Asus AW1500-S5 User Manual
Asus AW1500-S5 User Manual

Asus AW1500-S5 User Manual

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Intel
Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Workstation
with 533MHz FSB support
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 AW1500-S5 ® ® Intel Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Workstation with 533MHz FSB support User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights

    ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’...
  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Web Site: usa.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) General Fax: +49-2102-9599-31 Technical Support Support Hotlines:...
  • Page 4: Notices

    This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ............... ii ASUS Contact Information ............... iii Notices ....................iv Safety Precautions ................vii Electrical Safety ................vii Operation Safety ................vii Introduction About this guide ............I-1 Audience ................... I-2 Contents .................... I-2 Conventions ..................I-3 References ..................I-3 System Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 2.11 Connecting Cables .............. 2-24 2.12 SCSI Backplane ..............2-25 Appendix A: Optional chassis roller-wheel Chassis Roller-wheel Installation ..........A-2 Appendix B: Power Modules Power Supply Specifications ............A-4 Removing Power Supply Case ............A-5 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................A-8 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • 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 8 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • Electrical hazard, do not remove chassis cover. • This equipment is to be serviced by a trained personnel only. viii ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    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. User’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Audience

    6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AW1500-S5 workstation. 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.
  • Page 11: Conventions

    2. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page iii. 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

    System user guide LSI SCSI controller user guide Chassis roller wheels (4 sets) ASUS PCI-SCU3 Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI Card in standard packing; LSI MegaRAID 320-1 U320 Single Channel SCSI Card in alternative packing. Keys for system door x 2...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the AW1500-S5 system workstation. It includes the sections of the front panel, rear panel and internal specifications. User’s Manual...
  • Page 14: System Features

    1.1 System Features The ASUS AW1500-S5 workstation is a stylish server system featuring the ASUS PP-DLW motherboard. The server supports the Intel Xeon ® ™ processor in a 604-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
  • Page 15 Two channel bus master IDE port supports Ultra DMA 100 and PIO mode 3/4 Drive Bay Available drive includes: 1 x 1.44MB FDD, 1 x 16X ASUS DVD- ROM, 2 x 5.25 device empty space, 6 x hot-swap HDD bay with SCSI backplane support safety function...
  • Page 16 Temperature, voltage, cooling fan speed, CPU and memory utilization, storage capacity, ASR (Automatic Server Restart when OS hangs) and remote reboot ASUS SCA SCSI Back Plane Health Monitor: SCSI HDD access and power status with the ASUS SCSI back plane Alert Notification: ®...
  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    1.2 Front Panel Features The front panel allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive and two USB connectors are also located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25 devices, there are two drive bays available. The front panel of the server is protected by a door and lock for added security.
  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features

    Line-Out Microphone Line-In Optional AGP card Optional Gb LAN card 6 Full-Length Slots SCSI card location: Alternative RAID card You may secure the chassis lock with an additional padlock or other security device for added server system security. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 19: Internal Features

    1.4 Internal Features The standard components inside the system workstation include the motherboard, power supply, floppy and DVD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture below shows the standard components of the system workstation. 1. 450W power supply 8. Internal 68-pin SCSI cable 2.
  • Page 20: Led Table

    1.5 LED Table The following table describes the LED display found on the front panel and rear panel of the AW1500-S5 server system. Display Description Icon HDD connected and Green Power status is good Drive Status HDD Fail HDD rebuilding (RAID...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. User’s Manual...
  • Page 22: Removing And Installing Chassis Cover

    2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover 1. The side chassis cover is held by two large thumb screws. Loosen the screws. 2. Slide the chassis cover for about half an inch. 3. Release the cover from the chassis. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 23: Installing The Cover

    2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Align the side chassis guide hooks. 2. Slide the chassis cover for about half an inch towards the front until it fits in place. 3. Tighten the thumb screws. There are six (6) chassis guide hooks located on the upper side and lower side of the chassis cover, make sure all six are aligned properly in place.
  • Page 24: Motherboard Placement

    Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Motherboard Screws Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit

    Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) In the event of conflict between this instruction and other references cited herein, instructions in this system manual takes precedence. 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel Xeon Processor in the 604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache.
  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu

    CPU! 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 27 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink with fan assembly ® The Intel Xeon™ processors require especially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that the heatsink with fan assembly is properly installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 28 5. If you wish to install two CPUs, repeat the same steps for CPU socket CPU Socket 1 FAN connector System Fan Connector CPU Socket 2 FAN connector 6. Use CPUFAN2 connector for the second CPU heatsink and fan assembly cable. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 29: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 8GB system memory using 184-pin registered PC2100 DIMMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). PP-DLW PP-DLW 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets •...
  • Page 30: Memory Configurations

    SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB DDRB2 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB Total System Memory (Max. 8GB) The system chipset supports PC2100 unbuffered or registered ECC DIMMs. Make sure to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. 2-10 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 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 severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1.
  • Page 32: Fixed Device Bays

    An IDE DVD-ROM drive is installed on the uppermost bay and two free bays are available for installation of additional storage devices like optical disc drives or tape drives. Front door bezel Screwless fixed device bay locks 2-12 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 33 2.5.2 Installing a 5.25 device Make sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing any 5.25 fixed device or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the system components.
  • Page 34 Take caution in removing the front panel cover. Do not use too much force when installing or removing items. 4. Remove the appropriate metallic bay panel cover of the bay slot you want to install your device. 2-14 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 35 5. Carefully insert device (such as CD/DVD-ROM drive) into the selected bay. 6. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier. 6.a Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay. 6.b Turn the knob 45º...
  • Page 36 “2.5.2 Installing a 5.25 device” on page 2-13. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the right side chassis cover. 3. Pull out and detach the right side chassis cover and set aside. 4. Locate the floppy disk drive cable and power connectors. 2-16 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 37 Carefully detach the floppy disk drive cable. Carefully detach the floppy disk drive power cable. 5. Pull out the floppy disk drive tray while squeezing the two tabs together. Floppy disk drive tray User’s Manual 2-17...
  • Page 38: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    To release the drive bay, follow these steps. 1. Lift the spring lock upwards, then pull the tray lever outwards. 2. When the tray lever is pulled down, the tray will eject slightly. Pull the tray outwards on the tray lever. 2-18 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 39 2.6.2 Placing a hard disk drive to hotswap bay 1. After the drive is secured to the tray, carefully insert the drive into the bay. 2. Push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay until it fits. 3.
  • Page 40: Screwless Expansion Card Slot

    2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot The AW1500-S5 chassis is designed with a screwless expansion card slot for Personal Computer Interface (PCI) card installation convenience. To add or remove expansion cards, follow these steps: 1. To open, push the lever to the left using your thumb to release the spring lock.
  • Page 41: Long Card Support Guide

    2.8 Long Card Support Guide The long card support guide secures that long expansion cards are positioned firmly in place. Make sure the handle of the expansion card is locked in the expansion card guide. To install a long expansion card, follow these steps. 1.
  • Page 42: Hard Drive Blower

    2.9.1 Removing the hard drive blower To remove the hard drive blower, follow these steps. 1. Remove the hard drive blower 3-pin power cable (FAN4) from the motherboard. 2. Pull out the blower housing while squeezing the two tabs together. 2-22 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 43: Chassis Fan

    2.10 Chassis Fan The chassis is cooled by a 12-cm chassis fan mounted at the rear panel.The chassis fan status can be monitored remotely through the ASUS ® Server Management Software (ASMS). 2.10.1 Removing the 12-cm chassis fan To remove the 12-cm chassis fan, follow these steps.
  • Page 44: Connecting Cables

    10. CPU Socket 1 fan (FAN1) 5. Primary IDE 11. CPU Socket 2 fan (FAN2) 6. Floppy Disk Drive These are not the names of the connectors. Refer to the motherboard user’s manual for detailed information on the motherboard connectors. 2-24 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 45: Scsi Backplane

    2.12 SCSI Backplane 2.12.1 Overview The SCSI backplane assembly defines the distribution of power and signals to the system and its peripherals. Also, the SCSI backplane provides physical and electrical protection in case the current output tipped over the safety limit. Power connectors SCSI cable User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 (Disk Drive 4) SCSI ID = 4 (Disk Drive 5) SCSI ID = 5 HD activity LED (Disk Drive 6) HD status LED Refer to “1.5 LED Table” on page 1-8, for detailed SCSI Backplane LED display descriptions. 2-26 ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 47 Appendix A This appendix contains the installation procedure for the optional chassis roller-wheel units for the AW1500-S5 server system. User’s Manual...
  • Page 48: Chassis Roller-Wheel Installation

    Chassis Roller-wheel Installation The AW1500-S5 comes with an optional roller-wheel for the chassis for server transport convenience. Follow these easy steps to mount the chassis roller-wheels. To install the roller-wheels, follow these steps. 1. Lay chassis on a side-lying position.
  • Page 49: Appendix B: Power Modules

    Appendix B This appendix contains detailed hardware operation and specifications of the AW1500-S5 power modules. User’s Manual...
  • Page 50: Power Supply Specifications

    Output Current Capacity Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Max. Load (W) +3.33V 24.0 79.0 20.0 100.0 +12V 30.0 360.0 -12V +5VSB Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Voltage Min (V) Max (V) +3.33V +12V 13.3 15.0 +12V -13.3 -15.0 +5Vsb ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 51: Removing Power Supply Case

    Removing Power Supply Case The power supply module is secured in a power supply cradle that connects to various power supply connectors on the SCSI backplane, the motherboard, IDE, floppy and CD-ROM drives. To remove the power supply, follow these steps: Make sure that the power suppy cable is unplugged before performing this procedure.
  • Page 52 Power case top view 1. 24-pin to motherboard ATX 5. reserved connector 6. DVD-ROM 2. 12V 8-pin to motherboard 7. SCSI Backplane connector 8. SCSI Backplane 3. Floppy disk drive 9. reserved 4. reserved ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 53 Appendix C This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AW1500- S5 server system. It lists possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    The system does not perform 1. Check the memory modules power-on self tests (POST) after and make sure you installed it was turned on the correct DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. ASUS AW1500-S5...
  • Page 55 Problem Action 1. Check the memory modules The system continuously beeps and make sure you installed after it was turned on the correct DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. 3. Check if it has VGA output. 1.
  • Page 56 A-10 ASUS AW1500-S5...

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