ASUS AP1600R Server User Manual PDF

Dual Intel Xeon 1U Rackmount Server

AP1600R

User Guide

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Product Name: ASUS AP1600R Manual Revision: 1.00 E1107 Release Date: August 2002

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Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................. 2

ASUS Contact Information .......................................................... 5 FCC/CDC Statements ................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 7

Introduction: About This Manual ......................... 9 Audience ..................................................................................... 10 Contents ...................................................................................... 10 Conventions ................................................................................. 11 References ................................................................................... 11

System Package Contents ........................................................ 12

Chapter 1: System Overview............................. 13 1.1 System Features................................................................ 14 1.2 Front Panel Features ......................................................... 15 1.3 Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 15

1.4 System LED indicators ..................................................... 16 1.5 Internal Features ............................................................... 18

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 19 2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover .................... 20

Removing the cover ............................................................ 20 Installing the cover .............................................................. 20

2.2 Motherboard Placement ................................................... 21 Placement Direction ............................................................ 21 Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 21

2.3 Installing CPU and Heatsink ............................................. 22 Install the CPU .................................................................... 23 Install the Heatsink .............................................................. 24

2.4 Installing system memory ................................................ 25 DIMM sockets location ........................................................ 25 Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 25

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Contents 2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards ................... 26

Bridge board ........................................................................ 26 Backplane board ................................................................. 27

2.6 Installing a hard disk drive ............................................... 28

2.7 Installing a PCI card .......................................................... 30 2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears ........................... 32 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives .............................. 33

Chapter 3: Hardware Options ........................... 35 3.1 Cooling System ................................................................. 36

Fan locations ....................................................................... 36 Fan connectors .................................................................... 36 Fan cable connections ........................................................ 37 Removing the fans .............................................................. 38

3.2 Power connections ........................................................... 39 3.3 Removing the power supply ............................................ 40

Appendix A: Power Supply ................................ 41 A.1 General Description .......................................................... 42

A.2 Specifications .................................................................... 43 Input Characteristics ............................................................ 43 Output Characteristics ......................................................... 43 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ........................................... 43

Appendix B: Troubleshooting ............................ 45 B.1 Simple Fixes ...................................................................... 46

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ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw

Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw

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Technical Support Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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FCC/CDC Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.

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.

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.

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Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety

Operation Safety

IMPORTANT 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.

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

CAUTION

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Audience

Contents This guide contains the following parts:

1. Introduction: About this guide This part introduces the contents of this document. It includes the target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also lists other sources of information that are not contained in this manual.

2. Chapter 1: System overview This chapter describes the general features of the AP1600R server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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

4. Chapter 3: Hardware options This chapter describes the optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system.

5. Appendix A: Power supply information This appendix gives information on the 350-watt switching power supply that came with the AP1600R server.

6. Appendix B: Troubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1600R server. It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support.

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring an entry-level server.

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Conventions

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

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.

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

1. ASUS PR-DLSR Motherboard Users Manual This manual contains detailed information about the PR-DLSR motherboard.

2. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and softare products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 5.

3. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as a CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been added by your dealer. NOTE: These documents are not part of the standard server package.

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System Package Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the system package.

1) ASUS 1U chassis (AR-12)

2) ASUS PR-DLSR motherboard

3) 350W SSI-type power supply

4) Backplane board (BP4LS-AR12)

5) PCI riser card (PCI64-3V-AR12)

6) Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12)

7) Bridge board for SCSI RAID (BRIDGE/S-AR12)

8) 40x40x28 mm system fans (2 units)

9) Two fan modules each composed of 4 units of 40x40x28 mm fans

10) Front bezel and mounting ears

11) ASUS 1U rail kit

12) CPU heatsink (customized design)

13) SCSI HDD trays (4 units)

14) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, and ASUS Server Management Software (ASMA + ASWM)

15) User guides (for system and motherboard)

16) Combo box composed of slim-type CD-ROM and floppy drives (optional)

If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer. NOTE

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This chapter describes the general features of the AP1600R server. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server.

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1.1 System Features The ASUS AP1600R is a stylish barebone server featuring the ASUS PR-DLSR motherboard. The server supports dual Intel Xeon processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Following are highlights of the servers many features.

Processors: Support for two 2.4+GHz Intel Xeon processors with 400MHz FSB

Memory: Six DIMM sockets support up to 12GB of system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs

System Chipset: The Serverworks Grand Champion Low End (GCLE) SystemSet includes the Champion Memory and I/O Controller LE (CMIC-LE) as the host bridge, the Champion South Bridge (CSB5) as a PCI to Low Pin Count (LPC) bridge, and the Champion I/O Bridge (CIOB-X2) that provides a high performance data flow path between the IMB and the I/O subsystem.

LAN Chipsets: The Intel 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet controller is an integrated Ethernet LAN component that supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps data rates. The Intel 82551QM Fast Ethernet controller fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocols.

SCSI Chipset: The LSI 53C1010R SCSI controller supports up to 30 Ultra-160 SCSI devices through the onboard dual-channel SCSI connectors.

VGA Chipset: The ATI Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller supports up to 8MB PC-100 display SDRAM for 1280x1024 and true color resolutions.

Storage: Four 1 height, 3.5-inch width HDD drive bays

Expansion: Two full-length 64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X slots on a proprietary riser card.

Power Supply: 115Vac/230Vac 350-watt auto-switching power supply

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1.2 Front Panel Features The server front panel allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and the 68-pin connector for the combo box are also located on the front panel.

1.3 Rear Panel Features The server rear panel includes the connectors, the system devices, and two slots for expansion cards.

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1.4 System LED indicators Front panel (left side)

Front panel (right side)

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HDD power LEDs There are four HDD power LEDs, one for each SCSI HDD.

The LED lights up steady GREEN when an HDD is installed on the drive tray.

The LED lights up steady RED when the installed HDD fails.

The LED flickers RED when the HDD is creating a RAID configuration.

HDD access LED This LED flickers GREEN when any one of the installed HDDs is being accessed.

LAN LEDs There are three LAN LEDs, one for each of the RJ-45 ports on the rear panel. A LAN LED flickers GREEN when the RJ-45 port connected to it is active.

Power LED This LED lights up steady GREEN when the system power is ON.

Message LED This LED lights up steady RED when a system failure is detected by ASUS Server Management Agent (ASMA) software. This LED is OFF if ASMA does not detect any failure.

Location LED This LED lights up steady BLUE when the location switch is pressed. Both the front and rear panels have location switch and LED. To turn OFF the LED, press the location switch again or use the ASWM software.

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 1U system in a rack cabinet.

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1.5 Internal Features The standard components inside the AP1600R server include the motherboard, backplane, bridge board, fans and fan modules, PCI riser card assembly, and power supply. The pictures below show the standard components of the server.

1. HDD bays 2. Backplane (underneath) 3. Bridge board 4. 1 x 40mm PCI fan 5. 8 x 40mm System fans 6. 2 x Copper CPU heatsinks

7. PR-DLSR motherboard 8. 6 x DIMM sockets 9. 1 x 40mm rear fan 10. 2 x PSU fans 11. 350W PSU

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

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2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover

Removing the cover 1. To release the cover, push the

two latches outward, then slide the cover towards the rear for about half an inch.

2. Lift the cover from the chassis.

Installing the cover 1. Place the cover on top of the

chassis leaving about half an inch gap from the front edge.

2. Firmly hold down the cover and you slide it towards the front until it fits in place.

Half-inch gap

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Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly. The edge with the external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

Motherboard Screws Place six (6) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Motherboard Placement

The motherboard and other internal components of the AP1600R server are already installed as indicated in section 1.4 Internal Features. Refer to the motherboard users manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard.

NOTE

You must remove the protruding screws (indicated by black circles above) on the rear panel high-density SCSI connector before installing or removing the motherboard. Otherwise, you cannot properly install or remove the motherboard.

NOTE

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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2.3 Installing CPU and heatsink The 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets on the PR-DLSR motherboard support dual Intel Xeon processors. This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information.

A CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

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

CAUTION

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Gold Mark

CPU Socket 1 (outer socket)

CPU Socket 2 (inner socket)

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

There is no need to install a CPU terminator even if you are installing only one CPU.

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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.

4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Install the CPU 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets

on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to at least 115 angle.

NOTE: Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to at least 115 angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

Marked Corner

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!

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Install the Heatsink 1. Carefully place the heatsink on

top of the installed CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. Take note of the heatsink placement as shown.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to twist each of the four screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard.

You must remove the riser card module and card bracket assembly before installing or removing the heatsink.

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2.4 Installing system memory

The motherboard has six Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support up to 12GB system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs.

DIMM sockets location

Install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the

retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

CAUTION

DDR DIMM sockets

Unlocked retaining clip

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2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards 2.5.1 Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) The bridge board links several functions and signals from the motherboard to the backplane board. The board connects to the pair of connectors labeled BPCON on the motherboard and to another pair on the backplane. Four screws secure the bridge board to the motherboard and backplane (indicated by circles in the figure below).

2.5.2 Bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12) If you installed a SCSI RAID card, you may create a RAID configuration using the bundled bridge board for SCSI (BRIDGE/S-AR12).

1. Remove the metal metal cage over the bridge board. See instructions on removing the metal cage on page 38 (PCI fan section).

2. Remove the standard bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) and replace it with the SCSI bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12).

3. Install the bridge board with the 68-pin SCSI connector facing the rear panel (see picture on the next page). Take note of the BPCON connectors for the motherboard (MB) and the backplane (BP).

4. Secure the bridge board with four screws.

5. Connect a 68-pin SCSI cable from the SCSI RAID card to the SCSI connector on the bridge board.

Connectors for the backplane

Connectors for the motherboard

Bridge Board (BRIDGE-AR12)

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2.5.3 Backplane board The backplane board includes the four hot-swappable connectors for the SCSI drives accessible from the front panel, and several other connectors that link to the motherboard and main power supply unit.

The backplane board comes pre-installed in the chassis. Normally, you do not need to remove the backplane from the chassis unless it is damaged and needs repair. In case you will have to remove and re-install the backplane, take note of the location of the screws (indicated by circles in the figure below) that secure it to the chassis.

When installed, the SCSI bridge board appears as shown below.

Bridge Board (BRIDGE/S-AR12)

80-Pin SCA Connectors for the Hot-swappable SCSI Drives 8-Pin Backplane

PSU Connector

2 x 140-Pin Connectors (BPCON) for the Bridge Board

68-Pin Connector for the External Combo Drive Cage

USB Connector

6-Pin PSU SMBus Connector

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2.6 Installing a hard disk drive

1. Push the thumb pad all the way to the right to release the HDD tray.

2. Pull out the tray handle then pull the tray out of the chassis.

3. Secure a hard disk drive to the tray using four screws.

4. After securing the drive to the tray, carefully insert the tray into the drive bay.

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5. Push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay until it fits.

6. Push the tray handle back in place.

Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray.

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2.7 Installing a PCI card

1. The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly comes pre-installed in the chassis. Pull up the metal lever to release and detach the assembly from the chassis.

2. Install a PCI or PCI-X card into a riser card slot, and secure the card with a screw. Do the same procedure if you are installing another card into the second slot on the opposite side of the riser card.

3. When the cards are installed, replace the riser card assembly into the chassis. Pull up the metal lever and align the riser card golden fingers with the PCI slot. Firmly insert the riser card into the slot.

NOTE: If you are installing an extended PCI card, pull up the plastic card holder before installing the assembly back into the chassis.

Extended Card Holder

PCI Riser Card and Card Bracket Assembly

Metal Lever

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4. When the riser card assembly is in place, push down the card holder to secure the end of the extended PCI card.

The picture on the the right shows the installed riser card assembly and PCI cards.

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2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears

1. Secure a metal handle to one end of the front bezel using two small screws that came with the accessory box. Do the same to secure a metal handle to the other end of the bezel.

2. Fit the front bezel to the chassis together with the mounting ear by matching the screw holes. Secure the mounting ear using two screws. Do the same to secure the other mounting ear.

3. Press the black peg to fasten the front bezel to the mounting ear. Do the same to the other peg.

To remove the front bezel, pull the black pegs on each end to release, then use your two hands to pull out the front bezel as shown.

Mounting ear

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2.9 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives

1. When shipped, the rails of the combo box are attached to the sides as shown. Remove the screw closer to the front and set it aside.

2. Loosen the other screw closer to the rear side. Do not remove the screw completely.

3. Turn the rail 180 degrees. The screw hole on the rail should align to the hole on the side of the combo box.

4. Secure the rail with the screw that you removed earlier. Tighten the other screw.

The slim-type CD-ROM drive and slim-type floppy drive are contained in an external combo box. You will need these drives when installing the drivers, utilities, and software applications. The drives are not hot-swappable so you should install them before powering up the system. However, you can detach the cage from the chassis when you do not need it anymore. No need to shut down the system.

The combo box and drives are NOT standard shipping items in the AP1600R system package. These items are sold separately.

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5. Follow steps 1 to 4 to install the other rail.

6. Insert the rails to the holes on the front panel and match the 68-pin connector at the rear of the combo box with the connector on the front panel.

7. Firmly push the combo box into the chassis until it fits in place.

In case you need to replace either the CD-ROM or the floppy drive inside the combo box, follow these steps.

1. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws the secure the drives to the combo box.

2. To remove the CD-ROM drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the upper hole on the side of the combo box and lightly push the drive toward the front. The drive slips out for about an inch. Pull the drive out of the combo box.

3. To remove the floppy drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the lower hole on the side of the combo box and lightly push the drive toward the front. When the drive slips out, pull it out.

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3.1 Cooling System There are ten (10) 40 x 40 x 28mm fans in the chassis to maintain the optimal temperatures of the CPU, PCI cards, and power supply unit.

3.1.1 Fan locations

3.1.2 Fan connectors The following figure shows the fan connector locations on the motherboard. Some of the fan connectors are not accessible unless you remove some system components. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components.

One 40x40x28mm PCI fan (underneath)

Two fan modules (each module has four 40x40x28mm fans)

One 40x40x28mm rear panel fan

Two internal power supply fans

Front panel

Rear panel

SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 FAN4

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3.1.3 Fan cable connections

The fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the above picture) connects to SYSFAN1 connector.

The fan module numbered 9-10-11-12 connects to SYSFAN2 connector.

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3.1.4 Removing the fans Remove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced.

System fan modules To remove a system fan module, remove the screws (indicated by white circles) that secure the module.

PCI fan The PCI fan is covered by a metal cage. To remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage on both sides. Lift the metal cage and fan out of the chassis. The PCI fan cable connects to the connector FAN4 on the motherboard.

Hold the green strap on each end of the module and carefully lift up the module.

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3.2 Power connections The server provides a cable-less solution for easy assembly and maintenance. Most of the cables in the server are already connected to their respective connectors. The picture below shows the cables that you need to detach when installing or removing components.

8-pin Power Connector (connected to the backplane)

24-pin Power Connector

6-pin PSU SMBus Connector (connected to the backplane)

8-pin Auxilliary 12V Power Connector (underneath the cables)

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3.3 Removing the power supply Follow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in the future.

2. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis base.

3. Remove the screw that secures the metal brace to the power supply. The metal brace holds the power supply unit in place.

4. Carefully lift the power supply from the chassis.

Remove all power cable connections.

Remove all system components that overlap with the power supply.

Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components.

NOTES

1. Remove the two screws that secure the metal cage beside the power supply. Unlatch the metal cage from the chassis base to remove it.

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This appendix gives information on the 350W switching power supply that comes with the AP1600R server.

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A.1 General Description The server comes with an SSI-type 350W ATX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has two internal cooling fans.

The power supply has three plugs labeled P1, P2, P3, and P4. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs.

24-pin SSI-type ATX power (P1)6-pin PSU SMBus power (P3)

8-pin plug for backplane power (P4)

8-pin SSI-type 12V ATX power (P2)

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Input Characteristics

A.2 Specifications

Output Characteristics

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)

Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max

Range 1 90V 100V 140V

Range 2 180V 240V 264V

Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Maximum Input ac Current 4.96A max. at 100Vac 2.48A max. at 200Vac 2.75A max. at 230Vac, maximum load

Inrush Current 30A cold start 30A warm start

Efficiency 72% min. at nominal input, maximum load

Output Load Range Regulation Ripple

Voltage Min Max Min Max Max

+5V 1.0A 12.0A -4% +5% 50mVp-p

+12V1 1.5A 16.0A -4% +5% 120mVp-p

+12V2 0.5A 16.0A -4% +5% 120mVp-p

-12V 0A 0.5A -5% +9% 120mVp-p

+5VSB 0.1A 2.0A -4% +5% 50mVp-p

+3V3 1.5A 16.0A -3% +5% 50mVp-p

Output Voltage Maximum Voltage

+5V 6.2V

+12V 14.5V

+3.3V 4.5V

+5VSB 6.5V

-12V -14.5V

NOTE The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting +5V, +12V, -12V, or +3.3V. By shorting +5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed. This requires disconnecting then re-connecting the AC power plug.

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This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1600R server. It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support.

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B.1 Simple Fixes

The power LED on the server and/or the monitor do not light up

1. Check the power cable connection on the system rear panel if properly connected.

2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.

3. Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on.

4. Remove the system top cover and check if the bridge board is properly connected to the motherboard and backplane board through the BPCON connectors. Make sure that the bridge board is secured with four screws.

Problem Action

The keyboard does not work Check the keyboard cable if properly connected to the keyboard port.

The mouse does not work Check the mouse cable if properly connected to the mouse port.

NOTE Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself.

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The system does not perform power-on self tests (POST) after it was turned on

1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports.

2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets.

The system continuously beeps after it was turned on

1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports.

2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets.

The message Non-system disk or disk error appears

1. Check if a bootable HDD is active.

2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed and connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane.

Network connection not available

Make sure the network cable is connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel.

Problem Action