ASUS AP2400R-E1 User Manual

AP2400R-E1

Dual Intel® Xeon™ 4 2U Rackmount Server

533/400MHz Front Side Bus

User Guide

E1649 Revised edition V2

July 2004

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.1 Removing the front bezel ....................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Opening the top cover (front half) .......................... 2-3

2.1.3 Removing the top cover ......................................... 2-4

2.1.4 Installing the top cover ........................................... 2-5

2.1.5 Removing the air duct ............................................ 2-6

2.1.6 Installing the air duct .............................................. 2-7

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-9

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-9

2.2.2 Installing a CPU ................................................... 2-10

2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-12

2.3 System memory ............................................................... 2-13

2.3.1 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-13

2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-14

2.4 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-15

2.5 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installing a low-profile expansion card................. 2-17

2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card.................. 2-18

2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-22

2.6 Cable connections............................................................ 2-23

2.6.1 Motherboard ........................................................ 2-24

2.6.2 SCSI backplanes ................................................. 2-25

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2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations .................................... 2-26

2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments........................................... 2-29

2.6.5 SCSI jumper settings ........................................... 2-29

2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling.................. 2-30

2.6.7 Fan boards........................................................... 2-31

2.7 Removable components................................................... 2-33

2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm) ................................. 2-33

2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) ................................................ 2-33

2.7.3 Power supply modules......................................... 2-34

2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives .............................. 2-35

2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board ...................... 2-36

2.7.6 SCSI backplanes ................................................. 2-37

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

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

3.2 Attaching the rails to the server.......................................... 3-3

3.3 Attaching the rack rails ....................................................... 3-4

3.4 Rackmounting the server ................................................... 3-6

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

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

4.2 Switches and jumpers ........................................................ 4-4

4.2.1 Switches ................................................................ 4-4

4.2.2 Jumpers ................................................................. 4-5

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

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

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

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

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................. 5-4

5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 5-7

5.3 Main Menu.......................................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ..................5-11

5.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 5-15

5.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 5-16

5.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 5-18

5.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 5-19

5.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 5-21

5.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 5-23

5.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 5-25

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-27

5.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 5-28

5.6.1 Boot Configuration ............................................... 5-30

5.7 Server Menu..................................................................... 5-31

5.8 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 5-32

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 AP2400R-E1 barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Configuration options

This chapter describes how to install optional components and devices 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.

6. Appendix: References

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

Conventions

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

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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.

Chapter 1

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

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP2400R-E1 package for the following items.

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

Package items

ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS PR-DLS533/Rack motherboard

• 500W redundant power supply, 115V~230V

• slim optical drive

• slim floppy disk drive

• chassis fan

• HDD fan

• hot-swap SCSI HDD trays

• SCSI backplanes

• front bezel

CPU heatsink (2 pcs.) AC power cable

System screws and cables Rackmount rail kit

Accessory box

• AP2400R-E1 user guide

• AP2400R-E1 support CD (includes ASWM)

• TrendMicro

• AR22 chassis ears (left, right)

• Bag of screws

ServerProtect® CD

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS AP2400R-E1 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS PR-DLS533/Rack motherboard. The server supports dual Intel Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Chassis Rackmount 2U (AR21) Motherboard ASUS PR-DLS533/Rack

Chipset North Bridge: ServerWorks

South Bridge: ServerWorks® South Bridge 5.0 (CSB5) I/O Bridge: ServerWorks® CIOB-X2

Processor Supports dual Intel

and L3 1MB caches via two 604-pin sockets

Memory 6 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 12GB system memory

Supports PC2100/PC1600 registered ECC DDR DIMMs

LAN Intel

82544GC 64-bit Gigabit LAN controller

Intel® 82540EM 32-bit Gigabit LAN controller

Xeon™ 3.2GHz processors with L2 512K

Grand Champion LE (GCLE)

VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller

Supports 8MB display memory

SCSI LSI® 53C1030 64-bit/133MHz Ultra320 SCSI controller Expansion slots 3 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slots

1 x low-profile 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI slot

Storage 8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDD bays

1 x slim Teac CD-ROM drive 1 x slim 1.44MB floppy drive

Front I/O 2 x USB 1.1 ports

Power switch Reset switch Location switch System LEDs: Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN HDD LEDs: Status, activity

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

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 1.1 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs) 1 x external SCSI port

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

Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

Power supply 500W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 732.5mm (l) x 448mm (w) x 87.7mm (h))

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1.3 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, slim CD-ROM and floppy drives, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Reset button

Location switch

Power button

Front panel LEDs

USB 1.1 ports

Slim floppy drive

Hot-swappable HDD bays

Slim optical drive

1.4 Rear panel features

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

Redundant power supply modules

Rear fans

Expansion slots

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Power supply LEDs

AC power sockets

PS/2 mouse port

When disconnecting LAN cables, you need to remove the rear fan cage. Refer to section “2.7 Removable components” for instructions on removing the fan cage.

USB 1.1 ports

PS/2 keyboard port

VGA port

Serial port

Gigabit LAN ports

External SCSI port

Location switch

Location LED

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.

PCI-X card cage

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8 9

1. 2 x rear fans

2. 64-bit PCI-X slots

(underneath the PCI-X card cage)

3. DDR DIMM sockets

4. Power supply cage

5. CPU2 socket with heatsink

6. CPU1 socket with heatsink

7. 7 x system fans

The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Remove the air duct to access the components. Refer to section “2.1.4 Removing and installing the air duct” for instructions.

8. SCSI backplane 1

9. SCSI backplane 2

10.SCSI backplane 3

11. 3 x HDD bays

12.Top: Slim optical drive Mid: Slim floppy drive Bottom: 2 x HDD bays

13.3 x HDD bays

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1.6 LED information

Front panel LEDs

Power LED Location LED Message LED

HDD Access LED LAN LED

LED Icon Display status Description

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

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

Location LED OFF Normal status

ON Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

LAN1 LED

OFF No 64-bit Gbit LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present

The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet.

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Chapter 2

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

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2.1 Chassis cover

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly.

• Remove the front bezel to access the hot-swap HDDs, optical drive, and floppy drive.

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

2.1.1 Removing the front bezel

To remove the front bezel:

1. Hold the sides of the front bezel, then slightly press the middle part to disengage it from the front panel.

2. Pull the bezel from the front panel.

Press here to release

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2.1.2 Opening the top cover (front half)

To open the top cover:

1. Push the two sliding locks on the top cover to release the front half of the top cover.

2. With both hands, flip up the front corners of the top cover then lift the front half.

The front corners of the cover have dents that match those on the chassis. These dents provide a holding mechanism and keeps the cover in place even when the sliding locks are released.

If you wish to access the hot-swappable system fans, backplanes, optical drive, and floppy drive, you only need to open the front half of the top cover.

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Matching dents

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2.1.3 Removing the top cover

You need to open the front half of the top cover before you can remove the entire top cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Opening the top cover (front half)” for instructions.

To remove the top cover:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the top cover on the rear part of the chassis.

2. With the front half of the top cover open, slide the cover toward the rear panel until the mid-hooks on the top cover are disengaged.

Thumbscrew

3. Firmly hold the cover on the front and rear ends, then remove it from the chassis.

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2.1.4 Installing the top cover

To install the top cover:

1. Place the top cover over the chassis as shown, and align the mid-hooks with the notches on the sides.

2. Slide the cover toward the front panel until the mid-hooks are locked into the notches.

3. Flip down the front part of the top cover.

4. Push the sliding locks toward the front edge to secure the top cover in place.

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5. Tighten the thumbscrew on the rear corner of the cover to completely secure the top cover.

2.1.5 Removing the air duct

To remove the air duct:

1. Carefully route the cables that may interfere when removing the air duct.

Thumbscrew

2. Hold the rear part of the air duct and press it for about a fraction of an inch, just enough to tilt the front end.

3. When tilted, carefully pull the air duct upward to release it from the chassis.

Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while removing the air duct.

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2.1.6 Installing the air duct

To install the air duct:

1. Take note of the parts of the air duct that should match specific locations inside the chassis.

Metal strips to fit the plastic clips on the air duct

Plastic clips to grip the metal strips on the

CPU heatsinks

fan cage

2. Position the air duct inside the chassis with the plastic clips matching the two vertical metal strips on the fan cage.

Flat rubber pads should match the top of the two heatsinks

Vertical rubber pads should fit the spaces between the two heatsinks

3. Check the rubber pads underneath the air duct and ensure that they are in place; otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly.

4. Fit the other end of the air duct making sure that no power cable is strayed under it.

Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while installing the air duct.

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5. When the air duct is in place, arrange the power cable cluster to fit the space beside the air duct.

6. Flatten the power cable that runs across the air duct. When properly installed, the air duct should appear as shown.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel

Gold Arrow

PR-DLS533

PR-DLS533 Socket 604

You need to remove the pre-installed CPU heatsink before installing a CPU.

Xeon™ processors.

Prestonia

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink

If you have previously installed CPUs and heatsinks, follow these steps to remove the heatsinks before proceeding to the next section.

To remove the CPU heatsink:

1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

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

3. Carefully lift the heatsink from the motherboard.

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

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2.2.2 Installing a CPU

Note in the 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.

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

CPU Socket 1 (outer socket)

CPU Socket 2 (inner socket)

1. The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.

2. If you are installing two CPUs, install in the CPU socket 2 first.

CPU onboard LED

This warning LED (LED1) lights up if you installed two CPUs of different type/voltage. You must install identical CPUs on this motherboard.

LED1

CPU Type/Voltage

not identical

OFF

CPU Type/Voltage

identical

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PR-DLS533 Onboard LED

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

To install the CPUs:

1. Locate the 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.

Marked Corner

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 2 to 5 if you wish to install a second CPU.

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2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU (CPU1), with the thermistor cable near the connector labeled CPUFAN1.

Thermistor cable

2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

3. Connect the thermistor cable to the 2-pin cable from the mid-fan board.

4. Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second CPU heatsink.

The second CPU heatsink does not have a thermistor cable.

Heatsink for CPU2

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2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 12GB system memory using 2.5V 184-pin registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs.

80 Pins104 Pins

PR-DLS533

PR-DLS533 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

DDRA1 DDRA2 DDRB1 DDRB2

DDRC1 DDRC2

2.3.1 Memory configurations

As a rule, you need to install identical DDR DIMMs (exactly the same type and size) in pairs. For example, if you installed a 512MB module into DDRA1, you must install the same type of 512MB module into DDRA2. The same rule applies to pairs DDRB1/DDRB2 and DDRC1/DDRC2.

An exception to this rule allows you to install one DIMM into the DDRA1 socket (the socket closest to the ATX power connector). Installing a single DIMM into any other socket would not work.

The following table lists the DIMM socket pairs and the memory modules that you can install.

DIMM sockets DDRA1 DDRA2 DDRB1 DDRB2 DDRC1 DRC2

Configuration 1 Populated — — — — — Configuration 2 Populated Populated — — — — Configuration 3 — — Populated Populated — — Configuration 4 — — — — Populated Populated

The system chipset only supports PC2100/PC1600 registered ECC DIMMs. Make sure th use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation.

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2.3.2 Installing a DIMM

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

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

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.

Locked retaining clip

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

To install a hard disk drive:

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.

4. An empty drive tray includes a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket if you wish to install a hard disk in the drive tray.

Metal bracket

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5. Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it with four screws (two on each side).

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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