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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-1
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-1
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... with ASWM* • Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD Documentation • ASUS AP1710-E1 user guide • ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide Optional items • ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit • ASUS AK25 300 W power module for the following configurations: • A S 8 (eight hot-swap SCSI...System keys ( 2 pcs.) Bundled CDs • AP1710-E1 support CD with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for redundant power supply** Configurations AS8 AS4 AA4 AI4 1 2 1 2 1 1 8 4 4 4 4 8 *ASUS System Web-based Management ** This optional item is...
... with ASWM* • Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD Documentation • ASUS AP1710-E1 user guide • ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide Optional items • ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit • ASUS AK25 300 W power module for the following configurations: • A S 8 (eight hot-swap SCSI...System keys ( 2 pcs.) Bundled CDs • AP1710-E1 support CD with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for redundant power supply** Configurations AS8 AS4 AA4 AI4 1 2 1 2 1 1 8 4 4 4 4 8 *ASUS System Web-based Management ** This optional item is...
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...and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1710-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D(A) motherboard. PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant • Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller - Motherboard Chipset ASUS NCLV-D (A) (E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in... 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS AP1710-E1 1-3 Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with RAID 0, RAID 1configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA...
...and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1710-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D(A) motherboard. PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant • Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller - Motherboard Chipset ASUS NCLV-D (A) (E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in... 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS AP1710-E1 1-3 Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with RAID 0, RAID 1configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA...
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... 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS AP1710-E1 1-5 1.3 Front panel features The AP1710-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel...
... 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS AP1710-E1 1-5 1.3 Front panel features The AP1710-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel...
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... features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for redundant power supply is optional. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-7 Single power supply model Power supply module PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports P ow e r c o n n e c t o r 12 cm...
... features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for redundant power supply is optional. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-7 Single power supply model Power supply module PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports P ow e r c o n n e c t o r 12 cm...
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NCLV-D (A) motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 10 6. Power supply cage 2. The succeeding photos show the system without its air duct installed to reveal the internal components. Chassis roller wheels ASUS AP1710-E1 1-9 Chassis fan 3. Front I/O board 10. Hard disk drive cage 9. CD-ROM drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Chassis intrusion switch 5. AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 6 1 7 2 4 3 5 8 9 1.
NCLV-D (A) motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 10 6. Power supply cage 2. The succeeding photos show the system without its air duct installed to reveal the internal components. Chassis roller wheels ASUS AP1710-E1 1-9 Chassis fan 3. Front I/O board 10. Hard disk drive cage 9. CD-ROM drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Chassis intrusion switch 5. AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 6 1 7 2 4 3 5 8 9 1.
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CD-ROM drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Chassis roller wheels 11. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS U320 SCSI card 15. NCLV-D (A) motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Second HDD blower* * The hard disk drive cage is behind the blower. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-11 SCSI backplane (hidden) 14. Power supply cage 2. HDD blower* 12. Hard disk drive cage 9. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 16. AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 15 16 1. Front I/O board 10. Chassis fan 3. SATA backplane (hidden) 13.
CD-ROM drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Chassis roller wheels 11. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS U320 SCSI card 15. NCLV-D (A) motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Second HDD blower* * The hard disk drive cage is behind the blower. ASUS AP1710-E1 1-11 SCSI backplane (hidden) 14. Power supply cage 2. HDD blower* 12. Hard disk drive cage 9. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 16. AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 15 16 1. Front I/O board 10. Chassis fan 3. SATA backplane (hidden) 13.
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• The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is in good condition. 1.6.2 Dual/redundant power supply LED Display status Red Description Standby (Power cords plugged) Green Power on Power off Power cords unplugged ASUS AP1710-E1 1-13 The Drive Activity LEDs do not light up green to indicate that the installed Serial ATA HDD is closed. • For AA4 configuration: 1. The Drive Status LEDs only light up . 2.
• The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is in good condition. 1.6.2 Dual/redundant power supply LED Display status Red Description Standby (Power cords plugged) Green Power on Power off Power cords unplugged ASUS AP1710-E1 1-13 The Drive Activity LEDs do not light up green to indicate that the installed Serial ATA HDD is closed. • For AA4 configuration: 1. The Drive Status LEDs only light up . 2.
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and connect the system cables. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the succeeding sections to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1710-E1 2-3 Push down the chassis lock to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Perform the procedures in place. 3. All the six hooks (...
and connect the system cables. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the succeeding sections to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1710-E1 2-3 Push down the chassis lock to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Perform the procedures in place. 3. All the six hooks (...
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... 604 Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the CPU socket. Refer to allow enough space for CPU2 ASUS AP1710-E1 2-5 The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the above illustration that should match a specific corner of the rear panel to...
... 604 Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the CPU socket. Refer to allow enough space for CPU2 ASUS AP1710-E1 2-5 The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the above illustration that should match a specific corner of the rear panel to...
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... require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to the top of the installed CPU, making sure that came with the nuts on these jumpers. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-7 CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that the jumpers FM_CPU1 and FM_CPU2 are necessary for...
... require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to the top of the installed CPU, making sure that came with the nuts on these jumpers. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-7 CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that the jumpers FM_CPU1 and FM_CPU2 are necessary for...
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...sided x16 memory modules. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. • Due to match the break on onboard devices. Use any of the recommended configurations on the next ... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DDR DIMMs are populated with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-9 A DDR module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but has a 184-pin footprint.
...sided x16 memory modules. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. • Due to match the break on onboard devices. Use any of the recommended configurations on the next ... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DDR DIMMs are populated with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-9 A DDR module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but has a 184-pin footprint.
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... a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-11 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
... a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-11 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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3. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1710-E1 2-13
3. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1710-E1 2-13
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... you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it to the left to install the drive. 2. Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1710-E1 2-15 The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are located on the upper front part of the drive bay, slide the drive bay lock by pushing...
... you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it to the left to install the drive. 2. Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1710-E1 2-15 The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are located on the upper front part of the drive bay, slide the drive bay lock by pushing...
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... the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-17 When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. 7.
... the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-17 When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. 7.
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5. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-19 Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.
5. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-19 Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.
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.... 8. Check the HDD jumper setting. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the drive connectors. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-21 Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 3 Drive connectors 4. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place. 7. Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted...
.... 8. Check the HDD jumper setting. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the drive connectors. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-21 Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 3 Drive connectors 4. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place. 7. Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted...
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From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab Flat end 3. The end with the hook tab should be close to re-install them. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to the front panel LEDs. 2. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-23 Press the dummy cover into the slot as shown. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel.
From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab Flat end 3. The end with the hook tab should be close to re-install them. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to the front panel LEDs. 2. ASUS AP1710-E1 2-23 Press the dummy cover into the slot as shown. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel.
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3. Card lock tab ASUS AP1710-E1 2-25 When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier.
3. Card lock tab ASUS AP1710-E1 2-25 When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier.