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- Page 1 AP1600R ® Dual Intel Xeon™ 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
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Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 ................. 11 References ................... 11 System Package Contents ............12 Chapter 1: System Overview ...... - Page 4 Contents 2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards ....26 Bridge board ................ 26 Backplane board ..............27 2.6 Installing a hard disk drive ..........28 2.7 Installing a PCI card ............30 2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears ......32 2.9 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives ......
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Page 5: Asus Contact Information
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (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 Technical Support... -
Page 6: Fcc/Cdc Statements
FCC/CDC Statements 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. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORTANT • 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 9: Introduction: About This Manual
Introduction “About This Guide” 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. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 10: Audience
Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring an entry-level server. 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. -
Page 11: Conventions
2. ASUS Websites 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 Your product package may include optional documentation such as a CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 12: System Package Contents
11) ASUS 1U rail kit 12) CPU heatsink (customized design) 13) SCSI HDD trays (4 units) 14) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, and ASUS Server Management Software (ASMA + ASWM) 15) User guides (for system and motherboard) 16) Combo box composed of slim-type CD-ROM and floppy drives... -
Page 13: Chapter 1: System Overview
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the AP1600R server. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 14: System Features
System Features The ASUS AP1600R is a stylish barebone server featuring the ASUS ® PR-DLSR motherboard. The server supports dual Intel Xeon™ processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. -
Page 15: Front Panel Features
HDD0 drive bay HDD1 drive bay HDD2 drive bay HDD3 drive bay 1.3 Rear Panel Features The server rear panel includes the connectors, the system devices, and two slots for expansion cards. Expansion slots ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 16: System Led Indicators
1.4 System LED indicators Front panel (left side) HDD0 HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Power LEDs Front panel (right side) Rear panel Location switch Location LED Chapter 1: System Overview... - Page 17 This LED lights up steady GREEN when the system power is ON. Message LED This LED lights up steady RED when a system failure is detected by ASUS Server Management Agent (ASMA) software. This LED is OFF if ASMA does not detect any failure.
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Page 18: Internal Features
1.5 Internal Features The standard components inside the AP1600R 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 7. -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 20: Removing And Installing The Chassis Cover
2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover Removing the cover 1. To 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. -
Page 21: Motherboard Placement
Motherboard Screws Place six (6) 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. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 22: Installing Cpu And Heatsink
2.3 Installing CPU and heatsink The 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets on the PR-DLSR motherboard ® support dual Intel Xeon™ processors. This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information. A CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. -
Page 23: Install The Cpu
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. CAUTION The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 24: Install The Heatsink
NOTE You must remove the riser card module and card bracket assembly before installing or removing the heatsink. Install the Heatsink 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. Take note of the heatsink placement as shown. -
Page 25: Installing System Memory
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. Remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 26: Installing The Backplane And Bridge Boards
2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards 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). -
Page 27: Backplane Board
2 x 140-Pin Connectors 80-Pin SCA Connectors 6-Pin PSU SMBus Connector (BPCON) for the for the Hot-swappable Bridge Board SCSI Drives 8-Pin Backplane PSU Connector USB Connector 68-Pin Connector for the External Combo Drive Cage ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 28: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
2.6 Installing a hard 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. - Page 29 6. Push the tray handle back in place. CAUTION Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server...
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Page 30: Installing A Pci Card
2.7 Installing a PCI card 1. The PCI riser card and card PCI Riser Card and Card Bracket Assembly bracket assembly comes pre-installed in the chassis. Pull up the metal lever to release and detach the assembly from the chassis. Metal Lever 2. - Page 31 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. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server...
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Page 32: Installing The Front Bezel And Rack Ears
2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack 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. -
Page 33: Installing Cd-Rom And Floppy Drives
3. Turn the rail 180 degrees. The screw hole on the rail should align to the hole on the side of the combo box. 4. Secure the rail with the screw that you removed earlier. Tighten the other screw. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... - Page 34 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 combo box with the connector on the front panel. 7.
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Page 35: Chapter 3: Hardware Options
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 36: Cooling System
3.1 Cooling System There are ten (10) 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 One 40x40x28mm Two internal power rear panel fan supply fans Rear panel Front panel... -
Page 37: Fan Cable Connections
* underneath the bridge board SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (for the two 4-fan modules) NOTES The fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the above picture) connects to SYSFAN1 connector. The fan module numbered 9-10-11-12 connects to SYSFAN2 connector. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 38: Removing The Fans
3.1.4 Removing the fans Remove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced. PCI fan The PCI fan is covered by a metal cage. To remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage on both sides. -
Page 39: Power Connections
The picture below shows the cables that you need to detach when installing or removing components. 8-pin Auxilliary 12V Power Connector 24-pin Power Connector (underneath the cables) 8-pin Power Connector (connected to the backplane) 6-pin PSU SMBus Connector (connected to the backplane) ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 40: Removing The Power Supply
3.3 Removing the power supply Follow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in the future. NOTES Remove all power cable connections. Remove all system components that overlap with the power supply. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components. -
Page 41: Appendix A: Power Supply
Appendix A This appendix gives information on the 350W switching power supply that comes with the AP1600R server. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 42: General Description
A.1 General Description The server comes with an SSI-type 350W ATX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has two internal cooling fans. The power supply has three plugs labeled P1, P2, P3, and P4. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs. -
Page 43: Specifications
The power supply will shut down and latch off 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. This requires disconnecting then re-connecting the AC power plug. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... - Page 44 Appendix A: Power Supply...
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Page 45: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
AP1600R server. It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server... -
Page 46: Simple Fixes
B.1 Simple Fixes 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. Problem Action The power LED on the server 1. - Page 47 2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed and connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane. Network connection not Make sure the network cable is available connected to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server...
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