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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-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-
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...; Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive 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 x SO-DIMM socket ...LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200 Series processor in the LGA775 package,...
...; Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim type optical drive) 4 x SATAII hard disk drive 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 x SO-DIMM socket ...LAN2: Broadcom® BMC5721 Gigabit Ethernet Controller ATI ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2-R motherboard. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and Xeon X3200 Series processor in the LGA775 package,...
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...(Port0) 9. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Connect a USB floppy disk ... 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- Power fans 3. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone...
...(Port0) 9. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. Device fans (x 2) 6. SATA backplane 8. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA2 port (Port1) 10. Connect a USB floppy disk ... 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- Power fans 3. Optical drive • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone...
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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- 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-E4/PA4 2- Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 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. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. 5.
Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 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. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. 5.
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...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel®... cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on ...
...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for Intel®... cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The system motherboard comes with the cap on ...
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... features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one correct orientation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the motherboard. Carefully place the heatsink on top of...
... features. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one correct orientation. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the motherboard. Carefully place the heatsink on top of...
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... DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double.... • When installing a single or two DIMMs, install the modules on the number 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-
... DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double.... • When installing a single or two DIMMs, install the modules on the number 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-
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... three holes to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Use two screws on the left tray connects 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. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the motherboard SATA ports...
... three holes to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Use two screws on the left tray connects 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. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the motherboard SATA ports...
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PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 To install a PCI-X card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. Place the riser ...
PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 To install a PCI-X card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. Place the riser ...
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Pegs on the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the ...
Pegs on the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the ...
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... BPSMB1 to SATA backplane board) 7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) See page 4-17. 9. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 USB connector (from motherboard FRONT_FAN3 to front I /O board) See page 4-16. 10. Device fan connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Auxiliary panel connector (from...
... BPSMB1 to SATA backplane board) 7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) See page 4-17. 9. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 USB connector (from motherboard FRONT_FAN3 to front I /O board) See page 4-16. 10. Device fan connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Auxiliary panel connector (from...
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Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Optical drive 5. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of 28 ...
Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Optical drive 5. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • two units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • four unit of 28 ...
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Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert the fan cables to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Insert the ...
Turn the dummy case above the system fan, then remove the fan cables by following the instructions in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert the fan cables to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Insert the ...
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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 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. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. 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 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. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis.
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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. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25 Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. 5. Then push the front cover as side.
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. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. 5. Then push the front cover as side.
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. When installing a ...
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Disconnect all the devices from the motherboard. When installing a ...
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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- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... the rail. 6. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to secure the front end. 1U space 5.
... the rail. 6. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the barebone server. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you wish to secure the front end. 1U space 5.
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.