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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-1 It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-1 It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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...t 500 W power supply, 100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz Dimensions 663 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-3 The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on this ...MB display memory Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (x8 link) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage NVIDIA® nForce™ Professional 2200 chipset supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives - 2 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2...
...t 500 W power supply, 100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz Dimensions 663 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-3 The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on this ...MB display memory Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (x8 link) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage NVIDIA® nForce™ Professional 2200 chipset supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives - 2 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2...
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... the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 5 9. Device fans (x 3) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 10. ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 System fans (x 4) 7. Power fans 4 3. Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server...
... the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 5 9. Device fans (x 3) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 10. ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 System fans (x 4) 7. Power fans 4 3. Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server...
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Hardware setup ASUS RS161-E2/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 RS161-E2/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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Side markings 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Tighten the thumbscrews on both sides of the chassis. Drive in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Grooves 3. Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. Thumbscrews 5.
Side markings 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Tighten the thumbscrews on both sides of the chassis. Drive in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Grooves 3. Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. Thumbscrews 5.
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Notched corner 2.3.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket 940 If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1. Locate the ...
Notched corner 2.3.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket 940 If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1. Locate the ...
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If you use only qualified heatsink assembly. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink screw holes match with two screws. otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. ...
If you use only qualified heatsink assembly. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink screw holes match with two screws. otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. ...
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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ¤ DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 104 Pins 80 Pins 80 Pins 104 Pins K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-9 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ¤ DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 104 Pins 80 Pins 80 Pins 104 Pins K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-9 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... table below for details. DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR333 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-11 Single rank Single rank Double rank Double rank - - CG or C0 with Rev.
... table below for details. DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR333 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-11 Single rank Single rank Double rank Double rank - - CG or C0 with Rev.
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... the bay until it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. Connect the bundled SATA cables to install a second SATA drive. 8. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the...
... the bay until it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. Connect the bundled SATA cables to install a second SATA drive. 8. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the...
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... riser card bracket: 1. Take note of the holes on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. 5. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the card into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. Install a PCI...
... riser card bracket: 1. Take note of the holes on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. 5. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the card into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. Install a PCI...
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... 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. SATA connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 Panel connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7.
... 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. SATA connectors (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 Panel connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7.
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... the following components: 1. This section tells how to replace defective components. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19
... the following components: 1. This section tells how to replace defective components. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19
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.... 2. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the fan cage. Replace the device fan. Peg 2. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the previous section. Reinstall the device fan by following...
.... 2. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the fan cage. Replace the device fan. Peg 2. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the previous section. Reinstall the device fan by following...
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Replace the drive tray. Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23
Replace the drive tray. Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23
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... the motherboard. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for the location of the motherboard screws. Refer to the base of the chassis. 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. Carefully lift the motherboard out of...
... the motherboard. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for the location of the motherboard screws. Refer to the base of the chassis. 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. Carefully lift the motherboard out of...
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
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... rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3
... rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
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... Space Bar). K8N-DRE ¤ KBPWR1 1 2 +5VSB 2 3 +5V (Default) K8N-DRE Keyboard power setting 3 . K8N-DRE ¤ LAN1_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable K8N-DRE LAN1_EN1 setting ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting...
... Space Bar). K8N-DRE ¤ KBPWR1 1 2 +5VSB 2 3 +5V (Default) K8N-DRE Keyboard power setting 3 . K8N-DRE ¤ LAN1_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable K8N-DRE LAN1_EN1 setting ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting...