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... items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-1 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-5 4.3 Connectors 4-10 Chapter 5: BIOS SETUP 5-1 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS Utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation...
... items 3-2 3.2 Rack rails assembly 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Rackmounting the server 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-1 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-5 4.3 Connectors 4-10 Chapter 5: BIOS SETUP 5-1 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS Utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation...
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... Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4 . About this guide Audience ... at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS information ...
... Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4 . About this guide Audience ... at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS information ...
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... that you MUST follow to complete a task. I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard user guide This manual contains detailed information about the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. 2 . References Refer to aid in completing a task. N O T E : Tips and information to the following symbols used throughout this manual...
... that you MUST follow to complete a task. I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard user guide This manual contains detailed information about the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. 2 . References Refer to aid in completing a task. N O T E : Tips and information to the following symbols used throughout this manual...
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... 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 •...
... 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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...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) ...-7902W PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the...
...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) ...-7902W PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, and includes the latest technologies through the...
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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. 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.
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Device fan 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 10. Slim floppy drive 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rear fans 3. System fans (8 fans) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 12. Slim optical drive 13. Power supply 5. SCSI backplane 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 11. ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard 4. PCI-X riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Device fan 8.
Device fan 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 10. Slim floppy drive 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rear fans 3. System fans (8 fans) 7. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 12. Slim optical drive 13. Power supply 5. SCSI backplane 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 11. ASUS NCL-DS1R1 motherboard 4. PCI-X riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Device fan 8.
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Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). If you MUST install it all the ...; processor in CPU socket 1. 2.2.1 Installling a CPU To install the CPUs: 1. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 ® NCL-DS1R1 NCL-DS1R1 CPU Socket 604 The motherboard supports either one CPU, you are designed for CPU1 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). If you MUST install it all the ...; processor in CPU socket 1. 2.2.1 Installling a CPU To install the CPUs: 1. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 ® NCL-DS1R1 NCL-DS1R1 CPU Socket 604 The motherboard supports either one CPU, you are designed for CPU1 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to install the second CPU heatsink. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Follow steps 1 and 2 to completely secure the heatsink. 3. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1.
Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to install the second CPU heatsink. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Follow steps 1 and 2 to completely secure the heatsink. 3. Carefully place the heatsink on top of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 104 Pins 80 Pins NCL-DS1R1 184-pin...DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs 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 ...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
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 104 Pins 80 Pins NCL-DS1R1 184-pin...DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs 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 ...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
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... these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the...
... these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the...
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... cover. 4. Install a short PCI-X card to detach it up to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket installed on the motherboard. 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 You need to remove the bracket if you wish to the chassis. 2. Firmly hold a riser card bracket, then pull it from the...
... cover. 4. Install a short PCI-X card to detach it up to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket installed on the motherboard. 3. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-11 You need to remove the bracket if you wish to the chassis. 2. Firmly hold a riser card bracket, then pull it from the...
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Peg on the motherboard. 7. Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 8. Make sure that you removed earlier. 9. Secure the riser card bracket to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. The two pegs on the riser card bay. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the chassis with the screw that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the card into the PCI-X slot on the riser card bracket 6. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 5.
Peg on the motherboard. 7. Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 8. Make sure that you removed earlier. 9. Secure the riser card bracket to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. The two pegs on the riser card bay. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the chassis with the screw that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the card into the PCI-X slot on the riser card bracket 6. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 5.
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Follow steps 1 to the long card using two screws. (This card extension usually comes with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 6. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 2.5.2 Installing a long expansion card To install a long expansion card: 1. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket ...
Follow steps 1 to the long card using two screws. (This card extension usually comes with the card into the PCI-X slot on the motherboard. 6. ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-13 2.5.2 Installing a long expansion card To install a long expansion card: 1. Make sure that the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket ...
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...Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ICH5R IDE contrl. ICH5R SMBus contrl. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_2 - - - ICH5R SATA contrl. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PIRQC...# - - - PIRQA# - - - - - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. PIRQD# - - - - - 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 PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# PIRQC# - - - - -
...Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ICH5R IDE contrl. ICH5R SMBus contrl. PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_0 PXH2_A_2 - - - ICH5R SATA contrl. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PIRQC...# - - - PIRQA# - - - - - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. PIRQD# - - - - - 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 PCIX slot 1 (64-bit) INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# REQ# GNT# PIRQC# - - - - -
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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. Locate the SCSI-B connector on the rear panel. 4. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. Screws ASUS AP1600R-E2 (CS3) 2-17
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. Locate the SCSI-B connector on the rear panel. 4. Secure the port with the white tab) of the cable, and set them aside. 3. 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.... LED cable to front panel board Floppy disk cable to SCSI BP board SMBus cable to SCSI BP board 2.7.1 Motherboard The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors on the motherboard. COM1 KBPWR1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard REAR_FAN2 USB1 USBPW12 USB2 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit...
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.... LED cable to front panel board Floppy disk cable to SCSI BP board SMBus cable to SCSI BP board 2.7.1 Motherboard The following illustration describes the cables for the specific connectors on the motherboard. COM1 KBPWR1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard REAR_FAN2 USB1 USBPW12 USB2 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit...
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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)
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® 30.5cm (12in) NCL-DS1R1 4.1 Motherboard layout mPGA 604 COM1 KBPWR1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard REAR_FAN2 USB1 USBPW12 USB2 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) ... CR2032 3V 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 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
® 30.5cm (12in) NCL-DS1R1 4.1 Motherboard layout mPGA 604 COM1 KBPWR1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard REAR_FAN2 USB1 USBPW12 USB2 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) ... CR2032 3V 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 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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... allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. ® NCL-DS1R1 NCL-DS1R1 SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Set to pins 1-2 to select either DDR333 or DDR266 memory speed depending on the installed DDR DIMMs. DSW1 DDR 333 setting DDR 266 setting...
... allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. ® NCL-DS1R1 NCL-DS1R1 SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Set to pins 1-2 to select either DDR333 or DDR266 memory speed depending on the installed DDR DIMMs. DSW1 DDR 333 setting DDR 266 setting...