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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
7.3.1Windows 2000 Server ............................................ 7-9
7.3.2Windows 2003 Server ..........................................7-10
7.3.3Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 .................................. 7-10
7.4Management applications and utilities installation ............. 7-11
7.4.1Running the support CD ....................................... 7-11
7.4.2Drivers menu ........................................................ 7-11
7.4.3Management Software menu ................................ 7-12
7.4.4Utilities menu ........................................................ 7-12
7.4.5Contact information ............................................. 7-12
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
•
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 A 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!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Safety information
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
Electrical Safety
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables
for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from
the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your dealer.
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
Operation Safety
Operation SafetyOperation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified
or experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with
the server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact
your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a
stable surface.
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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.
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers
for different system components.
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ConventionsConventions
Conventions
ConventionsConventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
WARNING: WARNING:
to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
NOTE: NOTE:
ReferencesReferences
References
ReferencesReferences
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guideASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide
1.
ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide
1.1.
ASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guideASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard user guide
This manual contains detailed information about the ASUS PVL-D/1U/
SCSI motherboard.
2.2.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
2.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
2.2.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guideASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
3.3.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
3.
ASUS websites
3.3.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It includes
sections on front panel and rear panel
specifications.
Product introduction
1-1
1.1System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
ChassisChassis
ChassisASUS AR11 1U rackmount chassis
ChassisChassis
MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardASUS PVL-D/1U/SCSI motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
ComponentsComponents
Components650W Single power supply, 115V~230V
ComponentsComponents
Slim optical drive|
Chassis fan
HDD fan
Hot-swap SCSI HDD trays
SCSI backplanes
Front bezel (Optional)
CPU heatsink (2 pcs.)
CablesCables
CablesAC power cable
CablesCables
System cables
AccessoriesAccessories
AccessoriesRackmount rail kit
AccessoriesAccessories
RS160-E3/PS4 user guide
RS160-E3/PS4 support CD (includes ASWM*)
CA eTrust Anti-virus CD
AR11 chassis ears (left, right)
Bag of screws
*ASUS System Web-based Management
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
- 2 x SCSI channels with Host RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID
0+1 configuration
- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)
ExpansionExpansion
Expansion
ExpansionExpansion
slotsslots
slots
slotsslots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
Front panelFront panel
Front panel
Front panelFront panel
* When system detlects 2 cards are presented, freguency will be limited to 100MHz.
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1 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slots (on a riser card)
1 x low-profile 64-bit 133MHz 3V PCI-X slots*
1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS Server Management Board
4 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable SCSI HDD bays
1 x slim optical drive
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Power switch
Reset switch
Location switch
Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1, LAN 2
HDD LEDs: Status, activity
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Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs)
1 x external SCSI port
ManagementManagement
Management
ManagementManagement
HardwareHardware
Hardware
HardwareHardware
monitorsmonitors
monitors
monitorsmonitors
Power supplyPower supply
Power supply
Power supplyPower supply
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for details on the internal
connectors.
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily
accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location
switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
Hot-swapHot-swap
Hot-swap
Hot-swapHot-swap
HDD bay 1HDD bay 1
HDD bay 1
HDD bay 1HDD bay 1
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED
HDD1 LED
HDD1 LEDHDD1 LED
Hot-swapHot-swap
Hot-swap
Hot-swapHot-swap
HDD bay 2HDD bay 2
HDD bay 2
HDD bay 2HDD bay 2
Optical driveOptical drive
Optical drive
Optical driveOptical drive
Hot-swapHot-swap
Hot-swap
Hot-swapHot-swap
HDD bay 3HDD bay 3
HDD bay 3
HDD bay 3HDD bay 3
HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD2 LEDHDD2 LED
Hot-swapHot-swap
Hot-swap
Hot-swapHot-swap
HDD bay 4HDD bay 4
HDD bay 4
HDD bay 4HDD bay 4
HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED
HDD3 LED
HDD3 LEDHDD3 LED
USB portsUSB ports
USB ports
USB portsUSB ports
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
HDD Access LED
HDD Access LEDHDD Access LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
LAN1 LED
LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Message LED
Message LEDMessage LED
Reset buttonReset button
Reset button
Reset buttonReset button
Location LEDLocation LED
Location LED
Location LEDLocation LED
Location switchLocation switch
Location switch
Location switchLocation switch
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power LEDPower LED
Power buttonPower button
Power button
Power buttonPower button
Rack screwRack screw
Rack screw
Rack screwRack screw
HDD4 LEDHDD4 LED
HDD4 LED
HDD4 LEDHDD4 LED
1.4Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear
fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel
connectors on the motherboard.
The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit
LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
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external SCSI port
external SCSI portexternal SCSI port
external SCSI portexternal SCSI port
Expansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
Expansion slotExpansion slot
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1.5Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
2.Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an
inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.
1/2 inch1/2 inch
1/2 inch
1/2 inch1/2 inch
distancedistance
distance
distancedistance
3.Lift the cover from the chassis.
2.1.32.1.3
2.1.3
2.1.32.1.3
Installing the coverInstalling the cover
Installing the cover
Installing the coverInstalling the cover
1.Position the cover on top of the
chassis with the thumbscrews on
the rear, and leaving a gap of about
half an inch from the front panel.
Side markingsSide markings
Side markings
Side markingsSide markings
2.Make sure that the side
markings on the cover (two on
each side) are aligned to the
grooves on the chassis.
GroovesGrooves
Grooves
GroovesGrooves
3.Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
4.Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
Thumbscrews
ThumbscrewsThumbscrews
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2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel¤ Xeon™ processor in the
604-pin package with 2 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor
supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology
(EM64T).
CPU1
Paxville CPU
(4MB L2 Cache)
CPU2
2.2.12.2.1
2.2.1
2.2.12.2.1
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PVL-D/1U/SCSI
PVL-D/1U/SCSI CPU Socket 604
The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing
only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1.
Installling a CPUInstallling a CPU
Installling a CPU
Installling a CPUInstallling a CPU
To install the CPUs:
1.Locate the CPU sockets on the
motherboard. Flip up the socket
lever and push it all the way to
the other side.
Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink
Installing the CPU heatsink
Installing the CPU heatsinkInstalling the CPU heatsink
of the installed CPU.
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.
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from
the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the
ASUS web site.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
16 GB system memory when you installed eight 2 GB DDR2 memory
modules.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128
Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.
• If you are installing only one memory module, install into the blue socket
labeled DIMM_B4. Installing into any other socket will not work.
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.
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.
3.Firmly insert the DIMM into
the socket until the retaining
clips snap back in place and
the DIMM is properly seated.
•A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
•The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.3.42.3.4
2.3.4
2.3.42.3.4
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
2
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
1.Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your fingers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it
flips out with extra force.
1.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.
2.Firmly hold the tray lever and pull
the drive tray out of the bay.
2
3.Take note of the drive tray holes.
Each side has three holes to fit
different types of hard disk drives.
Use two screws on each side to
secure the hard disk drive.
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4.Place a hard disk drive on the tray,
then secure it with four screws.
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5.Carefully insert the drive tray and
push it all the way to the depth
of the bay until just a small
fraction of the tray edge
protrudes.
When installed, the SCSI connector on the drive connects to the SCSI
connector on the backplane. Refer to section “2.7.2 SCSI backplane” for
illustration.
6.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.
7.Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish
to install a second ,third and/or
fourth drive.
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket installed on the 64-bit
expansion slot. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to install a PCI-X
expansion card.
to remove the screw that secures
the riser card to the chassis.
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI-X slot on the motherboard.
the slot metal cover.
4.Install PCI-X cards to the bracket
as shown, then secure the card
with a screw.
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5.Take note of the holes on the
riser card bay. The two pegs on
the riser card bracket should
match these holes to ensure
that the bracket is properly in
place.
6.Install the riser card bracket
with the card into the PCI-X slot
on the motherboard.
7.Make sure that the golden
connectors completely fit the
slot and the bracket aligns with
the rear panel.
8.Secure the riser card bracket to
the chassis with the screw that
you removed earlier.
9.Connect the cable(s) to the
card, if applicable.
Peg on the riserPeg on the riser
Peg on the riser
Peg on the riserPeg on the riser
card bracketcard bracket