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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 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-E4/PA4 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.
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CPU heatsink 3. Rackmount rail kit 4. Refer to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Bundled CDs • RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD 5. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. User guide... if any of the items is damaged or missing. * The system does not include a USB floppy drive. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5M2-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly...
CPU heatsink 3. Rackmount rail kit 4. Refer to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Bundled CDs • RS120-E4 drivers and utilities CD • CA Anti-virus software CD 5. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following standard items. 1. User guide... if any of the items is damaged or missing. * The system does not include a USB floppy drive. ASUS R10 1U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS P5M2-R motherboard • 400 W power supply • SATA backplane (ASUS BP4LSA-F10-R10) with 4 x SATA cables • PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser assembly...
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...the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, ...Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 ...
...the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, ...Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 ...
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... (Port2) 11. Power fans 3. Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you... LEDs LED Display status Location LED OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. Optical ...
... (Port2) 11. Power fans 3. Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Power supply 5. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you... LEDs LED Display status Location LED OFF ON Location LED Description Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 1. Optical ...
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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 RS120-E4/PA4 2-
Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. 5. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 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-E4/PA4 2-
Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. 5. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 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-E4/PA4 2-
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... 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
... 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
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... the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- The CPU fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU...
... the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- The CPU fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU...
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...a single or two DIMMs, install the modules on the number of expansion cards installed, the following conditions may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to chipset resource allocation, and ...the location of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules - 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location The system motherboard comes with...
...a single or two DIMMs, install the modules on the number of expansion cards installed, the following conditions may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to chipset resource allocation, and ...the location of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules - 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 DIMM sockets location The system motherboard comes with...
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Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard ...
Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA hard ...
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... a PCI-X card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. You need to remove the bracket...
... a PCI-X card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a riser card bracket. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 2. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. You need to remove the bracket...
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Pegs on the riser card bay. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. Install the riser card bracket with the ...
Pegs on the riser card bay. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. Install the riser card bracket with the ...
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...-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 11.
...-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI power connector (power supply to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Auxiliary panel connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 11.
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... supply module 4. Optical drive 5. This section tells how to replace defective components. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 System fans 2. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of...
... supply module 4. Optical drive 5. This section tells how to replace defective components. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 System fans 2. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of...
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To reinstall the system fan with a dummy case that allows it fits in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the fan cage. Replace the ...
To reinstall the system fan with a dummy case that allows it fits in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the fan cage. Replace the ...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. 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. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. 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. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4.
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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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. 5. Then push the front cover as side.
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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. 5. Then push the front cover as side.
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... to the illustration below for instructions on removing these components. 3. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the base...
... to the illustration below for instructions on removing these components. 3. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the base...
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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-E4/PA4 2-
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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... corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second...
... corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Select one unit of a rack rail pair to install the barebone server. 2. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second...