ASUS RS161-E5PA2 User Manual
RS161-E5/PA2
1U Rackmount Server
Service Guide
E3349
First edition V1
September 2007
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Systemspecications .................................................................
1.3 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.4 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.5 Internal features ...........................................................................
1.6 LED information ...........................................................................
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs .............................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware setup1
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover ........................................................
2.1.2 Installing the cover ..........................................................
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................
2.3 System memory ...........................................................................
2.3.1 Overview .........................................................................
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ...................................................
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ...
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket .................................
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.6 Cable connections .....................................................................
2.7 SATA backplane cabling ............................................................
2.8 Removable components ............................................................
2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case .......................................
2.8.3 Device fan .....................................................................
2.8.4 Power supply module ....................................................
2.8.5 Optical drive ..................................................................
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2.8.6 Motherboard ..................................................................... 25
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly .....................................................................
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack .....................................................
3.4 Rackmounting the server ............................................................
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Onboard LED ................................................................................
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................
4.4 Internal connectors ......................................................................
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ......................................
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.5 Sub-
5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
5.2.9 General help ...................................................................
5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................
5.3.3 Floppy A [Disabled] .........................................................
5.3.4 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
5.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave;
Tertiary/Fourth/Fifth/Sixth IDE Master ............................5-11
5.3.6 System Information .......................................................
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ...................................................
menu items .............................................................. 5-8
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5.4.3 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-21
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration .................................
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration .......................................................
5.4.7 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.5 Server menu ...............................................................................
5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration .......................................
5.6 Security .......................................................................................
5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
Chapter 6: RAIDConguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................
6.1.3 RAID conguration utility .................................................
®
6.2 NVIDIA
6.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items ..........................................
6.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA
6.2.3 Creating a RAID Volume .................................................
6.2.4 Rebuilding a RAID set .....................................................
6.2.5 Deleting a RAID array .....................................................
6.2.6 Clearing the disk data .....................................................
RAIDcongurations ...................................................... 6-3
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RAID Utility ................................... 6-4
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ...............................
7.2 LAN driver installation .................................................................
7.3 nVIDIA
®
driver installation ......................................................... 7-11
7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ...........................................
7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ................
7.4.1 Running the support CD ...............................................
7.4.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.4.3 Management Software menu ........................................
7.4.4 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.4.5 Contact information .......................................................
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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 modications 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.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied 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 conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including
sections on the front panel and rear panel specications.
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 prepare the barebone server for rack
mounting.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. 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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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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
complete a task.
CAUTION
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
: 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.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the barebone server,
including sections on the front panel
and rear panel specications.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1-1
Product introduction
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Chassis ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis
Motherboard ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard
Components 1 x 500W Single power supply
1 x Optical drive
2 x Hot-swap SATA-II HDD trays
SATA2 backplane
2 x PSU fan (40mm x 28mm)
4 x System fan (40mm x 28 mm)
2 x Device fan (40mm x 28 mm)
1 x Airdut
Cables AC power cable
Pre-connected cables
Pre-connected device/power cables
Accessories Rackmount rail kit
2 x CPU heatsink
RS161-E5/PA2 user guide
RS161-E5/PA2 support CD (includes ASWM*)
CA Anti-virus software CD
Bag of screws
*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.2 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
KFSN4-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2000 Series
AMD Opteron™, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS161-E5/PA2
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features Smart Fan
Memory Total Slots
Expansion
Slots
HDD Bays I = internal
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD
Rear Panel
ASWM2.0
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E
Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot 1
SATA Controller
A or S will be hotswappable
2 * Socket F (1207)
AMD Opteron™ 2000 series processor
(Barcelona Support)
Quad Core/Dual Core
HyperTransport™ Technology 1.0, 1GHz
512KB L2 cache/Per core, 2MB L3
nVIDIA nForce Professional 2200
Smart Fan II
√
16 (2-channel per CPU)
Maximum Up to 64GB
DDR2 533/667 Reg. ECC
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
2
1 * PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link)
(Full-Heigh/Half-length)
1* PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) (4.2" x 5.66")
1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL
nForce Professional 2200:
2 * SATA2 300MB/s ports
Support software RAID 0, 1 (Windows)
2 * Hot-Swap SATA2 HDDs
2 * Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN
XGI®Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDR2 VRAM
1 * 5.25" Optical Device Bay
Options: No Device / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
1 * External Serial Port
2 * RJ-45 ports
1 * RJ-45 port for ASMB3 iKVM only
4 * USB 2.0 ports (Front * 2, Rear * 2)
1 * VGA port
1 * COM1
1 * PS/2 keyboard port
1 * PS/2 mouse port
(continued on the next page)
The RJ-45 port for ASMB3 iKVM is not for Ethernet connection and it functions
only when working with ASMB3 iKVM card.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1-3
OS Support
Anti-virus Software
Management
Solution
Software
Out of Band Remote
Management
Safety US / Canada
( UL1950-CSA950)
Europe (TUV / CE,
EN55022 compliance
to EU Directive 89 /
366/ EEC)
Europe (TUV)
EMI US (FCC, CFR47 Part
15, Class A)
Europe (CE, EN55022
& EN55024)
Australia (C-TICK)
Dimension
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not included)
Power Supply
Environment
Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise R2 SP2
32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS4.0 UP5 32/64-
bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit
Fedora core 7.0 32/64-bit
FreeBSD 6.2
(Subject to change without any notice)
Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software
ASWM2.0
Optional (ASMB3-SOL)
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670mm * 444mm * 43.6mm
11.25Kg
500W Single Power Supply
Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃ /
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90%
( Non condensing)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
Refer to
Chapter 4 Motherboard Info
for details on the internal connectors.
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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, optical
drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.
Rack screw
Refer to
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
Hot-swap HDD bay 1-2
USB ports System button and LED
for the LED descriptions.
Rack screw
Optical drive
HDD Access, LAN, Message LED
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and PSU fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
1 2 4 5
12 11
1. AC power plug
2. PS/2 mouse port
3. LAN port for ASMB3 iKVM*
4. Serial port
5. Expansion slot
6. Rear location LED
3 6
10
9 8 7
7. LAN port1
8. LAN port2
9. VGA port
10. USB ports
11. PS/2 keyboard port
12. PSU fans
• 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.
• Refer to
• The LAN port for ASMB3 iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1-5
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs
iKVM management card. Remove the mylar on the LAN port before using.
for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1 1
6
2 3
4
5 5
7
8 9 10
1. PSU fans
2. ASUS KFSN4-DRE motherboard
3. Power supply
4. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 4
5. Device fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2
6. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card)
7. SATA-II backplane
The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Remove the air duct to
access the components. Refer to section
for instructions.
air duct
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0)
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1)
10. Optical drive
2.1.4 Removing and installing the
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1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
Location LED
Message LED
LAN1/2 LEDs
Storage Access
LED
OFF
ON
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
ON
OFF
Blinking
Power LED
Location LED
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to
turn off)
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
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 specic system in a rack cabinet.
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1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top
cover.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the top cover from
the chassis.
Thumbscrews
3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
1/2 inch distance
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2.1.2 Installing 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.
2. Make sure that the pegs inside the cover (two on each side) are aligned to
the grooves on the chassis.
Peg inside
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
Thumbscrews
Grooves
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
KFSN4-DRE
®
KFSN4-DRE CPU Socket 1207
CPU2
CPU1
The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD®
Opteron® 2000 Series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the CPU socket.
• Ensure to install identical CPUs to the system. DO NOT mix Quad-core and
Dual-core CPUs.
• When you install varying stepping and speed CPUs to the system, the
faster CPU downgrades and runs the speed as the slower one.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.
• When installing only one CPU, install it in the CPU1 socket, or the CPU
warning LED will light.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
A
Load lever
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the
load plate window to remove (B).
PnP cap
This side of the socket
box should face you.
B
A
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making
sure that the gold
triangle is on the
bottom-right corner
of the socket. The
socket alignment keys
should t into the
CPU notches.
Load plate
Alignment keys
Gold triangle mark
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The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
A
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
B
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Carefully place the heatsink on top
of the installed CPU and secure the
heatsink to the motherboard with a
Philips (cross) screwdriver.
2. Attach the other heatsink if you
install two CPUs on this system.
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To install the airduct:
1. Position the airduct on top of the
heatsink.
2. Carefully lower the airduct until it ts
in place.
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KFSN4-DRE
®
KFSN4-DRE
240-pin DIMM sockets
112 Pins128 Pins
DIMM_B4
DIMM_A4
DIMM_B3
DIMM_A3
DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_C2
DIMM_D2
DIMM_C3
DIMM_D3
DIMM_C4
DIMM_D4
2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
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2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
•
For dual-channel conguration, the total size of memory module(s) installed
per channel must be the same for better performance.
Single CPU:
DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2;
DIMM_A3=DIMM_A4=DIMM_B3=DIMM_B4
Dual CPU:
DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2=
DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2;
DIMM_A3=DIMM_A4=DIMM_B3=DIMM_B4=
DIMM_C3=DIMM_C4 =DIMM_D3=DIMM_D4
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
Memory population table
CPU1 SingleChannel
Dual Channel
CPU2 Single Channel
Dual Channel
A1 B1 A2 B2 A3 B3 A4 B4
•
• •
• • • •
• • • • • •
• • • • • • • •
C1 D1 C2 D2 C3 D3 C4 D4
•
• •
• • • •
• • • • • •
• • • • • • • •
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2.3.3 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.
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 ts 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.
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
2
3
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
Unlocked retaining clip
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out with
extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2
1
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
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2.4 Hard disk drives
The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive
installed on the left tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the
right tray hard disk drive connects to the motherboard SATA3 (Port2) port via the
SATA backplane.
To install a hot-swap SATA HDD:
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.
3. Take note of the drive tray holes.
Each side has three holes to t
different types of hard disk drives.
Use two screws on each side to
secure the hard disk drive.
4. Place a SATA 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 SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface
on the backplane.
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 SATA drive.
SATA interface
on the backplane
8. Connect the bundled SATA cables to the connectors on the SATA backplane.
Refer to section
2.7 SATA backplane cabling
for information on the SATA
backplane cable connections.
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