Asus AP2400R-E1 User manual

Dual Intel

Xeon™ 4 2U Rackmount Server

533/400MHz Front Side Bus

AP2400R-E1

User Guide

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E1649

Revised edition V2

July 2004

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Contents

Notices ...........................................................................................vi

Safety information ......................................................................... vii

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1

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

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

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

1.4 Rear panel features............................................................ 1-4

1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-5

1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware setup.................................................. 2-1

2.1 Chassis cover..................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the front bezel ....................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Opening the top cover (front half) .......................... 2-3

2.1.3 Removing the top cover ......................................... 2-4

2.1.4 Installing the top cover ........................................... 2-5

2.1.5 Removing the air duct ............................................ 2-6

2.1.6 Installing the air duct .............................................. 2-7

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-9

2.2.1 Removing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-9

2.2.2 Installing a CPU ................................................... 2-10

2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink.................................. 2-12

2.3 System memory ............................................................... 2-13

2.3.1 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-13

2.3.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14

2.3.3 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-14

2.4 Hard disk drives................................................................ 2-15

2.5 Expansion cards............................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installing a low-profile expansion card................. 2-17

2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card.................. 2-18

2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-22

2.6 Cable connections............................................................ 2-23

2.6.1 Motherboard ........................................................ 2-24

2.6.2 SCSI backplanes ................................................. 2-25

Contents

2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations .................................... 2-26

2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments........................................... 2-29

2.6.5 SCSI jumper settings ........................................... 2-29

2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling.................. 2-30

2.6.7 Fan boards........................................................... 2-31

2.7 Removable components................................................... 2-33

2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm) ................................. 2-33

2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) ................................................ 2-33

2.7.3 Power supply modules......................................... 2-34

2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives .............................. 2-35

2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board ...................... 2-36

2.7.6 SCSI backplanes ................................................. 2-37

Chapter 3: Installation options ............................................ 3-1

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items ..................................................... 3-2

3.2 Attaching the rails to the server.......................................... 3-3

3.3 Attaching the rack rails ....................................................... 3-4

3.4 Rackmounting the server ................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4: Motherboad information .................................... 4-1

4.1 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2

4.2 Switches and jumpers ........................................................ 4-4

4.2.1 Switches ................................................................ 4-4

4.2.2 Jumpers ................................................................. 4-5

4.3 Connectors ......................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-1

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable disk ........................................ 5-2

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................. 5-4

5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 5-7

5.3 Main Menu.......................................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ..................5-11

5.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 5-15

5.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 5-16

5.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 5-18

5.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 5-19

5.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 5-21

5.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 5-23

5.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 5-25

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 5-27

5.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 5-28

5.6.1 Boot Configuration ............................................... 5-30

5.7 Server Menu..................................................................... 5-31

5.8 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 5-32

Appendix: References ..........................................................A-1

A.1 Power supply......................................................................A-2

A.1.1 General description................................................ A-2

A.1.2 Specifications......................................................... A-3

A.2 Qualified Vendors List (QVL)..............................................A-4

A.3 Troubleshooting..................................................................A-6

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

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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 must be conducted by certified or

experienced engineers.

•Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the

server package.

•Before using the server, 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 on a stable

surface.

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.

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

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Audience

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

with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the AP2400R-E1

barebone server. 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: Configuration options

This chapter describes how to install optional components and devices

into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of

the jumpers and internal connectors.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus.

6. Appendix: References

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring your barebone server.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Informationto prevent damageto the 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.

Conventions

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

following symbols used throughout this manual.

About this guide

1-1

ASUS AP2400R-E1 2U barebone server

This chapter describes the general features

of the barebone server. It includes sections

on front panel and rear panel specifications.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS AP2400R-E1 package for the following items.

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or

missing.

Package items

ASUS AR21 2U rackmount chassis with:

•ASUS PR-DLS533/Rack motherboard

•500W redundant power supply, 115V~230V

•slim optical drive

•slim floppy disk drive

•chassis fan

•HDD fan

•hot-swap SCSI HDD trays

•SCSI backplanes

•front bezel

CPU heatsink (2 pcs.)

AC power cable

System screws and cables

Rackmount rail kit

Accessory box

•AP2400R-E1 user guide

•AP2400R-E1 support CD (includes ASWM)

•TrendMicro

ServerProtect

•AR22 chassis ears (left, right)

•Bag of screws

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