Asus AP140R-E1 User manual

Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 1U Rackmount Server
800/533MHz Front Side Bus
AP140R-E1
User Guide

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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................... vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
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............................................................ 1-4
1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-5
1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware setup.................................................. 2-1
2.1 Chassis cover..................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-4
2.2.2 Installing a CPU ..................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink.................................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ................................................................. 2-7
2.3.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-10
2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive .......................... 2-10
2.4.2 Installing a Serial ATAhard disk drive .................. 2-12
2.4.3 Installing a Hot-Swap SATA HDD(AA2 model) .... 2-13
2.5 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-15
2.5.1 Installing a PCI card............................................. 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-17
2.6 Cable connections............................................................ 2-18
2.7 Removable components................................................... 2-19
2.7.1 System fans ......................................................... 2-19
2.7.2 Device fan............................................................ 2-19
2.7.3 Rear fan ............................................................... 2-19

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2.7.4 Power supply module .......................................... 2-20
2.7.5 Optical drive......................................................... 2-21
2.7.6 Motherboard ........................................................ 2-23
Chapter 3: Installation options ............................................ 3-1
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ..................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rack rails assembly ........................................................... 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ............................................. 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server ................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboad information .................................... 4-1
4.1 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2
4.2 Jumpers.............................................................................. 4-4
4.3 Connectors ......................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-1
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 5-2
5.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................. 5-3
5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-4
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 5-5
5.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 5-5
5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 General help .......................................................... 5-6
5.2.5 Sub-menu .............................................................. 5-6
5.2.6 Scroll bar................................................................ 5-6
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 5-6
5.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ................................................5-11
5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master..........................................5-11
5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave............................................5-11
5.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 5-12
5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features .................................... 5-12
5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 5-13
5.4.3 Memory Configuration ......................................... 5-14
5.4.4 Chipset................................................................. 5-16

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5.4.5 Onboard Device ................................................... 5-18
5.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................ 5-22
5.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 5-24
5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-25
5.5.1 APM Configuration............................................... 5-26
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-29
5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 5-30
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 5-30
5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................ 5-31
5.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................. 5-31
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-32
5.6.5 Security................................................................ 5-33
5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-35
Chapter 6: Driver installation................................................ 6-1
6.1 RAID................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID configurations ............................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ...................................... 6-2
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ............................... 6-3
6.1.4 RAID configuration utility ....................................... 6-3
6.1.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................. 6-21
6.1.6 Installing the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller
driver.................................................................... 6-22
6.2 LAN .................................................................................. 6-29
6.2.1 Windows® 2000 Server ....................................... 6-29
6.2.2 Windows® 2003 Server ....................................... 6-31
6.2.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 ............................................. 6-33
6.3 VGA Driver Installation ..................................................... 6-34
6.3.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server .............................. 6-34
6.3.2 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 ............................................. 6-34
Appendix: References ..........................................................A-1
A.1 Power supply...................................................................... A-2
A.1.1 General description................................................A-2
A.1.2 Specifications......................................................... A-3
A.2 Qualified Vendors List (QVL).............................................. A-4
A.3 Troubleshooting.................................................................. A-5

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 user’s
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
user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

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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 barebone 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 the optional installation procedures for the
barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of
the jumpers and internal connectors.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus.
6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation
Thischapter provides instructionsforcreating andconfiguring RAID,and
installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7. Appendix: References
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring your barebone server.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Informationto prevent damageto thecomponents when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUSTfollow 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.
About this guide

1-1 ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server
This chapter describes the general features
of the barebone server. It includes sections
on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2
1.1 System package contents
Check your ASUS AP140R-E1 package for the following items.
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
Package items Model
AA2 AI2
(2 Hot-Swap SATA) (2 internal SATA/IDE)
1. ASUS AR13 1U rackmount chassis with:
•ASUS PSCH-LR motherboard
•300W power supply
•SATA backplane
•52X Optical drive
•Chassis fan
•HDD fan
•Hot-swap SATA HDD bays ( x 2 )
•IDE cables, power cables
•SATA cables ( x 2 )
2. CPU heatsink
3. Front Input/Output panel
4. SMBUs Cable
5. ASUS AR-13 rackmonut rail kit
6. AC power cable
7. SATA Power cable
8. System screws and cables
9. Bundled CDs
•AP140R-E1 drivers and utilities CD
(Include ASUS ASWM CD)
•TrendMicro
®
ServerProtect
®
CD
10.Documentation
•ASUS AP140R-E1 user guide

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 1-3
1.2 System specifications
The ASUS AP140R-E1 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS PSCH-LR motherboard. The server supports the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4
Processor, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets
embedded on the motherboard.
Chassis Rackmount 1U (AR13)
Motherboard ASUS PSCH-LR
Chipset Intel
®
E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel
®
6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
Processor Supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 with Hyper-Threading Technology,
512K L2 cache, 1MB L3 cache, and 800MHz FSB
Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 4GB system memory
Supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered ECC or
non-ECC DDR DIMMs
LAN Intel
®
82547GI Gigabit LAN controller (CSA I/F) for LAN2 port
Intel
®
82541GI Gigabit LAN controller (32-bit) for LAN1 port
VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller
Expansion slots 2 x 64-bit/66MHz 3V PCI-X slots
Drive bays 1 x 5.25-inch bay (with installed ASUS 52X CD-ROM)
2 x 3.5-inch internal HDD bays
Front I/O 2 x USB 2.0 ports
Power switch
Reset switch
Location switch
Power LED
HDD Access LED
Location LED
Message LED
2 x LAN LEDs
Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Location switch
Location LED
Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
Power supply 300W power supply, 115V/230V, 50Hz/60Hz
Dimensions 620mm (l) x 490mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h))

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports,
fans, and the system power socket.
1.3 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily
accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location
switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section “1.6.1 Front panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
Refer to section “1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs” for the LED descriptions.
HDD bays
USB 2.0 ports
CD-ROM drive
Power button
Power LED
Location switch
Reset button
Location LED
Message LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
Rack screw Rack screw
LAN1 LED
Power supply fan
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
VGA port
Gigabit LAN port (LAN2)
Serial port
AC power socket
Location switch
Location LED
Rear fan
Expansion slots
USB 2.0 ports
Gigabit LAN port (LAN1)
AA2 model
AI2 model
Hot-swap HDD bays

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1.5 Internal features
The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply
2. Rear fan
3. PSCH-LR motherboard
4. PCI-X riser card (PCIX2)
5. PCI-X riser card (PCIX1)
6. CPU heatsink
7. System fans
8. Device fan
9. HDD bay 1
10.HDD bay 2
11. Optical drive
5
7
14
6
8
910 11
2
3
The barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect an
external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB 2.0 ports on
the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
5
7
14
6
8
910
2
3
1. Power supply
2. Rear fan
3. PSCH-LR motherboard
4. PCI-X riser card (PCIX2)
(Not include PCI-X card)
5. PCI-X riser card (PCIX1)
(Not include PCI-X card)
6. CPU heatsink
7. System fans
8. Device fan
9. Hot-swap HDD bay 1
(Not include HDD)
10.Hot-swap HDD bay 2
(Not include HDD)
11. 52X Optical drive
12.SATA HDD backplane
11
12

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6
1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Location LED OFF Normal status
ON Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LED OFF No LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present
!
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs
Message LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Location LED
SPEEDACT/LNK
RJ-45
Location LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Green Linked Orange 100Mbps connection
Blinking Linking Green 1000Mbps connection

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-1
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
Chapter 2
Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2
2.1 Chassis cover
Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you
wish to install system devices.
2.1.1 Removing the cover
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screw on each front
end of the top cover.
2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about
half an inch until it is disengaged
from the chassis.
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on
the rear panel to release the top
cover from the chassis.
Thumbscrews
1/2 inch
distance

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2.1.2 Installing the cover
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the
rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel.
Side lock groove
Thumbscrews
3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover.
2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are
aligned to the grooves on the chassis.
Side markings

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor.
Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
Pin 1
2.2.2 Installing a CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard and take note of the Pin 1
on the socket.
2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink
To remove the CPU heatsink:
1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver
to loosen the four screws that
secure the heatsink until it is
released.
2. Carefully lift the heatsink from the
motherboard.
You don’t need to detach the
screws from the heatsink.
If your barebone system comes with the CPU heatsink installed,
remove the pre-installed CPU heatsink before installing a CPU as
described in section “2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.”

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2. Flip up the socket lever and push
it all the way to the other side.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket as shown.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Socket Lever
90 -100
Gold Mark
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!
5. Carefully push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU. The lever
clicks on the side tab to indicate
that it is locked.
6. Apply the thermal interface
material (thermal grease) to the
top of the CPU. This thermal
grease should come with the CPU
package.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6
2. Hold down the heatsink lightly
and twist each of the four screws
with a Philips (cross) screwdriver
just enough to attach the heatsink
to the motherboard.
3. When the four screws are
attached, tighten them one by one
to completely secure the heatsink.
2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Carefully place the heatsink on
top of the installed CPU.