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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1-
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1-
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... mm) 1 x Airdut AC power cable Pre-connected cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit 2 x CPU heatsink RS161-E5/PA2 user guide RS161-E5/PA2 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA Anti-virus software CD Bag of screws *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter...
... mm) 1 x Airdut AC power cable Pre-connected cables Pre-connected device/power cables Rackmount rail kit 2 x CPU heatsink RS161-E5/PA2 user guide RS161-E5/PA2 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA Anti-virus software CD Bag of screws *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is not for Ethernet connection and it functions only when working with ASMB3 iKVM card. ECC Memory Size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Expansion Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E 2 Slots Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Heigh/Half-length) 1* PCI-E x16 slot (x8 ...
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 is not for Ethernet connection and it functions only when working with ASMB3 iKVM card. ECC Memory Size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Expansion Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E 2 Slots Slots Slot Type 1 * PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Heigh/Half-length) 1* PCI-E x16 slot (x8 ...
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... motherboard is not present. • Refer to 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1 23 4 5 6 12 11 10 1. PS/2 mouse port 3. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the LED descriptions. Serial port 5. Expansion slot 6. Rear location LED...
... motherboard is not present. • Refer to 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 1 23 4 5 6 12 11 10 1. PS/2 mouse port 3. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- 1.3 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the LED descriptions. Serial port 5. Expansion slot 6. Rear location LED...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel ...
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 1- no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel ...
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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 RS161-E5/PA2 2-
Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-
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Make sure that the pegs inside 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Peg inside the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Thumbscrews Grooves ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
Make sure that the pegs inside 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 4. Peg inside the cover (two on each side) are aligned to secure the cover. Position the cover on top of about half an inch from the front panel. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear to the grooves on the rear, and leaving a gap of the chassis with the thumbscrews on the chassis. Thumbscrews Grooves ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1.
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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the B load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (B). ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 Gold triangle mark A 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-right corner of the socket B box should fit...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the B load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (B). ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 Gold triangle mark A 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-right corner of the socket B box should fit...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- To install the airduct: 1. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- To install the airduct: 1. Carefully lower the airduct until it fits in place. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. 2.
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...= DIMM_C3=DIMM_C4 =DIMM_D3=DIMM_D4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- Single CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2; DIMM_A3=DIMM_A4=DIMM_B3=DIMM_B4 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2= DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2;
...= DIMM_C3=DIMM_C4 =DIMM_D3=DIMM_D4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- Single CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2; DIMM_A3=DIMM_A4=DIMM_B3=DIMM_B4 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1=DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1=DIMM_B2= DIMM_C1=DIMM_C2 =DIMM_D1=DIMM_D2;
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... tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... tray connects to the motherboard SATA1 (Port0) port, while the right tray hard disk drive connects to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports two hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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... the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI Express slot on card should be compliant with a screw. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with your vendor before the installation. 1.
... the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the PCI Express slot on card should be compliant with a screw. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with your vendor before the installation. 1.
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... setup. 2. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-15 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
... setup. 2. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-15 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATAII cable from SATA2 on the MB Connects a 4-pin plug from power supply Connects the SATAII cable from SATA1 on the MB Connect the SATAII HDDs ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-17
2.7 SATA backplane cabling Connects the SMBus cable from the MB Connects the SATAII cable from SATA2 on the MB Connects a 4-pin plug from power supply Connects the SATAII cable from SATA1 on the MB Connect the SATAII HDDs ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-17
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Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Repeat step 1 to 2 to 2.6 Cable connections). Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard (refer to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fan: 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-19 Insert the fan to the fan cage. To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.
Disconnect a system fan cable from the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Repeat step 1 to 2 to 2.6 Cable connections). Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard (refer to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fan: 1. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-19 Insert the fan to the fan cage. To uninstall the system fans: 1. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.
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Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Connect the device fan cable to the illustration below for location of the device fans. 28 mm * 40 mm device fans To uninstall the device fan: 1. Refer to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1 1 2 ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-21 Lift the fan, then set aside. Insert the fan to the fan cage. 2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans with dummy.
Disconnect the device fan cable from the connector on the fan side should point towards the rear panel. 2. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2 2. To reinstall the device fan: 1. Connect the device fan cable to the illustration below for location of the device fans. 28 mm * 40 mm device fans To uninstall the device fan: 1. Refer to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1 1 2 ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-21 Lift the fan, then set aside. Insert the fan to the fan cage. 2.8.3 Device fan The system comes with two 28 mm * 40 mm (15500 rpm) device fans with dummy.
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Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-23 Too much force when removing the bezel. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Replace the drive tray. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5.
Pull the center of the drive tray to remove. Pull out half of the bezel outward (A), then lift the sides (B) to remove the tray bezel. 4. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-23 Too much force when removing the bezel. 2.8.5 Optical drive To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Replace the drive tray. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the emergency eject pin hole until the drive tray ejects. 3. Insert the optical drive emergency eject pin to the rear of the optical drive. 2. Do not apply too much force may break the drive tray! 5.
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... the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for details. 2. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-25 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that...
... the pre-connected cables from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for details. 2. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2-25 To reinstall the optical drive, follow the instructions in the previous chapter in a reverse order. Use a Philips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that...
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ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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.... 8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 3- 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to attach the second rail pair. Drive in two screws on the rack where you...
.... 8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the rack: 1. Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the outer holes to secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS RS161-E5/PA2 3- 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to attach the second rail pair. Drive in two screws on the rack where you...