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Asus AP140R-E1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AP140R-E1 ® ® Intel Pentium 4 1U 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 Contents Notices ................... vi Safety information ................. vii About this guide ................viii Chapter 1: Product introduction ......... 1-1 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 ............1-4 1.5 Internal features ..............
  • Page 4 Contents 2.7.4 Power supply module .......... 2-20 2.7.5 Optical drive ............2-21 2.7.6 Motherboard ............2-23 Chapter 3: Installation options ..........3-1 3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ............. 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly ............3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ..........3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server ...........
  • Page 5 5.4.5 Onboard Device ........... 5-18 5.4.6 PCIPnP ..............5-22 5.4.7 USB Configuration ..........5-24 5.5 Power menu ..............5-25 5.5.1 APM Configuration ..........5-26 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ..........5-29 5.6 Boot menu ................ 5-30 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..........5-30 5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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: Appendix: References

    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 barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP140R-E1 package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Package items Model (2 Hot-Swap SATA) (2 internal SATA/IDE) 1. ASUS AR13 1U rackmount chassis with: •...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP140R-E1 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ® ® ASUS PSCH-LR motherboard. The server supports the Intel Pentium Processor, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (AR13)

  • Page 12: Front Panel Features

    1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. AI2 model Rack screw HDD bays CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 13: Internal Features

    The barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect an external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB 2.0 ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 14: Led Information

    1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED HDD Access LED Location LED LAN2 LED Message LED LAN1 LED Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON HDD Access LED No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED System is normal;...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 16: Chassis Cover

    2.1 Chassis cover Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you wish to install system devices. 2.1.1 Removing the cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on each front end of the top cover. Thumbscrews 2.

  • Page 17: Installing The Cover

    2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the chassis. Side lock groove 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion ® ® Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor. If your barebone system comes with the CPU heatsink installed, remove the pre-installed CPU heatsink before installing a CPU as described in section “2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.”...
  • Page 19 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to the top of the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. 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.

  • Page 21: System Memory

    5. DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single- channel mode. 6. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the system may detect only about 3.6GB (less than 4GB) due to ICH resource allocation. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 22 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations SOCKETS Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) Single-channel (1) Populated — — — — Populated — — — — Populated — — — — Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated — — Populated —...

  • Page 23: Installing A Dimm

    Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. While supporting the DIMM with your fingers, press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 24: Hard Disk Drives

    2.4 Hard disk drives 2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an IDE HDD: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the hard disk tray to the chassis. Slide the tray backward until the two tray lock tabs are disengaged.
  • Page 25 Ensure that all cables are held together with the cable clamp, specially those near the system fans. Loose cables may get caught with the fan blades causing fan failure! ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-11...

  • Page 26: Installing A Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive

    2.4.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive To install an SATA HDD: 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in section “2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive.” 2. Connect the 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive.

  • Page 27: Installing A Hot-Swap Sata Hdd(Aa2 Model)

    Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-13...
  • Page 28 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e S A T A i n t e r f a c e...

  • Page 29: Expansion Cards

    2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. Install a PCI card to the left bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-15...
  • Page 30 4. Install the left bracket with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 5. If you wish to install a second PCI card, repeat steps 1 and 2 then install the card to the right bracket as shown.

  • Page 31: Configuring An Expansion Card

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-17...

  • Page 32: Cable Connections

    2.6 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 33: Removable Components

    To uninstall the rear fan: 1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector labeled FAN5 on the motherboard. 2. From the rear panel, remove the four screws that secure the 40mm x 28mm rear fan. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-19...

  • Page 34: Power Supply Module

    2.7.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to the motherboard and system devices. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw the secures the front end of the power supply. 3.

  • Page 35: Optical Drive

    ODD. 4. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the metal bracket on the side of the ODD. 5. Remove the bracket to release the drive. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-21...
  • Page 36 To install an optical drive: 1. Please follow previous Step 1 instructions to tray-out and to remove the ODD bezel. 2. Then put the ODD inside the server and insert ODD into the ODD bay. The purpose of the metal bracket is to secure the ODD us securely in place.

  • Page 37: Motherboard

    To install a motherboard, position the I/O connectors toward the rear panel then carefully fit the motherboard to the base of the chassis. Secure the motherboard with ten screws on the holes indicated in the above figure. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 2-23...
  • Page 38 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter describes the optional installation procedures for the barebone server. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    3.1 Rackmount rail kit items Your rackmount rail kit package contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system), and eight (8) pairs of nut-and-bolt type screws. Nuts Bolts Left pair Right pair 3.2 Rack rails assembly To assemble the rack rails: 1.

  • Page 41: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 42: Rackmounting The Server

    3.4 Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: 1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the rear panel side to the front end of the rack rail. 2. Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack, and the rack screws on the server match the middle hole on the rack.

  • Page 43: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 44 4.1 Motherboard layout 25cm (9.9in) FAN1 BPSMB1 PCI1 4Mbit Super Firmware BUZZER1 KBPWR1 RECOVERY1 VGA_EN1 CHASSIS1 RAGE-XL Intel Hance-Rapid Controller CR2032 3V BMCSOCKET1 Lithium Cell CLRTC1 CMOS Power LAN_EN2 SATA2 PCIX1 Intel LAN_EN1 82541GI SATA1 PCIX2 MLED1 ® FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 LAN1 Intel LAN2...

  • Page 45: Jumpers

    - System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) 4-14 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 4-14 - ATX power button/ Soft-off switch (2-pin PWRBTN) 4-14 - Message LED (2-pin MSG_LED) 4-14 - Front panel location switch (2-pin FP_LOCSW) 4-14 ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 46 4.2 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable 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 (the default is the Space Bar).
  • Page 47 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA. Set this jumper to disabled (pins 2-3) if you wish to install a VGA card. VGA_EN1 Enable Disable ® (Default) PSCH-LR PSCH-LR VGA Jumper Setting ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 48 5. Recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update/recover the BIOS quickly. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.BIN) and the AWDFLASH.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3.
  • Page 49 CLRTC1 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) PSCH-LR PSCH-LR Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    4.3 Connectors This section describes the internal connectors on the motherboard. Refer to section “1.4 Rear panel features” for information on the external (rear panel) 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.
  • Page 51 3. For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use the 80-conductor IDE cable. NOTE: Orient the red markings ® (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PSCH-LR PIN 1 PIN 1 PSCH-LR IDE Connectors ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 52 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133).
  • Page 53 6. LED connector (2-pin J3) For some storage cards, such as SCSI cards, with access signals for external LEDs, this connector allows the access signals to go through the front panel IDE_LED lead. ® PSCH-LR PSCH-LR J3 Connector ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 4-11...
  • Page 54 7. Fan connectors (3-pin FAN1/2/3/4/5/6) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 550mA~1100mA (13.2W max.) or a total of 3.3A (39.6W 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 55 PSCH-LR PSCH-LR USB Connector 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. LAN1_LED RESET LAN2_LED PWRBTN IDE_LED MSG_LED ® FP_LOCLED FP_LOCSW PWR LED PSCH-LR PSCH-LR PANEL Connector ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 4-13...
  • Page 56 • LAN connection indicators (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads connect to the LAN LEDs on the front panel to indicate if the LAN connection is active. • Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) These leads connect the HDD LED on the front panel using a cable. The read or write activities of the device connected to the any of IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 58: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    5.1 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 The barebone system does not include a floppy disk drive.

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Follow these instructions 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. 2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive.

  • Page 60: Bios Setup Program

    5.2 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 61: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration settings Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 62: Navigation Keys

    5.2.3 Navigation keys 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. 5.2.4 General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

  • Page 63: Main Menu

    5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK] The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are auto- detected. These fields are not user-configurable. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 64: Primary Ide Master

    5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary Master Select Menu Item Specific Help Auto-Detection [Press Enter] To auto-detect the Primary IDE Master [Auto] HDD’s size, head...on Access Mode [Auto] this channel. Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 65 [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 AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 66 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 Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Selects the type of Primary IDE Master [Manual] fixed disk connected...

  • Page 67: 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 AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-11...

  • Page 68: Advanced Menu

    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Select Menu Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration...

  • Page 69: Cpu Configuration

    Hyper-Threading Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The item Hyper-Threading Technology appears only if you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports this feature. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-13...

  • Page 70: Memory Configuration

    CPU Feature CPU Feature Select Menu Item Specific Help Thermal Management Thermal Monitor 1 The Thermal Management item is not user-configurable. 5.4.3 Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help...
  • Page 71 DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] Memory Parity Check [Enabled] Allows memory parity checking option. This item shows Enabled if you installed ECC DDR DIMMs, and shows Disabled if you installed non-ECC DDR DIMMs. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-15...

  • Page 72: Chipset

    5.4.4 Chipset This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Chipset Select Menu Item Specific Help Frequency/Voltage Control Init Display First [PCI VGA Slot] Change CPU’s clock and Auto Detect PCI Clk...
  • Page 73 Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. CPU Clock Ratio [15 X] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [15 X] ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-17...

  • Page 74: Onboard Device

    5.4.5 Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Onboard Device Select Menu Item Specific Help H/W Jumper of CSA LAN ->...

  • Page 75: Sata Configuration

    The items SATA Mode, Serial ATA Port0 Mode, and Serial ATA Port1 Mode are configurable only when the On-Chip Serial ATA item is set to either Combined Mode, Enhanced Mode, or SATA Only. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-19...
  • Page 76 **On-Chip Serial ATA Setting On-chip Serial ATA [Auto] This item allows you to configure your serial ATA devices if present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Combined Mode] [Enhanced Mode] [SATA Only] a. Setting to [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically configure the SATA devices.
  • Page 77 Auto or Enhanced Mode Combined Mode Serial ATA Port0 Mode [Primary Master] Serial ATA Port1 Mode [Primary Slave] Combined Mode Serial ATA Port0 Mode [Secondary Master] Serial ATA Port1 Mode [Secondary Slave] SATA Only Supported Disabled ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-21...

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-23...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Power Menu

    APM Configuration Item Specific Help Hardware Configuration Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-25...

  • Page 82: 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 83 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external modem receives a call while in soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-27...
  • Page 84 Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY] Allows you to select a device to turn the system power on. Configuration options: [Password] [Hot Key] [Any KEY] [BUTTON ONLY] [PS/2 Mouse] 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.

  • Page 85: Hardware Monitor

    5VSB 4.72 V VBAT VOLTAGE 3.15 V CPU VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, MCH VCORE +1.5V Voltage, DDR +2.5V Voltage, 5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage Auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-29...

  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Hard Disk Boot Priority Removable Device Priority...

  • Page 87: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    1. Floppy Disks 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. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-31...

  • Page 88: Boot Settings Configuration

    5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Boot Other Device [Enabled] Item Specific Help Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Halt On [All, But Diskette] Select your Boot Case Open Warning [Enabled] Device Priority. Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On]...

  • Page 89: Security

    Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000] 5.6.5 Security Security Select Menu Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor password control full access. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-33...
  • Page 90 Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password: 1. Highlight an item then press <Enter>. 2. Type in a password using up to eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>. 3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 91: 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 AP140R-E1 1U barebone server 5-35...
  • Page 92 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 93 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)

  • Page 94: Raid

    6.1 RAID ® The server system/motherboard comes with the Adaptec HostRAID™ ® technology embedded in the Intel 6300ESB Southbridge to support up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configurations. Refer to the RAID definitions below. 6.1.1 RAID configurations (Data striping) RAID 0...

  • Page 95: Setting The Raid Item In Bios

    Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. During POST, the Adaptec HostRAID™ technology automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> <A> to enter the utility. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)
  • Page 96 Use the arrow keys to highlight an option. The Array Configuration Utility menu lets you create and manage RAID sets. The Disk Utilities allows you to check and verify SATA hard disk drives. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands.
  • Page 97 The selected drive appears in the Selected Drives section. A RAID 0 set requires two identical hard disk drives. When all the drives required for a RAID 0 set appear in the Selected Drives field, press <Enter>. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)
  • Page 98 A message appears on screen, warning users that initialization will erase all array information on the drives. Press <Y> to proceed or press <N> to abort creating the RAID 0 set. After disk initialization, the utility displays the Array Properties menu. Select Array Type >...
  • Page 99 <Enter> to select. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)
  • Page 100 Move the cursor to the Create RAID via option, select No Init from the menu, then press <Enter> to select. 10. When you have finished setting the array properties, move the cursor to Done, then press <Enter> to create the RAID 0 set. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 101 11. After you have created the RAID 0 set, the utility main menu appears. Select Manage Arrays to display the array, then press <Enter> to view the array properties. 12. The screen displays the array properties. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)
  • Page 102 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: Follow instructions 1 to 5 of the section “Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).”...
  • Page 103 Done, then press <Enter> to create the RAID 1 set. A message appears on screen informing you that a RAID 1 array created with Quick Init requires you to run a Verify W/FIX on the drives for consistency. Press any key to continue. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-11...
  • Page 104 After you have created the RAID 1 set, the utility main menu appears. Select Manage Array to display the created set. Press <Enter> to view the array properties. The screen displays the array properties. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 105 From the main menu, select Manage Arrays, then select the RAID set you want to make as bootable. Press <Ctrl> + <B>. A message appears on screen informing you that all other arrays (if available) will become non-bootable. Press <Y> to continue. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-13...
  • Page 106 The RAID 0 array becomes bootable. An asterisk precedes a bootable array for easy identification. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu. Exit the utility, then reboot the system. During POST, press <Esc> to select the boot device. Use the up or down arrow to highlight the bootable RAID set (HostRAID#0-#0 6300ESB), then press <Enter>...
  • Page 107 From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. The Array Properties dialog box appears. Move the cursor to Delete, then press <Enter> to delete the selected RAID set; otherwise, move the cursor to Cancel to close the dialog box. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-15...
  • Page 108 When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. To verify if the array was deleted, select Manage Arrays from the main menu. A No Arrays Present message pops up on the screen if no array is detected.
  • Page 109 From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. The Array Properties dialog box appears. Move the cursor to Delete, then press <Enter> to delete the selected RAID set; otherwise, move the cursor to Cancel to close the dialog box. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-17...
  • Page 110 When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select either Member#0 or Member#1 to delete a RAID 1 set member. Select [None] or [Both] if you want to delete the entire array.
  • Page 111 Select Array Configuration Utility from the initial menu, then press <Enter>. From the main menu, highlight Manage Arrays, then press <Enter> to display the installed RAID sets. Highlight the degraded RAID set, then press <Enter> to display the array properties. The Array Status shows DEGRADED. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-19...
  • Page 112 Press <Ctrl> + <R> to rebuild the RAID set. The Array Status shows the rebuilding progress. To rebuild the RAID set using the RAID management application in the operating system, press <Esc> while the RAID set is being rebuilt to exit the application.

  • Page 113: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Linux 9.0 driver disk: Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Decompress the file RH9.0+release+build+16.gz into the floppy disk from the following path in the support CD: \Drivers\6300ESB\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-21...
  • Page 114 ® 6.1.6 Installing the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller driver ® 6.1.6.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller driver when installing ® Windows 2000/2003 Server OS: Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation ®...
  • Page 115 Windows 2000/XP/2003, then press <Enter> to select. The Windows ® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-23...
  • Page 116 ® To an existing Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® To install the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. ® Windows automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window.
  • Page 117 The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID item should appear. Right-click the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-25...
  • Page 118 6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 Red Hat 6.1.6.2 6.1.6.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 ® To install the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller driver when installing Red ®...
  • Page 119 When prompted, insert the Intel 6300ESB Red Hat Linux 9.0 driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. ® The drivers for the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-27...
  • Page 120 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>; otherwise, select Yes if you need to install additional RAID controller drivers. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 121 Right-click the LAN Controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. ® The Intel PRO Network Connections window appears. Click the Install Base Drivers button. The LAN controller drivers are automatically installed in the system. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-29...
  • Page 122 ® To verify the Intel 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters. The Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Network Connection item should appear.
  • Page 123 Select the option “Install the software automatically ( Recommended ), then click Next. ® The Intel PRO Network Connections window appears. Click the Install Base Drivers button. The LAN controller drivers are automatically installed in the system. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-31...
  • Page 124 To verify the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: ® Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters. The Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Network Connection item should appear.
  • Page 125 <IP_address> where x is the interface number. To verify if the interface works, enter the following: ping <IP_address> where <IP_address> is the IP address of another system on the same subnet as the system being tested. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-33...

  • Page 126: Vga Driver Installation

    6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics (VGA) drivers. ® 6.3.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server The Windows ® 2000/2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA drivers during system installation. There is no need to install an addition driver(s) to support tne onboard VGA.
  • Page 127 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring your barebone server. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 128: A.1 Power Supply

    A.1 Power supply A.1.1 General description The server comes with an SSI-type 300W 115V/230V power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.

  • Page 129: A.1.2 Specifications

    50mV Output current capacity Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Peak (A) +3.3V 20.0 28.0 +12V 18.0 25.0 -12V +5VSB Over-voltage protection Voltage Min (V) Max (V) +3.3V +12V 13.3 15.0 +12V -13.3 -15.0 +5VSB ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...

  • Page 130: A.2 Qualified Vendors List (Qvl)

    Vendor Model Interface Speed Capacity FW Rev. Seagate ST3160023AS SATA 7200rpm 160GB 3.05 Seagate ST3160026AS SATA 7200rpm 120GB 3.05 Maxtor 6Y160L0 SATA 7200RPM 80GB YAR51EW0 Optical drives Vendor Model Interface Speed Capacity FW Rev. ASUS CD-S520/A4 ASUS E616PI Appendix: References...

  • Page 131: A.3 Troubleshooting

    1. Check the memory modules power-on self tests (POST) after and make sure you installed it was turned on the DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server...
  • Page 132 Problem Action The system continuously beeps 1. Check the memory modules after it was turned on and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. The message “Non-system disk 1. Check if a bootable HDD is or disk error”...

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