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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-1
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge ... ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Monitoring Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature P o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t 400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)...
... RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - Chassis Rackmount 1U (R10) Motherboard ASUS P5MT-R Chipset North Bridge : Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) South Bridge : Intel® ICH7R I/O Bridge ... ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Monitoring Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature P o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t 400 W power supply, 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz Dimensions 600 mm (l) x 445 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)...
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...swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 ...Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)...
...swap HDD tray 1 - Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 ...Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED Location LED Display status OFF ON Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)...
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Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 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 RS120-E3 (PA2) 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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Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Grooves 3. Side markings 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-3 Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Grooves 3. Side markings 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of about half an inch from the front panel. 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
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...-left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. 2. Retention tab A Load lever...
...-left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) A 2-5 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. 2. Retention tab A Load lever...
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Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2.
Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-7 To install the airduct: 1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2.
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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 RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...
... 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 RS120-E3 (PA2) 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...
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... the bundled SATA cables to section "2.7 SATA backplane cabling" for information on the SATA backplane. 5. Refer to the connectors on the SATA backplane cable connections. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA...
... the bundled SATA cables to section "2.7 SATA backplane cabling" for information on the SATA backplane. 5. Refer to the connectors on the SATA backplane cable connections. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-11 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. SATA interface on the backplane When installed, the SATA...
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PCI Express x8 slot 2. Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Install a PCI Express x8 card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section.
PCI Express x8 slot 2. Remove the slot metal cover, then set it aside. 4. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-13 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw you removed earlier. Install a PCI Express x8 card to remove the screw that secures the slot metal cover. 3. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section.
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... card inoperable. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12...
... card inoperable. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-15 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12...
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2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN* connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connect the system fan cables CON1_FAN CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connect the SATA HDDs J1: connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-17
2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the device fan cable Connects the SATA cable from SATA1 (Port0) on the MB Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply FAN_IN* connects the fan cable from FRNT_FAN4 on the MB Connect the system fan cables CON1_FAN CON2_FAN CON3_FAN CON4_FAN Connect the SATA HDDs J1: connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATA cable from SATA3 (Port2) on the MB *The system fans rotate at full speed during power on when the backplane FAN_IN connector cable is not connected to the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-17
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To reinstall the system fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan connector on the backplane board. Connect the system fan cable to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.
To reinstall the system fan: 1. Insert the fan to the fan connector on the backplane board. Connect the system fan cable to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the backplane board. 2. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-19 To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.
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2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 To reinstall the device fan: 1. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane ...
2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-21 To reinstall the device fan: 1. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. Connect the device fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane ...
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Replace the drive tray. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2.
Replace the drive tray. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Too much force when removing the bezel. Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-23 Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2.
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... before installing it to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. Refer to the chassis. 2.8.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25
... before installing it to the illustration below for the location of the motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. Refer to the chassis. 2.8.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-25
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 2-1
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... on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 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 the 1U space. 4. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to...
... on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 3-3 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 the 1U space. 4. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to...
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2)
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... button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-3
... button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-17 ASUS RS120-E3 (PA2) 4-3