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... to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the devices are unplugged before you add a device.... the system. • When adding or removing any damage is incorrectly replaced. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to ...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the devices are unplugged before you add a device.... the system. • When adding or removing any damage is incorrectly replaced. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to ...
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...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that came with at least basic knowledge of the AP1720-E1 server. NOTE: Tips and information to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration. 4. vii Appendix: Power supply This appendix gives information... symbols used throughout this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the barebone server. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. It includes sections on the ...
...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that came with at least basic knowledge of the AP1720-E1 server. NOTE: Tips and information to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration. 4. vii Appendix: Power supply This appendix gives information... symbols used throughout this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with the barebone server. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. It includes sections on the ...
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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server.
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide 1-1 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server.
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1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN IEEE 1394 RAID Expansion slots Drive bays Front I/O Rear panel I /O... USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0 Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature SSI-type 450W power supply (with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-3
1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN IEEE 1394 RAID Expansion slots Drive bays Front I/O Rear panel I /O... USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0 Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature SSI-type 450W power supply (with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-3
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... port Serial ports IEEE 1394 port 4 USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port Audio ports SCSI port (optional) Power connector 12cm fan vent Chassis lock Expansion slots ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-5 If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost...
... port Serial ports IEEE 1394 port 4 USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port Audio ports SCSI port (optional) Power connector 12cm fan vent Chassis lock Expansion slots ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-5 If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost...
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... PCI cards. Power supply cage 2. The internal drive cage is optional and purchased separately. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction second drive cage (lower) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. first drive cage (upper) 5. Chassis fan 9. HDD fan 1 7.
... PCI cards. Power supply cage 2. The internal drive cage is optional and purchased separately. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction second drive cage (lower) 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. first drive cage (upper) 5. Chassis fan 9. HDD fan 1 7.
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Hardware setup ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 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 AP1720-E1 barebone server 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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...the cover to the elongated holes on the top and bottom) of the chassis. Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-3 Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for instructions. 2.1.2 Installing the side cover 1. You may need to remove some of the barebone... server vary depending on the model you purchased. Perform the procedures in place. 3. replace fans and power supply; All the six hooks (three each ...
...the cover to the elongated holes on the top and bottom) of the chassis. Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-3 Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for instructions. 2.1.2 Installing the side cover 1. You may need to remove some of the barebone... server vary depending on the model you purchased. Perform the procedures in place. 3. replace fans and power supply; All the six hooks (three each ...
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Failure to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard already installed. Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. This side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard.
Failure to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard already installed. Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. This side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard.
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Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the rear panel to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. The sockets are designed for the installation. Refer to allow enough space for the Intel® Xeon™ processors in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache. If installing only one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to ensure system stability. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-5
Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the rear panel to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. The sockets are designed for the installation. Refer to allow enough space for the Intel® Xeon™ processors in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache. If installing only one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to ensure system stability. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-5
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... shipped. CPU thermal plate This motherboard requires a thermal plate for the correct matching of CPU heatsink and fan assemblies. Motherboard hole Standoff CPU thermal plate ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-7 Use ONLY the bundled CPU heatsink and fan to the picture below for each of the CPUs.
... shipped. CPU thermal plate This motherboard requires a thermal plate for the correct matching of CPU heatsink and fan assemblies. Motherboard hole Standoff CPU thermal plate ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-7 Use ONLY the bundled CPU heatsink and fan to the picture below for each of the CPUs.
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The fan cable plug is properly connected. Don't forget to the fan connector labeled CPUFAN2. CPUFAN1 cable plug CPUFAN2 cable plug ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-9 Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and the fan power cable plug is slotted so it . 4. Repeat steps 1 to 2 ...
The fan cable plug is properly connected. Don't forget to the fan connector labeled CPUFAN2. CPUFAN1 cable plug CPUFAN2 cable plug ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-9 Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and the fan power cable plug is slotted so it . 4. Repeat steps 1 to 2 ...
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... DIMM from the socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-11 Failure to do so may cause damage to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 1. Refer to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock...
... DIMM from the socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-11 Failure to do so may cause damage to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 1. Refer to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock...
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Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-13 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 3.
Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-13 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 3.
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From the side of the chassis. Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-15 Three 5.25-inch drive bays are available for additional 5.25-inch devices. 3 To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 2 3) are ...
From the side of the chassis. Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-15 Three 5.25-inch drive bays are available for additional 5.25-inch devices. 3 To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 2 3) are ...
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.... 9. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that the drive and bay holes align as shown. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-17 7. Make sure that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. Pull down the bar lock and...
.... 9. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that the drive and bay holes align as shown. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-17 7. Make sure that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. Pull down the bar lock and...
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5. Carefully insert drive tray and push it with the bay edge. Place an SCA SCSI hard disk into the drive tray, and secure it all the way to the depth of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. 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 AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-19
5. Carefully insert drive tray and push it with the bay edge. Place an SCA SCSI hard disk into the drive tray, and secure it all the way to the depth of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. 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 AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-19
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Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive connectors. Check the HDD jumper setting. Push the drive all the way to the label pasted on the front panel. 6. Hole 3 Hole 1 Rail end Drive connectors 4. The rail end should be on the side of the drive as shown. Refer to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is recommended. 5. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-21 3. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the HDD for the setting description. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place.
Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive connectors. Check the HDD jumper setting. Push the drive all the way to the label pasted on the front panel. 6. Hole 3 Hole 1 Rail end Drive connectors 4. The rail end should be on the side of the drive as shown. Refer to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is recommended. 5. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-21 3. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the HDD for the setting description. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place.
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4. Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted on the HDD for the setting description. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the back of the drive. 7. Refer to their corresponding connectors on the second drive cage as shown. 6. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-23 Check the HDD jumper setting. Follow steps 2 to 5 if you wish to section "21.2 Installing the side cover." Re-install the side cover when done. The setting "Cable Select" is recommended. 5. Refer to install other hard disk drives. 8.
4. Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted on the HDD for the setting description. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the back of the drive. 7. Refer to their corresponding connectors on the second drive cage as shown. 6. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-23 Check the HDD jumper setting. Follow steps 2 to 5 if you wish to section "21.2 Installing the side cover." Re-install the side cover when done. The setting "Cable Select" is recommended. 5. Refer to install other hard disk drives. 8.
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... components! 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-25 Card lock tabs 2. This design feature allows you wish to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. 2.8 Expansion cards The chassis is...
... components! 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-25 Card lock tabs 2. This design feature allows you wish to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. 2.8 Expansion cards The chassis is...