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Summary of Content for ASUS AP130-E1 Server User Manual PDF

Intel Pentium 4 5U Rackmount Server 800/533MHz Front Side Bus

AP130-E1

User Guide

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Copyright 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (ASUS).

ASUS provides this manual as is without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it.

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.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.

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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1 1.1 System package contents .................................................. 1-2

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

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

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

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

1.6 LED information .................................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup .................................................. 2-1 2.1 Chassis cover ..................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ....................................... 2-2 2.1.2 Installing the side cover ......................................... 2-3

2.2 Motherboard information .................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-5 2.3.1 Installing a CPU ..................................................... 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-9 2.4.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 2-9 2.4.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-10 2.4.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-10

2.5 Front panel assembly ........................................................2-11 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly .....................2-11 2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly ................. 2-13

2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................ 2-14

2.7 Hard disk drives ................................................................ 2-17 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive .......... 2-17 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD .................. 2-19

2.8 Expansion cards ............................................................... 2-23 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-23 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-24

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Contents 2.9 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-25

2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-25 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ............................... 2-26

2.10 Removable components ................................................... 2-29 2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-29 2.10.2 HDD fan ............................................................... 2-31 2.10.3 SATA backplane ................................................... 2-34 2.10.4 Power supply module .......................................... 2-36 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive .................................................. 2-39 2.10.6 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-41 2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ..................... 2-43

Chapter 3: Installation options ............................................ 3-1 Mounting the system to a rack .................................................... 3-2

Remove the footpads or roller wheels ................................ 3-2 Remove the top cover ........................................................ 3-2 Attach the rack rails ............................................................ 3-2

Appendix: Power supply ......................................................A-1 A.1 General description ............................................................ A-2

A.2 Specifications ..................................................................... A-3

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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 manufacturers 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.

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.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or

experienced engineers.

Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.

Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the users 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 manufacturers instructions.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

Heavy Server System

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

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About this guide

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

Contents This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP130-E1 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Configuration options This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server and create your desired configuration.

4. Appendix: Power supply This appendix gives information on the power supply that came with the barebone server.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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

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References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS PSCH-L motherboard user guide

This manual contains detailed information about the PSCH-L motherboard.

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

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1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP130-E1 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for AA4 (four hot-swap SATA HDDs) and AI4 (four internal SATA/IDE HDD) configurations. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

Models

AA4 AI4 (4 hot-swap SATA ) (4 internal SATA/IDE)

ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with:

ASUS PSCH-L motherboard

350W power supply

SATA backplane board

52x CD-ROM drive

floppy disk drive

chassis fan

HDD fan

hot-swap SATA HDD trays

chassis roller wheels (4 sets)

CPU heatsink and fan assembly

front I/O board

internal HDD rails (4 sets)

SATA signal cable (4 sets)

SMBus cable

AC power cable

System screws and cables

System keys ( 2 pcs.)

Bundled CDs AP130-E1 support CD with ASWM*

TrendMicro ServerProtect CD

Documentation ASUS AP130-E1 user guide

ASUS PSCH-L user guide

Optional items ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit

Item Description

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP130-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS PSCH-L motherboard. The server supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

* Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on internal connectors.

Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.

Motherboard ASUS PSCH-L (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in)

Chipset Intel E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel 6300ESB ICH

Processor Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott CPU with 800/533MHz FSB and on-die 1MB/512KB L2 cache with full speed

Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200/2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs

LAN Intel 82547GI Gigabit LAN controller

RAID Promise PDC20319 controller (supports RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 0+1/Multi-RAID)

Expansion slots 2 x 64-bit/66Mhz 3.3V PCI-X slots 3 x 32-bit/33Mhz 5V PCI slots

Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay 3 x 5.25-inch drive bays

Front I/O 2 x USB 2.0

Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0

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

Power supply 350W power supply (with 4-pin power plugs)

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1.3 Front panel features The AP130-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components.

The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available.

CD-ROM drive

Floppy disk drive

2 empty 5.25-inch bays

Reset button Power button

Message LED HDD access LED Power LED

2 USB 2.0 ports

Security lock

Drive bays

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1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.

Power connector

Expansion slots

Power supply module

12cm fan vent Chassis lock

P/S2 mouse port P/S2 keyboard port

VGA port

USB ports

Gigabit LAN port

Serial ports Parallel port

If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown.

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1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply cage

2. CD-ROM drive

3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

4. Drive cage

5. HDD fan

6. Chassis fan

7. Expansion card lock

8. PSCH-L motherboard

9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly

10. Front I/O board

11. Chassis intrusion switch

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1. Power supply cage

2. CD-ROM drive

3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

4. Drive cage

5. Chassis fan

6. Expansion card lock

7. PSCH-L motherboard

8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly

9. Front I/O board

10. Chassis intrusion switch

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1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description.

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

*SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure

LED Icon Display status Description

System

Power LED ON System power ON Blinking System is in suspend mode

HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Hard disk drives

Drive Status LED Green Bridge board connected to backplane* Installed HDD is in good condition

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Power LED (blue)

HDD Access LED (green)

Message LED (red)

Drive status LED (green)

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

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2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a screwless design that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. Simply push or slide mechanical bolts

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

1. Push up the chassis lock on the rear panel to release the side cover.

2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.

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2.1.2 Installing the side cover

1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes.

2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.

3. Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover.

You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section 2.10 Removable components for instructions.

Viewing the internal structure

Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section 1.5 Internal features for the different model configurations.

Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power supply; and connect the system cables.

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2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS PSCH-L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components.

Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard.

This side towards the rear of the chassis

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor.

Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the rear panel to allow enough space for the installation. Refer to section 2.10 Removable components for instructions.

Gold Mark

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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. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to the top of the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package.

2.3.1 Installing a CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90- 100 angle.

Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. CPU socket

Marked corner

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The system package came with a CPU heatsink and fan assembly. Use ONLY the bundled CPU heatsink and fan to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan!

1. Place the heatsink with fan assembly on top of the installed CPU, then align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan.

2. Attach the retention bracket hook into the retention module hole, then carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

3. Attach the locking lever hook into the retention module hole to secure the fan and heatsink assembly in place.

Follow steps 1 to 3 to re-install the second retention bracket.

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Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and the fan power cable plug is properly connected.

3. When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the fan cable plug to the fan connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1.

Dont forget to connect the CPU fan cable plug. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug the fan cable.

Make sure heatsink with fan assembly is mounted properly on the CPU to avoid burning the CPU and/or CPU socket!

The fan cable plug is slotted so it fits only in one orientation. If it doesnt fit completely, try reversing it.

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2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC3200/2700/ 2100 DDR DIMMs, and allow up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rate.

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

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

install identical DIMMs in all four sockets

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install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_0A and DIMM_0B (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_1A and DIMM_1B (black sockets)

SOCKETS Mode DIMM_0A DIMM_1A DIMM_0B DIMM_1B

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

Single-channel (1) Populated

(2) Populated

(3) Populated

(4) Populated

Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated

(2) Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

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2.4.2 Installing a DIMM

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

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.

1. While supporting the DIMM with your fingers, press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.4.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

To access the DIMM sockets, remove the upper HDD fan cage. Refer to section 2.10 Removable components for instructions.

Unlocked Retaining Clip

DDR DIMM notch

Locked Retaining Clip

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

To remove the front panel assembly:

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

2.5 Front panel assembly

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly

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

Lock lever

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

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

Hinge-like tab

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

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

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

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Hinge-like tab

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2.6 5.25-inch drives

Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch devices.

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

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To install a 5.25-inch drive:

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

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

Drive lock bar

Drive bay lock

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

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

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

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

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

IDE cable

Power plug

Drive bay holes

Lock pegs

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

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

9. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover.

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

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2.7 Hard disk drives

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive To install a SATA HDD:

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

2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.

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

Tray lever Spring lock

Metal bracket

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5. Place a SATA hard disk into the drive tray, and secure it with four screws.

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

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

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

For identification purposes, the drive rails will be referred to as Rail 1 and Rail 2 as shown below.

Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the HDD cage

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

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

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

Take note of the correct orientation of the drive rails. There is only one correct way to attach the rails when installing drives on the first and second drive cages.

Rail 1

Rail 2

Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4

Hole 1 Hole 3

Rail handle

Drive connectors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hole 1 Hole 3Rail handle Drive connectors

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Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the HDD cage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing an HDD dummy cover

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

To install an HDD dummy cover:

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

Flat end

Hook tab

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

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

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card:

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

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

Card lock tab

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

Card lock tab

2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card:

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

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

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

Card lock tab

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

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

2.9.1 Motherboard connections

Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors.

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

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6. Secondary IDE (optical drive) 7. Floppy disk drive 8. Front panel cable 9. CPU fan cable 10. Chassis fan cable

1. 20-1 pin ATX power 2. 4-pin 12V power 3. Front panel USB 4. Chassis intrusion 5. SMBus cable to backplane

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2.9.2 SATA backplane connections The SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LED on the backplane connect to the front panel LED to indicate HDD status. See section 1.6 LED information for details.

Front side

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

Drive status LEDs

Disk drive 1

Disk drive 2

Disk drive 3

Disk drive 4

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

Connector Back side label connector

CON1 CON2

CON3 CON4

CON5 CON5

CON7 CON6

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Back side

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

SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins) (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard)

Fan connector (for HDD fan)Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply)

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Backplane ID Connected to (on motherboard)

CON2 R-SATA 1

CON4 R-SATA2

CON6 R-SATA2

CON8 R-SATA2

The back side SATA connectors attach to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables. Refer to the illustration on the left for the location of the SATA connectors on the PSCH-L motherboard. Refer to the table below for the default SATA cable connections.

R-SATA 2 R-SATA 4

R-SATA 3 R-SATA 1

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SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments

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

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

J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

Device SATA BP ID

Drive Bay 1 CON2

Drive Bay 2 CON4

Drive Bay 3 CON6

Drive Bay 4 CON8

Put a jumper cap over pins 3-5 and 4-6 of the J1 jumper on the second SATA backplane, if you installed one.

Due to limited power supply, it is not recommended that you install more than six hard disk drives on this system. If you wish to install more than six hard disk drives, install a new power supply unit with a higher power rating.

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

1. Chassis fan 4. Power supply module

2. HDD fans 5. Floppy disk drive

3. SATA backplanes 6. Front I/O board

2.10.1 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan:

1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector CHA_FAN1 on the motherboard.

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

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

Lock hooks

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To re-install the chassis fan:

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

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

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

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2.10.2 HDD fan To remove the HDD fan:

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

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

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

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

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

4. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector CHA_FAN1 on the motherboard.

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

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

4. Locate four hooks inside the HDD fan case.

To re-install the HDD fan:

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

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

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

Side tabsOuter side of fan cage Inner edge of drive cage

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

5. Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw.

Fan connector on backplane (FAN1)

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2.10.3 SATA backplane To remove the SATA backplane:

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

2. Disconnect all cables from the backplane.

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

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

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

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To re-install a SATA backplane:

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

2. Align the backplane with the rail- like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely.

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

4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to section 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections for information on backplane cabling.

Rail-like dents

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2.10.4 Power supply module

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

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

1 20-1 pin ATX (motherboard power connector; hidden) 2 4-pin +12V (motherboard power connector) 3 2 x 4-pin plugs (SATA backplane; hidden) 4 4-pin plug (optical drive) 5 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive; hidden)

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To remove the power supply module:

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

Thumbscrew

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

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

Metal plate bar

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

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To install a power supply module:

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

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

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

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

Hook matched to a hole

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

5. Secure the metal plate with the thumb screw.

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2.10.5 Floppy disk drive

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

To remove the floppy disk drive:

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

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

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

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To install a floppy disk drive:

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

2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable.

4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.

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

Eject button

Floppy drive power cable

Floppy drive signal cableRed stripe to match

Pin 1 on the connector

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2.10.6 Front I/O board

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

To remove the front I/O board:

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

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

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

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

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To install the front I/O board:

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

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

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

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

USB 2.0 connector

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

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

you wish to install the system to a rack

(Refer to Chapter 3 Installation options of this user guide, and to the Rackmount Kit user guide for instructions)

To remove the footpads:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

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

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

3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise.

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To remove the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

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

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

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

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

To install the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the chassis in its side.

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

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

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

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This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server and create your desired configuration.

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

Mounting the system to a rack

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

Remove the top cover To remove the top cover:

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

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

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

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

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

Lock tab of top cover (bottom view)

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This appendix gives information on the power supply that came with the barebone server.

Appendix

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A.1 General description The server comes with a 350W ATX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P10 (no P3). Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.

PS1 Motherboard 20-pin ATX power connector

PS2 Auxilliary power connector

PS3 Motherboard 4-pin +12V AUX power connector

P4 SATA backplane

P5 Peripheral device (available)

P6 Peripheral device (available)

P7 Peripheral device (optical drive)

P8 Peripheral device (available)

P9 Peripheral device (available)

P10 SATA backplane

P11 Peripheral device (available)

P12 Floppy disk drive

P6 P5 P4 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 PS1 PS2 PS3

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A.2 Specifications

Output voltage regulation

Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Surge* Ripple/Noise

+3.33V 0.3 28 A 50mVp-p

+5V 1.5 30 A 50mVp-p

+12V 0.2 17 A 120mVp-p

-12V 0.0 0.8 A 120mVp-p

-5V 0.0 0.5 A 100mVp-p

+5VSB 0.0 2.0 A 50mVp-p

Input Characteristics

Input Voltage Range 90Vac to 135 Vac /180 Vac to 265 Vac, auto-range, single phase

Normal Voltage Range 115 Vac / 230 Vac

Input Frequency Range 47Hz to 63Hz

Max. Input AC Current 8A max. @ 115 Vac, 4A max. @230 Vac

Inrush Current 80A max. @ 115 Vac, max. load cold start at 25C

Inrush Current 63% min. @ 115 Vac and max. load

*15 seconds

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