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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 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/PA4 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction You may have to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5MT-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser ...assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8) • Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14) • Slim type optical drive with IDE cable • 6 x system fans (3 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm) • 4 x hot-swap HDD trays • Pre-connected device/power cables 2. CPU heatsink 3. Bundled CDs • RS120-E3 drivers ...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction You may have to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5MT-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser ...assembly (ASUS PCI64-EXP-X8) • Front I/O board (ASUS FPB-AR14) • Slim type optical drive with IDE cable • 6 x system fans (3 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm) • 4 x hot-swap HDD trays • Pre-connected device/power cables 2. CPU heatsink 3. Bundled CDs • RS120-E3 drivers ...
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...ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with - ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 and Pentium® D processor ...LAN1: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB display memory Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)...
...ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII-300 hard disk drive with - ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 and Pentium® D processor ...LAN1: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB display memory Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)...
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... Express x8 riser card bracket 2. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. Power fans 3. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-5 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the ... you need to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only...
... Express x8 riser card bracket 2. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. Power fans 3. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-5 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the ... you need to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only...
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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/PA4 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/PA4 2-1
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Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-3 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 5. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8.
Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-3 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. 5. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8.
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Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP ...with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Pentium... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-5
Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP ...with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Pentium... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-5
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... orientation. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to completely secure the heatsink. Refer to the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-7 Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...
... orientation. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to completely secure the heatsink. Refer to the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-7 Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the...
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...P5MT-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5MT-R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • Always ...motherboard. • Due to the recommended memory configuration table below. populated - (2) - - - the system may occur: - populated populated populated ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-9 populated - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules - Refer to chipset resource allocation, ...
...P5MT-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5MT-R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • Always ...motherboard. • Due to the recommended memory configuration table below. populated - (2) - - - the system may occur: - populated populated populated ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-9 populated - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules - Refer to chipset resource allocation, ...
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... pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 1. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-11
... pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD: 1. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-11
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... it from the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI-X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-13 You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing...
... it from the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI-X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-13 You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing...
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... with the card into the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-15 Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2.
... with the card into the PCI Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-15 Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2.
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...) See page 4-17. 9. 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 11. SATA connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) See page 4-16. 10. USB connector (from...
...) See page 4-17. 9. 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 11. SATA connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) See page 4-16. 10. USB connector (from...
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... with dummy case may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-19 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Optical drive 5. This section tells how to remove the following...
... with dummy case may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-19 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Optical drive 5. This section tells how to remove the following...
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... previous section. 2. Insert the dummy case pegs to fit in the fan cage. Peg 3. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-21 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to the system fan...
... previous section. 2. Insert the dummy case pegs to fit in the fan cage. Peg 3. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-21 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it to the system fan...
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-23 Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-23 Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1.
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Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Then push the front cover as side. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. 5. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-25 Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8.
Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Then push the front cover as side. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. 5. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-25 Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8.
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... motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for details. 2. To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-27 Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.8.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1.
... motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for details. 2. To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-27 Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.8.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1.
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1
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... the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack front. 3. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3-3 Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the...
... the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack front. 3. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3-3 Remove the screws from the 1U space on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the...