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- Page 1 AP8000 ® Dual Pentium III Xeon Corporate Server Hardware Reference Guide...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Asus Contact Information
WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd@asuscom.de WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Install Cartridge Lifters ..........21 Install Retention Mechanism Cap ....... 21 Install Retention Mechanism Frame ......21 4-4. Chassis Intrusion Switch ..........22 Chassis Intrusion Connector ........23 4-5. Expansion Cards ............23 4-6. Fixed Storage Devices ............ 24 AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 5 Removing the Entire Power Supply Unit ..... 36 Power Module Rating ..........37 Power Module Failure ..........37 Power Supply Information ........... 38 Power Supply Requirement ........39 V. Appendix i. SCSI Cable Limits ............... 41 ii. Glossary ................42 AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula- tions of the Canadian Department of Communications. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 7: Introduction
I. Introduction You are reading the AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware ref- erence guide provides information and procedures on the various compo- nents used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are optional and may be individually purchased to complete the server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. -
Page 8: Component Checklist
CD-ROM Drive: Expansion Cards: Ethernet, Graphics, Modem SCSI Terminator: Terminator for 68-pin SCSI cables User’s Manuals: CD-ROM, SCSI, Motherboard, Hardware Reference Guide Optional components Ethernet Card: PCI-L101 RAID Controller: PCI-DA2100 (UW), PCI-DA2200 (U2), DA-3000 (SCSI-SCSI U2) AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 9: Features
I. Introduction • 1-3. Features AP8000 is a corporate server configured on the XG-DLS smart mother- ® board which uses the 440GX chipset from Intel and supports two Pentium III/II Xeon processors and 100MHz front side bus in order to handle even the most complicated server tasks.The following are highlights to this... -
Page 10: Safeguards
IC devices may be hot. Do not touch them. Check whether the fans are functioning properly. Tools Required A Phillips (cross) screwdriver and a standard (flat) screwdriver are needed to install or remove the components in this server. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 11: Electrical Safety
Before picking it up again, touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system unit at the same time. • Handle the devices carefully in order to prevent permanent damage. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 12 (This page was intentionally left blank.) AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 13: Server Front Side
The chassis is made of strong rust-resis- tant metal and covered with a protective ivory surfacing. ATX Power Button Fixed Device Bays Metal Security Door Left Panel Knob Metal Door Lock Hot Swap Tray Chassis Stabilizer with Wheel Server Front Side AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 14: Server Back Side
AC Power In Connector Voltage Input Switch PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse USB Ports 1 and 2 Serial Port COM1 10. Parallel Port 11. Serial Port COM2 12. RJ45 Port (LAN) 13. RAID Controller (Optional) Server Back Side AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 15: Server Left Side
II. System Components • 2-3. Server Left Side Redundant Power Supply Frame Fan Array Module Chassis Intrusion Switch I/O Device Panel Server Left Side Release Handle Control Board Fan Array Module AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
Windows NT 4.0 setup. To use the onboard SCSI, you will need to copy Adaptec’s SCSI driver (from the provided support CD) onto a floppy disk (“Winnt”, “Disk1”, “Txtsetup.oem”). AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 17: Hardware Setup
To release these clips, use a screw driver to push these clips in and then slide the fan out. NOTE: The fan array module may be removed first for easier motherboard instal- lation or removal. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 18: Motherboard
The four screws used with the moth- erboard spacers are longer than the others. (See page 20 for samples.) Be careful not to over- tighten the screws. Doing so may damage your motherboard. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 19: Device Cables
Floppy Disk Drive Cable 68-pin SCSI Cable Cable Connections The cables connect to the motherboard as shown. The motherboard includes onboard SCSI with 68-pin and 50-pin SCSI connectors. RAID connections require an op- tional RAID card. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Do not place the other cap- tive nuts yet. Install Retention Mechanism Brace Bars Place the retention mechanism brace bar into the groove on the top of the retention mechanism as shown. Retention Mechanism Brace Bar AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 21: Install Cartridge Lifters
A metal frame is used accross both retention mechanisms. After install- ing the frame, four captive nuts should be tightened on the feet of the frame to the screws protruding from the re- tention mechanisms. Sticker faces the CPU fan AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 22: Chassis Intrusion Switch
The connection diagram is given here. Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion Signal Cable from the Chassis Intrusion Switch Motherboard’s Chassis Intrusion Connector +5VSB Chasis Signal IMPORTANT To prevent misconnection, one pin is removed from the motherboard’s chassis intrusion connector. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 23: Chassis Intrusion Connector
AGP graphics adapter to provide hardware 3D acceleration and free up an extra PCI slot. Contact CAUTION Make sure that the total amperage of your installed expansion cards does not exceed the system power specification. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 24: Fixed Storage Devices
Press these clips in with a screwdriver to release. Fixed Device Bay Cover After releasing the device bay cover clips, pry the cover away from the chassis using a screw driver from the front. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 25: Floppy Disk Drive And Cd-Rom
IDE cable possible. Long IDE cables will cause poor signal. Select “...PIO/DMA Mode : 3/1” in BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP for a more stable IDE operation. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 26: Hot-Swap Trays
The provided cables and wires connect to the SCSI hard disk drive and screws are needed to secure the tray to the SCSI ID Activity LED bottom of the SCSI hard disk (ALED) drive. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 27: Hot-Swap Tray Front Connections
To place the hot-swap tray into the device bay, you must lift the handle 45 degrees from rest position and then push the tray forcefully. If the tray is snapped in place, the handle can be lowered into place. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 28: Hot-Swap Tray Connector Board
SCSI ID number of the hard disk drive. Hot-Swap Tray Docking Connector: Connects to the SCSI backplane board. Hard Disk Drive Power Connector: Connects to the hard drive. 68-pin SCSI Connector: Connects to the hard drive’s 68-pin SCSI connector. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 29: Scsi Backplane
Power #2 SCSI Terminator 68-pin Ultra2 or Wide-SCSI Connector SCSI Backplane Board Back Side IMPORTANT The DA-BP4 SCSI backplane board has automatic termination. If using Ultra-wide devices, make sure the termination on each device is disabled. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 30: Scsi Id Setting
The following table shows the results when setting the SCSI ID switch to either the ON or OFF position. SCSI ID Settings for Separate SCSI Backplane Boards (SET2 is always OFF) SET1 Slot0 Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 ID12 ID13 AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 31: Using Cascaded Scsi Backplane Boards
SCSI IDs. The SCSI hard drives connected on the bottom SCSI backplane board may only have one set of SCSI IDs. SCSI ID Settings for Cascaded SCSI Backplane Boards Board SET1 SET2 Slot0 Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 ID12 ID13 Bottom ON/OFF ON ID10 ID11 AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 32: Scsi Backplane Board Placement
The SCSI backplane boards will only fit in one orientation but may be interchanged between the top and bottom half. Check the SCSI ID DIP setting of each SCSI backplane board before using. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 33: Scsi Hard Disk Connections
The above picture gives an example of how the SCSI backplane looks with all its cables connected. IMPORTANT Make sure all SCSI cables are fixed with plastic keepers. If any SCSI cable is not flat, you may have trouble installing or removing the fan array module. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 34: Circulation System
When replacing fans, be sure that the fan rotations are in the same di- rection. Use the manufacturer’s sticker on one side of the fan as a refer- ence as to the correct side. Air should flow from the front of the server to the rear. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 35: Power Supply
If any of the power modules fails, the power module’s LED will turn OFF. If this happends, remove the power cord to the failed power module. Then re- move the two screws and slide the failed power module out. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 36: Removing The Entire Power Supply Unit
8 screws on the back of the chassis, and then connect the power cord. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 37: Power Module Rating
3. Reinsert the failed power module and plug in the AC cord to confirm. 4. If the alarm sounds again, remove the failed power module and replace it with a good one as soon as possible. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 38: Power Supply Information
The power system meets all applicable clauses for UL 1950 2nd edition without D3 deviations. The power system passes all tests for CUL and TUV safety. The power system, operating with resistive load, meets FCC class B and CISPR 22 class B conducted limits. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 39: Power Supply Requirement
Volts Amp x Qty. = Total Amp Watts (5V) Watts (12V) Total Motherboard Power Hard Drive 5.0V 1.3 12V 1.5 CD-ROM 5.0V Tape Drive 5.0V Floppy Drive 5.0V System Fans 5.0V Other 3.3V 5.0V Total Power AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 40 (This page was intentionally left blank.) AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 41: Appendix I. Scsi Cable Limits
Ultra-SCSI technology is unstable over long lengths, therefore stability will depend on the quality of your cable and devices. • A total of 7 “Narrow Fast SCSI” devices (ID0-ID7) may be con- nected to the 50-pin Narrow connector. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 42: Glossary
UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 43 A battery system that can provide power to an electronic device or com- puter when power fails in the building. A passive UPS only provides power. An active UPS provides power conditioning that offers protection against transient power conditions and short-term power outages. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide...
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