Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AP1400R Asus
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Dual Pentium ® III 1U Rackmount Server ® AP1400R User ’ s Manual.
2 Checklist Disclaimer/Copyrights No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated .
3 Features ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support T el (English): +886-2-2890-7123 T el (Chinese): +886-2-2890-71 13 Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.
4 Safeguards 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.
5 Electrical Safety Safet y Precautions Safeguards Observe the following safety precautions when you are connecting or disconnecting any devices. Operation Safety T ools Required Y ou need a Philips (cross) screwdriver and a flat screwdriver to install or remove the components in the server .
6 Safet y Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORT ANT • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
7 Contents Introduction: About This Manual .................................. 9 Audience ..................................................................................... 10 Contents Description ....................................................
8 Contents CPU T erminator .......................................................................... 27 CPU Fan Cable ............................................................................ 27 Connecting the Fan Cable ...........................
9 AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual Y ou are reading the AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual. This manual provides genaral and specific information about the AP1400R server . “ About This Manual ” contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used.
10 Introduction: About This Manual Checklist This manual contains the following parts: 1. Introduction: About This Manual This part contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 11 Features Conventions Symbols T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
12 Introduction: About This Manual Safeguards Package Contents This section lists the items included in the server package. Standard Components Motherboard CUR-DLSR Chassis AR-10 1U Rackmount Power Su.
13 AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual This chapter describes the external features of the AP1400R server . It includes specific sections that identify these features.
14 Chapter 1: System Overview Checklist Features The AP1400R is configured for the ASUS CUR-DLSR smart motherboard that uses the ServerSet TM chipset from ServerWorks ® . The motherboard supports dual Pentium III processors to accelerate even the most complicated server tasks.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 15 Features Front Panel The front panel of the AP1400R server allows easy access to the floppy , CD-ROM, and removable hard disk drives. The power button and the system LED indicators are also located on the front panel (see next page for descriptions).
16 Chapter 1: System Overview Safeguards Power Button and System LEDs The chassis includes system LEDs to indicate fan and thermal status, hard disk status, and system power status. LED Information Fan Fail LED When the fan speed is normal, this LED is ON (steady green).
17 AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual This chapter tells how to get started with the AP1400R server . The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system.
18 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Getting Star ted Before you turn on the server , make sure that you have completed the basic system connections. Follow these steps when starting the server . Monitor Connection Connect a monitor by plugging a video cable to the video port (blue port) at the back of the server .
19 AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It also gives detailed information on the internal components and how to install them.
20 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Checklist Opening the Chassis The AP1400R chassis is a 1U form factor designed for easy assembly and disassembly , making the installation of internal components very convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures the cover to the chassis.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 21 Features Opening the Chassis Removing the Cover Slide the top cover toward the front for about an inch, then lift it from the chassis. The top cover of the chassis has locking tabs at the rear end that connect to the inner side of the back panel.
22 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Internal Components The AP1400R server interior comprise the motherboard and other parts that complete the system. 1 2 3 4 (T op) 5 (Bottom) 6 7 (T op) 8 (Bottom) 11 1 0 9 13 12 1. Power Supply 2. CPU Blower 3. SCSI Backplane Board 4.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 23 Motherboard Placement This section tells how the motherboard is placed into the chassis in case you need to remove and re-install it in the future. Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly .
24 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Safeguards Central Processing Unit (CPU) The CUR-DLSR motherboard has two ZIF Socket 370. Each socket supports one Intel Pentium III processor . The figure below shows the CPU sockets on the motherboard. (NOTE: The CPU sockets are underneath the CPU blower tube.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 25 Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ° -100 ° angle.
26 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup CPU Heatsink Attaching the Heatsink Back Clip Use a flat screwdriver to attach the back clip to the back of the CPU socket until it snaps in place. Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 27 CPU T erminator When using only one processor socket, make sure to install an S370 processor terminator to the unused socket. Install a CPU terminator as you would install a CPU. Refer to the section “ CPU Installation ” .
28 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup CPU Blower and Tube T o maintain the ideal temperature for the CPUs, the chassis includes a 9-cm CPU blower . The blower has an extended tube directed to the two CPUs. The blower cable connects to the CPU_F AN2 connector on the motherboard.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 29 System Memor y The motherboard has four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support 3.3V Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) modules in 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB densities.
30 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup System Memor y DIMM Installation 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM (indicated by white circles on the figure) match the breaks on the socket.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 31 Riser Card / Expansion Card The motherboard has a 64-bit/33MHz PCI expansion slot. The slot requires a PCI riser card (P64-1U) to accommodate a PCI expansion card. The riser card comes with the system package. The riser card golden fingers connect to the PCI slot on the motherboard.
32 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Securing the Expansion Card When the card is installed, push down the locking tab to firmly fix the card in place. Replace the riser card holder to secure the riser and the installed card to the chassis.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 33 SCSI Backplane The 1-inch high SCSI backplane included in the system supports three Ultra160 SCSI devices. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy installation of external SCSI hard disks.
34 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Checklist Connecting Cables IDE Cable Connect one end of the IDE cable to connector labeled IDE1 on the motherboard. Connect the other end of the cable to the IDE connector on the CD-ROM adapter board.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 35 Features Connecting Cables Floppy Cable Connect the floppy cable directly to the floppy drive connector . Floppy Drive Connector LED Cable Connect one end of the LED cable to the P ANEL2 connector on the motherboard and the other end to the LED connector on the backplane board.
36 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Connecting Cables Power Cables Connect the A TX power cable to the A TX power connector on the motherboard. Connect the 4-pin power cable to the power connector on the backplane. Refer to the section “ System Power Supply ” for details on power cables.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 37 CD-ROM Drive The system chassis supports a slim CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM bay is on top of the SCSI HDD0 drive bay (leftmost bay when facing the front panel). CD-ROM Mounting Place a slim CD-ROM drive to the drive tray and secure it using four screws in the areas indicated by circles.
38 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Adapter Board One side of the CD-ROM adapter board has a special connector that matches the connector on the slim CD-ROM drive. T wo screw holes are available for securing the board to the CD-ROM drive.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 39 Floppy Drive The system comes with the floppy drive already installed. Refer to this section when you need to replace the floppy drive. Floppy Drive Mounting Place the floppy drive to the drive tray and secure it with four screws on the areas indicated by circles.
40 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup SCSI Hard Disk Drives The system comes with three externally accessible hard disk drive bays. SCSI HDD Mounting Place the SCSI hard disk drive to the hot-swap drive tray and secure it with four screws as shown. Ensure the correct drive tray orientation before installing the HDD.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 41 SCSI Hard Disk Drives Make sure that the SCSI cable is connected to the motherboard and the backplane. Refer to the section “ Connecting Cables ” . IMPORT ANT HDD Installation After the drive is secured to the tray , carefully insert the drive into the bay , then push the levers back in place.
42 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup System Power Supply The system comes with a Pinot 200W single power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables and connectors.
AP1400R Server User ’ s Manual 43 Power Supply Specifications Output V oltage Regulation Output Current Capacity Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Output V oltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise +3.3V 3.2 3.30 3.465 50mV p-p +5V 4.8 5.00 5.25 50mV p-p +12V 1 1.
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