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...installing or removing system components. 3. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration. 4. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in completing a ...power supply that you have to complete a task. Conventions To make sure that came with at least basic knowledge of the AP1720-E1 server. Contents This guide contains the following symbols used throughout this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators,...
...installing or removing system components. 3. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration. 4. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in completing a ...power supply that you have to complete a task. Conventions To make sure that came with at least basic knowledge of the AP1720-E1 server. Contents This guide contains the following symbols used throughout this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators,...
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ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide 1-1 It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server.
ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide 1-1 It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server.
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...-DL Deluxe (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on internal connectors. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-3 The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in ) Intel® 82875 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® 82801ER I /O Management Hardware monitors Power ...
...-DL Deluxe (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on internal connectors. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 1-3 The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in ) Intel® 82875 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® 82801ER I /O Management Hardware monitors Power ...
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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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... drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. HDD fan 1 7. first drive cage (upper) 5. Expansion card lock 10. AS8 (8-SCSI configuration) 1 8 10 2 3 6 4 9 7 5 1. Power supply cage 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The internal drive cage is optional and purchased separately. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. HDD fan 1 7. first drive cage (upper) 5. Expansion card lock 10. AS8 (8-SCSI configuration) 1 8 10 2 3 6 4 9 7 5 1. Power supply cage 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The internal drive cage is optional and purchased separately. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Green Red Red-Blinking Blinking Bridge board connected to the following table for the LED status description. 1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators.
... ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Green Red Red-Blinking Blinking Bridge board connected to the following table for the LED status description. 1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators.
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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 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
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... it snaps in the succeeding sections to section "2.10 Removable components" for the different model configurations. Refer to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-3 You may need to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed... install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the barebone server vary depending on the side of the installed components to remove some of the chassis.
... it snaps in the succeeding sections to section "2.10 Removable components" for the different model configurations. Refer to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-3 You may need to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed... install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the barebone server vary depending on the side of the installed components to remove some of the chassis.
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Refer to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard. Failure 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 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 the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard. Failure 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 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.
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Refer to ensure system stability. If installing only one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache. 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 allow enough space for the Intel® Xeon™ processors in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the installation.
Refer to ensure system stability. If installing only one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache. 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 allow enough space for the Intel® Xeon™ processors in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the installation.
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... optimum thermal condition and performance. The thermal plates are already installed underneath the motherboard when the system is shipped. 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. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The...
... optimum thermal condition and performance. The thermal plates are already installed underneath the motherboard when the system is shipped. 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. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The...
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... fan connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1. Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is slotted so it . 4. CPUFAN1 cable plug CPUFAN2 cable plug ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-9 The fan cable plug is stable in place, connect the fan cable plug to the fan connector labeled CPUFAN2.
... fan connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1. Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is slotted so it . 4. CPUFAN1 cable plug CPUFAN2 cable plug ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-9 The fan cable plug is stable in place, connect the fan cable plug to the fan connector labeled CPUFAN2.
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... the retaining clips outward. 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. Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before...
... the retaining clips outward. 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. Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before...
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Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 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. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-13
Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 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. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-13
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Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-15 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you have previously used and powered ...
Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-15 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you have previously used and powered ...
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...-installing the front panel assembly" for instructions. Refer to secure the drive. 9. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-17 Bay cover tabs 10. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that the drive and...
...-installing the front panel assembly" for instructions. Refer to secure the drive. 9. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-17 Bay cover tabs 10. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that the drive and...
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Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it with the bay edge. Place an SCA SCSI hard disk into the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-19 5.
Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it with the bay edge. Place an SCA SCSI hard disk into the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-19 5.
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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. The rail end should be on the side of the drive as shown. Hole 3 Hole 1 Rail end Drive connectors 4. Push the drive all the way to the label pasted on the front panel. 6. Check the HDD jumper setting. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place. Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive connectors. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the HDD for the setting description.
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. The rail end should be on the side of the drive as shown. Hole 3 Hole 1 Rail end Drive connectors 4. Push the drive all the way to the label pasted on the front panel. 6. Check the HDD jumper setting. The setting "Cable Select" is securely in place. Attach Rail 2 to the other side of the drive connectors. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the HDD for the setting description.
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4. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the back of the drive. 7. Follow steps 2 to 5 if you wish to section "21.2 Installing the side cover." Refer to install other hard disk drives. 8. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-23 Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted on the HDD for the setting description. Check the HDD jumper setting. Refer to their corresponding connectors on the second drive cage as shown. 6. Re-install the side cover when done. The setting "Cable Select" is recommended. 5.
4. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the back of the drive. 7. Follow steps 2 to 5 if you wish to section "21.2 Installing the side cover." Refer to install other hard disk drives. 8. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-23 Connect the IDE and power cables to the label pasted on the HDD for the setting description. Check the HDD jumper setting. Refer to their corresponding connectors on the second drive cage as shown. 6. Re-install the side cover when done. The setting "Cable Select" is recommended. 5.
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... plastic card lock opposite the slot where you to install the expansion card. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-25 Make sure to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1. Carefully install an expansion...
... plastic card lock opposite the slot where you to install the expansion card. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-25 Make sure to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1. Carefully install an expansion...