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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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... fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature P o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t 400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-3 Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V Processor LGA775...
... fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature P o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t 400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-3 Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V Processor LGA775...
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Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-5 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 1. Power supply 5. System fans (x 4) 7. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card... LED Location LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 10. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Front I/O board (hidden) 11. Optical drive ...
Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-5 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 1. Power supply 5. System fans (x 4) 7. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card... LED Location LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 10. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Front I/O board (hidden) 11. Optical drive ...
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Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Grooves 3. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the chassis. Side markings 2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4.
2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Grooves 3. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the chassis. Side markings 2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4.
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Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position ...
Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position ...
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Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2. To install the airduct: 1.
Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2. To install the airduct: 1.
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... install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or...
... install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or...
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... when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11
... when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Install a PCI Express x8 card to 2 of the previous section. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. PCI Express x8 slot 2.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Install a PCI Express x8 card to 2 of the previous section. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. PCI Express x8 slot 2.
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... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the...
... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the...
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2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN* connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connect the system fan cables CON1_FAN CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connect the SATA HDDs J1: connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-17
2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN* connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connect the system fan cables CON1_FAN CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connect the SATA HDDs J1: connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-17
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To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. To reinstall the system fan: 1. The airflow directional arrow on the backplane board. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Insert the fan to uninstall the other system fans. Repeat step 1 to 2 to the fan cage.
To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. To reinstall the system fan: 1. The airflow directional arrow on the backplane board. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. Insert the fan to uninstall the other system fans. Repeat step 1 to 2 to the fan cage.
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The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 To reinstall the device fan: 1. Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. Refer ...
The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 To reinstall the device fan: 1. Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. Refer ...
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Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove the tray bezel. 4. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove. Replace the drive tray. Pull the center of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Pull out half of the drive tray to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23
Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove the tray bezel. 4. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove. Replace the drive tray. Pull the center of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Pull out half of the drive tray to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23
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... in a reverse order. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the illustration below...
... in a reverse order. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the illustration below...
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ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach...
... the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach...
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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... button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. SSI power connectors (24-pin...
... button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. SSI power connectors (24-pin...