI backplane board

• ASUS U320 SCSI card and cable

• 52x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

• Floppy disk drive

• Air duct

• Chassis fan

• HDD blower

• Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws)

• Internal HDD rails (4 pairs)

• Chassis roller wheels (4 sets)

• Front I/O board

• SATA signal cable (4 sets)

• SATA power cable

• SMBus cable

• Dummy covers

• Parallel port cable

• AP1710-E1 support CD with ASWM*

• Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD

• ASUS AP1710-E1 user guide

• ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide

• ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit

• ASUS AK25 300 W power module
for redundant power supply**

AS8AS8

AS8

AS8AS8

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2

22
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ConfigurationsConfigurations

Configurations

ConfigurationsConfigurations

AS4AS4

AS4

AS4AS4

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1

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1

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44

4

44

44

4

44

AA4AA4

AA4

AA4AA4

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1

11

11

1

11
44

4

44

44

4

44

AI4AI4

AI4

AI4AI4

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*ASUS System Web-based Management
** This optional item is available only if you purchased a 600 W dual power supply.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP1710-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS
NCLV-D(A) motherboard. The server supports dual Intel
in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the
chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

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Xeon™ processors

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

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

ASUS NCLV-D (A) (E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in)

Northbridge: Intel

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E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

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

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Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel

Xeon™ processors with

Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)

Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC

333 MHz DDR memory modules
Supports 256 MB up to 8 GB of system memory
Ready for 4 GB DDR DIMMs for up to 16 GB of system

memory

Dual Gigabit LAN controller

•

Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller

- PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant

•

Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller

- PCI 2.3 specifications compliant

RAIDRAID

RAID

RAIDRAID

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6300ESB Southbridge supports:

Intel

- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1configuration and
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller (for AA4
models only) supports:

- 4 x SATAII 300 with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1
configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

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1.2 System specifications

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion
slotsslots

slots

slotsslots

Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

Front panelFront panel

Front panel

Front panelFront panel

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

ManagementManagement

Management

ManagementManagement

HardwareHardware

Hardware

HardwareHardware
monitorsmonitors

monitors

monitorsmonitors

1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a, x4 Link)
1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)*
2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3)
1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board

1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay
3 x 5.25-inch drive bays

2 x USB ports

1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
2 x USB ports
1 x VGA port

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0

Voltage, temperature, CPU and memory utilization, and fan

speed monitoring

Automatic Server Restart (ASR) feature

Power supplyPower supply

Power supply

Power supplyPower supply

•

Only models with the optional Serial ATA controller support Zero
Channel RAID (ZCR).

•

*In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U320 SCSI card occupies one
64-bit PCI-X slot.

•

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for details on the
internal connectors.

600 W single/dual/redundant power supply

(with 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs)

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1.3 Front panel features

The AP1710-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel
covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security.
Open the bezel to access the front panel components.

The drive bays, power and reset
buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive,
floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are
located on the front panel. For future
installation of 5.25-inch devices, two
drive bays are available.

(AS8)(AS8)

(AS8)

(AS8)(AS8)

CC

D-ROM driveD-ROM drive

C

D-ROM drive

CC

D-ROM driveD-ROM drive

Empty 5.25-inch baysEmpty 5.25-inch bays

Empty 5.25-inch bays

Empty 5.25-inch baysEmpty 5.25-inch bays

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED
HDD access LEDHDD access LED

HDD access LED

HDD access LEDHDD access LED
Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED
Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

Security lockSecurity lock

Security lock

Security lockSecurity lock

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Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

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To access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel,
hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as
shown.

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1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports,
expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system
fan, and power supply module.

Single power supply modelSingle power supply model

Single power supply model

Single power supply modelSingle power supply model

Power supply modulePower supply module

Power supply module

Power supply modulePower supply module

PoPo

wer connectorwer connector

Po

wer connector

PoPo

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

USB portsUSB ports

USB ports

USB portsUSB ports

Serial portSerial port

Serial port

Serial portSerial port

VGA portVGA port

VGA port

VGA portVGA port

Gigabit LAN portsGigabit LAN ports

Gigabit LAN ports

Gigabit LAN portsGigabit LAN ports

SCSI connectors*SCSI connectors*

SCSI connectors*

SCSI connectors*SCSI connectors*

wer connectorwer connector

12 cm system fan12 cm system fan

12 cm system fan

12 cm system fan12 cm system fan

Chassis cover lockChassis cover lock

Chassis cover lock

Chassis cover lockChassis cover lock

Parallel portParallel port

Parallel port

Parallel portParallel port

* On AS8/AS4* On AS8/AS4

* On AS8/AS4

* On AS8/AS4* On AS8/AS4
configuration only configuration only

configuration only

configuration only configuration only

Redundant power supply modelRedundant power supply model

Redundant power supply model

Redundant power supply modelRedundant power supply model

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Power connectorsPower connectors

Power connectors

Power connectorsPower connectors

300 W power supply300 W power supply

300 W power supply

300 W power supply300 W power supply
modules**modules**

modules**

modules**modules**

** The third power** The third power

** The third power

** The third power** The third power
supply module forsupply module for

supply module for

supply module forsupply module for
redundant powerredundant power

redundant power

redundant powerredundant power
supply is optional.supply is optional.

supply is optional.

supply is optional.supply is optional.

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The
photo below shows the AP1710-E1 with its air duct and hard disk drive
blowers installed. The air duct provides cool air from the outside through
the chassis side cover vent for the system to maintain optimum thermal
performance. The HDD blowers circulate cool air within the system.

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The succeeding photos show the system without its air duct installed to
reveal the internal components.

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AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration)

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1. Power supply cage

2. Chassis fan

3. NCLV-D (A) motherboard

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

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6. CD-ROM drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. Hard disk drive cage

9. Front I/O board

10. Chassis roller wheels

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2. Chassis fan

3. NCLV-D (A) motherboard

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. CD-ROM drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. Hard disk drive cage

9. Front I/O board

10. Chassis roller wheels

11. HDD blower*

12. SATA backplane (hidden)

13. SCSI backplane (hidden)

14. ASUS U320 SCSI card

15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden)

16. Second HDD blower*

* The hard disk drive cage is behind* The hard disk drive cage is behind

* The hard disk drive cage is behind

* The hard disk drive cage is behind* The hard disk drive cage is behind
the blower. the blower.

the blower.

the blower. the blower.

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1.6 LED information

The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following
table for the LED status description.

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LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

SystemSystem

System

SystemSystem

System and HDD LEDSystem and HDD LED

System and HDD LED

System and HDD LEDSystem and HDD LED

IconIcon

Icon

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

Power LED (blue)Power LED (blue)

Power LED (blue)

Power LED (blue)Power LED (blue)

HDD Access LED (green)HDD Access LED (green)

HDD Access LED (green)

HDD Access LED (green)HDD Access LED (green)

Message LED (red)Message LED (red)

Message LED (red)

Message LED (red)Message LED (red)

!

Drive Status LED (green/red)Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Status LED (green/red)Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Activity LED (green)Drive Activity LED (green)

Drive Activity LED (green)

Drive Activity LED (green)Drive Activity LED (green)

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

Power LED ON System power ON

Blinking System is in suspend mode

HDD Access LED OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Hard disk drivesHard disk drives

Hard disk drives

Hard disk drivesHard disk drives

Drive Status LED Green Bridge board connected to backplane

Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

*SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (on AS4 and AS8 models only)

!

Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Installed HDD is in good condition

Red HDD failure

Green/Red - Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

SAF-TE* function

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The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the
system front bezel is closed.

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For AA4 configuration:

1. The Drive Activity LEDs do not light up.

2. The Drive Status LEDs only light up green to indicate that the
installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition.

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Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

Dual/redundant power supply LEDDual/redundant power supply LED

Dual/redundant power supply LED

Dual/redundant power supply LEDDual/redundant power supply LED

Red Standby

Green Power on

Power off Power cords unplugged

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

(Power cords plugged)

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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

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly
and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to
remove the cover.

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1. Push up the chassis lock on the
rear panel to release the side
cover.

Removing the side coverRemoving the side cover

Removing the side cover

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half an inch toward the rear until
it is disengaged from the
chassis.

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Viewing the internal structureViewing the internal structure

Viewing the internal structure

Viewing the internal structureViewing the internal structure

Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of
the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to
section “1.5 Internal features” for the different model configurations.

Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU,
system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power
supply; and connect the system cables.

You may need to remove some of the installed components to access
the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section “2.10
Removable components” for instructions.

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To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the hooks of
the cover to the elongated
holes on the side of the chassis.
All the six hooks (three each on
the top and bottom) of the
cover must properly fit the
designated holes.

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

3. Push down the chassis lock to
secure the side cover.

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Reinstalling the side cover

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2.2 Motherboard information

The barebone server comes with the NCLV-D(A) motherboard already
installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as
indicated by the circles in the illustration below.

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information
on the motherboard.

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Place this side

Place this sidePlace this side
towards the reartowards the rear

towards the rear

towards the reartowards the rear
of the chassisof the chassis

of the chassis

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motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so may cause you
physical injury and may damage motherboard components.

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel

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Xeon™ processor in
the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™
processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit
Technology (EM64T).

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Intel Xeon

NCLV-D CPU Socket 604

Gold Arrow
Pin A1

Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner
side of the rear panel to allow enough space for the installation. Refer to
section “2.10 Removable components” for details.

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2.3.2

2.3.22.3.2

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Note in the above illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on
one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a
specific corner of the CPU socket.

If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1.

Socket for CPU1

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Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets
on the motherboard. Flip up the
socket lever and push it all the
way to the other side.

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

2. Position the CPU above the
socket as shown.

Socket for CPU1

3. 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!

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

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

Marked cornerMarked corner

Marked corner

Marked cornerMarked corner
(gold arrow)(gold arrow)

(gold arrow)

(gold arrow)(gold arrow)

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install a
second CPU.

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