Asus AW1500-S5 User manual
User’s Manual
Intel®Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Workstation
®
AW1500-S5
with 533MHz FSB support
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Product Name: AW1500-S5
Manual Revision: First Edition E1345
Release Date: June 2003
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ASUS Contact Information
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission
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.
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
approvedbythepartyresponsible for compliancecould void theuser’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissionsfromdigitalapparatus set outin theRadio InterferenceRegulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights ....................................................................... ii
ASUS Contact Information ............................................................... iii
Notices ............................................................................................... iv
Safety Precautions........................................................................... vii
Electrical Safety ............................................................................... vii
Operation Safety .............................................................................. vii
Introduction
About this guide............................................................ I-1
Audience ........................................................................................... I-2
Contents............................................................................................ I-2
Conventions ..................................................................................... I-3
References........................................................................................ I-3
System Package Contents .............................................................. I-4
Chapter 1: System Overview
System Overview ......................................................... 1-1
1.1 System Features.................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front Panel Features............................................................. 1-5
1.3 Rear Panel Features .............................................................. 1-6
1.4 Internal Features.................................................................... 1-7
1.5 LED Table ............................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Reference
Hardware Reference .................................................... 2-1
2.1 Removing and installing chassis cover .............................. 2-2
2.2 Motherboard Placement........................................................ 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit........................................................ 2-5
2.4 System Memory ..................................................................... 2-9
2.5 Fixed Device Bays ............................................................... 2-12
2.6 Installing a Hard Disk Drive ................................................ 2-18
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2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot......................................... 2-20
2.8 Long Card Support Guide................................................... 2-21
2.9 Hard Drive Blower ............................................................... 2-22
2.10 Chassis Fan ......................................................................... 2-23
2.11 Connecting Cables .............................................................. 2-24
2.12 SCSI Backplane ................................................................... 2-25
Appendix A: Optional chassis roller-wheel
Chassis Roller-wheel Installation ..................................................A-2
Appendix B: Power Modules
Power Supply Specifications .........................................................A-4
Removing Power Supply Case ......................................................A-5
Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................A-8
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Safety Precautions
Electrical Safety
Operation Safety
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug
forthe user’ssafety. Use thepower cablewith aproperly grounded
electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
CAUTION
• 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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
• 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
an authorized dealer.
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CAUTION:Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
• Electrical hazard, do not remove
chassis cover.
• This equipment is to be serviced
by a trained personnel only.
User’s Manual I-1
Introduction
About this guide
“About This Guide” introduces the contents
of this document. This part includes the
target audience, chapter description, and
conventions used. It also lists other sources
of information that are not contained in this
manual.
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Audience
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Introduction: About this guide
This part introduces the contents of this document. It includes the target
audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also lists other
sources of information that are not contained in this manual.
2. Chapter 1: System overview
This chapter describes the general features of the AW1500-S5
system workstation. It include sections on front panel and rear panel
specifications.
3. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components.
4. Appendix A: Optional Chassis Roller-wheels
This appendix contains the installation procedure for the optional
chassis roller-wheel units for the AW1500-S5 workstation system.
5. Appendix B: Redundant Power Modules
This appendix contains detailed hardware operation and specifications
of the AW1500-S5 power module.
6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting
This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while
using the AW1500-S5 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.
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a system workstation.
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