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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. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1
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... (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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge...
... (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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge...
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... floppy disk drive. Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-5 Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. ...Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6...
... floppy disk drive. Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-5 Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. ...Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 - System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6...
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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. Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1
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Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Side markings 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Side markings 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
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... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The socket...
... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The socket...
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To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place.
To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place.
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... notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back...
... notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back...
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Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATA drive. 8. The drive ...
Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATA drive. 8. The drive ...
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Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to 2 of the previous section. PCI Express x8 slot 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3.
Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. Install a PCI Express x8 card to 2 of the previous section. PCI Express x8 slot 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3.
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... using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14...
... using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Refer to the card. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14...
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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 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.
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Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Insert the fan to uninstall the other system fans. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 To reinstall the system fan: 1. Repeat step 1 to 2 to the fan cage. To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2.
Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Insert the fan to uninstall the other system fans. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 To reinstall the system fan: 1. Repeat step 1 to 2 to the fan cage. To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane board. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2.
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... aside. Connect the device fan cable to the fan cage. 2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan connector on the...
... aside. Connect the device fan cable to the fan cage. 2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard or backplane board. 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan connector on the...
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Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the optical drive. 2. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove the tray bezel. 4. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull the center of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to the rear of the drive tray to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Too much force when removing the bezel. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to remove.
Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the optical drive. 2. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove the tray bezel. 4. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull the center of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to the rear of the drive tray to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Too much force when removing the bezel. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to remove.
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... for instructions on removing these components. 3. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis as shown. Refer to the base of the chassis. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Carefully lift...
... for instructions on removing these components. 3. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis as shown. Refer to the base of the chassis. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Carefully lift...
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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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Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack where ...
Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack where ...
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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) Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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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 Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 5. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 6. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 Internal...
... 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 Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 5. USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 6. Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 Internal...