Asus Pentium 4 1U Rackmount Server AP160R-S User Manual
Pentium î 4 1U Rackmount Server AP160R-S User Guide
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3 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 ................................................................................. 1 1 References ................................................................................... 1 1 System Package Contents ........................................................ 12 Chapter 1: System Overview ............................. 13 1.1 System Features ................................................................ 14 1.2 Front Panel Features ......................................................... 15 1.3 Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 15 1.4 Internal Features ............................................................... 16 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 17 2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover .................... 18 Removing the cover ............................................................ 18 Installing the cover .............................................................. 18 2.2 Motherboard Placement ................................................... 19 Placement Direction ............................................................ 19 Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 19 2.3 Installing a CPU ................................................................. 20 CPU Orientation .................................................................. 20 CPU Socket Location .......................................................... 20 Unlock the CPU Socket ....................................................... 21 Insert the CPU ..................................................................... 21 Secure the CPU .................................................................. 21 Install the Heatsink .............................................................. 22 2.4 Installing system memory ................................................ 23 DIMM sockets location ........................................................ 23 Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 23
4 Contents 2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards ................... 24 Bridge board ........................................................................ 24 Backplane board ................................................................. 25 2.6 Installing a hard disk drive ............................................... 26 2.7 Installing a PCI card .......................................................... 28 2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears ........................... 30 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives .............................. 31 Chapter 3: Hardware Options ........................... 33 3.1 Cooling System ................................................................. 34 Fan locations ....................................................................... 34 Fan connectors .................................................................... 34 Fan cable connections ........................................................ 35 Removing the fans .............................................................. 36 3.2 Power connections ........................................................... 37 3.3 Removing the power supply ............................................ 38 Appendix A: Power Supply ................................ 39 A.1 General Description .......................................................... 40 A.2 Specifications .................................................................... 41 Input Characteristics ............................................................ 41 Output Characteristics ......................................................... 41 Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) ........................................... 41 Appendix B: T roubleshooting ............................ 43 B.1 Simple Fixes ...................................................................... 44
5 ASUS Contact Infor mation 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 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw W eb Site: www .asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center , Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-995-0883 W eb Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: 49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) T echnical Support Support Hotline: MB/Others: 49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (T el): 49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) W eb Site: www .asuscom.de
6 FCC/CDC St atements 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 â 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.
7 Safety Precautions 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 . ⢠A void 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 âÂÂs safety . Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. CAUTION
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9 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server Intr oduction About this guide â About This Guideâ introduces the contents of this document. This part includes the target 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 AP160R-S server . It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform 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 200-watt switching power supply that came with the AP160R-S server . 6. Appendix B: T roubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP160R-S 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. This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring an entry-level server .
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 11 Conventions Symbols 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. References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS NR-LSR Motherboard User â s Manual This manual contains detailed information about the NR-LSR motherboard. 2. ASUS W ebsites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and softare products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 5. 3. Optional Documentation Y our 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 Pac kag e Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the standard system package. 1) ASUS 1U chassis (AR-12) 2) ASUS NR-LSR motherboard 3) 284W 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 (3 units) 9) T wo fan modules each composed of 4 units of 40x40x28 mm fans 10) Front bezel and mounting ears 1 1) ASUS 1U rail kit 12) CPU heatsink 13) SCSI HDD trays (4 units) 14) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, and ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 15) User guides (for system and motherboard) If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer . NOTE
13 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the general features of the AP160R-S server . It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server . Chapter 1 System Overview
14 Chapter 1: System Overview 1 . 1 System Features The ASUS AP160R-S is a stylish barebone server featuring the ASUS NR-LSR motherboard. The server supports the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in a 478-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Following are highlights of the server âÂÂs many features. ⢠Processor: Support for Intel î Pentium 4 processor with 400MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache ⢠Memory: Four DIMM sockets support up to 8GB of system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs ⢠System Chipset: The Serverworks î Grand Champion Low 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 î 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet controller is an integrated Ethernet LAN component that supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps data rates. The Intel 82550 Fast Ethernet controller fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocols. ⢠SCSI Chipset: The LSI î 53C1010R SCSI controller supports up to 30 Ultra-160 SCSI devices through the onboard dual-channel SCSI connectors. ⢠VGA Chipset: The A TI î Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller supports up to 8MB PC-100 display SDRAM for 1280x1024 and true color resolutions. ⢠Storage: Four 1â height, 3.5-inch width HDD drive bays ⢠Expansion: T wo full-length 64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X slots on a proprietary riser card. ⢠Power Supply: 1 15V ac/230V ac 284-watt auto-switching power supply
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 15 1 .2 Fr ont Panel Features The front panel of the server allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and the 68-pin connector for the Combo module 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. 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 V ery High-density SCSI connector (VHDCI) USB ports Location switch Location LED Gigabit LAN port 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 module rail hole Combo module rail hole
16 Chapter 1: System Overview 1 .4 Internal Featur es The standard components inside the AP160R-S server include the motherboard, backplane, bridge board, fans and fan modules, PCI riser card 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 fan 6. 1 x 40mm PSU fan 7. Copper CPU heatsink 8. NR-LSR motherboard 9. 4 x DIMM sockets 10. 1 x 40mm rear fan 1 1. 2 x PSU fan 12. 284W PSU 1 2 4 3 6 12 9 10 11 11 1 7 5 8 The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly is not shown installed in the above picture. Refer to section âÂÂ2.7 Installing a PCI card â for more details on the riser card. NOTE
17 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
18 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2. 1 Removing and installing the chassis cover Removing the cover 1. T o 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
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 19 Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly . The edge with the external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Motherboard Screws Place seven (7) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard Placement The motherboard and other internal components of the AP160R- S server are already installed as indicated in section âÂÂ1.4 Internal Featuresâ . Refer to the motherboard user âÂÂs manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard. NOTE Y ou must remove the protruding screws (indicated by black circles above) on the serial port, VGA port, and high-density SCSI connector before installing or removing the motherboard. Otherwise, you cannot properly install or remove the motherboard. NOTE Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
20 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.3 Inst alling a CPU The 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the NR-LSR motherboard supports an Intel Pentium 4 processor . This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information. CPU Socket Location Locate the 478-pin CPU socket and note the Pin 1 location. CPU Orientation A CPU has a mark (usually a notch or a gold mark) on one corner to help you identify the correct orientation when inserting it to the socket. Match the marked corner of the CPU to Pin 1 on the socket. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! CAUTION Gold Mark Pin 1
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 21 Unlock the CPU Socket Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ð-100 ð angle. Insert the CPU 1. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Gold Mark Secure the CPU When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Install the Heatsink 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. T ake note of the heatsink placement as shown (ASUS logo facing the rear panel). 2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 3. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. Y ou must remove the riser card module and card bracket assembly before installing or removing the heatsink. NOTE ASUS logo
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 23 2.4 Installing sys tem memor y The motherboard has four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support up to 8GB system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. DIMM sockets location DDR DIMM sockets Install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked Retaining Clip Remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. CAUTION
24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.5 Inst alling the backplane and bridge boar ds 2.5.1 Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) The bridge board links several functions and signals from the motherboard to the backplane board. The board connects to the pair of connectors labeled BPCON on the motherboard and to another pair on the backplane. Four screws secure the bridge board to the motherboard and backplane (indicated by circles in the figure below). BPCON connectors on the backplane BPCON connectors on the motherboard Bridge Board (BRIDGE-AR12) 2.5.2 Bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12) If you installed a RAID card, you may create a RAID configuration using the bundled bridge board for SCSI RAID (BRIDGE/S-AR12). 1. Remove the standard bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) and replace it with the SCSI RAID bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12). 2. Install the bridge board with the 68-pin SCSI connector facing the rear panel (see picture on the next page). T ake note of the BPCON connectors for the motherboard (MB) and the backplane (BP). 3. Secure the bridge board with four screws. 4. Connect a 68-pin SCSI cable from the RAID card to the SCSI connector on the bridge board.
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 25 2.5.3 Backplane board The backplane board includes the four hot-swappable connectors for the SCSI drives accessible from the front panel, and several other connectors that link to the motherboard and main power supply unit. The backplane board comes pre-installed in the chassis. Normally , you do not need to remove the backplane from the chassis unless it is damaged and needs repair . In case you will have to remove and re-install the backplane, take note of the location of the screws (indicated by circles in the figure below) that secure it to the chassis. 80-Pin SCA Connectors for the Hot-swappable SCSI Drives 8-Pin PSU Connector 140-Pin Connectors (BPCON) for the Bridge Board 68-Pin Connector for the External Combo Drive Cage USB Connector 6-Pin PSU SMBus Connector Bridge Board (BRIDGE/S-AR12) When installed, the SCSI RAID bridge board appears as shown below .
26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.6 Inst alling a har d disk drive 1. Push the thumb pad all the way to the right to release the HDD tray . 2. Pull out the tray handle then pull the tray out of the chassis. 3. Secure a hard disk drive to the tray using four screws. 4. After securing the drive to the tray , carefully insert the tray into the drive bay .
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 27 5. Push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay until it fits. 6. Push the tray handle back in place. Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray . CAUTION
28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.7 Inst alling a PCI card 1. The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly comes pre-installed in the chassis. Pull up the metal lever to release and detach the assembly from the chassis. 2. Install a PCI or PCI-X card into a riser card slot, and secure the card with a screw . Do the same procedure if you are installing another card into the second slot on the opposite side of the riser card. 3. When the cards are installed, replace the riser card assembly into the chassis. Pull up the metal lever and align the riser card golden fingers with the PCI slot. Firmly insert the riser card into the slot. PCI Riser Card and Card Bracket Assembly Metal Lever NOTE: If you are installing an extended PCI card, pull up the plastic card holder before installing the assembly back into the chassis. Extended Card Holder
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 29 4. When the riser card assembly is in place, push down the card holder to secure the end of the extended PCI card. The picture on the the right shows the installed riser card assembly and PCI cards.
30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.8 Inst alling the fr ont bezel and rac k ears 1. Secure a metal handle to one end of the front bezel using two small screws that came with the accessory box. Do the same to secure a metal handle to the other end of the bezel. 2. Fit the front bezel to the chassis together with the mounting ear by matching the screw holes. Secure the mounting ear using two screws. Do the same to secure the other mounting ear . 3. Press the black peg to fasten the front bezel to the mounting ear . Do the same to the other peg. Mounting ear T o remove the front bezel, pull the black pegs on each end to release, then use your two hands to pull out the front bezel as shown.
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 31 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and f loppy drives 1. When shipped, the rails of the combo drive cage are attached to the sides as shown. Remove the screw closer to the front and set it aside. 2. Loosen the other screw closer to the rear side. Do not remove the screw completely . 3. T urn the rail 180 degrees. The screw hole on the rail should align to the hole on the side of the cage. 4. Secure the rail with the screw that you removed earlier . T ighten the other screw . The slim-type CD-ROM drive and slim-type floppy drive are contained in an external combo drive cage. Y ou will need these drives when installing the drivers, utilities, and software applications. The drives are not hot-swappable so you should install them before powering up the system. However , you can detach the cage from the chassis when you do not need it anymore. No need to shut down the system. The combo drive cage and drives are NOT standard shipping items in the AP160R-S system package. These items are sold separately . NOTE Remove this screw Loosen this screw
32 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 5. Follow steps 1 to 4 to install the other rail. 6. Insert the rails to the holes on the front panel and match the 68-pin connector at the rear of the drive cage with the connector on the front panel. 7. Firmly push the combo drive cage into the chassis until it fits in place. In case you need to replace either the CD-ROM or the floppy drive inside the combo drive cage, follow these steps. 1. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws the secure the drives to the cage. 2. T o remove the CD-ROM drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the upper hole on the side of the cage and lightly push the drive toward the front. The drive slips out for about an inch. Pull the drive out of the cage. 3. T o remove the floppy drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the lower hole on the side of the cage and lightly push the drive toward the front. When the drive slips out, pull it out of the cage.
33 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system. Chapter 3 Hardware Options
34 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3. 1 Cooling System There are eleven (1 1) 40 x 40 x 28mm fans in the chassis to maintain the optimal temperatures of the CPU, PCI cards, and power supply unit. 3.1.1 Fan locations 3.1.2 Fan connectors The following figure shows the fan connector locations on the motherboard. Some of the fan connectors are not accessible unless you remove some system components. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components. One 40x40x28mm PCI fan (underneath) T wo fan modules (each module has four 40x40x28mm fans) One 40x40x28mm system fan for power supply One 40x40x28mm rear panel fan T wo internal power supply fans SYSF AN1 SYSF AN2 F AN3 F AN2 F AN4
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 35 3.1.3 Fan cable connections SYSF AN1, SYSF AN2 (for the two 4-fan modules) F AN3 (for PCI cards) F AN2 (for Power Supply) F AN4 (for Rear Panel Fan) 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 The fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the above picture) connects to SYSF AN1 connector . The fan module numbered 9-10-1 1-12 connects to SYSF AN2 connector . NOTES
36 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.1.4 Removing the fans Remove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced. Power fan The power supply fan is attached to a metal cage. T o remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage as shown. Lift the metal cage and fan out of the chassis. The fan for the power supply is attached to the connector marked F AN2. System fan modules T o remove a system fan module, remove the screw that secures the module. Hold the green strap on each end of the module and carefully lift up the module. PCI fan The PCI fan is covered by a metal cage. T o remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage on both sides. Lift the metal cage and fan out of the chassis. The PCI fan cable connects to the connector F AN3 on the motherboard. Screws
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 37 3.2 Power connections The server provides a âÂÂcable-lessâ solution for easy assembly and maintenance. Most of the cables in the server are already connected to their respective connectors. The picture below shows the cables that you need to detach when installing or removing components. 8-pin Power Connector (connected to the backplane) 24-pin Power Connector 6-pin PSU SMBus Connector (connected to the backplane)
38 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.3 Removing the power supply Follow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in the future. 1. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis base. 2. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 3. Carefully lift the power supply from the chassis. Remove all system components that overlap with the power supply . Remove all power cable connections. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components. NOTES
39 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This appendix gives information on the 284W switching power supply that comes with the AP160R-S server . Appendix A Power Supply
40 Appendix A: Power Supply A. 1 General Descr ip tion The server comes with an SSI-type 284W A TX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has two internal cooling fans. The power supply has three plugs labeled P1, P2, and P3. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs. 24-pin SSI-type A TX power (P1) 6-pin PSU SMBus power (P2) 8-pin plug for backplane power (P3)
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 41 Input Characteristics A.2 Specifications Output Characteristics Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 1 15V 140V Range 2 180V 230V 264V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 5.5A max at 1 15V ac 2.75A max. at 230V ac, maximum load Inrush Current 18A cold start 18A warm start Efficiency 65% min. at nominal input, maximum load Output Load Range Regulation Ripple V oltage Min Max Min Max Max 5V 0.5A 9.5A -5% 5% 50mV p-p 12V 2.0A 15.0A -5% 5% 120mV p-p -12V 0A 0.2A -10% 10% 200mV p-p 5VSB 0A 1.5A -5% 5% 100mV p-p 3V3 1.0A 14.0A -5% 5% 50mV p-p Output V oltage Maximum V oltage 5V 7V 12V 15.6V 3.3V 5V 5VSB 7V -12V -15.6V NOTE The power supply will shut down and latch of f for shorting 5V , 12V , -12V , or 3.3V . By shorting 5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed.
42 Appendix A: Power Supply
43 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP160R-S 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 B T roubleshooting
44 Appendix B: T roubleshooting B. 1 Simple Fixes The power LED on the server and/or 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. 3. Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on. 4. Remove the system top cover and check if the bridge board is properly connected to the motherboard and backplane board through the BPCON connectors. Make sure that the bridge board is secured with four screws. Problem Action 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. NOTE 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 AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 45 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. 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. 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 and connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane. Network connection not available Make sure the network cable is connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. Problem Action
46 Appendix B: T roubleshooting
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3 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 ................................................................................. 1 1 References ................................................................................... 1 1 System Package Contents ........................................................ 12 Chapter 1: System Overview ............................. 13 1.1 System Features ................................................................ 14 1.2 Front Panel Features ......................................................... 15 1.3 Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 15 1.4 Internal Features ............................................................... 16 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 17 2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover .................... 18 Removing the cover ............................................................ 18 Installing the cover .............................................................. 18 2.2 Motherboard Placement ................................................... 19 Placement Direction ............................................................ 19 Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 19 2.3 Installing a CPU ................................................................. 20 CPU Orientation .................................................................. 20 CPU Socket Location .......................................................... 20 Unlock the CPU Socket ....................................................... 21 Insert the CPU ..................................................................... 21 Secure the CPU .................................................................. 21 Install the Heatsink .............................................................. 22 2.4 Installing system memory ................................................ 23 DIMM sockets location ........................................................ 23 Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 23
4 Contents 2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards ................... 24 Bridge board ........................................................................ 24 Backplane board ................................................................. 25 2.6 Installing a hard disk drive ............................................... 26 2.7 Installing a PCI card .......................................................... 28 2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears ........................... 30 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives .............................. 31 Chapter 3: Hardware Options ........................... 33 3.1 Cooling System ................................................................. 34 Fan locations ....................................................................... 34 Fan connectors .................................................................... 34 Fan cable connections ........................................................ 35 Removing the fans .............................................................. 36 3.2 Power connections ........................................................... 37 3.3 Removing the power supply ............................................ 38 Appendix A: Power Supply ................................ 39 A.1 General Description .......................................................... 40 A.2 Specifications .................................................................... 41 Input Characteristics ............................................................ 41 Output Characteristics ......................................................... 41 Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) ........................................... 41 Appendix B: T roubleshooting ............................ 43 B.1 Simple Fixes ...................................................................... 44
5 ASUS Contact Infor mation 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 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw W eb Site: www .asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center , Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com T echnical Support Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 General Support: 1-502-995-0883 W eb Site: www .asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: 49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) T echnical Support Support Hotline: MB/Others: 49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (T el): 49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1 Support (Email): www .asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) W eb Site: www .asuscom.de
6 FCC/CDC St atements 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 â 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.
7 Safety Precautions 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 . ⢠A void 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 âÂÂs safety . Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. CAUTION
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9 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server Intr oduction About this guide â About This Guideâ introduces the contents of this document. This part includes the target 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 AP160R-S server . It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform 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 200-watt switching power supply that came with the AP160R-S server . 6. Appendix B: T roubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP160R-S 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. This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring an entry-level server .
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 11 Conventions Symbols 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. References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS NR-LSR Motherboard User â s Manual This manual contains detailed information about the NR-LSR motherboard. 2. ASUS W ebsites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and softare products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 5. 3. Optional Documentation Y our 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 Pac kag e Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the standard system package. 1) ASUS 1U chassis (AR-12) 2) ASUS NR-LSR motherboard 3) 284W 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 (3 units) 9) T wo fan modules each composed of 4 units of 40x40x28 mm fans 10) Front bezel and mounting ears 1 1) ASUS 1U rail kit 12) CPU heatsink 13) SCSI HDD trays (4 units) 14) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, and ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 15) User guides (for system and motherboard) If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer . NOTE
13 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the general features of the AP160R-S server . It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server . Chapter 1 System Overview
14 Chapter 1: System Overview 1 . 1 System Features The ASUS AP160R-S is a stylish barebone server featuring the ASUS NR-LSR motherboard. The server supports the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in a 478-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Following are highlights of the server âÂÂs many features. ⢠Processor: Support for Intel î Pentium 4 processor with 400MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache ⢠Memory: Four DIMM sockets support up to 8GB of system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs ⢠System Chipset: The Serverworks î Grand Champion Low 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 î 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet controller is an integrated Ethernet LAN component that supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps data rates. The Intel 82550 Fast Ethernet controller fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocols. ⢠SCSI Chipset: The LSI î 53C1010R SCSI controller supports up to 30 Ultra-160 SCSI devices through the onboard dual-channel SCSI connectors. ⢠VGA Chipset: The A TI î Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller supports up to 8MB PC-100 display SDRAM for 1280x1024 and true color resolutions. ⢠Storage: Four 1â height, 3.5-inch width HDD drive bays ⢠Expansion: T wo full-length 64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X slots on a proprietary riser card. ⢠Power Supply: 1 15V ac/230V ac 284-watt auto-switching power supply
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 15 1 .2 Fr ont Panel Features The front panel of the server allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and the 68-pin connector for the Combo module 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. 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 V ery High-density SCSI connector (VHDCI) USB ports Location switch Location LED Gigabit LAN port 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 module rail hole Combo module rail hole
16 Chapter 1: System Overview 1 .4 Internal Featur es The standard components inside the AP160R-S server include the motherboard, backplane, bridge board, fans and fan modules, PCI riser card 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 fan 6. 1 x 40mm PSU fan 7. Copper CPU heatsink 8. NR-LSR motherboard 9. 4 x DIMM sockets 10. 1 x 40mm rear fan 1 1. 2 x PSU fan 12. 284W PSU 1 2 4 3 6 12 9 10 11 11 1 7 5 8 The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly is not shown installed in the above picture. Refer to section âÂÂ2.7 Installing a PCI card â for more details on the riser card. NOTE
17 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
18 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2. 1 Removing and installing the chassis cover Removing the cover 1. T o 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
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 19 Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly . The edge with the external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Motherboard Screws Place seven (7) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard Placement The motherboard and other internal components of the AP160R- S server are already installed as indicated in section âÂÂ1.4 Internal Featuresâ . Refer to the motherboard user âÂÂs manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard. NOTE Y ou must remove the protruding screws (indicated by black circles above) on the serial port, VGA port, and high-density SCSI connector before installing or removing the motherboard. Otherwise, you cannot properly install or remove the motherboard. NOTE Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
20 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.3 Inst alling a CPU The 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the NR-LSR motherboard supports an Intel Pentium 4 processor . This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information. CPU Socket Location Locate the 478-pin CPU socket and note the Pin 1 location. CPU Orientation A CPU has a mark (usually a notch or a gold mark) on one corner to help you identify the correct orientation when inserting it to the socket. Match the marked corner of the CPU to Pin 1 on the socket. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! CAUTION Gold Mark Pin 1
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 21 Unlock the CPU Socket Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ð-100 ð angle. Insert the CPU 1. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Gold Mark Secure the CPU When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Install the Heatsink 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. T ake note of the heatsink placement as shown (ASUS logo facing the rear panel). 2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 3. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. Y ou must remove the riser card module and card bracket assembly before installing or removing the heatsink. NOTE ASUS logo
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 23 2.4 Installing sys tem memor y The motherboard has four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support up to 8GB system memory using registered ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. DIMM sockets location DDR DIMM sockets Install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked Retaining Clip Remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. CAUTION
24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.5 Inst alling the backplane and bridge boar ds 2.5.1 Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) The bridge board links several functions and signals from the motherboard to the backplane board. The board connects to the pair of connectors labeled BPCON on the motherboard and to another pair on the backplane. Four screws secure the bridge board to the motherboard and backplane (indicated by circles in the figure below). BPCON connectors on the backplane BPCON connectors on the motherboard Bridge Board (BRIDGE-AR12) 2.5.2 Bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12) If you installed a RAID card, you may create a RAID configuration using the bundled bridge board for SCSI RAID (BRIDGE/S-AR12). 1. Remove the standard bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) and replace it with the SCSI RAID bridge board (BRIDGE/S-AR12). 2. Install the bridge board with the 68-pin SCSI connector facing the rear panel (see picture on the next page). T ake note of the BPCON connectors for the motherboard (MB) and the backplane (BP). 3. Secure the bridge board with four screws. 4. Connect a 68-pin SCSI cable from the RAID card to the SCSI connector on the bridge board.
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 25 2.5.3 Backplane board The backplane board includes the four hot-swappable connectors for the SCSI drives accessible from the front panel, and several other connectors that link to the motherboard and main power supply unit. The backplane board comes pre-installed in the chassis. Normally , you do not need to remove the backplane from the chassis unless it is damaged and needs repair . In case you will have to remove and re-install the backplane, take note of the location of the screws (indicated by circles in the figure below) that secure it to the chassis. 80-Pin SCA Connectors for the Hot-swappable SCSI Drives 8-Pin PSU Connector 140-Pin Connectors (BPCON) for the Bridge Board 68-Pin Connector for the External Combo Drive Cage USB Connector 6-Pin PSU SMBus Connector Bridge Board (BRIDGE/S-AR12) When installed, the SCSI RAID bridge board appears as shown below .
26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.6 Inst alling a har d disk drive 1. Push the thumb pad all the way to the right to release the HDD tray . 2. Pull out the tray handle then pull the tray out of the chassis. 3. Secure a hard disk drive to the tray using four screws. 4. After securing the drive to the tray , carefully insert the tray into the drive bay .
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 27 5. Push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay until it fits. 6. Push the tray handle back in place. Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray . CAUTION
28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.7 Inst alling a PCI card 1. The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly comes pre-installed in the chassis. Pull up the metal lever to release and detach the assembly from the chassis. 2. Install a PCI or PCI-X card into a riser card slot, and secure the card with a screw . Do the same procedure if you are installing another card into the second slot on the opposite side of the riser card. 3. When the cards are installed, replace the riser card assembly into the chassis. Pull up the metal lever and align the riser card golden fingers with the PCI slot. Firmly insert the riser card into the slot. PCI Riser Card and Card Bracket Assembly Metal Lever NOTE: If you are installing an extended PCI card, pull up the plastic card holder before installing the assembly back into the chassis. Extended Card Holder
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 29 4. When the riser card assembly is in place, push down the card holder to secure the end of the extended PCI card. The picture on the the right shows the installed riser card assembly and PCI cards.
30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.8 Inst alling the fr ont bezel and rac k ears 1. Secure a metal handle to one end of the front bezel using two small screws that came with the accessory box. Do the same to secure a metal handle to the other end of the bezel. 2. Fit the front bezel to the chassis together with the mounting ear by matching the screw holes. Secure the mounting ear using two screws. Do the same to secure the other mounting ear . 3. Press the black peg to fasten the front bezel to the mounting ear . Do the same to the other peg. Mounting ear T o remove the front bezel, pull the black pegs on each end to release, then use your two hands to pull out the front bezel as shown.
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 31 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and f loppy drives 1. When shipped, the rails of the combo drive cage are attached to the sides as shown. Remove the screw closer to the front and set it aside. 2. Loosen the other screw closer to the rear side. Do not remove the screw completely . 3. T urn the rail 180 degrees. The screw hole on the rail should align to the hole on the side of the cage. 4. Secure the rail with the screw that you removed earlier . T ighten the other screw . The slim-type CD-ROM drive and slim-type floppy drive are contained in an external combo drive cage. Y ou will need these drives when installing the drivers, utilities, and software applications. The drives are not hot-swappable so you should install them before powering up the system. However , you can detach the cage from the chassis when you do not need it anymore. No need to shut down the system. The combo drive cage and drives are NOT standard shipping items in the AP160R-S system package. These items are sold separately . NOTE Remove this screw Loosen this screw
32 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 5. Follow steps 1 to 4 to install the other rail. 6. Insert the rails to the holes on the front panel and match the 68-pin connector at the rear of the drive cage with the connector on the front panel. 7. Firmly push the combo drive cage into the chassis until it fits in place. In case you need to replace either the CD-ROM or the floppy drive inside the combo drive cage, follow these steps. 1. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws the secure the drives to the cage. 2. T o remove the CD-ROM drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the upper hole on the side of the cage and lightly push the drive toward the front. The drive slips out for about an inch. Pull the drive out of the cage. 3. T o remove the floppy drive, insert the end of the screwdriver into the lower hole on the side of the cage and lightly push the drive toward the front. When the drive slips out, pull it out of the cage.
33 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This chapter describes the optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system. Chapter 3 Hardware Options
34 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3. 1 Cooling System There are eleven (1 1) 40 x 40 x 28mm fans in the chassis to maintain the optimal temperatures of the CPU, PCI cards, and power supply unit. 3.1.1 Fan locations 3.1.2 Fan connectors The following figure shows the fan connector locations on the motherboard. Some of the fan connectors are not accessible unless you remove some system components. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components. One 40x40x28mm PCI fan (underneath) T wo fan modules (each module has four 40x40x28mm fans) One 40x40x28mm system fan for power supply One 40x40x28mm rear panel fan T wo internal power supply fans SYSF AN1 SYSF AN2 F AN3 F AN2 F AN4
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 35 3.1.3 Fan cable connections SYSF AN1, SYSF AN2 (for the two 4-fan modules) F AN3 (for PCI cards) F AN2 (for Power Supply) F AN4 (for Rear Panel Fan) 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 The fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the above picture) connects to SYSF AN1 connector . The fan module numbered 9-10-1 1-12 connects to SYSF AN2 connector . NOTES
36 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.1.4 Removing the fans Remove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced. Power fan The power supply fan is attached to a metal cage. T o remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage as shown. Lift the metal cage and fan out of the chassis. The fan for the power supply is attached to the connector marked F AN2. System fan modules T o remove a system fan module, remove the screw that secures the module. Hold the green strap on each end of the module and carefully lift up the module. PCI fan The PCI fan is covered by a metal cage. T o remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage on both sides. Lift the metal cage and fan out of the chassis. The PCI fan cable connects to the connector F AN3 on the motherboard. Screws
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 37 3.2 Power connections The server provides a âÂÂcable-lessâ solution for easy assembly and maintenance. Most of the cables in the server are already connected to their respective connectors. The picture below shows the cables that you need to detach when installing or removing components. 8-pin Power Connector (connected to the backplane) 24-pin Power Connector 6-pin PSU SMBus Connector (connected to the backplane)
38 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.3 Removing the power supply Follow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in the future. 1. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis base. 2. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 3. Carefully lift the power supply from the chassis. Remove all system components that overlap with the power supply . Remove all power cable connections. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components. NOTES
39 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This appendix gives information on the 284W switching power supply that comes with the AP160R-S server . Appendix A Power Supply
40 Appendix A: Power Supply A. 1 General Descr ip tion The server comes with an SSI-type 284W A TX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has two internal cooling fans. The power supply has three plugs labeled P1, P2, and P3. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs. 24-pin SSI-type A TX power (P1) 6-pin PSU SMBus power (P2) 8-pin plug for backplane power (P3)
ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 41 Input Characteristics A.2 Specifications Output Characteristics Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 1 15V 140V Range 2 180V 230V 264V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 5.5A max at 1 15V ac 2.75A max. at 230V ac, maximum load Inrush Current 18A cold start 18A warm start Efficiency 65% min. at nominal input, maximum load Output Load Range Regulation Ripple V oltage Min Max Min Max Max 5V 0.5A 9.5A -5% 5% 50mV p-p 12V 2.0A 15.0A -5% 5% 120mV p-p -12V 0A 0.2A -10% 10% 200mV p-p 5VSB 0A 1.5A -5% 5% 100mV p-p 3V3 1.0A 14.0A -5% 5% 50mV p-p Output V oltage Maximum V oltage 5V 7V 12V 15.6V 3.3V 5V 5VSB 7V -12V -15.6V NOTE The power supply will shut down and latch of f for shorting 5V , 12V , -12V , or 3.3V . By shorting 5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed.
42 Appendix A: Power Supply
43 ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP160R-S 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 B T roubleshooting
44 Appendix B: T roubleshooting B. 1 Simple Fixes The power LED on the server and/or 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. 3. Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on. 4. Remove the system top cover and check if the bridge board is properly connected to the motherboard and backplane board through the BPCON connectors. Make sure that the bridge board is secured with four screws. Problem Action 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. NOTE 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 AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 45 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. 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. 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 and connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane. Network connection not available Make sure the network cable is connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. Problem Action
46 Appendix B: T roubleshooting