ASUS AP1720-E1 User Manual

AP1720-E1

Dual Intel® Xeon 5U Rackmount Server

533MHz Front Side Bus

User Guide

E1528 Revised edition V2

March 2004

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................v

Safety information ..........................................................................vi

About this guide............................................................................. vii

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............................................................ 1-5

1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6

1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3.1 Installing a CPU ..................................................... 2-6

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

2.4 System memory ............................................................... 2-10

2.4.1 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10

2.4.2 Installing a DIMM ..................................................2-11

2.4.3 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 Re-installing the front panel assembly................. 2-14

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

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

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

2.7.2 Installing an IDE HDD .......................................... 2-20

2.8 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-25

2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-25

2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-27

2.8.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-28

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2.9 Cable connections............................................................ 2-29

2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-29

2.9.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-30

2.10 Removable components................................................... 2-36

2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-36

2.10.2 HDD fans ............................................................. 2-37

2.10.3 SCSI backplanes ................................................. 2-39

2.10.4 Power supply module .......................................... 2-41

2.10.5 Floppy disk drive .................................................. 2-44

2.10.6 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-46

2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ..................... 2-48

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

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

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

3.3 Mounting the system to a rack ........................................... 3-7

3.3.1 Remove the footpads or roller wheels ................... 3-7

3.3.2 Remove the top cover............................................ 3-7

3.3.3 Attach the rack rails ............................................... 3-7

Appendix: Power supply ......................................................A-1

A.1 General description ............................................................ A-2

A.2 Specifications ..................................................................... A-3

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 AP1720-E1 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 how to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration.

4. Appendix: Power supply

This appendix gives information on the power supply that came with the 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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References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard user guide

This manual contains detailed information about the PC-DL Deluxe motherboard.

2. ASUS websites

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

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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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Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP1720-E1 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for 8-SCSI, 4-SCSI, and 4-IDE HDD configurations. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

HDD Bays

Item Description AS8

1) ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard

• 450W power supply

• SCSI backplane board

(2 pieces) (1 piece)

• ASUS U160/320 SCSI card/SCSI cable

• 52x CD-ROM drive

• floppy disk drive

• chassis fan

• HDD fan

(2 units) (1 unit)

• hot-swap SCSI HDD trays (8 units, including screws for HDDs) (4 units, including screws for HDDs)

• internal HDD rails (4 pairs)

• chassis roller wheels (4 sets)

(8 SCSI ) AS4 (4 SCSI) AI4 (4 IDE)

• CPU heatsink and fan assembly (2 sets)

• front I/O board

• HDD dummy covers (for IDE bays)

2) AC power cable

3) System screws and cables

4) System keys ( 2 pcs.)

5) Bundled CDs

• AP1720-E1 support CD

• ASWM software CD

• TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD

6) Documentation

• ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide

• ASUS PC-DL Deluxe user guide

7) Optional items

• ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit

• AK25 internal HDD cage (non-hot swap)

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP1720-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door

bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.

Motherboard ASUS PC-DL Deluxe (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in)

Chipset Intel

Processor Supports dual Intel

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

LAN Intel® 82547EI Gigabit LAN controller IEEE 1394 TI TSB43AB22A IEEE 1394 controller RAID Promise

82875 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Intel® 82801ER I/O Controller Hub (ICH5R)

Xeon™ CPUs up to 3.06+ GHz

with 533MHz FSB

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

PDC20378 controller

(supports RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 0+1/Multi-RAID)

Expansion slots 1 x AGP Pro/8X slot

5 x 32-bit/33Mhz 5V PCI slots

Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay

3 x 5.25-inch drive bays

Front I/O 4 x USB 2.0

1 x IEEE 1394 port Line Out/Microphone ports

Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port

2 x Serial ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x IEEE 1394 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0 Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring

Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

Power supply SSI-type 450W power supply

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

Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on internal connectors.

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1.3 Front panel features

The AP1720-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 four USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available.

Security lock

CD-ROM drive

2 empty 5.25-inch bays Power button

Reset button Message LED

HDD access LED Power LED

Floppy disk drive IEEE 1394 port

4 USB 2.0 ports Microphone jack

Line Out jack

Drive bays

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If you wish 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.

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.

Power supply module

P/S2 mouse port

P/S2 keyboard port

Parallel port

Serial ports

IEEE 1394 port

4 USB 2.0 ports

Gigabit LAN port

Audio ports

Power connector

12cm fan vent Chassis lock

Expansion slots

SCSI port (optional)

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown.

AS8 (8-SCSI configuration)

1. Power supply cage

2. CD-ROM drive

3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

4. first drive cage (upper)

6. HDD fan 1

7. HDD fan 2 (optional)

8. Chassis fan

9. Expansion card lock

5. second drive cage (lower)

The lower 4-bay hot swap SCSI drive cage may be changed to an internal IDE drive cage (non-hot swap) if you wish to install long PCI cards. The internal drive cage is optional and purchased separately.

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AS4 (4-SCSI configuration)

AI4 (4-IDE configuration)

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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.

Power LED (blue) HDD Access LED (green)

Message LED (red)

Drive status LED (green/red) Drive activity LED

LED Icon Display status Description

System

Power LED ON System power ON

Blinking 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 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

Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Installed HDD is in good condition Red HDD failure Red-Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

SAF-TE* function

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

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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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Hardware setup

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2.1 Chassis cover

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. Simply push or slide mechanical bolts

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

1. Push up the chassis lock (blue bolt) on the rear panel to release the side cover.

2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.

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Viewing 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.

2.1.2 Installing 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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2.2 Motherboard information

The barebone server comes with the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below.

Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard.

This side towards the rear of the chassis

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any 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)

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processors in the 604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache.

If installing only one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to ensure system stability.

Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU2

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 instructions.

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2.3.1 Installing a CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 604-pin CPU1 socket 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.

CPU1 socket

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 corner

6. Follow steps 1 to 5 if you wish to install a second CPU.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The system package came with two sets of CPU heatsink and fan assemblies. Use ONLY the bundled CPU heatsink and fan to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

CPU thermal plate

This motherboard requires a thermal plate for each of the CPUs. The thermal plates are already installed underneath the motherboard when the system is shipped.

In case you need to remove and re-install the thermal plates, refer to the picture below for the correct matching of the motherboard and thermal plate holes.

Motherboard hole

Standoff

CPU thermal plate

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Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan!

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink with fan assembly on top of the installed CPU1. Make sure it fits the screw holes of the heatsink bracket at the bottom of the CPU socket.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten all four screws enough to secure the heatsink in place.

Take caution in tightening screws. Do not over-tighten screws, doing so may damage the motherboard!

TIP: Follow the sequence shown: half-tighten the screw on one corner of the heatsink and fan, then the next screw on the other corner and so on, making a cross pattern. Repeat until all four screws are tightened properly.

Make sure heatsink with fan assembly is mounted properly on the CPU to avoid burning the CPU and/or CPU socket!

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