Asus AP140R User manual

Pentium®4 1U Rackmount Server
®
AP140R
User’s Manual

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Product Name: AP140R
Manual Revision: 1.00 E958
Release Date: Feb 2002

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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights....................................................... 2
ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 6
FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 7
Safety Precautions............................................................. 8
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 Internal Features ...................................................... 16
Chapter 2
Hardware Setup.................................................... 17
2.1 Opening the Chassis ............................................... 18
Unlock the Cover ....................................................... 18
Slide the Cover .......................................................... 18
2.2 Motherboard Placement .......................................... 19
Placement Direction................................................... 19
Motherboard Screws.................................................. 19
2.3 Installing the 1U Heatsink ....................................... 20
Install the Heatsink .................................................... 20
Connect the Fan Cable.............................................. 20
CPU Heatsink ............................................................ 20

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2.4 Hard Drive Connector Boards ................................ 21
2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive .................................... 22
Install the HDD........................................................... 22
Drive Trays................................................................. 22
Mount the Hard Drive................................................. 22
2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive .................................... 23
IDE HDD and Power Cable Configurations ............... 23
Motherboard IDE Connectors .................................... 23
2.6 Installing an Expansion Card ................................. 25
PCI Riser Card........................................................... 25
Remove the Riser Card, Holder, and Bracket............ 25
2.6 Installing an Expansion Card ................................. 26
Install the PCI Card.................................................... 26
Secure the PCI Card.................................................. 26
Chapter 3
Hardware Options ................................................ 27
3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 28
CD-ROM Drive Location ............................................ 28
CD-ROM Adapter Board ............................................ 28
3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 29
Removing the CD-ROM Drive ................................... 29
3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive............................. 30
Mounting the CD-ROM Drive..................................... 30
Installing the CD-ROM Drive ..................................... 30
3.2 Floppy Drive ............................................................. 31
Mounting the Floppy Drive......................................... 31
Removing the Floppy Drive ....................................... 31
3.2 Floppy Drive ............................................................. 32
Installing the Floppy Drive ......................................... 32
3.3 Cooling System........................................................ 33
CPU Blower............................................................... 33

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3.3 Cooling System........................................................ 34
Chassis Fans ............................................................. 34
3.4 Cable Connections .................................................. 35
Appendix A
Power Supply ....................................................... 37
A.1 General Description................................................. 38
A.2 Specifications .......................................................... 39
Output Voltage Regulation ......................................... 39
Output Current Capacity ............................................ 39
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP).................................. 39
Appendix B
Troubleshooting ................................................... 41
B.1 Simple Fixes ............................................................. 42

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ASUS Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
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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
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor
to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approvedbythepartyresponsible for compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissionsfromdigitalapparatus set outintheRadio 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
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.
CAUTION
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 an authorized 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

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Introduction
About This Manual
“About This Manual”introduces the
contents of this document. This part
includes the target audience, chapter
description,andconventionsused.Italso
listsother sourcesofinformation that are
not contained in this manual.

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Audience
Contents
This manual contains the following parts:
Introduction: About This Manual
This part introduces the contents of this document. It includes the
targetaudience,chapterdescription,and conventions used.It also
lists other sources of information that are not contained in this
manual.
Chapter 1: System Overview
This chapter describes the general features of the server. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Thischapter liststhe hardwaresetup proceduresthat youhave to
perform when installing system components.
Chapter 3: Hardware Options
This chapter describes optional hardware procedures that you
may have to do when configuring the system.
Appendix A: Power Supply Information
This appendix gives information on the 200-watt switching power
supply that comes with the server.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Thisappendix lists thecommonproblems thatyoumay encounter
while using the 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 installation guide is intended for system integrators, and
experienced users with at least a basic knowledge on 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: Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponents
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.
References
Refertothe followingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproduct
and software updates.
1. ASUS Motherboard User’s Manual
The motherboard manual included with this server contains
detailed information for advanced users.
2. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on
ASUS hardware and software products. TheASUS websites are
listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 6.
3. Other Documentation
Your product package may include other documentation, such as
component manuals, inserts, stickers, or notices. Read all
documentation before assembling or modifying the server.

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System Package Contents
The following checklist enumerates the components included in the
standard system package.
ASUS AR-10 1U Rackmount Chassis
•200W ATX Power Supply
•Slim-type CD-ROM Drive
•1.44MB Slim-type Floppy Disk Drive
•Front Bezel
•CPU Heatsink (without fan)
•AC Power Cord
•This System User’s Manual
ASUS NB-LM Motherboard
•32-bit/33MHz PCI Riser Card
•Support CD with Drivers and Utilities
•Motherboard User’s Manual
Slide Rail Assembly (Rail Kit)
•Server-side and rack-side rails
•Mounting Ears Assembly
•Rail Kit User’s Manual
ASUS System Management Software CD
•System Management Software User’s Manual
If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer.

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This chapter describes the general
features of the server. This includes
sections on front panel, rear panel, and
internal features of the server.
Chapter 1
System Overview

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1.1 System Features
The ASUS AP140R Server is a 1U rackmount form factor that
accommodatestheASUSNB-LMmotherboard.Theserverispowered
by Intel®Pentium®4 processor, and supports the latest I/O and video
technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
Following are highlights of the server’s many features.
•Processor:Supportforone478-pinIntel®Pentium®4Northwood
processor up to 3GHz.
•Memory: ThreeDIMM sockets thatsupportIntel PC133/PC100-
compliantDIMMs,NEC’sVC133-compliant Virtual Channel(VC)
SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs
(HSDRAMs) up to 3GB
•System Chipset: Intel®845 (Brookdale) chipset. The MCH and
the South bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are
interconnected through the Intel proprietary Hub interface. The
MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP
interface,andHubInterface.TheSouthbridgecontroller,referred
toasthe IntelI/O ControllerHub2 (ICH2) oftheIntel845 chipset,
provides the I/O subsystem that allows access to the rest of the
system. The ICH2 integrates I/O functions such as system bus
interface,UltraATA/100,LowPinCount(LPC) interface,Universal
Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, and PCI interface.
•LAN Chipset: One Intel 82550 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller
andone Intel 82562ET10/100 PHY FastEthernet controller with
ICH2 built-in Media Access Controller (MAC).
•VGA Chipset: ATI RAGE-XL PCI with 8MB video memory
•Storage: One 3.5-inch slim-type floppy device, one 5.25-inch
slim-type CD-ROM drive, and supports three 3.5-inch wide 1-
inch high IDE hard disk drives on removable trays
•Expansion: One full-length 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot on riser card
•Power Supply: 200-watt ATX power supply

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1.2 Front Panel Features
The front panel of the server allows easy access to the floppy, CD-
ROM, and hard disk drives. The power button and the system LED
indicators are also located on the front panel.
1.3 Rear Panel Features
The server rear panel includes the connectors the system devices
and a slot for an expansion card.
Hard Drive Bay 0
Slim CD-ROM Drive IDE LED Floppy Drive
Power LED
Power Button Message LED
Reset Button
Hard Drive Bay 1 Hard Drive Bay 2
1.AC Power Connector
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
3. PS/2 Mouse Port
4. USB Ports 1 and 2
5. Serial Port (COM1)
6. VGA Port
7. LAN1 Port (RJ-45)
8. LAN2 Port (RJ-45)
9. Expansion Slot
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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1.4 Internal Features
Thestandardcomponents insidetheserverinclude themotherboard,
power supply, floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture
below shows the standard components of the server.
1. Power Supply
2. Power Supply Fan
3. CPU Blower
4. Floppy Ribbon Cable
5. Floppy Drive
6. Hard Disk Drive Bay 2
7. Hard Disk Drive Bay 1
8. Slim CD-ROM Drive
9. Hard Disk Drive Bay 0
10. 80-Wire IDE Cable
11. Chassis Fans
12. Motherboard
13. Riser Card Holder
14. Memory Modules (Optional)
15. Central Processing Unit (Optional)
1 3
5 (Top)
6 (Bottom)
7
8 (Top)
9 (Bottom)
11
12
13
2
10
4
15
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This chapter describes the hardware
setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system
components.
Chapter 2
Hardware Setup

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2.1 Opening the Chassis
The chassis is a 1U form factor designed for easy assembly and
disassembly, making the installation of internal components very
convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures
the cover to the chassis.
Rotating Lock
Unlock the Cover
Tounlockthecover,turntherotating
lockclockwiseuntilthetrianglemark
points to OPEN.
OPEN
Triangle Mark
CLOSE
Slide the Cover
Slide the top cover toward the front for about an inch, then lift it up from
the chassis. The top cover of the chassis has locking tabs at the rear
end that connect to the inner side of the back panel. Make sure to
disengage the locking tabs before lifting up the cover.

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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.
Note:Thiscornerscrewholeisused
to secure the fan partition bracket.
2.2 Motherboard Placement
The motherboard and other internal components of the
server are already installed as indicated in section “1.4
Internal Features”. Refer to the motherboard user’s manual
for detailed technical information about the motherboard.
NOTE
Rear Panel
Note

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2.3 Installing the 1U Heatsink
CPU Heatsink
The 1U server comes with a specially designed heatsink as shown here.
Theheatsinkhasfourscrewstosecureittotheserverchassisunderneath
the motherboard.
Install the Heatsink
Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU matching the four
screws to the holes around the
socket. To secure the heatsink,
tighten each screw a little at a time
in a circle so that the heatsink will
rest on the CPU evenly.
The CPU heatsink must be installed to prevent damaging
the CPU and motherboard.
IMPORTANT
Connect the Fan Cable
From the factory, the CPU fan cable
isalreadyconnectedtothe3-pinfan
connector on the motherboard
marked CPU_FAN.
CPU Fan Connector