Asus AP1720-E2 User manual

Dual Intel
®
Xeon
™
5U Rackmount Server
800/533MHz Front Side Bus
AP1720-E2
User Guide

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E1733
First Edition V1
October 2004

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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
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............................................................ 1-6
1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-7
1.6 LED information................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover..................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side cover ....................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Re-installing the side cover.................................... 2-3
2.2 Motherboard information .................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan....................... 2-7
2.4 System memory ............................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10
2.4.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-12
2.4.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-12
2.5 Front panel assembly ....................................................... 2-13
2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly .................... 2-13
2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly................. 2-15
2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................ 2-16
2.7 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-19
2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI hard disk drive.... 2-19
2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD ................... 2-21
2.8 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-26
2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card............ 2-26
2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-28
2.8.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-29

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2.9 Cable connections............................................................ 2-30
2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-30
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections............................... 2-31
2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-34
2.10 Removable components................................................... 2-39
2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-39
2.10.2 HDD fan ............................................................... 2-41
2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane ......................................... 2-44
2.10.4 Floppy disk drive .................................................. 2-46
2.10.5 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-48
2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ..................... 2-50
2.10.7 Power suppy modules ......................................... 2-52
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Installing a second SCSI drive cage................................... 3-2
3.2 Installing an IDE drive cage................................................ 3-5
3.3 Upgrading to a dual or redundant power supply ................ 3-7
3.4 Installing a power supply module ....................................... 3-9
3.5 Mounting the system to a rack ..........................................3-11
3.5.1 Remove the footpads or roller wheels ..................3-11
3.5.2 Remove the top cover...........................................3-11
3.5.3 Attach the rack rails ..............................................3-11
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2
4.2 Jumpers.............................................................................. 4-4
4.3 Connectors ......................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 5-2
5.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility........................................ 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ............................................ 5-7
5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-8
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 5-9
5.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 5-9
5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 5-9
5.2.4 General help ........................................................ 5-10

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5.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................ 5-10
5.2.6 Scroll bar.............................................................. 5-10
5.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 5-10
5.3 Main menu.........................................................................5-11
5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................. 5-12
5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ............................................... 5-15
5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master......................................... 5-15
5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave........................................... 5-15
5.3.5 Third IDE Master.................................................. 5-16
5.3.6 Fourth IDE Master ............................................... 5-16
5.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 5-17
5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features .................................... 5-17
5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 5-18
5.4.3 Memory Configuration ......................................... 5-19
5.4.4 Chipset................................................................. 5-20
5.4.5 Onboard Device ................................................... 5-23
5.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................ 5-28
5.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 5-30
5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-31
5.5.1 APM Configuration............................................... 5-32
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-35
5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 5-37
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 5-37
5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................ 5-38
5.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................. 5-38
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-39
5.6.5 Security ................................................................ 5-41
5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-43
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 600 W single power supply ................................................A-2
A.1.1 General description................................................ A-2
A.1.2 Specifications......................................................... A-3
A.2 600 W dual/redundant power supply..................................A-4
A.2.1 General description................................................ A-4
A.2.2 Specifications......................................................... A-5
A.3 Simple fixes ........................................................................A-6

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

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the AP130-E1 server. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
6. Appendix: Reference information
This appendix gives information on the standard or redundant power
supply that came with the barebone server. This section also provides
a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the
barebone server.

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Reference
Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information for details.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Informationto prevent damageto thecomponentswhen
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.

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1-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide
This chapter describes the general
features of the barebone server. It
includes sections on the front panel
and rear panel specifications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2
1.1 System package contents
Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with the items on the following
table. The package contents vary for the following configurations:
•AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)
•AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)
•AA4 (four hot-swap SATA hard disk drives)
•AI4 (four internal SATA/IDE hard disk drives)
Item Description
* All models support a 600 W single or redundant power supply.
** ASUS System Web-based Management
Configurations
AS8 AS4 AA4 AI4
ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with:
• ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard
• 600 W single or redundant power supply*
• SATA backplane board 11
11
1
• SCSI backplane board 22
22
211
11
1
• ASUS U320 SCSI card and cable
• 52x CD-ROM drive
• Floppy disk drive
• Chassis fan
• HDD fan 22
22
211
11
111
11
1
• Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) 88
88
844
44
444
44
4
• Internal HDD rails (4 pairs)
• Chassis roller wheels (1 set)
• Front I/O board
• SATA signal cable (4 sets)
• SATA power cable
• SMBus cable
• Dummy covers (4 pieces) 44
44
444
44
488
88
8
AC power cable
System screws and cables
System keys ( 2 pcs.)
Bundled CDs
• AP1720-E2 support CD with ASWM**
• TrendMicro
®
ServerProtect
®
CD
Documentation
• ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide
• ASUS NCCH-DL user guide
Optional items
• ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit
• ASUSAK25 internal HDD cage (non-hot swap)
• ASUSAK25 600 W 2+1 redundant power supply

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-3
1.2 System specifications
The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring theASUS
NCCH-DL motherboard. The server supports dual Intel
®
Xeon™
processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies
through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
* Refer to Chapter 4 “Motherboard information” for information on the internal connectors.
** In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card occupies one 64-bit PCI-X slot.
Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and
chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.
System dimension 431 mm (H) x 220 mm (W) x 510 mm (D)
Motherboard ASUS NCCH-DL (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in)*
Chipset Intel
®
E82875P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel
®
6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
Processor Socket 604 for Intel
®
Xeon™ Nocona/Prestonia CPU with
800/533MHz FSB and on-die 1MB/512KB L2 cache with full speed
Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR sockets for up to 4GB memory
Supports PC3200/2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or
non-ECC DDR DIMMs
LAN Intel
®
82547GI Gigabit LAN controller(CSA)
RAID Promise
®
PDC20319 controller
(supports RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 0+1/Multi-RAID)
Expansion slots 1 x AGP Pro/8X slot
2 x 64-bit/66Mhz 3.3V PCI-X slots**
2 x 32-bit/33Mhz 5V PCI slots
Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay
3 x 5.25-inch drive bays
Front I/O 1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port
Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port
2 x Serial ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
Line In / Line Out / Microphone ports
Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0
Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
Power supply 600 W power supply
(with 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs) or
600 W redundant power supply (optional)

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4
1.3 Front panel features
The AP1720-E2 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel
covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security.
Open the bezel to access the front panel components.
The drive bays, power and reset
buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM
drive, floppy drive, IEEE 1394 and
front panel audio ports are located on
the front panel. For future installation
of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays
are available.
CD-ROM drive
Floppy disk drive
Empty 5.25-inch bays
Reset button
Power button
Message LED
HDD access LED
Power LED
IEEE 1394 port
Security lock
Drive bays
Microphone port
Headphone port

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-5
If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening
the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the
left as shown.

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports,
expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system
fan, and power supply module.
Single power supply models
Power supply module
SCSI connectors*
Power connector
12 cm system fan
Chassis cover lock
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
USB ports
Microphone port
Line Out port
Serial ports
Parallel port
Expansion slots
Redundant power supply models
300 W power supply
modules**
Power connectors
* On AS8/AS4
configuration only.
** The system comes
with two power supply
module. The third
power supply module
for redundant power is
optional.
Gigabit LAN port
IEEE 1394 port
Line In port

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-7
1.5 Internal features
The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown.
AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration)
1. Power supply cage
2. CD-ROM drive
3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
4. Hard disk drive cage
5. Chassis fan
6. Expansion card locks
7. NCCH-DL motherboard
8. Chassis roller wheels
9. Front I/O board
10.Chassis intrusion switch
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7
12
3
4
8
10
5
9

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8
14
AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration)
AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration)
11
12
6
7
12
3
4
8
10
5
9
11
13

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-9
1. Power supply cage
2. CD-ROM drive
3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
4. Hard disk drive cage
5. Chassis fan
6. Expansion card locks
7. NCCH-DL motherboard
8. Chassis roller wheels
9. Front I/O board
10.Chassis intrusion switch
11. HDD fan
12.SATA backplane (hidden)
13.SCSI backplane (hidden)
14.ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card
15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden)
16.Second HDD fan
17.Second hard disk drive cage
AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration)
16
15 17
14
11
13

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
1.6 LED information
The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the
following table for the LED status description.
• The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if
the system front bezel is closed.
• For AA4 configuration:
1. The Drive Activity LEDs do not light up
2. The Drive Status LEDs only light up green to indicate that the
installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition.
!
Power LED (blue)
HDD Access LED (green)
Message LED (red)
Drive Status LED (green/red)
Drive Activity LED (green)
* For SCSI models only (AS8/AS4)
** SCSIAccess Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (on AS8/AS4 models only)
LED Icon Display status Description
System
Power LED ON System power ON
Blinking System is in suspend mode
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event
Hard disk drives
Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition
Red HDD failure
Red and Green HDD rebuilding using the RAID card
blinking alternately* SAF-TE** function
Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
!