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Dual Intel ® Xeon ™ 5U Rackmount Server 800/533MHz Front Side Bus AP1720-E2 User Guide.
ii Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a r.
iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide .....................
iv Contents 2.9 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-30 2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-30 2.9.2 SA T A backplane connections ............................... 2-31 2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections .
v 5.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................ 5-10 5.2.6 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 5-10 5.3 Main menu .
vi 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.
vii Safety infor mation Electrical Safety • 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.
viii 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 AP130-E1 server .
ix Reference V isit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details. W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
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1-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server . It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1 . 1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: .
ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-3 1 .2 System specif ications The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1 .3 F ront panel features The AP1720-E2 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security . Open the bezel to access the front panel components.
ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-5 If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1 .4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.
ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-7 1 .5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. AI4 (four internal IDE/SA T A configuration) 1. Power supply cage 2. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Hard disk drive cage 5.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 14 AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration) AA4 (four hot-swap SA T A configuration) 11 12 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 10 5 9 11 13.
ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-9 1. Power supply cage 2. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Hard disk drive cage 5. Chassis fan 6. Expansion card locks 7. NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Chassis roller wheels 9. Front I/O board 10. Chassis intrusion switch 1 1.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10 1 .6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. • The Power , HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed.
ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2. 1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly . Y ou can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover . 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 1.
2-3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.1.2 Re-installing the side cover T o re-install the side cover: 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below .
2-5 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 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.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way , otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely .
2-7 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel ® certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_F AN1. 1 3 4 2 CPU1 fan connector (CPU_F AN1) T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
2-9 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_F AN2.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2.4 System memor y 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
2-11 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T able 1 Recommended memory configurations * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical .
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.4.2 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 damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
2-13 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly . 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.
2-15 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly T o re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6 5.25-inch drives Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1) . The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.
2-17 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3. When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar . Underneath the lock bar are two pegs that match the holes on the drive bay . This mechanism secures the drive to the bay in place of screws. 4. While holding up the drive lock bar , carefully insert a 5.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 7. Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. Pull down the bar lock and insert the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to secure the drive.
2-19 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.7 Hard disk dr ives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SA T A/SCSI hard disk drive If you purchased an AS8, AS4, or AA4 configured model, follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SA T A or SCSI hard disk drive (HDD).
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 5. Place a SA T A or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the drive tray , and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
2-21 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SA T A HDD If you purchased an internal IDE/SA T A model (AI4), your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 7. Connect the IDE and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Follow steps 2 to 6 if you wish to install other hard disk drives. 9. Re-install the front panel assembly when done. 3. Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive as shown.
2-23 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Installing a Serial A T A HDD to the first hard disk drive cage T o install a Serial A T A hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage: 1. Follow instructions 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Connect the 15-pin SA T A power plug to the power connector at the back of the drive.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 Installing an IDE/SA T A HDD to the internal HDD cage Follow these instructions to install an IDE or Serial A T A hard disk drive to the optional internal hard disk drive cage (non-swap). 1. Install the internal HDD cage following the instructions on Chapter 3 “Installation options”.
2-25 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. 3. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2.8 Expansion cards The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards.
2-27 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier . Card lock tab.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28 3. When the card is inside the chassis, push down the end of the card until it is level with the PCI slot. 2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card If you wish to install .
2-29 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.8.3 Removing an expansion card T o remove an expansion card: 1. Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion card. 2. Firmly hold the expansion card and pull it out of the slot. 3. Place the plastic card lock back where you removed it.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-30 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Y ou 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.
2-31 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.9.2 SA T A backplane connections (in AA4 models only) A SA T A backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AA4 model. The SA T A backplane has four 15-pin SA T A connectors to support Serial A T A hard disk drives.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-32 Back side The back side of SA T A backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SA T A interfaces for the SA T A RAID card, and SMBus connectors.
2-33 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server SA T A backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 allows you to define your desired SA T A configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SA T A HDD bay .
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-34 2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections (in AS8 and AS4 models only) T wo SCSI backplanes come pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 AS8 model. One SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the AS4 model. The SCSI backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks.
2-35 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Back side The back side of SCSI backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SCSI interfaces for the SCSI/RAID card and terminator , and SMBus connectors. The picture shows a two-backplane configuration in a cascade connection.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-36 T wo-backplane configuration In a two-backplane configuration: • the upper SCSI interface of the first backplane connects to the SCSI card • the lower SCSI interface.
2-37 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-38 Non-Cascade configuration First backplane (BPB1) J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 ID0 Drive Bay 2 ID1 Drive Bay 3 ID2 Drive Bay 4 ID3 GE.
2-39 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2. 10 Removable components Y ou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-40 T o re-install the chassis fan: 1. Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage. 4. Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside.
2-41 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2.10.2 HDD fan T o remove the HDD fan: 1. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD fan cage to the chassis. 2. Hold the outer side of the fan cage, then pull sideways to release it from the chassis.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-42 5. Press the fan case hooks outwards until the fan detaches from the case. 6. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside. 4. Locate four hooks inside the HDD fan case.
2-43 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. 4. Push the outer edge of the fan cage sideways to fit it to the drive cage. Y ou hear a click when the fan cage correctly fits in place. Side tabs Outer side of fan cage Inner edge of drive cage 3.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-44 2.10.3 SA T A/SCSI backplane T o remove the SA T A/SCSI backplane: 1. Remove the HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fans” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SA T A/SCSI backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug.
2-45 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o re-install a SA T A/SCSI backplane: 1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. 2. Align the backplane with the rail- like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely .
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-46 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive 2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. T o remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. Y ou need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive.
2-47 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o install a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw .
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-48 2.10.5 Front I/O board Y ou need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. T o remove the front I/O board: 1.
2-49 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o install the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw . 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs).
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-50 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability .
2-51 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o remove the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. 3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-52 2.10.7 Power suppy modules The barebone server system power supply modules come in three configurations: Y ou MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the 600 W single power supply .
2-53 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o remove the 600 W single power supply module: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the power supply metal plate. Do not remove the thumb screw from the metal plate. Thumbscrew 2. Hold the metal plate bar and push it downward to release the plate from the chassis.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-54 T o install a 600 W single power supply module: 1. Firmly hold the power supply module and insert it into the power supply cage. 2. Push the power supply all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage.
2-55 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server T o remove a 600 W dual or redundant power supply: 1. Loosen four screws on the metal brackets that secure the power supply to the chassis. 2. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the power supply module from the chassis.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-56 2. Use a power supply module handle to push the power supply until it fits in place. 3. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on the metal brackets on each side. The standard server system comes with two power supply modules with no redundant power function.
3-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server . Chapter 3 Installation options.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-2 The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package.
3-3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3. Make sure that the cage lock tab snaps to the bottom of the first drive cage. When properly installed, the cage should align with the first drive cage. Cage lock tab snapped securely to the bottom of first drive cage 4.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 6. Insert the tabs into the holes. Y ou may need to swing the bracket a bit from left to right and back to fully insert the tabs. 7. When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes, swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis.
3-5 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3.2 Installing an IDE drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to a combination 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration. 4-SCSI configuration 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration T o install an IDE drive cage: 1.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-6 3. Make sure that the drive cage is fits snugly to the bay as shown. The drive cage is properly installed when it is parallel to the front panel, and the screw hole matches the hole of the first drive cage. Screw hole 4.
3-7 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3.3 Upgrading to a dual or redundant power supply Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W single power supply to 600 W dual or redundant power supply . 1. Remove the single power supply following the instructions in the section “2.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-8 6. Push the power supply to the power supply cage until the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes align. 5. Push the power supply halfway to the power supply cage, then attached the a metal bracket on each side of the power supply with two screws.
3-9 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3.4 Installing a power supply module Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W dual to 600 W redundant power supply . 1. Press down the rubber lever of the dummy module to unlock.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-10 4. Push the power supply module inside the bay until it is aligned with the other power supply modules. The pictures shows the power supply module when installed.
3-11 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3.5 Prepar ing the system for rac k mounting 3.5.1 Remove the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.7 Chassis roller wheels and footpads” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. 3.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-12.
3-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 4 Motherboard info.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-2 4. 1 Motherboard layout NCCH-DL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1) REAR_FAN1 FLOPPY1 4Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 DDR DIMM1 (72 bit, 184-pin module) Intel 82547GI Gigabit .
4-3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Layout contents Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-4 2. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) 4-4 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5 4. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) 4-5 5. Clear R TC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-6 6.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-4 4.2 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable (pins 2-3) or disable (pins 1-2) 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.
4-5 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up. 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-6 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery .
4-7 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 7. IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller .
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-8 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. 4.3 Connectors 2.
4-9 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue], SEC_IDE [white]) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-10 5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the module to this connector . Y ou may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector .
4-11 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 7. Serial A T A RAID connectors (7-pin SA T A_RAID1, SA T A_RAID2) These Serial A T A connectors support SA T A hard disks that you may configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise ® PDC20319 RAID controller , you may create a RAID0, RAID1, or RAID0+1 configuration.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-12 9. Power connectors (24-pin A TXPWR1, 8-pin A TX12V1) These connectors connect to an SSI-type 12V power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
4-13 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-14 13. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1/2, 3-pin REAR_F AN1/2, 3-pin FRNT_F AN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.
4-15 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server • System Power LED (3-pin PLED) This lead connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to the message LED cable on the front panel and indicates the booting status.
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4-16.
3-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-2 5. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format a: /s , then press the <Enter> key Windows ® XP environment a.
5-3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.1.2 A wardBIOS Flash Utility Updating the BIOS T o 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. Copy the A wardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-4 6. T ype the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>. 7. The utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. Press <Y> to save the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, or <N> to continue.
5-5 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Press <F1> to restart the system. Saving the current BIOS file The AwardBIOS Flash utility allows you to save your original or current BIOS to a floppy disk before you update.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-6 3. T ype a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>. 4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.
5-7 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility he ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility .
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-8 5.2 BIOS Setup progr am 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”.
5-9 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration settings Advanced For changing the ad.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-10 5.2.4 General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.5 Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5-11 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. T ime (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-12 Base/Extended/T otal Memory [xxxK] The base memory , extended memory , and total memory values are auto- detected. These fields are not user-configurable. 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE drive.
5-13 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE drive. The settings Mode 0 to 4 allow successive increase in performance.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-14 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].
5-15 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave , refer to section “5.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. 5.3.3 Secondary IDE Master When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master , refer to section “5.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-16 Extended IDE Drive [Auto] When set to [Auto], allows automatic selection of the extended IDE drive installed, if any . Set this item to [None] if there is no extended IDE drive, or if you do not wish to detect the drive even if installed.
5-17 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory , chipset, and other system devices. 5.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features This menu shows the chipset and DRAM Vcore voltage settings.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Chipset Vcore V oltage [+1.6V] Allows adjustment of the chipset Vcore voltage.
5-19 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 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. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item sets the DRAM operating frequency .
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-20 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM.
5-21 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Init Display First [AGP Slot] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP Slot] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Allows you to select the maximum PCI bus speed to be programmed.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-22 Frequency/V oltage Control CPU Clock [200MHz] Allows you to set the CPU frequency . Key-in a value within the specified range, then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=200] [Max=233] CPU Clock Ratio [18 X] Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency .
5-23 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 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.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-24 Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller .
5-25 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the parellel port base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRG5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Allows you to select the parallel port mode.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-26 SA T A Configuration On-chip Serial A T A [Auto] This item allows you to configure your serial A T A devices if present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Combined Mode] [Enhanced Mode] [SA T A Only] a. Setting to [ Auto ] allows BIOS to automatically configure the SA T A devices.
5-27 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server d. Setting to [ SA T A Only ] allows you to install IDE devices on the Serial A T A channels only . e. Setting to [ Disabled ] disables the onboard SA T A controller . The RAID feature is also disabled. SA T A Mode [IDE] When this item is set to [IDE], SA T A operates in IDE mode.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-28 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. Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled resetting of the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit the Setup.
5-29 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate interrupt to the specific devices to avoid conflict.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-30 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 Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the USB controller .
5-31 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power management settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-32 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. Power Management [User Define] Allows you to set the automatic power saving features.
5-33 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server V ideo Off Method [DPMS] This item determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-34 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. Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot key combination to turn the system power on.
5-35 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server V oltage Monitor CPU VCORE V oltage, +12V V oltage, +3.3V V oltage, +5VCC V oltage, VBA T V oltage, +5VSB V oltage Auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-36 Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System T arget T emperature [50] Allows you to set the target temperature for the system.
5-37 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 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.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-38 5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 5.6.3 Removable Device Priority 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Hard Disk Boot Priority 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.
5-39 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Other Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable selection of other boot device.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-40 Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off] T ypematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. Set to [Enabled] to configure the T ype Rate and T ype Delay items.
5-41 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Security Item Specific Help Supervisor password control full access. Select Menu 5.6.5 Security Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords.
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-42 A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM.
5-43 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility . Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility .
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-44 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.
3-1 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server This appendix gives information on the standard and redundant power supply that came with the barebone server . This section also provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server .
Appendix: Reference information A-2 A. 1 600 W sing le power supply A.1.1 General description The 600 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P10 (no P3).
A-3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server A.1.2 Specifications Output V oltage Max (A) +3.33V 20 +5V 24 +12V 15 -12V 0.5 -5V 0.5 +5VSB 2.0 Input characteristics Input V oltage Normal Range 100 to 127 V ~ 10 .
Appendix: Reference information A-4 A.2 600 W dual/redundant power supply A.2.1 General description The 600 W dual/redundant-type power supply has 1 1 plugs.
A-5 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server A.2.2 Specifications Output V oltage Max (A) Max Power (W) +3.33V 40 580 +5V 50 580 +12V 34 580 -12V 1.0 12 -5V 0.5 2.
Appendix: Reference information A-6 A.3 Simple fixes The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.
A-7 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Problem Action The system continuously beeps after it was turned on 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears 1.
Appendix: Reference information A-8.
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