ASUS AP1720-E2 User Manual

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AP1720-E2

Dual Intel® Xeon™ 5U Rackmount Server

800/533MHz Front Side Bus

User Guide

E1733 First Edition V1

October 2004

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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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............................................................ 1-6

1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-7

1.6 LED information................................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

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

2.1.2 Re-installing 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 ............................................................... 2-10

2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10

2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10

2.4.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-12

2.4.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-12

2.5 Front panel assembly ....................................................... 2-13

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly .................... 2-13

2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly................. 2-15

2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................ 2-16

2.7 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-19

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI hard disk drive.... 2-19

2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD ................... 2-21

2.8 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-26

2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card............ 2-26

2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-28

2.8.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-29

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2.9 Cable connections............................................................ 2-30

2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-30

2.9.2 SATA backplane connections............................... 2-31

2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-34

2.10 Removable components................................................... 2-39

2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-39

2.10.2 HDD fan ............................................................... 2-41

2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane ......................................... 2-44

2.10.4 Floppy disk drive .................................................. 2-46

2.10.5 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-48

2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ..................... 2-50

2.10.7 Power suppy modules ......................................... 2-52

Chapter 3: Installation options

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 Remove the footpads or roller wheels ..................3-11

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

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

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

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

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

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

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

5.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility........................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............................................ 5-7

5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-8

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 5-9

5.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 5-9

5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5-9

5.2.4 General help ........................................................ 5-10

5.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................ 5-10

5.2.6 Scroll bar.............................................................. 5-10

5.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 5-10

5.3 Main menu.........................................................................5-11

5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................. 5-12

5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ............................................... 5-15

5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master......................................... 5-15

5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave........................................... 5-15

5.3.5 Third IDE Master.................................................. 5-16

5.3.6 Fourth IDE Master ............................................... 5-16

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

5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features .................................... 5-17

5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 5-18

5.4.3 Memory Configuration ......................................... 5-19

5.4.4 Chipset................................................................. 5-20

5.4.5 Onboard Device ................................................... 5-23

5.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................ 5-28

5.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 5-30

5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-31

5.5.1 APM Configuration............................................... 5-32

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-35

5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 5-37

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 5-37

5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................ 5-38

5.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................. 5-38

5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-39

5.6.5 Security ................................................................ 5-41

5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-43

Appendix: Reference information

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

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

or carrying the system.

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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 AP130-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: Installation options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

6. Appendix: 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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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.

Reference

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

Chapter 1

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

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations:

• AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

• AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

• AA4(four hot-swap SATA hard disk drives)

• AI4 (four internal SATA/IDE hard disk drives)

Item Description

ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard

• 600 W single or redundant power supply*

• SATA backplane board

• SCSI backplane board

• ASUS U320 SCSI card and cable

• 52x CD-ROM drive

• Floppy disk drive

• Chassis fan

• HDD fan

• Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws)

• Internal HDD rails (4 pairs)

• Chassis roller wheels (1 set)

• Front I/O board

• SATA signal cable (4 sets)

Configurations

AS8 AS4 AA4 AI4

22 88

11 44

• SATA power cable

• SMBus cable

• Dummy covers (4 pieces) AC power cable System screws and cables System keys ( 2 pcs.) Bundled CDs

• AP1720-E2 support CD with ASWM**

• TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD Documentation

• ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide

• ASUS NCCH-DL user guide Optional items

• ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit

• ASUS AK25 internal HDD cage (non-hot swap)

• ASUS AK25 600 W 2+1 redundant power supply

* All models support a 600 W single or redundant power supply. ** ASUS System Web-based Management

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DL 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.

System dimension 431 mm (H) x 220 mm (W) x 510 mm (D) Motherboard ASUS NCCH-DL (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in)*

Chipset Intel

Processor Socket 604 for Intel

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

E82875P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

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

Xeon™ Nocona/Prestonia CPU with

800/533MHz FSB and on-die 1MB/512KB L2 cache with full speed

Supports PC3200/2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or

non-ECC DDR DIMMs

LAN Intel® 82547GI Gigabit LAN controller(CSA)

RAID Promise

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

Expansion slots 1 x AGP Pro/8X slot

2 x 64-bit/66Mhz 3.3V PCI-X slots** 2 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 1 x IEEE 1394 port

1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port

Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port

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

PDC20319 controller

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

Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

Power supply 600 W power supply

600 W redundant power supply

* Refer to Chapter 4 “Motherboard information” for information on the internal connectors. ** In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card occupies one 64-bit PCI-X slot.

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

(optional)

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1.3 Front panel features

The AP1720-E2 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, IEEE 1394 and front panel audio ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available.

Drive bays

CD-ROM drive

Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button

Reset button Message LED

HDD access LED Power LED

Floppy disk drive

IEEE 1394 port Microphone port

Headphone port

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Security lock

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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.

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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 models

Power supply module

Power connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

12 cm system fan

Serial ports

Parallel port

USB ports

Microphone port

Line Out port

SCSI connectors*

* On AS8/AS4

configuration only.

Chassis cover lock

IEEE 1394 port

Gigabit LAN port Line In port

Expansion slots

Redundant power supply models

Power connectors

300 W power supply modules**

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** The system comes

with two power supply module. The third power supply module for redundant power is optional.

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown.

AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration)

1. Power supply cage

2. CD-ROM drive

3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

4. Hard disk drive cage

5. Chassis fan

6. Expansion card locks

7. NCCH-DL motherboard

8. Chassis roller wheels

9. Front I/O board

10.Chassis intrusion switch

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AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration)

AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration)

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AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration)

1. Power supply cage

2. CD-ROM drive

3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

4. Hard disk drive cage

5. Chassis fan

10.Chassis intrusion switch

11. HDD fan

12.SATA backplane (hidden)

13.SCSI backplane (hidden)

14.ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card

6. Expansion card locks

7. NCCH-DL motherboard

8. Chassis roller wheels

9. Front I/O board

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15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden)

16.Second HDD fan

17.Second hard disk drive cage

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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 (green)

LED Icon Display status Description

System

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 drives

Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition

Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

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

Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Red HDD failure Red and Green HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

blinking alternately* SAF-TE** function

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

• 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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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. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover.

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

1. Push up the chassis lock 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 Re-installing the side cover

To re-install 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 NCCH-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below.

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” 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.

NCCH-DL

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.3.1 Overview

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

Intel Xeon

NCCH-DL

Gold Arrow

NCCH-DL Socket 604

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.

2.3.2 Installing 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 Socket for CPU2

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

Follow these steps 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.

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.

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

Marked corner (gold arrow)

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2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel® certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

When you buy a boxed Intel

CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU and CPU heatsink and fan installation.

Important notes

• This system does not support Intel® Xeon™ FSB 533 box fan and heatsink assembly. When installing Intel® Xeon™ FSB 533 CPU(s), it is recommended that you use Nocona-compatible fan and heatsink assembly. Visit the ASUS website for details and a list of CPU fan and heatsink assembly qualified for use on this system.

• When installing Intel recommended that you use the fan and heatsink assembly (ies) included in the CPU package(s).

• Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on fan and heatsink assembly installation.

Xeon™ FSB 800 boxed CPU(s), it is

CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view)

Before installing the CPU heatsinks:

• Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease on top of the CPU before installing the fan and heatsink assembly.

• Ensure that the jumpers FM_CPU1 and FM_CPU2 are set correctly depending on the pin definition of your CPU fan cables. Refer to the motherboard user guide for information.

• Remove the chassis fan to have more space for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly installation. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for details.

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Heatsink screw

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To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the screw holes on the CEK spring.

The CEK springs come pre-installed under the CPU sockets to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. It is recommended that you keep the springs installed to prevent motherboard breakage.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

3. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

CPU1 fan connector (CPU_FAN1)

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4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2.

The heatsinks appear as shown when installed.

CPU2 fan connector (CPU_FAN2)

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2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

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

DIMM_A

NCCH-DL

NCCH-DL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

DIMM_A2DIMM_B

DIMM_B

80 Pins104 Pins

2.4.2 Memory configurations

You may install unbuffered ECC or non-ECC 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the recommended memory configurations.

Important notes

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 3.6+ GB (less than 4 GB) due to resource allocation on onboard devices.

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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

Sockets

Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

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

Single-channel (1) Populated — — —

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

Dual-channel (1) Populated

(2) —

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

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

— Populated —

Populated — Populated

• 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 400 MHz 533 MHz PC2700 333 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz

Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.

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2.4.2 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, you may need to remove the HDD fan. 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

2.4.3 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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2.5 Front panel assembly

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.

To remove the front panel assembly:

1. Pull the lock lever (blue bar) on the front edge of the chassis outward to release the front panel assembly.

Lock lever

2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward.

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3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.

Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.

Hinge-like tab

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2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly

To re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover):

1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.

Hinge-like tab

Hooked tab

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2.6 5.25-inch drives

If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components!

Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay

(labeled 1) (labeled 2 and 3)

additional 5.25-inch devices.

. The two lower bays

are available for

1 2

To install a 5.25-inch drive:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive.

2. From the side of the drive bay, slide the drive bay lock by pushing it to the left to release the drive lock bar.

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3. When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar. Underneath the lock bar are two pegs that match the holes on the drive bay. This mechanism secures the drive to the bay in place of screws.

Lock pegs

Drive bay holes

4. While holding up the drive lock bar, carefully insert a 5.25-inch drive into the bay, until the back of the drive aligns to the rear edge of the drive cage.

Due to space constraints inside the chassis, do not insert the drive all the way at this time. This will allow you enough space to easily connect the drive cables.

5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive.

6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.

IDE cable

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7. Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel.

8. Pull down the bar lock and insert the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to secure the drive.

9. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the

5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover.

10.Re-install the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly” for instructions.

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2.7 Hard disk drives

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI hard disk drive

If you purchased an AS8, AS4, or AA4 configured model, follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SATA or SCSI hard disk drive (HDD).

1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays.

2. 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.

3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

Tray leverSpring lock

4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips

(cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive tray.

Metal bracket

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5. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws.

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

7. 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.

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2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD

If you purchased an internal IDE/SATA model (AI4), your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails. Depending on which bay you wish to install your hard disk drive, the orientation of the drive rails vary so that the screw holes match those on the drive.

For identification purposes, the drive rails are referred to as “Rail 1” and “Rail 2” as shown below.

Rail 1

Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3

Rail 2

Take note of the correct orientation of the drive rails. There is only one correct way to attach the rails when installing drives on the hard disk drive cage.

Hole 4

Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage

To install an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage:

1. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section 2.5.1 for instructions.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to attach Rail 1 to the side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors.

Drive connectors

Hole 1 Hole 3

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3. Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors.

Rail handle

Hole 1 Hole 3

4. Check the HDD jumper setting. Refer to the label pasted on the HDD for the description of jumper settings. The setting “Cable Select” is recommended.

5. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the front panel.

6. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is securely in place.

Drive connectors

7. Connect the IDE and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive.

8. Follow steps 2 to 6 if you wish to install other hard disk drives.

9. Re-install the front panel assembly when done.

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Installing a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage

To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage:

1. Follow instructions 1 to 6 of the previous section.

2. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the power connector at the back of the drive.

3. Connect the other end of the SATA power cable to a 4-pin plug (female) from the power supply unit.

4. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the SATA connectors.

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Installing an IDE/SATA HDD to the internal HDD cage

Follow these instructions to install an IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive to the optional internal hard disk drive cage (non-swap).

1. Install the internal HDD cage following the instructions on Chapter 3 “Installation options”.

2. Follow steps 1 of 4 of the section “Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage”.

3. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the second drive cage as shown.

4. Connect the signal and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive. Refer to the preceding sections for details.

5. Follow steps 2 to 4 if you wish to install additional hard disk drives.

6. Re-install the side cover when done. Refer to section “2.1.2 Installing the side cover.”

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Installing an HDD dummy cover

The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them.

To install an HDD dummy cover:

1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The end with the hook tab should be close to the front panel LEDs.

Flat end

2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place.

Hook tab

3. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown.

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2.8 Expansion cards

The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components!

2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card

To install a standard size expansion card:

1. Remove the plastic card lock opposite the slot where you wish to install the expansion card. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. Set the card lock aside for later use.

Card lock tab

2. Carefully install an expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot.

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3. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier.

Card lock tab

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2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card

If you wish to install a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, you need to remove the lower hot swap drive cage (for AS8 models or separately purchased second hot-swap HDD cage) and install an internal (non-hot swap) drive cage with long card guides that keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots.

1. The internal drive cage is optional and separately purchased. See section “Chapter 3: Installation options” for instructions on installing the drive cage.

2. The AS4, AA4, and AI4 models support long expansion cards.

To install a long expansion card:

2. Tilt the long card as shown while aligning the metal bracket with the slot opening on the rear panel.

3. When the card is inside the chassis, push down the end of the card until it is level with the PCI slot.

4. Push the card connector into the PCI slot until it is securely seated.

5. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier.

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2.8.3 Removing an expansion card

To remove an expansion card:

1. Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion card.

Card lock tab

2. Firmly hold the expansion card and pull it out of the slot.

3. Place the plastic card lock back where you removed it.

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2.9 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices.

• Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

2.9.1 Motherboard connections

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 8-pin 12V power

2. 24-pin A TX power

3. Primary IDE cable

4. Secondary IDE (optical drive)

7. Front panel cable

8. Front panel audio

9. Chassis fan cable

10. SMBus cable to backplane

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5. Floppy disk drive

6. Chassis intrusion Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the

connectors.

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2.9.2 SATA backplane connections

(in AA4 models only)

A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LED on the backplane connect to the front panel LED to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.

Front side

The front side of the SATA backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SATA connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

CON1

CON3

CON5

CON7

Each SATA connector is labeled (CON1, CON3, CON5, CON7) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table below for reference.

Drive status LEDs

HDD Front side Back side

Device connector connector

HDD 1 CON1 CON2

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Back side

The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the SATA RAID card, and SMBus connectors.

Fan connector (for HDD fan)

Power connectors

(connect power plugs from the power supply)

SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the motherboard)

Power SMBus connector (lower 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the power supply, when available)

The back side SATA connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables. Refer to the illustration on the right for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the table below for the default SATA cable connections.

Backplane Connected to Controlled

CON2 SATA_RAID1 Promise® 20319 CON4 SATA_RAID2 Promise® 20319 CON6 SATA_RAID3 Promise® 20319 CON8 SATA_RAID4 Promise

(on motherboard) by

20319

SA T A RAID

CON2

controller

CON4

CON6

CON8

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SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments

The 6-pin jumper J1 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.

Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay.

J1 setting

(1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

Device SATA BP ID

Drive Bay 1 CON2 Drive Bay 2 CON4 Drive Bay 3 CON6 Drive Bay 4 CON8

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2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections

(in AS8 and AS4 models only)

Two SCSI backplanes come pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AS8 model. One SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the AS4 model. The SCSI backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. See section “1.6 LED information.”

Front side

The front side of the SCSI backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SCSI connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

HDD status LEDs

Disk drive 1 SCSI ID = 0

(Green/Red blinking alternately when HDD is rebuilding)

Disk drive 2 SCSI ID = 1

Disk drive 3 SCSI ID = 2

Disk drive 4 SCSI ID = 3

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Back side

The back side of SCSI backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SCSI interfaces for the SCSI/RAID card and terminator, and SMBus connectors.

The picture shows a two-backplane configuration in a cascade connection.

SCSI terminator

Second SCSI backplane

First SCSI backplane

Cascade connection

One-backplane configuration

In a one-backplane configuration:

• the upper SCSI interface of the backplane connects to the SCSI/RAID card

• a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is connected to the lower SCSI interface of the backplane

Power connectors

(connect power plugs from the power supply)

Fan connector (for HDD fan)

SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the motherboard)

SMBus connector (lower 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable to the second backplane)

68-pin SCSI connector

(connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI/RAID card)

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Two-backplane configuration

In a two-backplane configuration:

• the upper SCSI interface of the first backplane connects to the SCSI card

• the lower SCSI interface connects to the upper SCSI interface of the second backplane

• a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is placed on the lower SCSI interface of the second backplane

First backplane

Power connectors

(connect power plugs from the power supply)

Second backplane

Fan connector (for HDD fan)

SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the motherboard)

SMBus connector (lower 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable to the second backplane)

68-pin SCSI connector

(connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI card)

68-pin SCSI connector

(connects the SCSI cable to the second backplane)

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SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the first backplane)

Power SMBus connector (lower 6-1 pins)

(connects the SMB cable from the power supply, if available)

68-pin SCSI connector

(connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI card)

68-pin SCSI connector

(with SCSI multi-mode terminator)

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SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments

The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration.

The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.

Refer to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SCSI HDD bay.

Cascade configuration

First backplane (BPB1)

J1 setting

Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 ID0

Drive Bay 2 ID1 Drive Bay 3 ID2 Drive Bay 4 ID3 GEM SAF-TE ID15

Second backplane (BPB2)

J1 setting

Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 5 ID4

Drive Bay 6 ID5 Drive Bay 7 ID6 Drive Bay 8 ID8

(1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

(3-5 shorted, 4-6 shorted)

GEM 318 SAF-TE ID11

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Non-Cascade configuration

First backplane (BPB1)

J1 setting

Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 ID0

Drive Bay 2 ID1 Drive Bay 3 ID2 Drive Bay 4 ID3 GEM 318 SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-0)

Second backplane (BPB2)

J1 setting

Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 5 ID0

Drive Bay 6 ID1 Drive Bay 7 ID2 Drive Bay 8 ID3

(1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

GEM 318 SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-1)

In a non-cascade configuration, you must install a SCSI multi-mode terminator on both backplanes.

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2.10 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components:

1. Chassis fan 5. Front I/O board

2. HDD fans 6. Chassis footpads and roller wheels

3. SATA/SCSI backplanes 7. Power supply modules

4. Floppy disk drive module

2.10.1 Chassis fan

To remove the chassis fan:

1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector SYSTEM_FAN on the motherboard.

2. Press the tabs on the outer corners of the system fan, then pull the fan out of the chassis.

3. Lift the chassis fan case lock hooks, then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached.

Lock hooks

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4. Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside.

To re-install the chassis fan:

1. Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage.

2. Firmly hold the chassis fan on the side with the tabs and position it into its slot, making sure that the four hooks underneath the fan match the corresponding holes on the rear panel.

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3. Push the fan into the chassis until the four hooks lock securely into the holes on the rear panel.

4. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector SYSTEM_FAN on the motherboard.

2.10.2 HDD fan

To remove the HDD fan:

1. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD fan cage to the chassis.

2. Hold the outer side of the fan cage, then pull sideways to release it from the chassis.

3. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane before completely detaching the fan cage from the chassis.

Due to space constraints inside the chassis, some cables may interfere with the removal of the fan cage. To easily remove the fan cage, try to slightly push it inward (toward the motherboard) before pulling it out of the chassis.

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4. Locate four hooks inside the HDD fan case.

5. Press the fan case hooks outwards until the fan detaches from the case.

6. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside.

To re-install the HDD fan:

1. Insert a new HDD fan to the fan case until it clicks in place..

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2. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.

Fan connector on backplane (FAN1)

3. Hold the outer side of the HDD fan cage and hook the two side tabs to the inner edge of the drive cage. Make sure that the system cables are not caught up when you place the HDD fan.

Side tabsOuter side of fan cage Inner edge of drive cage

4. Push the outer edge of the fan cage sideways to fit it to the drive cage. You hear a click when the fan cage correctly fits in place.

5. Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw.

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2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane

To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane:

1. Remove the HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fans” for instructions.

2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SCSI backplane.

When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable!

3. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot.

4. From the outer edge, firmly hold the backplane and carefully slide it out.

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To re-install a SATA/SCSI backplane:

1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top.

2. Align the backplane with the raillike dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely.

3. Slide the backplane into the slot until it fits. If correctly installed, the outer edge of the backplane aligns with the corner of the drive cage.

4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections “2.9.2 SATA backplane connections” and “2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections” for details.

Rail-like dents

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2.10.4 Floppy disk drive

You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions.

To remove the floppy disk drive:

1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis.

2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive.

3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive.

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To install a floppy disk drive:

1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs).

2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable.

Floppy drive

Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector

signal cable

Floppy drive power cable

3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay.

4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.

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2.10.5 Front I/O board

You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions.

To remove the front I/O board:

1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel.

2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board.

3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board.

4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket.

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To install the front I/O board:

1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw.

2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board.

3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay.

4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw.

IEEE 1394 cable plug

Front panel

audio cable plug

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2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels

The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if:

• if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels

• you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to “Chapter 3 Installation options” of this user guide, and to the

“Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions)

To remove the footpads:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

2. Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the top layer of a footpad.

3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads.

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For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place.

To install the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the chassis in its side.

2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws.

3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels.

Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack.

To remove the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis.

3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels.

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2.10.7 Power suppy modules

The barebone server system power supply modules come in three configurations:

600 W single

power supply

(110 V / 220 V autoswitch)

2 x 300 W dual

power supply

(110 V / 220 V autoswitch)

3 x 300 W redundant

power supply

(110 V / 220 V autoswitch)

Refer to this section when removing or installing power supply modules to the barebone system.

You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the 600 W single power supply.

The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the power supply specifications.

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1 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 2 8-pin +12V (motherboard power connector) 3 2 x 4-pin plugs (SCSI/SATA backplane; 4 4-pin plug (optical drive) 5 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive; 6 2 x 4-pin plugs (second SCSI backplane, if available;

hidden

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)

hidden

)

Make sure to unplug ALL power cables from the system devices before removing the power supply module.

To remove the 600 W single power supply module:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the power supply metal plate. Do not remove the thumb screw from the metal plate.

2. Hold the metal plate bar and push it downward to release the plate from the chassis. Remove the metal plate completely.

Thumbscrew

3. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the module from the chassis.

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To install a 600 W single power supply module:

1. Firmly hold the power supply module and insert it into the power supply cage.

2. Push the power supply all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel.

Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage. Due to space constraints, the cables may get entangled with the installed components or other cables, causing the cables to break!

3. Place the metal plate flat on the outer end of the power supply module, flushed to the top of the chassis, while matching the four hooks with their corresponding holes on the rear panel.

4. Hold the metal plate bar and push it upward to lock the hooks to their holes. At the same time, you may also push the top of the metal plate to fit it completely.

5. Secure the metal plate with the thumb screw.

Hook matched to a hole

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To remove a 600 W dual or redundant power supply:

1. Loosen four screws on the metal brackets that secure the power supply to the chassis.

2. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the power supply module from the chassis.

3. Set the power supply aside.

To install a 600 W dual or redundant power supply:

1. Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage.

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2. Use a power supply module handle to push the power supply until it fits in place.

3. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on the metal brackets on each side.

The standard server system comes with two power supply modules with no redundant power function. To achieve redundant power supply function, you must install an optional third power supply module.

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

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The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately.

3.1 Installing a second SCSI drive cage

Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to an 8-SCSI configuration (AS8).

AS4 AS8

Clear the space under the first SCSI drive cage. Make sure that you disconnect all pre-connected cables so they do not get in the way when you install the second drive cage.

To install a second SCSI drive cage:

1. Position the drive cage in the same orientation as the first drive cage. Note that the lock tab on top of the cage faces the rear panel.

Cage lock tab

2. Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place.

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3. Make sure that the cage lock tab snaps to the bottom of the first drive cage. When properly installed, the cage should align with the first drive cage.

Cage lock tab snapped securely to the bottom of first drive cage

4. From the front side, secure the right side of the cage with two screws.

5. Position the support bracket for the drive trays to the left side of the cage with the three protruding tabs matching the elongated holes on the chassis.

Protruding tabs

SCSI drive tray support bracket

Screw holes

Front screw holes

Elongated holes for bracket

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6. Insert the tabs into the holes. You may need to swing the bracket a bit from left to right and back to fully insert the tabs.

7. When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes, swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis.

8. Secure the bracket with two screws in the holes indicated.

Securing the bracket with the two screws also secures the left side of the SCSI drive cage.

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3.2 Installing an IDE drive cage

Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to a combination 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration.

4-SCSI configuration

Clear the space under the first SCSI drive cage. Make sure that you disconnect all pre-connected cables so they do not get in the way when you install the second drive cage.

To install an IDE drive cage:

1. Position the drive cage into the bay with the screw hole tab on top and facing out.

4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration

2. Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place.

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3. Make sure that the drive cage is fits snugly to the bay as shown. The drive cage is properly installed when it is parallel to the front panel, and the screw hole matches the hole of the first drive cage.

4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.

Screw hole

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3.3 Upgrading to a dual or redundant power supply

Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W single power supply to 600 W dual or redundant power supply.

1. Remove the single power supply following the instructions in the

section “2.10 Removable components”.

2. Lay the system on its side on a

flat surface, then remove the metal stopper screw under the power supply cage.

Keep the screw for later use.

3. Locate and remove the metal

stopper from inside the power supply cage.

Keep the metal stopper for later use.

4. Insert the power supply cables

and plugs to the power supply cage.

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5. Push the power supply halfway to the power supply cage, then attached the a metal bracket on each side of the power supply with two screws.

6. Push the power supply to the power supply cage until the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes align.

7. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on each metal bracket.

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3.4 Installing a power supply module

Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W dual to 600 W redundant power supply.

1. Press down the rubber lever of the dummy module to unlock.

2. Use the module handle to pull the dummy module out from the power supply case.

3. Insert the power supply module to the empty bay with the power connector on top.

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4. Push the power supply module inside the bay until it is aligned with the other power supply modules.

The pictures shows the power supply module when installed.

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3.5 Preparing the system for rack mounting

3.5.1 Remove the footpads or roller wheels

Refer to section “2.10.7 Chassis roller wheels and footpads” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels.

3.5.2 Remove the top cover

To remove the top cover:

1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover” for instructions.

2. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions.

3. Locate the lock tab underneath the top cover and press it outward to release the cover.

4. Slide the top cover toward the front panel, then lift it up from the chassis.

Lock tab of top cover (bottom view)

3.5.3 Attach the rack rails

Refer to the Rackmount Rail Kit installation guide for instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the corresponding rails on the industrial rack.

The AK25 Rackmount Rail Kit is an optional item and is purchased separately.

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Chapter 4

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

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4.1 Motherboard layout

25cm (9.8in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

COM1

COM2

Bottom:

Top:

T:USB4

1394

B:USB3

USB2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

MODEM1

AD1980

SPDIF_OUT1

GAME1

1394_EN1

CPU_FAN1

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

FP_AUDIO1

AUX1 CD1

82547GI

Super

TSB43AB22A

KBPWR1

FM_CPU1

USBPW12

USBPW34

Intel

Gigabit

Ethernet

REAR_FAN2

I/O

mPGA 604

CPU1

FM_CPU2

CPU2

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1)

WARN1

PCIX1

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

PCIX2

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

BIOS

4Mbit

PCI1 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

BPSMB1

PCI2 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

IEEE1394_1

Flash

Promise

PDC20319

RAID_EN1

CPU_FAN2

Intel

82875P

Canterwood

NCCH-DL

SATA_RAID4

SATA_RAID3

SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2

ATX12V1

REAR_FAN1

Intel

Hance Rapids

(South Bridge)

SB_PWR1

IDE_LED1

PANEL1

DDR DIMM2 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM3 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM4 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

30.5cm (12in)

ATXPWR1

CLRTC1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN2

FLOPPY1

FRNT_FAN1

WARN_CPU1

CHASSIS1

PRI_IDE1

SEC_IDE1

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Layout contents

Jumpers

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-4

2. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) 4-4

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5

4. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) 4-5

5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-6

6. IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN) 4-7

7. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-7

Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-8

2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 4-8

3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue], SEC_IDE [white]) 4-9

4. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 4-9

5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 4-10

6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 4-10

7. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1/2) 4-11

8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-11

9. Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 4-12

10. Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin IDELED1) 4-12

11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 4-13

12. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) 4-13

13. CPU and system fan connectors

(3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 4-14

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 4-14

- System Power LED (3-pin PLED) 4-15

- Message LED (2-pin MLED) 4-15

- System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 4-15

- Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 4-15

- Power switch / Soft-off switch (2-pin PWR_SW) 4-15

- Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 4-15

- System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) 4-15

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4.2 Jumpers

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

This jumper allows you to enable (pins 2-3) or disable (pins 1-2) the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5 for information.

KBPWR1

NCCH-DL

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

NCCH-DL Keyboard power setting

2. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1)

This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise RAID controller.

NCCH-DL

NCCH-DL RAID controller setting

RAID_EN1

Enable (Default)

2312

Disabl

PDC20319

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3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

USBPW12

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

3 2 1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

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USBPW34

2 1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

3 2

NCCH-DL USB device wake up

1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.

2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

4. CPU external frequency selection (6-pin J1)

This jumper allows you to select the CPU external frequency (or bus clock).

To ensure system stability, it is recommened that you keep the default setting.

100 MHz

166 MHz

133 MHz

200 MHz

NCCH-DL

Auto-detect

CPU FSB

(Default)

NCCH-DL CPU external frequency selection

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5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

NCCH-DL

NCCH-DL Clear RTC RAM

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

Normal (Default)

CLRTC1

Clear CMOS

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6. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)

FM_CPU1

)

These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.

NCCH-DL

1 2

3-pin Fan

(DC Mode)

FM_CPU2

1 2

3-pin Fan

(DC Mode)

1 2

4-pin Fan

(Force to 12V

1 2

4-pin Fan

(Force to 12V

NCCH-DL USB CPU fan pin selection

7. IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the 1394 feature.

1394_EN

NCCH-DL

Enable (Default)

2312

Disabl

NCCH-DL 1394 Function setting

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4.3 Connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive.

FLOPPY

NCCH-DL

NOTE: Orient the red markings o

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

NCCH-DL Floppy disk drive connector

2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133).

If you installed Serial ATA hard disks, you may create a RAID 0/RAID 1 configuration using the RAID feature of the Intel

6300ESB ICH. Refer

to page 5-26 to 5-27 for the SATA configuration.

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

NCCH-DL

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA1

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3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue], SEC_IDE [white])

This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device.

• Refer to the hard disk drive label or documentation when setting the device as master or slave.

• Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables.

PRI_IDE

NCCH-DL

PIN 1

SEC_IDE

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to pin 1.

NCCH-DL IDE connectors

4. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1)

This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.

NCCH-DL

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

J1CY

J1CX

J1B2

J1B1

GAME1

NCCH-DL Game connector

J2B2

MIDI_IN

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J2CY

MIDI_OUT

+5V

J2B1

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5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

This connector is for a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the module to this connector. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.

NCCH-DL

TPA0-

GND

TPB0-

+12V

GND

IE1394_1

GND

NCCH-DL IEEE-1394 connector

TPA0+

+12V

TPB0+

6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)

This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins.

CHASSIS

NCCH-DL

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

NCCH-DL Chassis intrusion connector

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7. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2)

SATA_RAID1

SATA_RAID2

These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise

PDC20319 RAID controller, you may create a RAID0, RAID1, or RAID0+1 configuration. Configure the onboard device and SATA items in BIOS to use the RAID feature. Refer to page 5-26 and 5-27 for information.

GND

RSATA_RXP2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

NCCH-DL

SATA_RAID3

NCCH-DL SATA RAID connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

SATA_RAID4

GND

8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

BPSMB1

NCCH-DL

GND

+5VSB

FAN_PWM

NCCH-DL SMBus connector

I2C_4_CLK#

I2C_4_DATA#

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9. Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)

These connectors connect to an SSI-type 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

1. Do not forget to connect the 8-pin +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up.

2. When using Intel power supply can provide a total of 27A, minimum of three +12V output leads and at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).

3. The minimum recommended wattage is 600W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

Xeon™ 800 MHz processor , make sure that your

NCCH-DL

24-pin power connector

Ground

+5V

+3V

+12V3

+5V

+12V3

Ground

-5V

+5V

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

Ground

PSON#

+5V

Ground

8-pin power connecto

+3V

-12V

+3V

For power supply

with 20-pin

power connector

GND12V1

GND12V2

NCCH-DL ATX power connectors

10.Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin IDELED1)

This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up.

NCCH-DL

TIP: If the case-mounted LED does no

light up, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

IDE_LED

NCCH-DL IDE activity LED

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