Asus 5U Tower Chassis Kit AK35 User Manual
5U T ower Chassis Kit AK35 User Guide
ii Disclaimer/Copyrights Product Name: ASUS AK35 Manual Edition: Revised edition V2 (E1235) Release Date: May 2003 Copyright é 2003 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âÂÂASUSâÂÂ). ASUS provides this manual âÂÂas isâ without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only , and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the ownersâ benefit, without intent to infringe.
iii Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ..................................................................... ii Contents ......................................................................................... iii Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii ASUS Contact Information ........................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1- 1 1.1 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit .......................................... 1-2 1.1.2 Standard items ....................................................... 1-2 1.1.3 Optional items ........................................................ 1-2 1.2 System overview ................................................................ 1-3 1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features ............................................................ 1-5 1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6 1.6 LED information .................................................................. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware setup .................................................. 2- 1 2.1 Preparation ......................................................................... 2-2 2.1.1 T ools to use ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.2 System components and devices to install ............ 2-2 2.2 Removing and installing the side cover .............................. 2-3 2.2.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3 2.3 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions ....................................... 2-4 2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes .................... 2-5 2.3.3 Installing the motherboard ..................................... 2-6 2.4 Installing 5.25-inch drives ................................................... 2-7 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-7 2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................... 2-8 2.5 Installing hard disk drives ................................................. 2-12 2.5.1 SCSI hard disk ..................................................... 2-12 2.5.2 IDE hard disk ....................................................... 2-14
iv Contents 2.6 Installing or removing an expansion card ......................... 2-16 2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-16 2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-18 2.6.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-19 2.7 Removable components ................................................... 2-20 2.7.1 HDD blower ......................................................... 2-20 2.7.2 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-21 2.7.3 Roller wheels ....................................................... 2-22 2.7.4 Power supply modules ......................................... 2-23 2.8 Connecting the cables ...................................................... 2-24 2.8.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-24 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-25 Appendix: T roubleshooting .................................................. A- 1 A.1 Simple fixes ........................................................................ A-2
v Notices 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 âÂÂs 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. W ARNING! 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 âÂÂs 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.
vi Safety information Electrical Safety Operation Safety IMPORT ANT ⢠Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. ⢠T o 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. ⢠T o 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. IMPORT ANT This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user â s safety . Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. CAUTION
vii About this guide Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System overview This chapter describes the general features of the AK35 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 system components. 3. Appendix: T roubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AK35 barebone server . It lists the possible causes of the problems and of fers solutions. Y ou may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server . Conventions T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W ARNING: 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and information to aid in completing a task.
viii ASUS Cont act Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: 886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: 886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): 886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): 886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): 886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Web Site: www .asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) General Fax: 49-2102-9599-31 T echnical Support Support Hotline: Components: 49-2102-9599-00 Notebook PC: 49-2102-9599-10 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/kontakt (for online support) Web Site: www .asuscom.de Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1
1-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This chapter describes the general features of the AK35 chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1 . 1 Package contents 1.1.2 Standard items 1. Chassis kit including: ⢠power supply unit(s) ⢠SCSI backplane board ⢠CD-ROM drive ⢠floppy disk drive ⢠hot-swap HDD trays (6 units) ⢠SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board (6 units) ⢠chassis fan ⢠chassis roller wheels 2. Cables ⢠6-pin SMBus cable ⢠BP-LED cable ⢠internal SCSI cable ⢠external SCSI cable ⢠chassis intrusion cable ⢠power cable 3. Component screws 4. ASUS AK35 Chassis Kit User Guide 1.1.3 Optional item ⢠ASUS AK35 5U Rackmount Rail Kit If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit The AK35 models are distinguished by the type of bundled HDD tray and power supply . Refer to the following table to check the items that came with the model you purchased. Model HDD tray type Power supply unit(s) AK35-SR5 SCSI 500W redundant (2 units) AK35-SS4 SCSI 450W single AK35-SS3 SCSI 320W single AK35-AR5 A T A 500W redundant (2 units) AK35-AR4 A T A 450W single AK35-AR3 A T A 320W single
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-3 1 .2 Over view The AK35 chassis kit is designed for easy configuration, flexibility , and high reliability . The chassis may be set up as standalone or rack-mount. Flexible expansion Inside the stylish front bezel secured by a lock, the front panel features easily accessible drives bays: ⢠a floppy drive bay (floppy drive already installed) ⢠three 5.25-inch bays (one occupied by a CD-ROM drive) ⢠six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays with externally removable trays On the rear panel are slots for seven full-length expansion cards, a slot for the motherboard rear panel I/O, and a bay for two redundant power supply modules or a standard power supply module. A slot for an external SCSI interface is also available. Strategic interior Inside the chassis, the SCSI backplane is installed and the appropriate cables routed. The drive and fan cages are strategically placed to ensure proper system ventilation and easy installation of components. A plastic long-card support is provided to stabilize and hold long expansion cards in place. The chassis supports an extended A TX form factor ASUS motherboards. See the motherboard dimension requirements on page 2-4. Front panel Rear panel Refer to the succeeding sections for a brief description of the basic components that are pre-installed in the chassis.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1 .3 F ront panel features The AK35 chassis kit 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 front panel is designed to allow convenient access to the hard disk drives and other external features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB ports are also located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25 devices, two drive bays are available. Security lock CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive 2 empty 5.25-inch bays Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Message LED 6 HDD Hot-swap trays USB ports Detachable front panel cover
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-5 1 .4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and either two redundant power supply modules or a standard power supply module. System with redundant power supply modules System with standard power supply module Redundant power supply modules Slot for motherboard rear panel I/O Expansion slots AC IN socket (1 10V/220V autoswitching) AC Power LED 12cm fan vent Chassis lock Chassis intrusion switch (underneath) High density 68-pin SCSI connector Standard power supply module AC IN socket (1 10V/220V autoswitching)
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1 .5 Internal featur es The chassis kit includes the basic components as shown in the picture below . System with standard power supply module The power supply area differs depending on the power supply module that came with the server you purchased. System with redundant power supply modules The picture below shows a system redundant power supply modules. All other basic system components are the same as the above picture. 1. Power supply module 2. 5.25-inch drive cage 3. SCSI backplane board 4. 3.5-inch external drive cage 5. 12-cm hard drive blower 6. Plastic long-card support 7. Motherboard metal plate 8. Chassis fan 1 1 2 4 6 5 7 3 8
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-7 1 .6 LED information The following table describes the LED indicators on the server front and rear panels. LED Status Description Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition; supplied power is sufficient Red HDD fails Blinking red HDD is rebuilding using the RAID card SCSI Access Fault-T olerant Enclosure (SAFTE) Drive Activity LED Blinking HDD read/write data Power LED ON System power ON Blinking Suspend mode HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED OFF Normal; no incoming event Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Redundant power ON System power supply is ON module LED OFF System power supply is OFF
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8
2-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This chapter describes the internal hardware components and provides the installation procedures for additional system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2. 1 Prepar ation Before proceeding, prepare everything that you might need to facilitate installation. 2.1.1 T ools to use 1. Phillips head screw driver 2. Flat head screw driver 2.1.2 System components and devices to install The following items are the basics that you need to install into the chassis kit. Y ou may need to install other devices depending on your configuration. 1. Motherboard 2. Hard disk drives 3. Drive cables 4. PCI add-on cards
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-3 2.2 Removing and installing the side cover 2.2.1 Removing the cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the side cover . 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 2.2.2 Installing the cover 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 3. T ighten the thumb screws to secure the cover . Hook on the cover Hole on the side of the chassis 1 2 3 1 2
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.3 Motherboard ins tallation 2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions This chassis kit supports an ASUS motherboard that measures 12x13 inches (30.5 x 33 cm) for SCSI models, or 12x12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm) for IDE models. Motherboards of smaller sizes will fit into the system chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on the system requirements. 13 in (33 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm) Make sure that the motherboard you intend to install into the chassis does not exceed the maximum specified dimensions. Otherwise, it will not fit into the chassis. This section only describes how to install a supported motherboard into the AK35 chassis kit. Refer to the motherboard user guide for instructions on installing specific motherboard components.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-5 2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes Align the holes on the motherboard (indicated by white circles in the picture below) to the corresponding standoffs on the motherboard metal plate inside the chassis. Place screws through the designated holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the specific number of screws that you need to use. The following figure shows the specific locations of the standoffs (indicated by black circles) inside the chassis. These standof fs should match with the holes on the motherboard as pointed out above. Place this side (with I/O ports) to the rear side of the chassis Standoff Metal plate
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the motherboard 1. Remove the temporary metal shield on the rear panel (beside the chassis fan) that covers the rear I/O slot opening. 2. Install the rear I/O shield that came with the motherboard package. Orient the I/O shield such that the openings for the mouse and keyboard ports are aligned to the top of the chassis fan. 3. Position the I/O side of the motherboard toward the chassis rear panel, matching the I/O ports to the openings on the I/O shield. 4. Secure the motherboard with 1 1 screws through the holes indicated in section 2.3.2. 3 T emporary metal shield on the I/O slot opening 1 Mouse/Keyboard port openings I/O shield 2
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-7 2.4 Inst alling 5.25-inch drives Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1) . The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch devices. Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side. T o remove the front panel assembly: 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to detach the hooked tabs from the left side of the front panel. 1 2 3 Hooked tab 1 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive T o install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive by pulling the cover outward. 2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 1 Hinge-like tab 2 3
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-9 The drive is in place when the screw holes on the drive align with the holes on the side of the bay . 2. From the side of the drive bay , unlock and remove the screwless drive bay lock by turning the knob 45ú counter-clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the âÂÂunlocked icon.â 4. Carefully insert a 5.25-inch drive (such as a CD/DVD- ROM drive) into the bay until it is in place. 3. When released, pull out the drive bay lock and set it aside. 3 4 Unlocked icon Reference point 2 Knob
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 5. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier . a. Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay . b. T urn the knob 45 ú clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the âÂÂlocked icon. â 6. On the front panel assembly , detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover . 5a Locked icon Reference point 5b 6 Bay cover tabs
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-11 7. Re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). a. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. b. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap in place. Hinge-like tab 7b 7a
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.5 Inst alling hard disk dr ives The six hard disk drive (HDD) bays on the front panel include externally removable trays for mounting either SCSI or IDE 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Y ou can access the drive trays by simply opening the the front bezel. 3. Holding on the tray lever , pull out the HDD tray from the bay . T ray lock T ray lever 1 2 3 1. SCSI and IDE drive trays differ in size and structure. Make sure of the type of HDD trays that came with your chassis before buying hard disks. 2. If your motherboard does not have an onboard SCSI interface, you need to install a SCSI expansion card into one of the PCI slots. Use a SCSI cable to connect the card to the SCSI backplane board to which the hard disks are connected. 2.5.1 SCSI hard disk T o install a SCSI hard disk drive: 1. Release an HDD tray by pushing the tray lock upward 2. Pull down the tray lever until the tray pops out slightly , indicating that it is released.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-13 The edge of the tray protrudes about 0.5 cm until you push back the tray lever . 5. Insert the tray with the installed HDD back into the bay . 6. Carefully push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay . 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Make sure to place the tray in the correct orientation as shown. 7 6 4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray and secure it with four screws. 4
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2.5.2 IDE hard disk T o install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Place the hard disk tray on a flat clean surface. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the middle bracket from the drive tray . 3. Remove that screw that secures the rear bracket to detach it from the drive tray . Rear bracket Middle bracket Drive tray rail Be careful when handling the drive tray rails to avoid breaking them. 1 2 3
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-15 4. Prepare hard disk drive. Carefully connect the SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board to the 40-1 pin IDE connector and 4-pin power connector . Make sure that the SCSI-IDE HDD bridge is properly connected. 5. Carefully place the hard disk drive into the drive tray . Align the four (4) screw holes on the drive with those on the tray rails. Secure drive with four round head screws. 6. Secure the SCSI-IDE HDD Bridge to the tray with two (2) round head screws. 7. Re-attach the rear bracket and secure it with two (2) flat head screws. Do not overtighten the screws to avoid breaking the plastic tray rails. SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board 4 5 6 7 8. T o install the tray into the bay , follow steps 5, 6, and 7 in section 2.5.1.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6 Inst alling or removing an expansion car d The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. 2. Slide out the metal bracket opposite the PCI slot where you wish to install the expansion card. Y ou may use a flat-head screwdriver to easily remove the bracket. 2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever . b. The card lock flips up. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury , and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2 Card lock Card lock lever 1a 1b
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-17 4 . Press the end of the card lock marked âÂÂLOCKâ to secure the card on the slot. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. 3. Install the expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot. LOCK Refer to the card documentation for the card configuration details, and to the motherboard user guide in case you need to configure any jumpers after installing the expansion card. 3 4
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card If you are installing a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, use the plastic card support located near the front of the chassis (under the backplane board) to keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots. This card support has individual card guides that correspond to each expansion slot. T o install a long expansion card: 1. Position the expansion card above the PCI slot that you wish to use. 2. Insert one end of the card to the card guide opposite the PCI slot, and align the bracket end of the card to the expansion slot on the rear panel. 3. Slide in the card down until it is properly seated on the slot. 4. Secure the card using the screwless lock on the card guide. Plastic long-card support Screwless lock
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-19 2.6.3 Removing an expansion card T o remove an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever . b. The card lock flips up. Card lock Card lock lever 1a 1b 2. Pull out the card from the PCI slot. 3. Press the end of the card lock marked âÂÂLOCKâ to return it in place. 2
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2.7 Removable components When installing or removing system devices, you may need to remove previously installed components. This section describes how to remove these components. 2.7.1 HDD blower T o remove the HDD blower: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin HDD blower cable from the F AN 1 connector on the SCSI backplane. 2. Press the tab at the bottom of the blower to release it from the chassis. 3. Pull out the HDD blower . HDD blower Blower tab 2 3 HDD blower cable 1 HDD blower
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-21 2.7.2 Chassis fan T o remove the 12-cm chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Use a flat screwdriver to push the pin locks on the four corners of the fan from the inside of the chassis. 3. Pull out the pin locks from the rear panel. 4. Remove the chassis fan. Chassis fan cable Pin lock (tail-end) Pin lock
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.7.3 Roller wheels The chassis comes with four roller wheels for convenient transport. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. T o remove the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. Brake lock Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack. Refer to the Rackmount Kit manual for more information.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-23 2.7.4 Power supply modules The redundant power model has two power supply modules. These hot swap power modules can be removed or installed while the system is powered ON. Only one power module is necessary to provide power to the system. However , it is recommended to have two redundant power supply modules. In case one of the power modules fails, the other one keeps providing suf ficient power to the system. This eliminates system down time and data loss. When two power supply modules are installed, the task of providing power to the server is shared. T o remove the redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the screw that secures the power module to the chassis. 2. Press down the rubber lever to release the power module. 3. Pull out the power module from the chassis. 1 2 3 500W Redundant Power Module
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2.8 Connecting the cables Refer to the motheboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors. 2.8.1 Motherboard connections The chassis includes power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, SCSI backplane, and to the devices that you will install. 1. Chassis fan 2. 12V AUX power 3. 24-pin A TX power 4. Primary IDE 5. Secondary IDE 6. SCSI backplane 7. SMBus panel to backplane 8. Floppy disk drive 9. System front panel 10. External SCSI 1 1. HDD access 12. Front USB Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When installing system devices and connecting cables, make sure that all cables are routed properly for better system stability and performance. Refer to the picture below when arranging cables.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-25 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections The SCSI backplane has six 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LED connectors on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. Front side Back side SCSI ID = 0 Disk drive 1 SCSI ID = 1 Disk drive 2 SCSI ID = 2 Disk drive 3 SCSI ID = 3 Disk drive 4 SCSI ID = 4 Disk drive 5 SCSI ID = 5 Disk drive 6 HDD activity LEDs HDD status LEDs Fan connectors Power connectors (connects power plugs from the power supply) 68-pin SCSI connector (connect to the SCSI connector on the motherboard) SMBus connector (connect to the SMBus connector on the motherboard) HDD Access LED (connect to the HDD LED connector on the motherboard) SMBus connector (connects the 6-pin plug from the power supply)
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 The following picture shows the SCSI backplane installed in the system and the cables connected to it. T o ensure power redundancy , it is recommended that you use power plugs from each of the redundant power supply modules. Fan cables Power plugs from the power supply SCSI cable LED cables
A-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the server . It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. Y ou may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. Appendix T roubleshooting
Appendix: T roubleshooting A-2 A. 1 Simple fixes The power LED on the server or on 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. 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. 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. Problem Action 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.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit A-3 Problem Action 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. 3. Check if it has a VGA ouput. The message âÂÂNon-system disk or disk errorâ appears 1. Check if a bootable HDD is active. 2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed. On SCSI models, make sure that the cables are properly connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane. Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. 2. Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD.
Appendix: T roubleshooting A-4
ii Disclaimer/Copyrights Product Name: ASUS AK35 Manual Edition: Revised edition V2 (E1235) Release Date: May 2003 Copyright é 2003 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âÂÂASUSâÂÂ). ASUS provides this manual âÂÂas isâ without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only , and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the ownersâ benefit, without intent to infringe.
iii Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ..................................................................... ii Contents ......................................................................................... iii Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii ASUS Contact Information ........................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1- 1 1.1 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit .......................................... 1-2 1.1.2 Standard items ....................................................... 1-2 1.1.3 Optional items ........................................................ 1-2 1.2 System overview ................................................................ 1-3 1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features ............................................................ 1-5 1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6 1.6 LED information .................................................................. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware setup .................................................. 2- 1 2.1 Preparation ......................................................................... 2-2 2.1.1 T ools to use ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.2 System components and devices to install ............ 2-2 2.2 Removing and installing the side cover .............................. 2-3 2.2.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3 2.3 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions ....................................... 2-4 2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes .................... 2-5 2.3.3 Installing the motherboard ..................................... 2-6 2.4 Installing 5.25-inch drives ................................................... 2-7 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-7 2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................... 2-8 2.5 Installing hard disk drives ................................................. 2-12 2.5.1 SCSI hard disk ..................................................... 2-12 2.5.2 IDE hard disk ....................................................... 2-14
iv Contents 2.6 Installing or removing an expansion card ......................... 2-16 2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-16 2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-18 2.6.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-19 2.7 Removable components ................................................... 2-20 2.7.1 HDD blower ......................................................... 2-20 2.7.2 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-21 2.7.3 Roller wheels ....................................................... 2-22 2.7.4 Power supply modules ......................................... 2-23 2.8 Connecting the cables ...................................................... 2-24 2.8.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-24 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-25 Appendix: T roubleshooting .................................................. A- 1 A.1 Simple fixes ........................................................................ A-2
v Notices 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 âÂÂs 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. W ARNING! 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 âÂÂs 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.
vi Safety information Electrical Safety Operation Safety IMPORT ANT ⢠Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. ⢠T o 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. ⢠T o 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. IMPORT ANT This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user â s safety . Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. CAUTION
vii About this guide Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System overview This chapter describes the general features of the AK35 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 system components. 3. Appendix: T roubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AK35 barebone server . It lists the possible causes of the problems and of fers solutions. Y ou may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server . Conventions T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W ARNING: 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and information to aid in completing a task.
viii ASUS Cont act Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: 886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: 886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): 886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): 886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): 886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Web Site: www .asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) General Fax: 49-2102-9599-31 T echnical Support Support Hotline: Components: 49-2102-9599-00 Notebook PC: 49-2102-9599-10 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/kontakt (for online support) Web Site: www .asuscom.de Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1
1-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This chapter describes the general features of the AK35 chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1 . 1 Package contents 1.1.2 Standard items 1. Chassis kit including: ⢠power supply unit(s) ⢠SCSI backplane board ⢠CD-ROM drive ⢠floppy disk drive ⢠hot-swap HDD trays (6 units) ⢠SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board (6 units) ⢠chassis fan ⢠chassis roller wheels 2. Cables ⢠6-pin SMBus cable ⢠BP-LED cable ⢠internal SCSI cable ⢠external SCSI cable ⢠chassis intrusion cable ⢠power cable 3. Component screws 4. ASUS AK35 Chassis Kit User Guide 1.1.3 Optional item ⢠ASUS AK35 5U Rackmount Rail Kit If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit The AK35 models are distinguished by the type of bundled HDD tray and power supply . Refer to the following table to check the items that came with the model you purchased. Model HDD tray type Power supply unit(s) AK35-SR5 SCSI 500W redundant (2 units) AK35-SS4 SCSI 450W single AK35-SS3 SCSI 320W single AK35-AR5 A T A 500W redundant (2 units) AK35-AR4 A T A 450W single AK35-AR3 A T A 320W single
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-3 1 .2 Over view The AK35 chassis kit is designed for easy configuration, flexibility , and high reliability . The chassis may be set up as standalone or rack-mount. Flexible expansion Inside the stylish front bezel secured by a lock, the front panel features easily accessible drives bays: ⢠a floppy drive bay (floppy drive already installed) ⢠three 5.25-inch bays (one occupied by a CD-ROM drive) ⢠six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays with externally removable trays On the rear panel are slots for seven full-length expansion cards, a slot for the motherboard rear panel I/O, and a bay for two redundant power supply modules or a standard power supply module. A slot for an external SCSI interface is also available. Strategic interior Inside the chassis, the SCSI backplane is installed and the appropriate cables routed. The drive and fan cages are strategically placed to ensure proper system ventilation and easy installation of components. A plastic long-card support is provided to stabilize and hold long expansion cards in place. The chassis supports an extended A TX form factor ASUS motherboards. See the motherboard dimension requirements on page 2-4. Front panel Rear panel Refer to the succeeding sections for a brief description of the basic components that are pre-installed in the chassis.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1 .3 F ront panel features The AK35 chassis kit 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 front panel is designed to allow convenient access to the hard disk drives and other external features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB ports are also located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25 devices, two drive bays are available. Security lock CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive 2 empty 5.25-inch bays Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Message LED 6 HDD Hot-swap trays USB ports Detachable front panel cover
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-5 1 .4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and either two redundant power supply modules or a standard power supply module. System with redundant power supply modules System with standard power supply module Redundant power supply modules Slot for motherboard rear panel I/O Expansion slots AC IN socket (1 10V/220V autoswitching) AC Power LED 12cm fan vent Chassis lock Chassis intrusion switch (underneath) High density 68-pin SCSI connector Standard power supply module AC IN socket (1 10V/220V autoswitching)
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1 .5 Internal featur es The chassis kit includes the basic components as shown in the picture below . System with standard power supply module The power supply area differs depending on the power supply module that came with the server you purchased. System with redundant power supply modules The picture below shows a system redundant power supply modules. All other basic system components are the same as the above picture. 1. Power supply module 2. 5.25-inch drive cage 3. SCSI backplane board 4. 3.5-inch external drive cage 5. 12-cm hard drive blower 6. Plastic long-card support 7. Motherboard metal plate 8. Chassis fan 1 1 2 4 6 5 7 3 8
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 1-7 1 .6 LED information The following table describes the LED indicators on the server front and rear panels. LED Status Description Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition; supplied power is sufficient Red HDD fails Blinking red HDD is rebuilding using the RAID card SCSI Access Fault-T olerant Enclosure (SAFTE) Drive Activity LED Blinking HDD read/write data Power LED ON System power ON Blinking Suspend mode HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED OFF Normal; no incoming event Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Redundant power ON System power supply is ON module LED OFF System power supply is OFF
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8
2-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This chapter describes the internal hardware components and provides the installation procedures for additional system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2. 1 Prepar ation Before proceeding, prepare everything that you might need to facilitate installation. 2.1.1 T ools to use 1. Phillips head screw driver 2. Flat head screw driver 2.1.2 System components and devices to install The following items are the basics that you need to install into the chassis kit. Y ou may need to install other devices depending on your configuration. 1. Motherboard 2. Hard disk drives 3. Drive cables 4. PCI add-on cards
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-3 2.2 Removing and installing the side cover 2.2.1 Removing the cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the side cover . 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 2.2.2 Installing the cover 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 3. T ighten the thumb screws to secure the cover . Hook on the cover Hole on the side of the chassis 1 2 3 1 2
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.3 Motherboard ins tallation 2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions This chassis kit supports an ASUS motherboard that measures 12x13 inches (30.5 x 33 cm) for SCSI models, or 12x12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm) for IDE models. Motherboards of smaller sizes will fit into the system chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on the system requirements. 13 in (33 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm) Make sure that the motherboard you intend to install into the chassis does not exceed the maximum specified dimensions. Otherwise, it will not fit into the chassis. This section only describes how to install a supported motherboard into the AK35 chassis kit. Refer to the motherboard user guide for instructions on installing specific motherboard components.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-5 2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes Align the holes on the motherboard (indicated by white circles in the picture below) to the corresponding standoffs on the motherboard metal plate inside the chassis. Place screws through the designated holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the specific number of screws that you need to use. The following figure shows the specific locations of the standoffs (indicated by black circles) inside the chassis. These standof fs should match with the holes on the motherboard as pointed out above. Place this side (with I/O ports) to the rear side of the chassis Standoff Metal plate
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the motherboard 1. Remove the temporary metal shield on the rear panel (beside the chassis fan) that covers the rear I/O slot opening. 2. Install the rear I/O shield that came with the motherboard package. Orient the I/O shield such that the openings for the mouse and keyboard ports are aligned to the top of the chassis fan. 3. Position the I/O side of the motherboard toward the chassis rear panel, matching the I/O ports to the openings on the I/O shield. 4. Secure the motherboard with 1 1 screws through the holes indicated in section 2.3.2. 3 T emporary metal shield on the I/O slot opening 1 Mouse/Keyboard port openings I/O shield 2
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-7 2.4 Inst alling 5.25-inch drives Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1) . The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch devices. Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side. T o remove the front panel assembly: 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to detach the hooked tabs from the left side of the front panel. 1 2 3 Hooked tab 1 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive T o install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive by pulling the cover outward. 2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 1 Hinge-like tab 2 3
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-9 The drive is in place when the screw holes on the drive align with the holes on the side of the bay . 2. From the side of the drive bay , unlock and remove the screwless drive bay lock by turning the knob 45ú counter-clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the âÂÂunlocked icon.â 4. Carefully insert a 5.25-inch drive (such as a CD/DVD- ROM drive) into the bay until it is in place. 3. When released, pull out the drive bay lock and set it aside. 3 4 Unlocked icon Reference point 2 Knob
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 5. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier . a. Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay . b. T urn the knob 45 ú clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the âÂÂlocked icon. â 6. On the front panel assembly , detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover . 5a Locked icon Reference point 5b 6 Bay cover tabs
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-11 7. Re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). a. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. b. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap in place. Hinge-like tab 7b 7a
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.5 Inst alling hard disk dr ives The six hard disk drive (HDD) bays on the front panel include externally removable trays for mounting either SCSI or IDE 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Y ou can access the drive trays by simply opening the the front bezel. 3. Holding on the tray lever , pull out the HDD tray from the bay . T ray lock T ray lever 1 2 3 1. SCSI and IDE drive trays differ in size and structure. Make sure of the type of HDD trays that came with your chassis before buying hard disks. 2. If your motherboard does not have an onboard SCSI interface, you need to install a SCSI expansion card into one of the PCI slots. Use a SCSI cable to connect the card to the SCSI backplane board to which the hard disks are connected. 2.5.1 SCSI hard disk T o install a SCSI hard disk drive: 1. Release an HDD tray by pushing the tray lock upward 2. Pull down the tray lever until the tray pops out slightly , indicating that it is released.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-13 The edge of the tray protrudes about 0.5 cm until you push back the tray lever . 5. Insert the tray with the installed HDD back into the bay . 6. Carefully push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay . 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Make sure to place the tray in the correct orientation as shown. 7 6 4. Place a hard disk drive on the tray and secure it with four screws. 4
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2.5.2 IDE hard disk T o install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Place the hard disk tray on a flat clean surface. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the middle bracket from the drive tray . 3. Remove that screw that secures the rear bracket to detach it from the drive tray . Rear bracket Middle bracket Drive tray rail Be careful when handling the drive tray rails to avoid breaking them. 1 2 3
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-15 4. Prepare hard disk drive. Carefully connect the SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board to the 40-1 pin IDE connector and 4-pin power connector . Make sure that the SCSI-IDE HDD bridge is properly connected. 5. Carefully place the hard disk drive into the drive tray . Align the four (4) screw holes on the drive with those on the tray rails. Secure drive with four round head screws. 6. Secure the SCSI-IDE HDD Bridge to the tray with two (2) round head screws. 7. Re-attach the rear bracket and secure it with two (2) flat head screws. Do not overtighten the screws to avoid breaking the plastic tray rails. SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board 4 5 6 7 8. T o install the tray into the bay , follow steps 5, 6, and 7 in section 2.5.1.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6 Inst alling or removing an expansion car d The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. 2. Slide out the metal bracket opposite the PCI slot where you wish to install the expansion card. Y ou may use a flat-head screwdriver to easily remove the bracket. 2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever . b. The card lock flips up. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury , and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2 Card lock Card lock lever 1a 1b
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-17 4 . Press the end of the card lock marked âÂÂLOCKâ to secure the card on the slot. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. 3. Install the expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot. LOCK Refer to the card documentation for the card configuration details, and to the motherboard user guide in case you need to configure any jumpers after installing the expansion card. 3 4
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card If you are installing a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, use the plastic card support located near the front of the chassis (under the backplane board) to keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots. This card support has individual card guides that correspond to each expansion slot. T o install a long expansion card: 1. Position the expansion card above the PCI slot that you wish to use. 2. Insert one end of the card to the card guide opposite the PCI slot, and align the bracket end of the card to the expansion slot on the rear panel. 3. Slide in the card down until it is properly seated on the slot. 4. Secure the card using the screwless lock on the card guide. Plastic long-card support Screwless lock
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-19 2.6.3 Removing an expansion card T o remove an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever . b. The card lock flips up. Card lock Card lock lever 1a 1b 2. Pull out the card from the PCI slot. 3. Press the end of the card lock marked âÂÂLOCKâ to return it in place. 2
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2.7 Removable components When installing or removing system devices, you may need to remove previously installed components. This section describes how to remove these components. 2.7.1 HDD blower T o remove the HDD blower: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin HDD blower cable from the F AN 1 connector on the SCSI backplane. 2. Press the tab at the bottom of the blower to release it from the chassis. 3. Pull out the HDD blower . HDD blower Blower tab 2 3 HDD blower cable 1 HDD blower
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-21 2.7.2 Chassis fan T o remove the 12-cm chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Use a flat screwdriver to push the pin locks on the four corners of the fan from the inside of the chassis. 3. Pull out the pin locks from the rear panel. 4. Remove the chassis fan. Chassis fan cable Pin lock (tail-end) Pin lock
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.7.3 Roller wheels The chassis comes with four roller wheels for convenient transport. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. T o remove the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. Brake lock Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack. Refer to the Rackmount Kit manual for more information.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-23 2.7.4 Power supply modules The redundant power model has two power supply modules. These hot swap power modules can be removed or installed while the system is powered ON. Only one power module is necessary to provide power to the system. However , it is recommended to have two redundant power supply modules. In case one of the power modules fails, the other one keeps providing suf ficient power to the system. This eliminates system down time and data loss. When two power supply modules are installed, the task of providing power to the server is shared. T o remove the redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the screw that secures the power module to the chassis. 2. Press down the rubber lever to release the power module. 3. Pull out the power module from the chassis. 1 2 3 500W Redundant Power Module
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2.8 Connecting the cables Refer to the motheboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors. 2.8.1 Motherboard connections The chassis includes power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, SCSI backplane, and to the devices that you will install. 1. Chassis fan 2. 12V AUX power 3. 24-pin A TX power 4. Primary IDE 5. Secondary IDE 6. SCSI backplane 7. SMBus panel to backplane 8. Floppy disk drive 9. System front panel 10. External SCSI 1 1. HDD access 12. Front USB Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When installing system devices and connecting cables, make sure that all cables are routed properly for better system stability and performance. Refer to the picture below when arranging cables.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit 2-25 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections The SCSI backplane has six 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LED connectors on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. Front side Back side SCSI ID = 0 Disk drive 1 SCSI ID = 1 Disk drive 2 SCSI ID = 2 Disk drive 3 SCSI ID = 3 Disk drive 4 SCSI ID = 4 Disk drive 5 SCSI ID = 5 Disk drive 6 HDD activity LEDs HDD status LEDs Fan connectors Power connectors (connects power plugs from the power supply) 68-pin SCSI connector (connect to the SCSI connector on the motherboard) SMBus connector (connect to the SMBus connector on the motherboard) HDD Access LED (connect to the HDD LED connector on the motherboard) SMBus connector (connects the 6-pin plug from the power supply)
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 The following picture shows the SCSI backplane installed in the system and the cables connected to it. T o ensure power redundancy , it is recommended that you use power plugs from each of the redundant power supply modules. Fan cables Power plugs from the power supply SCSI cable LED cables
A-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the server . It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. Y ou may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. Appendix T roubleshooting
Appendix: T roubleshooting A-2 A. 1 Simple fixes The power LED on the server or on 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. 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. 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. Problem Action 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.
ASUS AK35 chassis kit A-3 Problem Action 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. 3. Check if it has a VGA ouput. The message âÂÂNon-system disk or disk errorâ appears 1. Check if a bootable HDD is active. 2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed. On SCSI models, make sure that the cables are properly connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane. Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. 2. Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD.
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