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ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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 AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 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.
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Check your package for the standard items listed in the ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) product package vary depending on the model your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Package items ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard • 500W power supply • SCSI backplane...
Check your package for the standard items listed in the ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) product package vary depending on the model your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Package items ASUS R11 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard • 500W power supply • SCSI backplane...
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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 Bridge: Intel® ICH5R PCI bridge: 2 x ...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 The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. 1.2 System ...
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 Bridge: Intel® ICH5R PCI bridge: 2 x ...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 The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. 1.2 System ...
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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) Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the LED descriptions. 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. 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) Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the LED descriptions. 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slot, system power socket, and rear fans. 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
... 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
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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 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
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Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Side markings Grooves 3. 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.
Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Side markings Grooves 3. 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.
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... lever to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5
... lever to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5
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Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS website for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into ... DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-7 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS website for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into ... DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-7 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. Each side has three holes to fit different types of the bay. 3. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. 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. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of hard disk drives. Take note of the drive tray holes.
Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. Each side has three holes to fit different types of the bay. 3. 2.4 Hot-swap hard disk drives To install a hot-swap HDD: 1. 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. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of hard disk drives. Take note of the drive tray holes.
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... it from the PCI-X slot on the 64-bit expansion slot. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 Install a short PCI-X card to the chassis. 2. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to detach it up to install a PCIX...
... it from the PCI-X slot on the 64-bit expansion slot. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 Install a short PCI-X card to the chassis. 2. You need to remove the bracket if you wish to detach it up to install a PCIX...
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Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with the rear panel. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Press the end of the plastic long card lock, then pull it up. 3. Install the long PCI-X card to 3 in "2.5.2 Installing a short expansion ...
Follow steps 1 to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with the rear panel. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Press the end of the plastic long card lock, then pull it up. 3. Install the long PCI-X card to 3 in "2.5.2 Installing a short expansion ...
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... card. IRQ assignments for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PIRQA# - - - - - 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 PIRQB# - - - - -
... card. IRQ assignments for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PIRQA# - - - - - 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 PIRQB# - - - - -
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Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening 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 the rear panel. 4. Locate the SCSI-B connector on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. 2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17
Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening 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 the rear panel. 4. Locate the SCSI-B connector on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. 2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17
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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 30.5cm (...
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 30.5cm (...
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..., then gently pull the fan out of system fans: 1. System/Device fans 2. Hold the flap of the plastic wrapping on the backplane board. 2. Optical drive 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 To uninstall a fan or pair of the compartment. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing...
..., then gently pull the fan out of system fans: 1. System/Device fans 2. Hold the flap of the plastic wrapping on the backplane board. 2. Optical drive 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 To uninstall a fan or pair of the compartment. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing...
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Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. Refer to all the system devices. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Main power cable Screw 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis.
Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. Refer to all the system devices. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Main power cable Screw 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis.
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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. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-1
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... server. 2. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 3.3 Attaching...
... server. 2. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 3.3 Attaching...
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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)