Asus AP120-E1 User manual

P4 Pedestal Server/Workstation

800MHz Front Side Bus

User Guide

AP120-E1

E1502

First Edition V1

March 2004

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Contents

Contents ......................................................................................... iii

Safety information ..........................................................................vi

About this guide............................................................................ viii

ASUS contact information ...............................................................x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents .................................................. 1-2

1.2 System specifications......................................................... 1-3

1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4

1.4 LED information.................................................................. 1-5

1.5 Rear panel features............................................................ 1-5

1.6 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Preparation......................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Removing the side cover.................................................... 2-2

2.3 Motherboard information .................................................... 2-4

2.4 Installing a Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................ 2-5

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-5

2.4.2 CPU installation ..................................................... 2-6

2.5 Installing memory modules................................................. 2-8

2.5.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 2-8

2.5.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 2-9

2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-9

2.6 Installing a hard disk drive................................................ 2-10

2.6.1 Qualified hard disk drives .................................... 2-10

2.6.2 Hard disk drive installation ....................................2-11

2.7 Installing 5.25-inch drives................................................. 2-13

2.7.1 Removing the front panel cover ........................... 2-13

2.7.2 Installing additional optical drive(s) ...................... 2-15

2.8 Installing expansion cards ................................................ 2-17

2.9 Removing components..................................................... 2-18

2.9.1 Removing the floppy disk drive ............................ 2-18

2.9.2 Removing the chassis fan.................................... 2-19

2.10 Connecting cables............................................................ 2-20

2.11 Replacing the side cover .................................................. 2-21

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Installing optional components ........................................... 3-2

3.1.1 CPU fan and heatsink assembly............................ 3-2

3.1.2 Second hard disk drive cage ................................. 3-4

3.1.3 Expansion card holder ........................................... 3-7

Appendix

A.1 Simple fixes ........................................................................A-2

A.2 Power supply specification .................................................A-4

Contents

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor

to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC

regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power

cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the

system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged

before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all

power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server/workstation must be

conducted by certified or experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server/workstation, carefully read all the manuals

included with the server/workstation package.

• Before using the server/workstation, make sure all cables are correctly

connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is

detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away

from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server/

workstation on a stable surface.

Caution!

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the

user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical

outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Electrical hazard, do not remove chassis cover.

• This equipment is to be serviced by a trained

personnel only.

Safety information

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About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users

with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server/workstation.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the AP120-E1

server/workstation. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel

specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

This chapter provides information on installing and/or removing

optional system components.

4. Appendix

This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter

while using the AP120-E1 server/workstation. It lists the possible

causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part

and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. The

appendix also contains the power supply specification for your

reference.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Informationto prevent damagetothe componentswhen

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUSTfollow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard user guide

This guide contains detailed information on the P4P800S-E

motherboard.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. See the ASUS contact information on

the next page.

3. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentations such as

CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been

added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard

server/workstation package.

Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone

(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English)

(Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English)

(Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English)

(Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)

Support fax +886-2-2890-7698

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Fax +1-510-608-4555

E-mail [email protected]

Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

(General) +1-502-995-0883

(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777

Support fax +1-502-933-8713

Support e-mail [email protected]

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Telephone +49-2102-95990

Fax +49-2102-959911

Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

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Fax +49-2102-959911

Online support www.asuscom.de/support

Web site www.asuscom.de/news

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