Asus AP1600R User manual

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: [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: [email protected]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
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Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
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Technical Support
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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
providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedandusedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseharmful
interferenceto radiocommunications.However,thereisno guaranteethatinterference
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
graphicscard isrequiredtoassure compliancewithFCC regulations.Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications 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.
•Toprevent 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,ensurethat the power cables for the devicesare 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 user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly
grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
CAUTION

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9 ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server
Introduction
About this guide
“About This Guide”introduces the contents
ofthisdocument.This partincludes thetarget
audience, chapter description, and
conventions used. It also lists other sources
of information that are not contained in this
manual.

10 Introduction: About this guide
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
Thischapterliststhehardwaresetupproceduresthatyouhavetoperform
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
Tomakesurethatyouperformcertain tasksproperly,takenoteofthe following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Informationtoprevent damageto thecomponentswhen
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 User’s Manual
This manual contains detailed information about the PR-DLSR
motherboard.
2. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardwareand softareproducts.TheASUSwebsitesarelistedintheASUS
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.

12 Introduction: About this guide
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.
Chapter 1
System Overview

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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 server’s 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:TheServerworks
®
GrandChampionLow 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
integratedEthernet LANcomponent thatsupports1000Mbps,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
Theserverfrontpanel allows easyaccessto the harddiskdrives. Thepower
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.
HDD power LEDs
HDD access LED
LAN LEDs
Front USB
connector
68-pin combo drive
cage connector
Message LED
Reset button
Location LED
Location Switch
Power LED
Power button
Combo box rail hole
Combo box rail hole
HDD0 drive bay HDD1 drive bay HDD2 drive bay HDD3 drive bay
Power supply fan
PS/2 mouse port
AC Power socket
Serial port (COM1)
Rear fan
100/10Mbps LAN port
Power supply fan
PS/2 keyboard port
LAN port ( for Server
Management)
VGA port
Very High-density SCSI
connector (VHDCI)
USB ports
Location switch
Location LED
Gigabit LAN port
Expansion slots

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1.4 System LED indicators
Front panel (left side)
Front panel (right side)
Rear panel
Power LED
Location LED
Message LED
Location Switch
Location switch Location LED
HDD access LED
LAN LED
(100/10Mbps port)
Power LEDs
HDD0 HDD1 HDD2 HDD3
LAN LED
(Gigabit LAN port)
LAN LED
(ASMB port)

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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
ServerManagementAgent(ASMA)software.ThisLED isOFF ifASMAdoes
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
failsorisshut down,theserveradministrator can presseitherthe front orthe
rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 1U system in a rack
cabinet.

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1.5 nternal Features
The standard components inside the AP1600R server include the
motherboard,backplane,bridgeboard, fans andfanmodules, PCI risercard
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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3
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ThePCI risercardandcardbracketassemblyis notshowninstalled
in the above picture. Refer to section “2.7 Installing a PCI card”
for more details on the riser card.
NOTE

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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 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