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ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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 AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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.
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... (CS3) drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD User guide Contact your package for the standard items listed in the ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) product package vary depending on the model your purchased. Check your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
... (CS3) drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD User guide Contact your package for the standard items listed in the ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) product package vary depending on the model your purchased. Check your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
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... RAID (via optional ZCR card) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 500W power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 670 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-3 Chassis Motherboard ...Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slot Storage Management Hardware monitors Power supply Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R11) ASUS NCL-DS1R1 North Bridge: Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South...
... RAID (via optional ZCR card) ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 500W power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 670 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-3 Chassis Motherboard ...Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slot Storage Management Hardware monitors Power supply Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R11) ASUS NCL-DS1R1 North Bridge: Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South...
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Expansion slot LAN port1 LAN port2 VGA port Serial port USB ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Rear fans AC power socket ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the LED descriptions. Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard.
Expansion slot LAN port1 LAN port2 VGA port Serial port USB ports PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Rear fans AC power socket ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the LED descriptions. Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard.
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... LEDs OFF Blinking ON Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD HDD is present No HDD present System is present ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-7 no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve) Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the...
... LEDs OFF Blinking ON Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD HDD is present No HDD present System is present ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 1-7 no incoming event ASWM detects a system problem; (Log in to ASWM to identify and resolve) Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the...
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Hardware setup ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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 AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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 Grooves 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-3 Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
Side markings Grooves 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Thumbscrews ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-3 Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
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... side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the top of the CPU. Carefully push down the socket lever to install a second CPU...
... side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the top of the CPU. Carefully push down the socket lever to install a second CPU...
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... any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. • If installing only one pair of DIMMs, install them in sockets DIMM_B4 and DIMM_A4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-7 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install eight 2 GB DDR memory modules. • Three DDR DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets...
... any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. • If installing only one pair of DIMMs, install them in sockets DIMM_B4 and DIMM_A4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-7 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install eight 2 GB DDR memory modules. • Three DDR DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets...
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Take note of hard disk drives. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. Each side has three holes to fit different types of the drive tray holes. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3.
Take note of hard disk drives. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. Each side has three holes to fit different types of the drive tray holes. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a hard disk drive on each side to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3.
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... a short expansion card: 1. Install a short PCI-X card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a screw. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11
... a short expansion card: 1. Install a short PCI-X card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a screw. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11
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... extension usually comes with the rear panel. Connect a card extension to 3 in "2.5.2 Installing a short expansion card." 2. 2.5.2 Installing a long expansion card To install a long expansion card: 1. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Press the end of the plastic long card lock, then pull it up. 3.
... extension usually comes with the rear panel. Connect a card extension to 3 in "2.5.2 Installing a short expansion card." 2. 2.5.2 Installing a long expansion card To install a long expansion card: 1. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Press the end of the plastic long card lock, then pull it up. 3.
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... for ISA or PCI devices. PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# PIRQC# - - - - - PIRQC# - - - - - REQ1H GNT1 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_1 PXH1_B_2 PXH1_B_3 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_0 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-15 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. PIRQA# - - - - - AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQD# - - - - - PXH2_A_1 PXH2_A_1 PIRQB# - - - Refer to the card. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_1...
... for ISA or PCI devices. PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# PIRQC# - - - - - PIRQC# - - - - - REQ1H GNT1 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_1 PXH1_B_2 PXH1_B_3 PXH1_B_0 PXH1_B_0 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-15 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. PIRQA# - - - - - AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQD# - - - - - PXH2_A_1 PXH2_A_1 PIRQB# - - - Refer to the card. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_1...
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Locate the SCSI-B connector on the other end (external SCSI port) of the SCSI cable. 2. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. Remove the two screws on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening on the rear panel. 4. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17 2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1.
Locate the SCSI-B connector on the other end (external SCSI port) of the SCSI cable. 2. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. Remove the two screws on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening on the rear panel. 4. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17 2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1.
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... Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZ1 CLRTC1 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 USBPW34 Intel PXH HDLED1 SCSI_EN1 PANEL1 Adaptec AIC-7902W 34 68 SCSIB1 1 35 SCSIA1 2-19 mPGA 604 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) USB 2.0 cable to front panel board 20-pin front panel cable to front panel board IDE cable to optical drive ® VGA 30...
... Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZ1 CLRTC1 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 USBPW34 Intel PXH HDLED1 SCSI_EN1 PANEL1 Adaptec AIC-7902W 34 68 SCSIB1 1 35 SCSIA1 2-19 mPGA 604 ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) USB 2.0 cable to front panel board 20-pin front panel cable to front panel board IDE cable to optical drive ® VGA 30...
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... of the compartment. Power supply module 3. Floppy disk drive 2.8.1 System/Device fans The eight (8) system fans and two device fans come in a screw-less design. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 To uninstall a fan or pair of the plastic wrapping on the backplane board. 2. Optical drive 4. Hold the flap of system fans: 1. This...
... of the compartment. Power supply module 3. Floppy disk drive 2.8.1 System/Device fans The eight (8) system fans and two device fans come in a screw-less design. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 To uninstall a fan or pair of the plastic wrapping on the backplane board. 2. Optical drive 4. Hold the flap of system fans: 1. This...
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Refer to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. Main power cable Screw 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to the chassis. 4. 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to all the system devices. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis. Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2.
Refer to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. Main power cable Screw 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to the chassis. 4. 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to all the system devices. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis. Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2.
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ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-1 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-1 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... rail. 6. 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 AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the f r o n t 1 U s p a c e where you wish to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the...
... rail. 6. 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 AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the f r o n t 1 U s p a c e where you wish to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. 3.3 Attaching the...
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3)
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3)