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(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
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Setting up the Server in a Restricted Access Location • Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken. •...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Shipping Box Contents Specifications Chapter 2 Server System Overview System Components Internal Features System Front Panel System Rear Panel Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs Drive Tray LEDs PSU LED Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Server Top Covers Hard Drive Power Supply...
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Appendix B Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Appendix C Block Diagram (SPC621D8U-2T) Block Diagram (ROMED8U-2T) Block Diagram (GENOAD8UD-2T/X550) Block Diagram (SPC741D8UD-2T/X550)
1U4L4E Series Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing 1U4L4E Series, a reliable barebone system produced under ASRock Rack’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock Rack’s commitment to quality and endurance. This guide provides the instructions of insertion and extraction of chassis components, such as chassis covers, system fans, power supplies, hard disk drive trays, and other main components this system supports.
1U4L4E Series 1.2 Specifications 1U4L4E Series System Physical Status Form Factor 1U Rackmount Dimension 676.5 x 438 x 43.4 mm (D x W x H) Support MB Size mATX / ATX Front Panel Buttons • Power On/Standby button • ID button •...
Chapter 2 Server System Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the server system. 2.1 System Components Riser Card Bracket (1U4L4E-ICX/2T only) 2 x Power Supply Units Riser Card Bracket 6 x System Fans Server Board Fan Board (1U4L4E-ICX/2T only) Front Controls and Indicators...
1U4L4E Series 2.2 Internal Features From Riser Card (PCIe x16) (RB1) 1U4L4E-ICXT/2T: Riser Card (for BPB connections) (RB2) 1U4L4E-ROME/2T, 1U4L4E-GENOA/2T, 1U4L4E-EGS/2T: Serverboard 2 x Power Supply Units (PSU)
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From 1U4L4E-ICXT/2T: Fan Board 1U4L4E-ROME/2T, 1U4L4E-GENOA/2T, 1U4L4E-EGS/2T : System Fan 6 System Fan 5 System Fan 4 System Fan 3 System Fan 2 System Fan 1 3.5" HDD Backplane Board (BPB1) 2.5" HDD Backplane Board (BPB2) 2.5" HDD Tray (HDD0) (Hot-swapable) 2.5"...
1U4L4E Series 2.3 System Front Panel HDD0 HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7 Description Thumbscrew Covers 2 x USB Ports (1U4L4E-GENOA/2T , 1U4L4E-EGS/2T only) Control Panel (depends on the specification of the server board) 4 x 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD Trays (3.5" SATA HDD) 4 x 2.5"...
2.5 Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs 1U4L4E-ROME/2T, 1U4L4E-ICX/2T: 1U4L4E-GENOA/2T, 1U4L4E-EGS/2T: Description System Reset Button LAN1 and LAN2 Activity LED HDD Status LED System Status LED ID Button and LED Power Button and LED *Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board.
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1U4L4E Series System Reset Button When the system is completely unresponsive, press the system reset button to reboot the server without shutting it off and initialize the system. ID Button Press the ID button to toggle the front panel ID LED and the baseboard ID LED on and off.
2.6 Drive Tray LEDs 3.5" HDD Tray Description HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED Status LED Definitions HDD Power LED Status Description Solid Blue HDD powered-on No power to HDD HDD Activity LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading Solid Red HDD failed...
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1U4L4E Series 2.5" HDD Tray Description HDD LED Status LED Definitions HDD LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading Solid Red HDD failed Blinking Red (4Hz) HDD positioning Blinking Red (1Hz) HDD reconnection HDD powered-off...
2.7 PSU LED PSU LED PSU LED PSU Status LED Status Description Green Normal work; output ON and OK Amber Module fault/protection in operating mode (failure, OCP, OVP, Fan Fail, OTP, UVP) AC cord unplugged Amber blinking at 0.5Hz Warning (high temp, high power, high current, slow fan) Green blinking at 0.5Hz AC Present Only 12VSB on (PS off) or PS in Smart Redundant state...
1U4L4E Series Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance This chapter helps user to assemble the chassis and install components. Before You Begin Before working with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual.
3.1 Server Top Covers Removing the Server Top Covers 1. Before removing the top covers, power off the server and unplug the power cord. 2. The system must be operated with all the chassis top covers installed to ensure proper cooling. 1.
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1U4L4E Series 4. Remove all screws that secure the top front cover to the chassis. 5. Push the top front cover toward the REAR of the chassis to remove the cover from the locked position. Lift up and remove the top front cover.
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Installing the Server Top Covers 1. Lower the top front cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. Slide the top front cover toward the FRONT of the chassis. 2. Secure the front cover to the chassis with screws.
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1U4L4E Series 3. Then lower the top rear cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. Slide the top rear cover toward the FRONT of the chassis. 4. Secure the top rear cover in place with a screw.
3.2 Hard Drive Removing 2.5” and 3.5” Hard Drive 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive tray to unlock the retention lever. 2. Rotate the lever out and away from the module bay and pull the hard drive out of the HDD tray.
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1U4L4E Series Installing a 3.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Place the 3.5" HDD into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray.
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Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Pull the lever a little bit toward the left side to remove it from the locked position. 2. Open the lever. 3. Place the 2.5" HDD into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray.
The 1U4L4E Series system supports single PSU only. The 1U4L4E Series system can accommodate two AC or two DC power supplies in the bay at the rear of the chassis. Each unit provides up to 750 Watts of power.
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Removing the Power Supply Unit To remove a failed power supply, identify the failed power supply by checking the power supply LEDs on the PSU. 1. Hold onto the power supply handle while pressing the locking lever towards the power supply handle.* *The illustration is for references only.
1U4L4E Series 3.4 System Fan Replacing the System Fan 1. Press and hold the clip on the fan. Align the mounting holes on the fan bar with the fan mount on the replacement fan. Please be aware of the mount location of each fan.
3.5 Add-on Card (Riser Card for BPB connections) 1. Install an add-on card to the chassis only when having a riser card installed on the server board. 2. Before installing the add-on card, power off the server and unplug the power cord. Removing the Riser-Card Bracket from the Chassis This riser card bracket can only be installed in the chassis with the riser card.
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1U4L4E Series Installing the Riser-Card 1. Install the riser card to the riser-card bracket. 2. Secure the riser card to the bracket with screws. 3. Install the riser card assembly to the chassis..
3.6 Add-on Card (Riser Card PCIe x16) 1. Install an add-on card to the chassis only when having a riser card installed on the server board. 2. Before installing the add-on card, power off the server and unplug the power cord. Removing the Riser-Card Bracket from the Chassis 1.
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1U4L4E Series Installing the Add-on Card 1. Install the riser card to the riser-card bracket. 2. Secure the riser card to the bracket with screws. 3. Install the add-on card to the riser-card bracket assembly. 4. Secure the add-on card to the assembly with a screw.
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5. Align the riser-card assembly with the openings of the chassis. 6. Hand-tighten the thumbscrew to secure the assembly to the chassis. Notice (1U4L4E-ICX/2T only) For 1U4L4E-ICX/2T system, if installing the riser card to both the BPB connections (RB2) and PCIe x16 card (RB1), it is necessary to install RB2 first and then RB1. Meanwhile, please make sure RB1 is well hanged and mounted on the RB2.
1U4L4E Series Appendix A Installing the CPU (LGA 4189 Socket) 1. Before inserting the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
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1. Before installing the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. 2. Illustration in this documentation are examples only. Heatsink or fan cooler type may differ. CPU Carrier...
1U4L4E Series Installing the CPU (LGA 4094 Socket) 1. Before inserting the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
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1U4L4E Series Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
1U4L4E Series Installing the CPU (LGA 6096 Socket) 1. Before inserting the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
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1U4L4E Series Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
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1U4L4E Series Set your torque wrench to 1.54 in-lb. One fourth a turn each time. Tighten the screws in a sequential order 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Loosen the screws in a reverse order.
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Appendix B Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. For more information about DIMM installation, please refer to the User Manual that comes with the server board used.
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1U4L4E Series Block Diagram (SPC741D8UD-2T/X550)
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Contact Information Contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.asrockrack.com; or contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.