ASUS RS260-E3RS8 User Manual

RS260-E3

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Service Guide

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Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server

Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server

Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server

E2267E2267

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First edition V1First edition V1

First edition V1

First edition V1First edition V1 November 2005November 2005

November 2005

November 2005November 2005

Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-4

1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-5

1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-5

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

1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-7

1.6.1 Front panel LEDs .................................................... 1-7

1.6.2 Rear fan LEDs ......................................................... 1-8

1.6.3 System fan LED ...................................................... 1-8

1.6.4 Power supply LED ................................................... 1-9

1.6.5 LAN port LEDs ........................................................ 1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

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

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

2.1.2 Removing the top cover ......................................... 2-3

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

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

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

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-8

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink .................................... 2-8

2.2.2 Installing a CPU ....................................................... 2-9

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 ...................................................2-15

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

2.4 Hard disk drives .................................................................. 2-16

2.5 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-18

2.5.1 Installing a low-profile expansion card .................. 2-19

2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card .................. 2-19

2.5.3 ZCR socket ........................................................... 2-23

2.5.4 Mini-PCI Socket ..................................................... 2-23

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2.5.5 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-24

2.6 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-25

2.6.1 Motherboard .........................................................2-26

2.6.2 SCSI backplanes .................................................... 2-27

2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations ....................................... 2-28

2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments ............................................. 2-31

2.6.5 SCSI jumper settings ............................................ 2-31

2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling .................... 2-32

2.6.7 Fan boards ............................................................ 2-33

2.7 Removable components ..................................................... 2-35

2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm) ................................. 2-35

2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) ................................................ 2-36

2.7.3 Power supply modules .......................................... 2-36

2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives ............................... 2-37

2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board ........................ 2-38

2.7.6 SCSI backplanes .................................................... 2-38

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

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:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

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

4.2 Screw holes .......................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Support kits for the motherboard ........................................ 4-4

4.4 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-6

4.5 Connectors .........................................................................4-11

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

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

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

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8

5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12

Installation optionsInstallation options

Installation options

Installation optionsInstallation options

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

Motherboard info

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

BIOS informationBIOS information

BIOS information

BIOS informationBIOS information

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5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12

5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13

5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13

5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13

5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-14

5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14

5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15

5.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,

Third, and Fourth IDE/SATA ................................. 5-16

5.3.6 System Information .............................................. 5-17

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19

5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-19

5.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...........................................5-21

5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-23

5.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... 5-27

5.4.5 Power Configuration ............................................. 5-28

5.4.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-31

5.5 Server menu ....................................................................... 5-33

5.6 Security .............................................................................. 5-35

5.7 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-38

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-38

5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................5-39

5.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-41

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration

Chapter 6: RAID configuration

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration

6.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... 6-3

6.1.3 RAID configuration utilities ..................................... 6-3

6.2 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility ! .......................................... 6-4

6.2.1 Configuring the SCSI controller .............................. 6-5

6.2.2 Enabling the Host RAID Controller .......................... 6-5

6.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set(Stripe) ................................. 6-6

6.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set(Mirror) ............................... 6-10

6.2.5 Creating a RAID 10 set(Stripe+Mirror) .................6-13

6.2.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set ................. 6-17

6.2.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive ...................... 6-18

6.2.8 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 6-20

6.2.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ........................................... 6-21

6.2.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive .....................6-22

6.2.11 Making a RAID set bootable .................................. 6-22

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ......................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..................................... 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ 7-4

7.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................7-11

7.2.1 Windows

2000/2003 Server .............................. 7-11

7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-13

7.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 7-15

7.3.1 Windows

2000 Server ........................................ 7-15

7.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ........................................ 7-16

7.3.3 Red Hat

Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-16

7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ............. 7-17

7.4.1 Running the support CD ....................................... 7-17

7.4.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 7-17

7.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 7-18

7.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 7-18

7.4.5 Contact information ............................................. 7-18

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

Appendix: References

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

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

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

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

A.2 OS Support List .................................................................... A-4

A.3 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) ............................................... A-4

A.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................... A-7

A.5 PVL/2U/SCSI block diagram ................................................. A-9

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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:

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 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 class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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.

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION!CAUTION!

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.

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy SystemHeavy System

Heavy System

Heavy SystemHeavy System

CAUTION!CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!CAUTION! moving or carrying the system.

About this guide

AudienceAudience

Audience

AudienceAudience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

This guide contains the following parts:

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server,

including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing or removing system components.

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack

mounting.

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 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.

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information

Chapter 5: BIOS information

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

6.6.

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration

Chapter 6: RAID configuration

6.6.

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup

menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installation

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers

for different system components.

8.8.

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References

Appendix: References

8.8.

Appendix: ReferencesAppendix: References This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring your barebone server.

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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:

ReferenceReference

Reference

ReferenceReference

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, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

ChassisChassis

Chassis ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS PVL-D/2U/SCSI motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ComponentsComponents

Components 700W redundant power supply, 115V~230V

ComponentsComponents

Slim optical drive| Slim floppy disk drive Chassis fan HDD fan Hot-swap SCSI HDD trays SCSI backplanes Front bezel CPU heatsink (2 pcs.)

CablesCables

Cables RJ-45 extension connector

CablesCables

AC power cable System cables

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories Rackmount rail kit

AccessoriesAccessories

RS260-E3 user guide RS260-E3 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA eTrust Anti-virus CD AR21 chassis ears (left, right) Thermal grease strip 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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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS RS260-E3 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS PVLD/2U/SCSI motherboard. The server supports dual Intel

Xeon™ processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

Front side BusFront side Bus

Front side Bus

Front side BusFront side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

VGAVGA

VGA

VGAVGA

Rackmount 2U (AR21)

ASUS PVL-D/2U/SCSI

North Bridge: Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge: Intel® ICH5R I/O Bridge: Intel® PXH

Dual 604-pin sockets Intel® Xeon™ processor (Dual core Xeon Paxville is support)

- Supports Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)

- Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)

- Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

800MHz

Dual-Channel memory arctitecture

8 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDRII-400 memory modules

Supports 256MB up to 16GB system memory

2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN

controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications

ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller Supports 8MB display memory

SCSISCSI

SCSI

SCSISCSI

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion slotsslots

slots

slotsslots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

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Adaptec® AIC-7902W Ultra320 Dual-channel SCSI controller supports:

- 2 x SCSI channels with Host RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

3 x full-length 64-bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slots on a riser card 1 x low profile/half-length 64bit/133MHz 3V PCI-X slot 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) socket for Adaptec AIC-

2015S board

1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS Server Management Board

8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDD bays 1 x slim optical drive 1 x slim 1.44MB floppy drive

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Front panelFront panel

Front panel

Front panelFront panel

2 x USB 2.0 ports Power switch Reset switch Location switch Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1/2 LED HDD LEDs: Status, activity

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

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.

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 Location switch 1 x Location LED 2 x Rear fans status LED 1 x external SCSI port (alternative)

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature

700W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz

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 optical and floppy drives, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Location switchLocation switch

Location switch

Location switchLocation switch

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Front panel LEDs

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

Slim floppy driveSlim floppy drive

Slim floppy drive

Slim floppy driveSlim floppy drive

Hot-swappable HDD baysHot-swappable HDD bays

Hot-swappable HDD bays

Hot-swappable HDD baysHot-swappable HDD bays

Slim optical driveSlim optical drive

Slim optical drive

Slim optical driveSlim 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 powerRedundant power

Redundant power

Redundant powerRedundant power supply modulessupply modules

supply modules

supply modulessupply modules

Rear fansRear fans

Rear fans

Rear fansRear fans status LEDsstatus LEDs

status LEDs

status LEDsstatus LEDs

Rear fansRear fans

Rear fans

Rear fansRear fans

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

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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.

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PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

VGA port

Serial port

VGA portVGA port

Serial portSerial port

Gigabit LAN1 port

Gigabit LAN2 port

Gigabit LAN1 portGigabit LAN1 port

Gigabit LAN2 portGigabit LAN2 port

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.

PCI-X card cagePCI-X card cage

PCI-X card cage

PCI-X card cagePCI-X card cage

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1. 2 x rear fans

2. 64-bit PCI-X slots

(underneath the PCI-X card cage)

3. 64-bit PCI-X slots

4. 8 x DDR DIMM sockets

5. Power supply cage

6. CPU2 socket with heatsink

7. CPU1 socket with heatsink

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.

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8. 7 x system fans

9. SCSI backplane 1

10. SCSI backplane 2

11. SCSI backplane 3

12. 3 x HDD bays

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

14. 3 x HDD bays

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.6 LED information

1.6.11.6.1

1.6.1

1.6.11.6.1

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Front panel LEDs

Front panel LEDsFront panel LEDs

Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Location LED

Location LEDLocation LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED

Storage Access LEDStorage Access LED

Storage Access LED

Storage Access LEDStorage Access LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN1 LED

LAN1 LEDLAN1 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LAN2 LED

LAN2 LEDLAN2 LED

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

Power LED ON System power ON

Storage Access LED OFF No activity

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Location LED OFF Normal status

LAN1 LED OFF No LAN connection

LAN2 LED OFF No Gbit LAN connection

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

Icon

Display status

IconIcon

Display statusDisplay status

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

ON ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

ON Location switch is pressed

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

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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1.6.2

1.6.21.6.2

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LED1 for

LED1 forLED1 for

Rear Fan 1Rear Fan 1

Rear Fan 1

Rear Fan 1Rear Fan 1

LED2 forLED2 for

LED2 for

LED2 forLED2 for

Rear Fan 2Rear Fan 2

Rear Fan 2

Rear Fan 2Rear Fan 2

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDs

Rear fan LEDsRear fan LEDs

LEDLED

Color Color

LED

Color

LEDLED

Color Color

LED1 Green Rear Fan 1 is in normal operation

LED2 Green Rear Fan 2 is in normal operation

Orange Rear Fan 1 is faulty

Orange Rear Fan 2 is faulty

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software.

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1.6.3

1.6.31.6.3

System fan LEDSystem fan LED

System fan LED

System fan LEDSystem fan LED

Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

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ColorColor

LED

Color

LEDLED

ColorColor

LED Green Fan is in normal operation

Orange Fan is faulty

This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software.

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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1.6.4

1.6.41.6.4

Power supply LEDPower supply LED

Power supply LED

Power supply LEDPower supply LED

Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

ColorColor

LED

Color

LEDLED

ColorColor

LED Green Blinking Power off and in standby mode

Green On The power supply module is in normal operation

Orange On One of the two power modules is disconnected

Off Off Both power supply modules are disconnected

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

from the power outlet or is defective

from the power outlet or are defective

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1.6.5

1.6.51.6.5

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LAN port LEDsLAN port LEDs

LAN port LEDs

LAN port LEDsLAN port LEDs

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2

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

Hardware setup

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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 want to install system devices.

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2.1.12.1.1

To remove the front bezel:

1. Hold the sides of the front bezel,

2. Pull the bezel from the front panel.

Removing the front bezelRemoving the front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Removing the front bezelRemoving the front bezel

then slightly press the middle part to disengage it from the front panel.

Press here to releasePress here to release

Press here to release

Press here to releasePress here to release

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2.1.2

2.1.22.1.2

Front halfFront half

Front half

Front halfFront half

Removing the top coverRemoving the top cover

Removing the top cover

Removing the top coverRemoving the top cover

To remove the front half of the top cover:

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

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

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 remove the front half of the top cover.

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MatchingMatching

Matching

MatchingMatching dentsdents

dents

dentsdents

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Rear halfRear half

Rear half

Rear halfRear half

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

To remove the rear half of the top cover:

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

2. Remove the screw on the rear half of the cover.

ThumbscrewThumbscrew

Thumbscrew

ThumbscrewThumbscrew

3. Firmly hold the rear half of the top cover, then remove it from the chassis.

The barebone server without the top cover is shown on the right.

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2.1.32.1.3

To install the top cover:

1. Place the rear half of the top cover

2. Slide the cover toward the front

3. Flip down the front half part of the

4. Push the sliding locks toward the

Installing the top coverInstalling the top cover

Installing the top cover

Installing the top coverInstalling the top cover

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

panel until the mid-hooks are locked into the notches.

top cover.

front edge to secure the front half of the top cover in place.

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

6. Replace the screw on the rear half of the cover.

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ThumbscrewThumbscrew

Thumbscrew

ThumbscrewThumbscrew

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2.1.4

2.1.42.1.4

Removing the air ductRemoving the air duct

Removing the air duct

Removing the air ductRemoving the air duct

To remove the air duct:

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

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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2.1.52.1.5

Installing the air ductInstalling the air duct

Installing the air duct

Installing the air ductInstalling 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.

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Metal strips to fit theMetal strips to fit the

Metal strips to fit the

Metal strips to fit theMetal strips to fit the plastic clips on the air ductplastic clips on the air duct

plastic clips on the air duct

plastic clips on the air ductplastic clips on the air duct

CPU heatsinksCPU heatsinks

CPU heatsinks

CPU heatsinksCPU heatsinks

Plastic clips to grip thePlastic clips to grip the

Plastic clips to grip the

Plastic clips to grip thePlastic clips to grip the metal strips on the fan cagemetal strips on the fan cage

metal strips on the fan cage

metal strips on the fan cagemetal strips on the fan cage

Flat rubber pad should matchFlat rubber pad should match

Flat rubber pad should match

Flat rubber pad should matchFlat rubber pad should match the top of the two heatsinksthe top of the two heatsinks

the top of the two heatsinks

the top of the two heatsinksthe top of the two heatsinks

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

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.

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® Xeon™ processors.

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.

CPU1

PVL-D/2U/SCSI

PVL-D/2U/SCSI CPU Socket 604

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2.2.1

2.2.12.2.1

Removing the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsink

Removing the CPU heatsink

Removing the CPU heatsinkRemoving the CPU heatsink

CPU2

Intel Xeon

Gold Arrow Pin A1

You must remove the CPU heatsink(s) before installing the CPU(s).

To remove the CPU heatsink:

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

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

2. Carefully lift the heatsink from the motherboard.

3. Remove the rubber pad(s) on top of the CPU socket(s).

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Remove the rubber pad(s) only when you are ready to install the CPU(s).

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4. Remove the rubber pad(s) on top of the CPU socket(s).

Remove the rubber pad(s) only when you are ready to install the CPU(s).

2.2.22.2.2

2.2.2

2.2.22.2.2

Installing a CPUInstalling a CPU

Installing a CPU

Installing a CPUInstalling a CPU

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

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

CPU Socket 1CPU Socket 1

CPU Socket 1

CPU Socket 1CPU Socket 1

(outer socket)(outer socket)

(outer socket)

(outer socket)(outer socket)

CPU Socket 2CPU Socket 2

CPU Socket 2

(inner socket with rubber pad)(inner socket with rubber pad)

(inner socket with rubber pad)

(inner socket with rubber pad)(inner socket with rubber pad)

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

CPU Socket 2CPU Socket 2

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.

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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. Peel off the plastic film of the thermal grease strip.

Plastic filmPlastic film

Plastic film

Plastic filmPlastic film

Thermal greaseThermal grease

Thermal grease

Thermal greaseThermal grease

Marked cornerMarked corner

Marked corner

Marked cornerMarked corner

Thermal grease stripThermal grease strip

Thermal grease strip

Thermal grease stripThermal grease strip

6. Place the thermal grease strip on top of the installed CPU. Make sure that the thermal grease covers the entire surface of the CPU.

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