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AP130-E1
® ®
Intel Pentium 4 5U Rackmount Server
800/533MHz Front Side Bus
User Guide
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E1548 First Edition V1 April 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of a
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1 1.1 System package contents .................................................. 1-2 1.2 System specifications ....
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Contents 2.9 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-25 2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-25 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections............................... 2-26 2.10 Removable components................................................... 2-29 2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-29 2.10.2 HDD fan ............................................................... 2-31 2.10.3 SATA b
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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 reaso
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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
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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. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP130-E1 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 rem
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References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS PSCH-L motherboard user guide This manual contains detailed information about the PSCH-L motherboard. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. viii
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP130-E1 user guide 1-1 Product introduction
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1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP130-E1 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for AA4 (four hot-swap SATA HDDs) and AI4 (four internal SATA/IDE HDD) configurations. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Models Item Description AA4 AI4 (4 hot-swap SATA ) (4 internal SATA/IDE) ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with: • ASUS PSCH-L motherboard • 350W power supply • SATA backplane board • 52x CD-ROM drive
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1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP130-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS ® PSCH-L motherboard. The server supports Intel Pentium™ 4 processor in the 478-pin package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. Motherboard ASUS PSCH-L (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in) ® Chipset Intel E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ® Intel 6300ES
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1.3 Front panel features The AP130-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. CD-ROM drive 2 empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Mess
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If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown. 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector Power supply module P/S2 mouse port P/S2 keyboard port USB ports 12cm fan vent Serial ports Chassis lock Parallel port
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1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. AA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) 2 1 3 6 9 5 4 8 11 10 7 1. Power supply cage 7. Expansion card lock 2. CD-ROM drive 8. PSCH-L motherboard 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 4. Drive cage 10. Front I/O board 5. HDD fan 11. Chassis intrusion switch 6. Chassis fan 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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AI4 (4 internal SATA/IDE configuration) 2 1 3 5 8 4 7 9 6 1. Power supply cage 6. Expansion card lock 2. CD-ROM drive 7. PSCH-L motherboard 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 4. Drive cage 9. Front I/O board 5. Chassis fan 10. Chassis intrusion switch ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server 1-7
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1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. Power LED (blue) HDD Access LED (green) ! Message LED (red) Drive status LED (green) LED Icon Display status Description System Power LED ON System power ON Blinking System is in suspend mode HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event ! Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Hard disk
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Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server 2-1 Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. Simply push or slide mechanical bolts 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 1. Push up the chassis lock on the rear panel to release the side cover. 1 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section “1.5 Internal features” for the different model configurations. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power supply; and connect the system cables. You may need to remove some of the installed components to access th
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2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS PSCH-L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard. This side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and m
