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Dual Pentium

III 1U Rackmount Server

AP1400R

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for AP1400R

Page 1: ...Dual Pentium III 1U Rackmount Server AP1400R User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...tion 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 owners benefit without intent to infringe The product name and revision number are both printed on th...

Page 3: ...erica Marketing Address 6737 Mowry Avenue Mowry Business Center Building 2 Newark CA 94560 USA Fax 1 510 608 4555 Email info usa asus com tw Technical Support Fax 1 510 608 4555 BBS 1 510 739 3774 Email tsd asus com WWW www asus com FTP ftp asus com tw pub ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Europe Marketing Address Harkortstr 25 40880 Ratingen BRD Germany Fax 49 2102 442066 Email sales asuscom de for marketi...

Page 4: ...s 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 ...

Page 5: ... the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Before opening the chassis panels make sure all power cables are unplugged Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the server on a stable surface If the power supply is broken do n...

Page 6: ...ble and plug for the user s safety Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock CAUTION Motherboards adapters and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent this damage Take the following precautions If you have an antistatic wrist strap available use it while handling the device Do n...

Page 7: ...em LEDs 16 LED Information 16 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 17 Getting Started 18 Monitor Connection 18 Power Connection 18 Power ON 18 Check LED 18 Chapter 3 Hardware Setup 19 Opening the Chassis 20 Unlocking the Cover 20 Removing the Cover 21 Internal Components 22 Motherboard Placement 23 Placement Direction 23 Motherboard Screws 23 Central Processing Unit CPU 24 CPU Orientation 24 CPU Socket Locat...

Page 8: ...I Backplane 33 Front Side 33 Back Side 33 Connecting Cables 34 SCSI Cable 34 IDE Cable 34 Floppy Cable 35 LED Cable 35 Power Cables 36 Cooling Fan Cables 36 CD ROM Drive 37 CD ROM Mounting 37 CD ROM Adapter Board 38 CD ROM Installation 38 Floppy Drive 39 Floppy Drive Mounting 39 Floppy Drive Installation 39 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 40 Hot Swap Drive Tray 40 SCSI HDD Mounting 40 HDD Installation 41 Sy...

Page 9: ...ovides genaral and specific information about the AP1400R server About This Manual contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience chapter description and conventions used It also lists the items included in the system package Introduction About This Manual ...

Page 10: ...R server It includes specific sections that identify these features 3 Chapter 2 Basic Operation This chapter tells how to get started with the AP1400R server The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system 4 Chapter 3 Hardware Setup This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It also gives detailed in...

Page 11: ... to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and information to aid in completing a task PHILIPS CROSS SCREW DRIVER Atool required to install or remove the components in the server STANDARD FLAT SCREW DRIVER A tool required to install or remove the components in the...

Page 12: ... Supply 200W Processor CPU Pentium III up to 1GHz Memory Modules 64 128 256 512MB 1GB SDRAM Hard Drive 80 pin SCA 2 Ultra160 SCSI interface Floppy Drive Slim type 1 44MB CD ROM Drive Slim type 24X PCI Riser Card 64 bit 33MHz PCI slot SCSI Cable S370 CPU Terminator Rackmount Rails AR 10 rail kit User s Manuals CD ROM motherboard Optional Components RAID Controller ASUS PCI DA2200 RAID controller ...

Page 13: ...13 AP1400R Server User s Manual This chapter describes the external features of the AP1400R server It includes specific sections that identify these features Chapter 1 System Overview ...

Page 14: ... slim type floppy device one 5 25 inch slim type CD ROM drive and three 3 5 inch wide 1 inch high hot swappable SCA SCSI hard disk drives in removable trays Motherboard ASUS CUR DLSR Processor Dual Intel Pentium III FC PGA processors running up to 1GHz Memory Four 168 pin DIMM sockets that support up to 4GB PC133 registered SDRAM with ECC support Onboard SCSI LSI 53C1010 33 dual channel Ultra160 S...

Page 15: ...ext page for descriptions Back Panel The server back panel includes the connectors the system devices and a slot for an expansion card HDD0 Drive Bay CD ROM Drive System LEDs Floppy Drive HDD1 Drive Bay HDD2 Drive Bay 1 AC Power Connector 2 PS 2 Keyboard Port 3 PS 2 Mouse Port 4 USB Ports 1 and 2 5 Serial Port COM1 6 Printer Port 7 VGA Port 8 LAN1 Port RJ 45 9 LAN2 Port RJ 45 10 Expansion Slot 11 ...

Page 16: ... disk is installed the specific LED for that hard disk is ON steady green under normal conditions When the disk becomes faulty the LED turns to steady red The HDD LED is unlit when there is no hard disk present HDD Activity LED This LED flickers green whenever there is an IDE SCSI HDD activity This LED is unlit when there is no disk activity Power LED This LED lights up steady green when you apply...

Page 17: ...17 AP1400R Server User s Manual This chapter tells how to get started with theAP1400R server The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system Chapter 2 Basic Operation ...

Page 18: ... by plugging a video cable to the video port blue port at the back of the server Video Port Power Connection Connect a power cord to the AC power connector at the back of the server then plug the power cord to a grounded wall socket AC Power Connector Power ON Turn on the server by pressing the power button on the front panel Power Button Check LED After turning on the power check if the power LED...

Page 19: ...anual This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It also gives detailed information on the internal components and how to install them Chapter 3 Hardware Setup ...

Page 20: ...sembly and disassembly making the installation of internal components very convenient At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures the cover to the chassis Rotating Lock Unlocking the Cover To unlock the cover turn the rotating lock clockwise until the triangle mark points to OPEN OPEN Triangle Mark CLOSE ...

Page 21: ...over Slide the top cover toward the front for about an inch then lift it from the chassis The top cover of the chassis has locking tabs at the rear end that connect to the inner side of the back panel Make sure to disengage the locking tabs before lifting up the cover CAUTION ...

Page 22: ...ete the system 1 2 3 4 Top 5 Bottom 6 7 Top 8 Bottom 11 10 9 13 12 1 Power Supply 2 CPU Blower 3 SCSI Backplane Board 4 Floppy Drive 5 SCSI Hard Disk Bay 2 6 SCSI Hard Disk Bay 1 7 Slim CD ROM Drive 8 SCSI Hard Disk Bay 0 9 Memory Fan 10 Expansion Card Fan 11 Expansion Card optional 12 Riser Card Holder 13 CUR DLSR Motherboard ...

Page 23: ...e back panel of the chassis Motherboard Screws Place 11 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 The two holes marked by solid white circles are for securing the CPU fan tube Back Panel The motherboard and other internal components of the AP1400R server are already installed as indicated in t...

Page 24: ...NOTE The CPU sockets are underneath the CPU blower tube Detach the tube to locate the sockets CPU Orientation A CPU has a mark usually a notch or a gold mark on one corner to help you identify the proper orientation and enable you to correctly install the CPU Match the marked corner of the CPU with the marked corner on the socket to avoid damaging the CPU pins Gold Mark CPU Socket Locations Socket...

Page 25: ...CPU is parallel to the socket See Figure 2 3 Carefuly insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place 4 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 socket indicating that it is locked Figure 1 Figure 2 Gold Mark Marked Corner The CPU fits only in one orientation Do not force the CPU into the socket to p...

Page 26: ...k clip to the back of the CPU socket until it snaps in place Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU Attach the heatsink front clip to the front of the CPU socket NOTE When viewed from the front the CPU socket has the lever on the right side Heatsink Front Clip Socket Lever ...

Page 27: ... to the unused socket Install a CPU terminator as you would install a CPU Refer to the section CPU Installation CPU Fan Cable Connecting the Fan Cable Connect the CPU fan blower cable to the connector on the motherboard Fan Connector on the Motherboard CPU Socket 2 with Installed Terminator CPU Socket 1 with Installed CPU and Heatsink ...

Page 28: ...lower and Tube Location Three screws indicated by white circles secure the CPU blower to the base of the chassis The blower tube extends to the CPU area on the motherboard and is secured by two screws as indicated in the picture by solid white circles These two screws have spacers underneath to allow clearance from the motherboard components Tube 9 cm CPU Blower Detach the blower tube by removing ...

Page 29: ...al bracket that holds the cooling fans These fans maintain the ideal temperature for the system memory and the expansion card The fan cables connect to CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 on the motherboard A fan fail LED on the front panel indicates if a fan fails while another LED indicates a thermal failure Metal Bracket Connect to CHA_FAN1 on the M B Memory Fan Expansion Card Fan Connect to CHA_FAN2 on the ...

Page 30: ...the socket such that the notches on the DIMM indicated by white circles on the figure match the breaks on the socket 2 Carefully insert the DIMM on the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place DIMM Socket Retaining Clip DIMM Notches DIMMs fit in only direction DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket to avoid damaging the DIMM CAUTION ...

Page 31: ...er card golden fingers connect to the PCI slot on the motherboard The card has a PCI card connector for connecting a PCI expansion card PCI Card Connector Golden Fingers Installing an Expansion Card Carefully insert the golden fingers of the PCI expansion card to the connector on the riser card Insert the golden fingers of the riser card to the PCI slot on the motherboard until it fits in place Ex...

Page 32: ...er to secure the riser and the installed card to the chassis Riser Card Expansion Card If you are installing an extended PCI card such as a RAID card pull up the the metal card holder before installing the card When the card is in place push down the card holder to secure the other end of the card Securing an Extended PCI Card Card Holder Locking Tab Riser Card Holder ...

Page 33: ...lure and fan failure Front Side The front side of the backplane has three 80 pin SCA SCSI Out connectors available for the SCA SCSI hard disks The hard disks are extenally accessible from the front panel SCSI Out HDD0 SCSI Out HDD1 SCSI Out HDD2 Back Side The back side of the backplane include the power SMB LED and SCSI In connectors Backplane Power Connector SCSI In Connector SMB Connector LED Co...

Page 34: ...her end of the cable to the IDE connector on the CD ROM adapter board IDE1 Connector on the Motherboard IDE Connector on the CD ROM Adapter Board SCSI Cable Connect the 68 pin SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the motherboard and the other end to the SCSI In connector on the backplane board SCSI Connector on the Motherboard SCSI Connector on the Backplane ...

Page 35: ...r Floppy Drive Connector LED Cable Connect one end of the LED cable to the PANEL2 connector on the motherboard and the other end to the LED connector on the backplane board Refer to the section SCSI Backplane and to the CUR DLSR User s Manual for details on LED connector LED Connector on the Backplane LED Connector on the Motherboard ...

Page 36: ...e to the power connector on the backplane Refer to the section System Power Supply for details on power cables Power Connector on the Motherboard Power Connector on the Backplane Cooling Fan Cables Connect the memory fan cable and card fan cable to their respective connectors on the motherboard Expansion Card Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 Memory Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 ...

Page 37: ...HDD0 drive bay leftmost bay when facing the front panel CD ROM Mounting Place a slim CD ROM drive to the drive tray and secure it using four screws in the areas indicated by circles Attach a CD ROM adapter board to the back of the slim CD ROM using two screws Power Connector Drive Tray Guide Tab CD ROM Adapter Board IDE Connector ...

Page 38: ...g the board CD ROM Installation Place the CD ROM drive on its bay and slide it inward for about an inch as indicated by the arrow making sure that the drive tray guide tab locks in place Secure the drive to the chassis with two screws on the areas indicated by circles Connect the IDE and power cables to the connectors on the adapter board Power Connector IDE Connector Slim CD ROM Connector On the ...

Page 39: ...e the floppy drive to the drive tray and secure it with four screws on the areas indicated by circles Floppy Drive Installation Place the floppy drive on its bay top of the SCSI HDD2 Secure the drive to the chassis with two screws on the areas indicated by circles Connect the floppy disk cable to the back of the floppy drive and the other end to the floppy drive connector on the motherboard ...

Page 40: ...r screws as shown Ensure the correct drive tray orientation before installing the HDD Take note of the drive tray orientation before you slide it out The tray will not fit back into the bay if you insert it the wrong way IMPORTANT In each of the HDD bays is a hot swap tray for mounting a hard disk drive Flip open the tray levers to release the tray then slide the tray out of the chassis Hot Swap D...

Page 41: ...ke sure that the SCSI cable is connected to the motherboard and the backplane Refer to the section Connecting Cables IMPORTANT HDD Installation After the drive is secured to the tray carefully insert the drive into the bay then push the levers back in place ...

Page 42: ...nt output cables and connectors The power supply has an internal cooling fan The power supply has four plugs labeled P1 for ATX connector P2 for backplane connector P3 for CD ROM and P5 for fan The power supply is located on the back side of the system chassis Power Supply Fan ATX Power Plug Backplane Power Plug CD ROM Power Plug Fan Power Plug Power Supply ...

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