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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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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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... 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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slot Storage Management Hardware monitors Power supply Dimensions Rackmount...
... 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 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN VGA Expansion slot Storage Management Hardware monitors Power supply Dimensions Rackmount...
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The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. The ports for the LED descriptions. 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 rear panel connectors on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. Refer to section "1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs" for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the motherboard. The ports for the LED descriptions. 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.
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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 location switch...
... 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 location switch...
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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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2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Thumbscrews ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-3 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the chassis. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Side markings Grooves 3.
2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Thumbscrews ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-3 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the chassis. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Side markings Grooves 3.
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... 1 to 6 if you wish to the top of the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5 Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to install a second CPU.
... 1 to 6 if you wish to the top of the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-5 Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to install a second CPU.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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Take note of the bay. 3. Each side has three holes to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a hard disk drive on each side to fit different types of hard disk drives. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock 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 drive tray holes.
Take note of the bay. 3. Each side has three holes to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a hard disk drive on each side to fit different types of hard disk drives. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-9 Use two screws on the tray, then secure it with four screws. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock 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 drive tray holes.
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... it from the PCI-X slot on the 64-bit expansion slot. Install a short PCI-X card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket installed on the motherboard. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot The...
... it from the PCI-X slot on the 64-bit expansion slot. Install a short PCI-X card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket installed on the motherboard. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot The...
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... a screw. 5. Install the long PCI-X card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 6. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Card extension 4. Follow steps 1 to the long card using two screws. (This card extension usually comes with the rear panel. Connect a card extension to...
... a screw. 5. Install the long PCI-X card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 6. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 Card extension 4. Follow steps 1 to the long card using two screws. (This card extension usually comes with the rear panel. Connect a card extension to...
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..., if any. ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQC# - - - - - See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. PIRQD# - - - - - AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. 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
..., if any. ICH5R SATA contrl. PIRQC# - - - - - See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. PIRQD# - - - - - AIC-7902W SCSI contrl. 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
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2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1. Remove the two screws on the other end (external SCSI port) of the SCSI cable. 2. Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17 Locate the SCSI-B connector on the rear panel. 4.
2.6.2 Installing the external SCSI cable To install the external SCSI cable: 1. Remove the two screws on the other end (external SCSI port) of the SCSI cable. 2. Insert the external SCSI port into the slot opening on Pin 1 the motherboard, and connect one end (with the two screws that you removed earlier. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17 Locate the SCSI-B connector on the rear panel. 4.
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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 30.5cm (12in...
... 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 30.5cm (12in...
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... may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. Optical drive 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 This section tells how to replace defective components. System/Device fans 2. To uninstall a fan or pair of the compartment. Disconnect the corresponding fan cable...
... may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. Optical drive 4. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-21 This section tells how to replace defective components. System/Device fans 2. To uninstall a fan or pair of the compartment. Disconnect the corresponding fan cable...
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Main power cable Screw 3. Refer to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis. Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to the chassis. 4. Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to all the system devices.
Main power cable Screw 3. Refer to section "2.7 Cable connections" for the locations of the power supply. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-23 2.8.2 Power supply module To remove the power supply module: 1. Disconnect the main power cable from the chassis. Disconnect all the power supply plugs connected to the chassis. 4. Carefully lift the power supply module from the rear of pre-connected cables. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove the four screws that secure the power supply to all the system devices.
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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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... from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 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 secure the rear end. 8. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 Select one unit of a rack rail pair to the rack: 1. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Repeat...
... from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. 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 secure the rear end. 8. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 3-3 Select one unit of a rack rail pair to the rack: 1. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. Repeat...
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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) Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.