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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 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-E4/PA2 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... Socket-F(1207) 2200 Series AMD OpteronTM, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R11) Motherboard ASUS KFN4-DRE Chipset NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 CPU Supports Dual Socket F (1207) AMD Opteron 2210/2212/2214/2 216...
... Socket-F(1207) 2200 Series AMD OpteronTM, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard. Chassis Rackmount 1U (R11) Motherboard ASUS KFN4-DRE Chipset NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 CPU Supports Dual Socket F (1207) AMD Opteron 2210/2212/2214/2 216...
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Rear fans 3. System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4 6. Optical drive ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-15 System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2 7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card) 8. Power supply 5. SATA-II backplane 9. PCI Slot 2. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 7 3 2 2 4 6 5 6 8 9 10 11 1. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard 4.
Rear fans 3. System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4 6. Optical drive ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-15 System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2 7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card) 8. Power supply 5. SATA-II backplane 9. PCI Slot 2. Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 7 3 2 2 4 6 5 6 8 9 10 11 1. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard 4.
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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-E4/PA2 2-
Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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Drive in place. 4. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Side markings 2. Grooves Thumbscrews 5. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the chassis. 3. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on each side) are aligned to secure the cover.
Drive in place. 4. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Side markings 2. Grooves Thumbscrews 5. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the chassis. 3. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on each side) are aligned to secure the cover.
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... if the PnP cap is on the Socket 1207. • 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 Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® 2200... removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Contact your left. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard.
... if the PnP cap is on the Socket 1207. • 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 Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® 2200... removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Contact your left. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard.
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-
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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 R KFN4-DRE DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_D2 112 Pins 128 Pins KFN4-DRE 240-pin DDR2 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-E4/PA2 2- 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 R KFN4-DRE DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_D2 112 Pins 128 Pins KFN4-DRE 240-pin DDR2 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-E4/PA2 2- 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... avoid damaging the DIMM. ・ The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11 DDR2 DIMM notch ・ A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such...
... avoid damaging the DIMM. ・ The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11 DDR2 DIMM notch ・ A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such...
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... SATAII backplane cable connections. Push the tray lever until it all the way to the connectors on the backplane. 6. Refer to install a second SATAII drive. 8. 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-13 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.
... SATAII backplane cable connections. Push the tray lever until it all the way to the connectors on the backplane. 6. Refer to install a second SATAII drive. 8. 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-13 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.
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ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-15 Take note of the holes on the motherboard. 3. The three pegs on the riser card should match these holes to the bracket, then secure ...
ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-15 Take note of the holes on the motherboard. 3. The three pegs on the riser card should match these holes to the bracket, then secure ...
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... to device fan) 6. Panel connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 9. SATAII connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. 2.7 Cable connections 9 8 5 4 6 1 2 7 5 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to...
... to device fan) 6. Panel connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 9. SATAII connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. 2.7 Cable connections 9 8 5 4 6 1 2 7 5 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to...
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... uninstall the other system fans. Lift the fan, then set aside. Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 3. Optical drive 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-19 Power supply module 4. Repeat step 1 to 2 to remove the following components: 1. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. To reinstall the system fan...
... uninstall the other system fans. Lift the fan, then set aside. Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 3. Optical drive 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-19 Power supply module 4. Repeat step 1 to 2 to remove the following components: 1. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. To reinstall the system fan...
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... following the instructions in the fan cage. Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the previous section. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-21 Follow these instructions when replacing this when put together correctly. 3.
... following the instructions in the fan cage. Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to fit in the previous section. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-21 Follow these instructions when replacing this when put together correctly. 3.
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outward (A). 5. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 6. Too much force when removing the bezel. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-23 Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. I n s e r t t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Then lift the sides (B) to 4. Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the bezel remove the tray bezel. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1.
outward (A). 5. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 6. Too much force when removing the bezel. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-23 Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. I n s e r t t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Then lift the sides (B) to 4. Replace the drive tray. Pull out half of the bezel remove the tray bezel. 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1.
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... removing these components. 3. 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Refer to the corresponding sections for illustration. 2. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-25
... removing these components. 3. 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Refer to the corresponding sections for illustration. 2. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-25
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ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the front end. 1U space 5. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 3- Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the rear...
... pair. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the front end. 1U space 5. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 3- Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the rear...
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Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
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... (200-pin BMCSOCKET1) 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 13.System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 14.System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
... (200-pin BMCSOCKET1) 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 13.System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 14.System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-17 ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-