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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-1
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-1
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...using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration... using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Monitoring Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) ...
...using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT-R motherboard. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-3 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration... using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Monitoring Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) ...
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Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-5 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED ... 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Optical drive 1.6 • The barebone server does not include a ...floppy disk drive. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone...
Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 1-5 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel LEDs LED Location LED ... 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. Optical drive 1.6 • The barebone server does not include a ...floppy disk drive. ASUS P5MT-R motherboard 4. System fans (x 4) 7. SATA backplane 8. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone...
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Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 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/PA4 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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Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-3 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. 5.
Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-3 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. 5.
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... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-5 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not ... loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Pentium® ...
... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-5 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not ... loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel® Pentium® ...
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-7 B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the Appendix for more information ...
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-7 B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the Appendix for more information ...
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... blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). may detect less than 4 GB when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Dual channel (1) populated (2) - - populated - (2) - - - populated populated populated ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-9 populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Single channel (1) - populated populated - (3) populated populated populated Dual channel (1) populated populated - (Asymmetric mode) DIMM_B2 - For optimum compatibility...
... blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). may detect less than 4 GB when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Dual channel (1) populated (2) - - populated - (2) - - - populated populated populated ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-9 populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Single channel (1) - populated populated - (3) populated populated populated Dual channel (1) populated populated - (Asymmetric mode) DIMM_B2 - For optimum compatibility...
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... tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on each side to the...
... tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on each side to the...
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... screw from the PCI-X slot bay. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-13
... screw from the PCI-X slot bay. 3. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-13
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... of the holes on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. The three pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-15 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1.
... of the holes on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. The three pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-15 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1.
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... power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-17 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply) 4.
... power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-17 2.6 Cable connections 1 2 3 9 6 78 10 4 5 11 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply) 4.
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Power supply module 4. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-19 Device fan 3. Optical drive 5. System fans 2. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system ...
Power supply module 4. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-19 Device fan 3. Optical drive 5. System fans 2. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system ...
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Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow just enough to the direction of the arrow. 3. To reinstall the system fan with ...
Uninstall the fan following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow just enough to the direction of the arrow. 3. To reinstall the system fan with ...
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Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-23
Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-23
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Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Then push the front cover as side. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-25 5. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6.
Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Then push the front cover as side. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-25 5. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6.
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... motherboard out of the motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for instructions on removing these components. 3. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-27 Uninstall all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration...
... motherboard out of the motherboard screws. ® P5MT-R 4. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. See section "2.6 Cable connections" for instructions on removing these components. 3. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-27 Uninstall all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration...
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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/PA4 2-1
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 2-1
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... second rail pair. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the rack: 1. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Remove the screws from...
... second rail pair. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 3-3 Find the r e a r 1 U s p a c e that corresponds to the rack: 1. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space, and align the rear end holes. 7. Remove the screws from...
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ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS RS120-E3/PA4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.