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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. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-
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...RAID 1 configuration Expansion slots 2 x full-length/Half-length PCI-Express x16 slot(x8 link) (on a riser card) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for ASUS Server Management Board Front panel 2 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA-II HDD bays 1 x optical drive 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power switch Reset switch Location... Power supply 500W single power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 670mm (l) x 445mm (w) x 43.6mm (h) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-13 The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2200 Series AMD OpteronTM, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The...
...RAID 1 configuration Expansion slots 2 x full-length/Half-length PCI-Express x16 slot(x8 link) (on a riser card) 1 x SO-DIMM socket for ASUS Server Management Board Front panel 2 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA-II HDD bays 1 x optical drive 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power switch Reset switch Location... Power supply 500W single power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 670mm (l) x 445mm (w) x 43.6mm (h) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-13 The server supports dual Socket-F(1207) 2200 Series AMD OpteronTM, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The...
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System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Power supply 5. SATA-II backplane 9. Optical drive ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-15 Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Rear fans 3. 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. PCI Slot 2. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard 4. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2 7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card) 8.
System fans (40mm x 56mm) x 4 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1(port0) 10. Power supply 5. SATA-II backplane 9. Optical drive ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 1-15 Hot-swap HDD tray 2(Port1) 11. Rear fans 3. 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. PCI Slot 2. ASUS KFN4-DRE motherboard 4. System fans (40mm x 28mm) x 2 7. 2 x PCI-E Slot (riser card) 8.
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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- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrews on the chassis. 3. Grooves Thumbscrews 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the rear to secure the cover. Drive in place. 4. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Side markings 2.
2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrews on the chassis. 3. Grooves Thumbscrews 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to the grooves on the rear to secure the cover. Drive in place. 4. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Side markings 2.
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Contact your left. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207....load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the ...motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F...
Contact your left. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207....load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the ...motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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.
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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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... DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when...
... DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when...
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... the SATAII interface on the drive connects to install a second SATAII drive. 8. SATAII interface on the backplane When installed, the SATAII connector on the backplane. 6. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-13 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Connect the bundled SATAII cables to section "2.8 SATAII backplane...
... the SATAII interface on the drive connects to install a second SATAII drive. 8. SATAII interface on the backplane When installed, the SATAII connector on the backplane. 6. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-13 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Connect the bundled SATAII cables to section "2.8 SATAII backplane...
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... on the motherboard. 3. Take note of the holes on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-15 Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. 5. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the card, if applicable. Connect the cable(s) to the...
... on the motherboard. 3. Take note of the holes on the riser card should match these holes to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. 2. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-15 Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. 5. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the card, if applicable. Connect the cable(s) to the...
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USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. Panel connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 8. SATAII ...
USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 9. Panel connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 8. SATAII ...
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.... Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 3. Connect the system fan cable to the fan cage. Device fan 3. Optical drive 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-19 Repeat step 1 to 2 to replace defective components. System fans 2. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing...
.... Take note of the airflow directional arrows embossed on the backplane board. 3. Connect the system fan cable to the fan cage. Device fan 3. Optical drive 5. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-19 Repeat step 1 to 2 to replace defective components. System fans 2. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing...
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... instructions in the fan cage. P u l l t h e d u m m y c a s e t o t h e direction of the arrow to fit in the previous section. 2. Follow these instructions when replacing this when put together correctly. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-21 Uninstall the fan following the instructions in place. 2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case The device fan for the memory module(s) comes with the dummy...
... instructions in the fan cage. P u l l t h e d u m m y c a s e t o t h e direction of the arrow to fit in the previous section. 2. Follow these instructions when replacing this when put together correctly. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-21 Uninstall the fan following the instructions in place. 2.9.3 Device fan with dummy case The device fan for the memory module(s) comes with the dummy...
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2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 6. Replace the drive tray. Pull the center of the drive tray to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Pull out half of the bezel remove the tray bezel. Then lift the sides (B) to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-23 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 remove. outward (A). 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to 4.
2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 6. Replace the drive tray. Pull the center of the drive tray to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Pull out half of the bezel remove the tray bezel. Then lift the sides (B) to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-23 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 remove. outward (A). 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to 4.
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... the motherboard: 1. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for instructions on removing these components. 3. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the chassis. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-25 Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the corresponding sections for...
... the motherboard: 1. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for instructions on removing these components. 3. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the chassis. R KFN4-DRE ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 2-25 Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the corresponding sections for...
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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-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-
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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 RS161-E4/PA2 3- Select one unit of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 8. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to install the barebone server. 2. Remove...
... 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 RS161-E4/PA2 3- Select one unit of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 8. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to install the barebone server. 2. Remove...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. ASUS RS161-E4/PA2 4-
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter gives inforamtion about the motherboard that comes with the server. 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- BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34) 4-11 7.Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, REAR-FAN1...
... (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- BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34) 4-11 7.Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, REAR-FAN1...