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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 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-E4/PA4 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - 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, temperature, and fan ... 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 for debug card. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and...
... LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - 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, temperature, and fan ... 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 for debug card. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 3000 Series and...
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...SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. Device fans (x 2) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. SATA backplane 8. Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. 1.5 Internal features The barebone ...disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel 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-
...SATA3 port (Port2) 11. Front I/O board (hidden) 13. Device fans (x 2) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. SATA backplane 8. Connects to SATA4 port (Port3) 12. 1.5 Internal features The barebone ...disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Rear panel 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-
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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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Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 5.
Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1. Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. 5.
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... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. •...loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. •...loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. A 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until ...
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. A 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until ...
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...ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the blue slots (DIMM_A1/DIMM_B1). The figure illustrates the location of expansion cards installed, the following conditions may install 256 MB, 512 MB... 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- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from ...
...ASUS website for an updated DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the blue slots (DIMM_A1/DIMM_B1). The figure illustrates the location of expansion cards installed, the following conditions may install 256 MB, 512 MB... 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- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from ...
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... lock to fit different types of hard disk drives. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 spring lock 2. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the left tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD...
... lock to fit different types of hard disk drives. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 spring lock 2. Place a SATA hard disk drive on the left tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. To install a hot-swap SATA HDD...
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...-X slots on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 To install a PCI-X card: 1. Install a PCI-X card to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards.
...-X slots on the motherboard. 2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI‑X slot bay. 3. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13 To install a PCI-X card: 1. Install a PCI-X card to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards.
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... Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. Pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Install the riser card bracket with the rear...
... Express x8 and PCI-X slots on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. Pegs on the riser card bay. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 Take note of the holes on the riser card bracket 2. The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Install the riser card bracket with the rear...
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... (from motherboard to front I /O board) 11. SMBus 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 Panel connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from...
... (from motherboard to front I /O board) 11. SMBus 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 Panel connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. Primary IDE connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from...
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... to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. System fans 2. Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19
... to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. System fans 2. Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19
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... the previous section. 2. 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 Reinstall the system fan by pulling them through the dummy case cable bay. 4. Insert the fan cables to disengage its pegs from the system...
... the previous section. 2. 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 Reinstall the system fan by pulling them through the dummy case cable bay. 4. Insert the fan cables to disengage its pegs from the system...
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Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. 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. 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.
Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. 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. 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.
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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. Then push the front cover as side. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25 5. 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 leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Then push the front cover as side. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25 5. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8.
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... motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the chassis as shown. 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 of...
... motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the chassis as shown. 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 of...
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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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... that corresponds to secure the rear end. 8. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9.
... that corresponds to secure the rear end. 8. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to attach the second rail pair. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9.
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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-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