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  • Page 1 AP1720-E2 ® ™ Dual Intel Xeon 5U Rackmount Server 800/533MHz Front Side Bus User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices .................... v Safety information ................vi About this guide ................vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents ..........1-2 1.2 System specifications ............1-3 1.3 Front panel features ............1-4 1.4 Rear panel features ............1-6 1.5 Internal features ..............
  • Page 4 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility ........5-3 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..........5-7 5.2 BIOS Setup program ............5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar ..............5-9 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 5.2.5 Sub-menu ............5-10 5.2.6 Scroll bar .............. 5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up window ............ 5-10 5.3 Main menu .................5-11 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ..........5-12 5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ..........5-15 5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master ......... 5-15 5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave ........... 5-15 5.3.5 Third IDE Master ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP130-E1 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: • AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives) • AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives) •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    600 W power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs) or 600 W redundant power supply (optional) Refer to Chapter 4 “Motherboard information” for information on the internal connectors. In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card occupies one 64-bit PCI-X slot. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The AP1720-E2 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset...
  • Page 15 If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Single power supply models Power supply module Power connector PS/2 mouse port 12 cm system fan...

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    6. Expansion card locks 2. CD-ROM drive 7. NCCH-DL motherboard 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Chassis roller wheels 4. Hard disk drive cage 9. Front I/O board 5. Chassis fan 10. Chassis intrusion switch ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 18 AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration) Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 12. SATA backplane (hidden) 4. Hard disk drive cage 13. SCSI backplane (hidden) 5. Chassis fan 14. ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card 6. Expansion card locks 15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 7. NCCH-DL motherboard 16. Second HDD fan 8.

  • Page 20: Led Information

    LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. Power LED (blue) HDD Access LED (green) Message LED (red) Drive Status LED (green/red) Drive Activity LED (green) Icon Display status Description System Power LED System power ON...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 1. Push up the chassis lock on the rear panel to release the side cover.

  • Page 23: Re-Installing The Side Cover

    (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. Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Note in the above illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 26 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    When installing Intel Xeon™ FSB 533 CPU(s), it is recommended that you use Nocona-compatible fan and heatsink assembly. Visit the ASUS website for details and a list of CPU fan and heatsink assembly qualified for use on this system. ®...
  • Page 28 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the screw holes on the CEK spring. The CEK springs come pre-installed under the CPU sockets to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks.
  • Page 29 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. CPU2 fan connector (CPU_FAN2) ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 30: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. NCCH-DL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install unbuffered ECC or non-ECC 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the recommended memory configurations.
  • Page 31 800 MHz PC3200 400 MHz 533 MHz PC2700 333 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-11...

  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. To access the DIMM sockets, you may need to remove the HDD fan.

  • Page 33: Front Panel Assembly

    1. Pull the lock lever (blue bar) on the front edge of the chassis outward to release the front panel assembly. Lock lever 2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-13...
  • Page 34 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. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 35: Re-Installing The Front Panel Assembly

    1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. 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 back in place. Hinge-like tab Hooked tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-15...

  • Page 36: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives 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 damage to the motherboard and other system components! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the...
  • Page 37 5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive. IDE cable Power plug ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-17...
  • Page 38 7. Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. Pull down the bar lock and insert the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to secure the drive.

  • Page 39: Hard Disk Drives

    4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive tray. Metal bracket ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-19...
  • Page 40 5. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

  • Page 41: Installing An Internal Ide/Sata Hdd

    2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to attach Rail 1 to the side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors. Rail handle Drive connectors Hole 1 Hole 3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-21...
  • Page 42 3. Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors. Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 3 Drive connectors 4. Check the HDD jumper setting. Refer to the label pasted on the HDD for the description of jumper settings.
  • Page 43 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the SATA connectors. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-23...
  • Page 44 Installing an IDE/SATA HDD to the internal HDD cage Follow these instructions to install an IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive to the optional internal hard disk drive cage (non-swap). 1. Install the internal HDD cage following the instructions on Chapter 3 “Installation options”.
  • Page 45 LEDs. Flat end 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-25...

  • Page 46: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards.
  • Page 47 3. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. Card lock tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-27...

  • Page 48: Installing A Long Expansion Card

    2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card If you wish to install a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, you need to remove the lower hot swap drive cage (for AS8 models or separately purchased second hot-swap HDD cage) and install an internal (non-hot swap) drive cage with long card guides that keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots.

  • Page 49: Removing An Expansion Card

    1. Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion card. Card lock tab 2. Firmly hold the expansion card and pull it out of the slot. 3. Place the plastic card lock back where you removed it. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-29...

  • Page 50: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

  • Page 51: Sata Backplane Connections

    2.9.2 SATA backplane connections (in AA4 models only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks.

  • Page 52: Back Side

    Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the SATA RAID card, and SMBus connectors. Fan connector (for HDD fan) SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins) Power connectors (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard) (connect power plugs...
  • Page 53 J1 setting settings and the appropriate ID# for (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) each SATA HDD bay. Device SATA BP ID Drive Bay 1 CON2 Drive Bay 2 CON4 Drive Bay 3 CON6 Drive Bay 4 CON8 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-33...

  • Page 54: Scsi Backplane Connections

    2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections (in AS8 and AS4 models only) Two SCSI backplanes come pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AS8 model. One SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the AS4 model. The SCSI backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks.
  • Page 55 SMBus connector (lower 6-1 pins) (connects the SMB cable to the second backplane) 68-pin SCSI connector (connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI/RAID card) 68-pin SCSI connector (with SCSI multi-mode terminator) ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-35...
  • Page 56 Two-backplane configuration In a two-backplane configuration: • the upper SCSI interface of the first backplane connects to the SCSI card • the lower SCSI interface connects to the upper SCSI interface of the second backplane • a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is placed on the lower SCSI interface of the second backplane First backplane Fan connector...
  • Page 57 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 GEM SAF-TE ID15 Second backplane (BPB2) J1 setting (3-5 shorted, 4-6 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 5 Drive Bay 6 Drive Bay 7 Drive Bay 8 GEM 318 SAF-TE ID11 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-37...
  • Page 58 Non-Cascade configuration First backplane (BPB1) J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 GEM 318 SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-0) Second backplane (BPB2) J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 5...

  • Page 59: Removable Components

    3. Lift the chassis fan case lock Lock hooks hooks, then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-39...
  • Page 60 4. Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside. To re-install the chassis fan: 1. Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage. 2. Firmly hold the chassis fan on the side with the tabs and position it into its slot, making sure that the four hooks underneath the fan match the...

  • Page 61: Hdd Fan

    Due to space constraints inside the chassis, some cables may interfere with the removal of the fan cage. To easily remove the fan cage, try to slightly push it inward (toward the motherboard) before pulling it out of the chassis. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-41...
  • Page 62 4. Locate four hooks inside the HDD fan case. 5. Press the fan case hooks outwards until the fan detaches from the case. 6. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside. To re-install the HDD fan: 1.
  • Page 63 4. Push the outer edge of the fan cage sideways to fit it to the drive cage. You hear a click when the fan cage correctly fits in place. 5. Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-43...

  • Page 64: Sata/Scsi Backplane

    2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Remove the HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fans” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SCSI backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug.
  • Page 65 4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections “2.9.2 SATA backplane connections” and “2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections” for details. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-45...

  • Page 66: Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis.
  • Page 67 Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-47...

  • Page 68: Front I/O Board

    2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel.
  • Page 69 IEEE 1394 Front panel cable plug audio cable plug 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-49...

  • Page 70: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels •...
  • Page 71 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. 3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-51...

  • Page 72: Power Suppy Modules

    2.10.7 Power suppy modules The barebone server system power supply modules come in three configurations: 600 W single 2 x 300 W dual 3 x 300 W redundant power supply power supply power supply (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) Refer to this section when removing or installing power supply modules to...
  • Page 73 Remove the metal plate completely. Metal plate bar 3. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the module from the chassis. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-53...
  • Page 74 To install a 600 W single power supply module: 1. Firmly hold the power supply module and insert it into the power supply cage. 2. Push the power supply all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage.
  • Page 75 Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage. Due to space constraints, the cables may get entangled with the installed components or other cables, causing the cables to break! ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-55...
  • Page 76 2. Use a power supply module handle to push the power supply until it fits in place. 3. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on the metal brackets on each side. The standard server system comes with two power supply modules with no redundant power function.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 78: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Installing a second SCSI drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to an 8-SCSI configuration (AS8).
  • Page 79 5. Position the support bracket for the drive trays to the left side of the cage with the three protruding tabs matching the elongated holes on the chassis. Protruding tabs Screw holes Elongated holes for bracket SCSI drive tray support bracket ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 80 6. Insert the tabs into the holes. You may need to swing the bracket a bit from left to right and back to fully insert the tabs. 7. When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes, swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis.

  • Page 81: Installing An Ide Drive Cage

    To install an IDE drive cage: 1. Position the drive cage into the bay with the screw hole tab on top and facing out. Screw hole 2. Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 82 3. Make sure that the drive cage is fits snugly to the bay as shown. The drive cage is properly installed when it is parallel to the front panel, and the screw hole matches the hole of the first drive cage.

  • Page 83: Upgrading To A Dual Or Redundant Power Supply

    Keep the screw for later use. 3. Locate and remove the metal stopper from inside the power supply cage. Keep the metal stopper for later use. 4. Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 84 5. Push the power supply halfway to the power supply cage, then attached the a metal bracket on each side of the power supply with two screws. 6. Push the power supply to the power supply cage until the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes align.

  • Page 85: Installing A Power Supply Module

    2. Use the module handle to pull the dummy module out from the power supply case. 3. Insert the power supply module to the empty bay with the power connector on top. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 86 4. Push the power supply module inside the bay until it is aligned with the other power supply modules. The pictures shows the power supply module when installed. 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation options...

  • Page 87: Remove The Footpads Or Roller Wheels

    Refer to the Rackmount Rail Kit installation guide for instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the corresponding rails on the industrial rack. The AK25 Rackmount Rail Kit is an optional item and is purchased separately. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3-11...
  • Page 88 3-12 Chapter 3: Installation options...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 90: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout 25cm (9.8in) ATX12V1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 REAR_FAN1 COM1 CPU_FAN1 FM_CPU1 CPU1 CPU_FAN2 COM2 USBPW12 FM_CPU2 Bottom: Top: T:USB4 1394 B:USB3 Intel USB2.0 Top: 82875P T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 Canterwood USBPW34 Top:Line In CPU2 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO1 AUX1...
  • Page 91 - System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 4-15 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 4-15 - Power switch / Soft-off switch (2-pin PWR_SW) 4-15 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 4-15 - System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) 4-15 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 92: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable (pins 2-3) or disable (pins 1-2) the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

  • Page 93: Usb Device Wake-Up (3-Pin Usbpw12, Usbpw)

    1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5 100 MHz 133 MHz Auto-detect CPU FSB (Default) 2 4 6 2 4 6 1 3 5 1 3 5 166 MHz 200 MHz NCCH-DL CPU external frequency selection ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 94 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

  • Page 95: Cpu Fan Pin Selection (3-Pin Fm_Cpu1, Fm_Cpu)

    7. IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the 1394 feature. 1394_EN Enable Disable (Default) NCCH-DL 1394 Function setting ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 96: Connectors

    Connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. FLOPPY 1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

  • Page 97: Game/Midi Connector (16-1 Pin Game)

    This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. GAME1 NCCH-DL Game connector ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 98 5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the module to this connector. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector. IE1394_1 NCCH-DL IEEE-1394 connector 6.
  • Page 99 8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BPSMB1 NCCH-DL SMBus connector ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 4-11...

  • Page 100: Power Connectors (24-Pin Atxpwr1, 8-Pin Atx12V)

    9. Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an SSI-type 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 101 It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. AUX1 (White) MODEM1 CD1 (Black) NCCH-DL Internal audio connectors ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 4-13...

  • Page 102: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    13. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 2.1A~4.44A (53.28W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 103 This lead connects to the chassis-mounted suspend switch. This feature allows you to manually put the system into suspend mode, or “green” mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 4-15...
  • Page 104 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard info...
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 106: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Managing and updating your BIOS • The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. • Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.

  • Page 107: Awardbios Flash Utility

    Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
  • Page 108 6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL DATE: 06/01/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin...
  • Page 109 9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL...
  • Page 110 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL DATE: 06/01/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin...

  • Page 111: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility he ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 112: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program This motherboard includes a Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 113: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 114: General Help

    5.2.4 General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.5 Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 115: Main Menu

    Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-11...

  • Page 116: Primary Ide Master

    Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK] The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are auto- detected. These fields are not user-configurable. 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary Master Select Menu Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Selects the type of fixed disk connected Capacity 0 MB...
  • Page 117 [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-13...
  • Page 118 Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS]. Primary Master Select Menu Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master [Manual] Access Mode [CHS] Selects the type of...

  • Page 119: Primary Ide Slave

    When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master, refer to section “5.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. 5.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave, refer to section “5.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-15...

  • Page 120: Third Ide Master

    5.3.5 Third IDE Master When configuring a drive as Third IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions which are not discussed in this section. Third IDE Master Select Menu Item Specific Help Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Access Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 121: Advanced Menu

    <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Advanced BIOS Features Select Menu Item Specific Help Chipset Vcore Voltage [+1.6V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] Press [ENTER] to adjust Chipset Vcrore voltage. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-17...

  • Page 122: Cpu Configuration

    Setting to very high Vcore voltages may cause the system to become unstable! Chipset Vcore Voltage [+1.6V] Allows adjustment of the chipset Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [+1.5V] [+1.6V] [+1.7V] [+1.8V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] Allows adjustment of the DRAM Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [+2.8V] [+2.7V] [+2.6V] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings.

  • Page 123: Memory Configuration

    Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3] Active to Precharge Delay [6] This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [8] [7] [6] [5] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-19...

  • Page 124: Chipset

    DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM.
  • Page 125 AGP Aperture Size [128] Size of the AGP Aperture. AGP Aperture Size [128] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4] [8] [16] [32] [64] [128] [256] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-21...
  • Page 126 Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock Ratio [14 X] Set CPU Frequency. Take caution when overclocking the CPU. Overclocking may cause the system to become unstable! CPU Clock [200MHz] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Key-in a value within the specified range, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 127: Onboard Device

    Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto] Allows you enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] CSA LAN (Giga-LAN) [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-23...
  • Page 128 Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Promise Controller [Enabled] ®...
  • Page 129 Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209] MIDI Port Address [330] Allows you to select the MIDI port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209] MIDI Port IRQ [10] Allows you to select the MIDI port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [5] [10] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-25...

  • Page 130: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration SATA Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help *** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** On-Chip Serial ATA [Auto] [Disabled]: Disable SATA Mode SATA Controller. Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATA0 master [Auto]: Auto-arrange Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 master the BIOS. [Combined Mode]: PATA and SATA are combined.
  • Page 131 Allow you to set the SATA Port0 and Serial ATA Port1 modes. The options for these items vary depending on the setting of the On-Chip Serial ATA item. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave] [Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave] [SATA0 Master] [SATA1 Master] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-27...

  • Page 132: Pcipnp

    5.4.6 PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PCIPnP Select Menu Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Default is Disabled. Resources Controlled By [Auto] Select Enabled to IRQ Resources...
  • Page 133 The IRQ Resources sub-menu is activated when the Resources Controlled by parameter is set to [Manual]. Select [PCI Device] to assign an IRQ address to a Plug and Play device. Setting to [Reserved] reserves the IRQ address. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-29...

  • Page 134: Usb Configuration

    5.4.7 USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] Configures the USB USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled] controller.

  • Page 135: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to select the ACPI state that you wish to use for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-31...

  • Page 136: Apm Configuration

    5.5.1 APM Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. APM Configuration Select Menu Power Management [User Define] Item Specific Help HDD Power Down [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 137 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY] Allows you to select a device to turn the system power on. Configuration options: [Password] [Hot Key] [Mouse Left] [Mouse Right] [Any KEY] [BUTTON ONLY] [PS/2 Mouse] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-33...
  • Page 138 KB Power On Password [Enter] Allows you to set a password to turn the system power on. Highlight this item then press enter to set a password. To configure this item, you should set the Power On Function item to [Password].

  • Page 139: Hardware Monitor

    +12V Voltage 11.79V +3.3V Voltage 3.26V +5VCC Voltage 4.96V VBAT Voltage 3.10V +5VSB Voltage 4.75V CPU VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +5VSB Voltage Auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-35...
  • Page 140 Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Select Menu Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Item Specific Help System Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.

  • Page 141: Boot Menu

    Select your Boot Device Priority. 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [CDROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk] These items allow you to select your boot device priority. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-37...

  • Page 142: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Select Menu 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.

  • Page 143: Boot Settings Configuration

    [Enabled] clear the case open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-39...
  • Page 144 Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Mylogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install ASUS Update from the support CD. You need to launch ASUS Update, then ASUS MyLogo2 to change the full screen logo. 5-40...

  • Page 145: Security

    <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to [Set]. To clear the password: 1. Highlight the password field, and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: “PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue...” 2. Press any key to return to the menu. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-41...
  • Page 146 A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.

  • Page 147: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit • type [N], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5-43...
  • Page 148 Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F5>, to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press <Enter> to load the default values •...
  • Page 149 Appendix This appendix gives information on the standard and redundant power supply that came with the barebone server. This section also provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 150: Appendix: Reference Information

    600 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 600 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P10 (no P3). Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.

  • Page 151: Specifications

    Normal Range 100 to 127 V ~ 10 A Autorange 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) +3.33V +12V -12V +5VSB ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 152: Dual/Redundant Power Supply

    600 W dual/redundant power supply A.2.1 General description The 600 W dual/redundant-type power supply has 11 plugs. Take note of the devices which you should connect to the plugs. P15 P15 P11 P4 P15 bb P15 Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector Power SMBus connector Motherboard 8-pin +12V AUX power connector Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 153: Specifications

    104º F to 122º F (40º C - 50º C) Relative Humidity 20% - 90% non-condensing at 104º F (40º C) Altitude Sea level to 10,000 ft Mean Time Between Failures MTBF > 100,000 hours at 25º C ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...

  • Page 154: Simple Fixes

    Simple fixes 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. Problem Action The power LED on the server or 1.
  • Page 155 Network connection not 1. Make sure that the network available cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel. 2. Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server...
  • Page 156 Appendix: Reference information...

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