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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS161-E2/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 RS161-E2/PA2 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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... 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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through... controllers VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 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...
... 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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies through... controllers VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 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...
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... external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not...
... external floppy disk drive (USB interface) to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not...
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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 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
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Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Side markings 2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews 5. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Drive in place. 4. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3
Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Side markings 2. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews 5. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Drive in place. 4. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3
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... the motherboard. K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket 940 If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 Notched corner 2.3.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with dual surface mount 940-pin...
... the motherboard. K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket 940 If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 Notched corner 2.3.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with dual surface mount 940-pin...
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... screw holes match with two screws. Make sure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted; Secure the heatsink with the support plate stand offs. 2. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and airduct The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink to install the second heatsink...
... screw holes match with two screws. Make sure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted; Secure the heatsink with the support plate stand offs. 2. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and airduct The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink to install the second heatsink...
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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. 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
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... Double rank - - DDR400 - DDR400 - 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 CG or C0 with Rev. Mode Single channel (72 bits) Dual channel (144 bits) DIMM_A1/ DIMM_A2/ DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 Single rank Double rank - - DDR400 - DDR333...
... Double rank - - DDR400 - DDR400 - 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 CG or C0 with Rev. Mode Single channel (72 bits) Dual channel (144 bits) DIMM_A1/ DIMM_A2/ DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 Single rank Double rank - - DDR400 - DDR333...
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the SATA backplane. Connect the ...
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the SATA backplane. Connect the ...
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... on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. The three pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Install a PCI Express x16 card to the card, if applicable. Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the screw you...
... on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. The three pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Install a PCI Express x16 card to the card, if applicable. Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the screw you...
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SATA connectors (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. Device fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to ...
SATA connectors (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. Device fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to ...
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... components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to the fan connector on the backplane board. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19 To reinstall the system fan: 1. Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 2. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system...
... components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to the fan connector on the backplane board. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19 To reinstall the system fan: 1. Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 2. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system...
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... the device fan. 3. Reinstall the device fan by following the instructions in the fan cage. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Replace the device fan. Peg 2. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in place. Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow to...
... the device fan. 3. Reinstall the device fan by following the instructions in the fan cage. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Replace the device fan. Peg 2. Uninstall the fan following the instructions in place. Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow to...
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Pull the center of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23 Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the optical drive. 2. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the drive tray to remove. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3.
Pull the center of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23 Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the optical drive. 2. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the drive tray to remove. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3.
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..." for the location of the motherboard screws. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25
..." for the location of the motherboard screws. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25
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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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... front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3 Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space...
... front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3 Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 8. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space...
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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 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.
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... pins 1-2 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. K8N-DRE ¤ LAN1_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable K8N-DRE LAN1_EN1 setting ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 4-5 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. K8N-DRE ¤ KBPWR1 1 2 +5VSB...
... pins 1-2 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. K8N-DRE ¤ LAN1_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable K8N-DRE LAN1_EN1 setting ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 4-5 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. K8N-DRE ¤ KBPWR1 1 2 +5VSB...