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ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-1 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 RS161-E2/PA2 1-1 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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...; ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard • 500 W power supply • SATA backplane • PCI Express™ x8 riser assembly • Front I/O board • Optical drive • 7 x System fans (4 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm) • 1 x Airduct • 2 x Hot-swap HDD trays • Pre-connected device/power cables 2. Rackmount rail kit 6. Bundled CDs • RS161-E2 drivers...
...; ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard • 500 W power supply • SATA backplane • PCI Express™ x8 riser assembly • Front I/O board • Optical drive • 7 x System fans (4 x 56 mm; 3 x 28 mm) • 1 x Airduct • 2 x Hot-swap HDD trays • Pre-connected device/power cables 2. Rackmount rail kit 6. Bundled CDs • RS161-E2 drivers...
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... 500 W power supply, 100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz Dimensions 663 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies...LAN controllers VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB display memory Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (x8 link) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage NVIDIA® nForce™ Professional 2200...
... 500 W power supply, 100~240 VAC, 47~63 Hz Dimensions 663 mm (l) x 444 mm (w) x 43.6 mm (h) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-3 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. The server supports dual 940-pin AMD Opteron™ 64 processors, and includes the latest technologies...LAN controllers VGA ATI RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller with 8 MB display memory Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (x8 link) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Storage NVIDIA® nForce™ Professional 2200...
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... 1 5 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 10. Front I/O board (hidden) 7 11. Device fans (x 3) 6. System fans (x 4) 7. PCI Express x16 (x8 link) riser 1 2 card bracket 2. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as...
... 1 5 9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 10. Front I/O board (hidden) 7 11. Device fans (x 3) 6. System fans (x 4) 7. PCI Express x16 (x8 link) riser 1 2 card bracket 2. SATA backplane 5 6 5 8. ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard 3 4. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 1-5 Optical drive 8 9 11 10 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as...
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Hardware setup ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 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 RS161-E2/PA2 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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Side markings 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the chassis. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews 5. Drive in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
Side markings 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the screw on the chassis. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on both sides of about half an inch from the front panel. Grooves 3. Thumbscrews 5. Drive in place. 4. Make sure that the side markings on the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-3 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
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.... 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 This corner should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket...
.... 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-5 This corner should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. K8N-DRE ¤ CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 K8N-DRE CPU Socket...
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... the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted; If you use only qualified heatsink assembly. otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 Make sure that the heatsink screw holes match with two screws. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Secure the heatsink with the support plate stand...
... the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted; If you use only qualified heatsink assembly. otherwise, the CPU will overheat. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-7 Make sure that the heatsink screw holes match with two screws. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Secure the heatsink with the support plate stand...
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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ¤ DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 104 Pins 80 Pins 80 Pins 104 Pins K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-9 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ¤ DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 104 Pins 80 Pins 80 Pins 104 Pins K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 and DIMM_D2 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-9 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... DIMM_B2/ Max DIMM_D2 Speed - DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR333 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-11 DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 - Refer to table below for details. Single rank Double rank Single rank Double rank Single rank Double rank DIMM_B1...
... DIMM_B2/ Max DIMM_D2 Speed - DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR400 Single rank DDR400 Double rank DDR333 ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-11 DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 - DDR400 - Refer to table below for details. Single rank Double rank Single rank Double rank Single rank Double rank DIMM_B1...
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... you wish to the SATA interface on the backplane. 6. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 Connect the bundled SATA cables to section "2.8 SATA backplane cabling" for information on the SATA backplane. SATA interface on the backplane When installed...
... you wish to the SATA interface on the backplane. 6. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-13 Connect the bundled SATA cables to section "2.8 SATA backplane cabling" for information on the SATA backplane. SATA interface on the backplane When installed...
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... riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the card into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 4.
... riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to the bracket, then secure the card with the card into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-15 Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 4.
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Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Device fan connector (from backplane to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 SATA connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. 2.7 Cable connections 4 6 1 2 7 9 8 5 5 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin ...
Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to device fan) 6. Device fan connector (from backplane to front I/O board) ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-17 SATA connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. 2.7 Cable connections 4 6 1 2 7 9 8 5 5 3 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin ...
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... a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. This section tells how to the fan cage. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19 Power supply module 4. Device fan 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to replace defective components. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. 2.9 Removable components You...
... a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side. 2. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. This section tells how to the fan cage. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-19 Power supply module 4. Device fan 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to replace defective components. Motherboard 2.9.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. 2.9 Removable components You...
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... section. 2. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. Insert the dummy case pegs into to disengage its pegs from the device fan. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Reinstall the device fan by following the instructions in place. Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to...
... section. 2. The device fan and dummy case look like this fan. 1. Insert the dummy case pegs into to disengage its pegs from the device fan. 3. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-21 Reinstall the device fan by following the instructions in place. Peg To reinstall the device fan with a dummy case that allows it to...
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Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Replace the drive tray. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to remove the tray bezel. 4. Pull out half of the drive tray to the rear of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Pull the center of the optical drive. 2. Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove.
Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5. Replace the drive tray. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-23 2.9.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to remove the tray bezel. 4. Pull out half of the drive tray to the rear of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Pull the center of the optical drive. 2. Too much force when removing the bezel. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to remove.
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... a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. Refer to the base of the motherboard screws. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis...
... a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the illustration below for illustration. 2. Refer to the base of the motherboard screws. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-25 2.9.6 Motherboard To uninstall the motherboard: 1. See section "2.7 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis...
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1
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... rail pair. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3
... rail pair. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the rear end. 8. Drive in two screws on the rack front. 3. ASUS RS161-E2 (PA2) 3-3
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations ASUS RS161-E2/PA2 2-1 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.