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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS160-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 RS160-E4/PA4 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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...) 1333/1066/667 MHz Quadri-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with - ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 5100 Series and Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771 package, and includes the latest technologies through the...
...) 1333/1066/667 MHz Quadri-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with - ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- The server supports the Intel® Xeon 5100 Series and Xeon 5300 Series processor in the LGA771 package, and includes the latest technologies through the...
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... components as shown. 1. PCI Express x8 riser card 2 bracket 2. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - Front I/O board (hidden) 13. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- Device fans (x 2) 3 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 - 8 9 10 11 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. SATA backplane 8. System fans (x 4) 7. Connects to SATA2 port 7 (Port1) 10...
... components as shown. 1. PCI Express x8 riser card 2 bracket 2. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 - Front I/O board (hidden) 13. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 1- Device fans (x 2) 3 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 - 8 9 10 11 Connects to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. SATA backplane 8. System fans (x 4) 7. Connects to SATA2 port 7 (Port1) 10...
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ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Hardware setup 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 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 leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Thumbscrews ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- 5. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
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 leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Thumbscrews ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- 5. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
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... if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ® ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-DE/1U.CPU.LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see ...To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the CPU and heatsink. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core processor....
... if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ® ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-DE/1U.CPU.LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see ...To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the CPU and heatsink. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core processor....
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). B Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel...
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). B Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel...
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... made up of 128 Mb chips x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the FB-DIMM sockets: ® 128 Pins DSBF...
... made up of 128 Mb chips x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2- Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the FB-DIMM sockets: ® 128 Pins DSBF...
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... identical with respect to the below two memory configurations were required to match adjacent slot positions. Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population MCH Branch 0 Branch 1 (Mirror) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-11 Refer to size, speed, and organization. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population MCH DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3) DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel...
... identical with respect to the below two memory configurations were required to match adjacent slot positions. Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population MCH Branch 0 Branch 1 (Mirror) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-11 Refer to size, speed, and organization. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population MCH DIMM 31 (Slot 1:Channel 3) DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 21 (Slot 1:Channel...
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... by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-15
... by pushing the spring lock to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-15
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To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Unscrew the riser card bracket. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to install PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x8 on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 3. PCI Express x8 slots ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-17 You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket.
To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Unscrew the riser card bracket. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to install PCI Express x8 expansion cards. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x8 on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. Place the riser card bracket on the motherboard. 3. PCI Express x8 slots ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-17 You need to remove the bracket if you want to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket.
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Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-19 Take note of the holes on the motherboard. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the cards into the PCI Express x8 slots on the riser card bay. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. The four pegs on the riser card bracket 2. Pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1.
Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-19 Take note of the holes on the motherboard. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the cards into the PCI Express x8 slots on the riser card bay. Connect the cable(s) to ensure that the bracket is properly in place. The four pegs on the riser card bracket 2. Pegs on the riser card bracket should match these holes to the card, if applicable. 2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1.
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... power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections 1 8 10 7 95 64 2 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-21 SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 10. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard FRNT_FAN3 to front...
... power connector (power supply to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections 1 8 10 7 95 64 2 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-21 SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 10. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard FRNT_FAN3 to front...
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Power supply module 4. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. Device fan 3. This section tells how to replace defective components. Optical drive 5. System fans 2. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • four units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • two unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 56 mm * 40 mm system fans ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-23
Power supply module 4. 2.8 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to remove the following components: 1. Device fan 3. This section tells how to replace defective components. Optical drive 5. System fans 2. Motherboard 2.8.1 System fans The system comes with: • four units 56 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans • two unit of 28 mm * 40 mm 15500 rpm fans Refer to the illustration below for location of the system fans. 56 mm * 40 mm system fans ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-23
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... cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-25 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. Refer to the fan cage. Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the motherboard or...
... cable to the fan connector on the backplane board or on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-25 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. Refer to the fan cage. Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the motherboard or...
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Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to remove the screw on each end of the bay. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to release the top cover from the chassis. 4. Then , firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. 2.8.4 Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: 1. Released a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-27 Firmly hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out of the top cover. 2.
Loosen the two thunbscrews on the rear panel to remove the screw on each end of the bay. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to release the top cover from the chassis. 4. Then , firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. 2.8.4 Optical drive To uninstall the slim optical drive: 1. Released a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-27 Firmly hold the tray level and pull all the drive trays out of the top cover. 2.
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ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-29 Use a Phillips screw driver (cross) to its metal bracket. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to remove two screws that secures the drive. 10. Then, remove the backplane from the drive. 11. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay. 12. 9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove three screws that secures the backplane with the drive.
ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-29 Use a Phillips screw driver (cross) to its metal bracket. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to remove two screws that secures the drive. 10. Then, remove the backplane from the drive. 11. Carefully slide the optical drive inward for about half an inch, then lift it out of the bay. 12. 9. Use a Phillips screwdriver (cross) to remove three screws that secures the backplane with the drive.
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Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown in the illustration in place. 3. Reinstall all the required cables to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown. 2. Reconnect all the devices that you have previously removed. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-31 Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in the previous section. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard. To reinstall the motherboard: 1. See section 2.6 Cable connections for details. 5.
Firmly hold the motherboard by the sides and insert it into the chassis as shown in the illustration in place. 3. Reinstall all the required cables to secure the motherboard with ten (10) screws in the holes as shown. 2. Reconnect all the devices that you have previously removed. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-31 Carefully adjust the motherboard until the rear panel ports fit in the previous section. 4. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard. To reinstall the motherboard: 1. See section 2.6 Cable connections for details. 5.
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 2-
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... of a rack rail pair to attach the second rail pair. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 3- Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails...
... of a rack rail pair to attach the second rail pair. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS160-E4/PA4 3- Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails...