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AP100
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Pentium II Startup Server
Hardware Reference Guide
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Contents I. Introduction .............................................................7 This Reference Guide ............................................................. 7 Sections .............................................................................. 7 Symbols .............................................................................. 7 This Server .............................................................................. 8 Component Checklist ...................................
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Contents SCSI Information ................................................................... 22 SCSI Connections ............................................................ 22 SCSI Termination .............................................................. 22 SCSI ID Jumpers .............................................................. 22 SCSI ID Priority................................................................. 22 Hard Disk Drive Mounting ...............................................
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FCC & DOC Compliance 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 interfer- ence 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 prov
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I. Introduction I. Introduction This Reference Guide You are reading the AP100 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware ref- erence guide provides information and procedures on the various compo- nents used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are optional and may be individually purchased to complete this server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. You should also read all documentation and manuals i
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I. Introduction Checklist I. Introduction This Server The AP100 is a startup server configured on the ASUS P2B-S smart mother- board which uses the 440BX chipset from Intel which supports the Pentium II processor and 100MHz front side bus in order to support any complicated task. Component Checklist If assembling this server by yourself, it is important to prepare all the server components before starting. This will save a great deal of time by not hav- ing to hunt down components. The following
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I. Introduction Features The following are highlights to this server’s many features. For additional features and details, read the motherboard User’s Manual included with this server package. • Intel Pentium II processor provides the highest processing performance for your server up to 450MHz. • Four onboard DIMM with up to 1GB EDO or SDRAM with ECC. • Up to 33MB/Sec IDE transfers with UltraDMA/33 support. • Intel 440BX supports up to 100MHz front side bus for fast data transfer. • AGP slot sup
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II. Components Safety and Warning II. System Components Safety and Warning Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices to the workstation. WARNING: An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. Before installing o
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II. System Components Tools Required A few items are needed to install or remove the components in this server. • Phillips (cross) screwdriver • Standard (flat) screwdriver • Antistatic wrist strap is also highly recommended. Preparation 1. Unpack your server, do not connect the power cord. IMPORTANT: Most servers uses an AT power supply that has a fixed On and Off switch located on the front. This server uses an ATX power supply that is normally off until an electrical signal is given to the po
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II. Components Front View II. System Components II. System Components Front View The front side of the server is provided to show the front exterior compo- nents of this server. The chassis is made of strong rust-resistant metal and covered with a protective ivory surfacing. Chassis Top Cover LED Status Indicators CD-ROM Drive Empty 5.25” Device Bays ATX Power Button Floppy Disk Drive Reset Button Infrared Window (infrared module not provided) Metal Side Access Panel Stabilizing Feet (two on eac
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II. System Components Back View The back side of the server is provided to show the back exterior compo- nents of this server. Top Panel Top Panel Screw Air Outlet Vents Power Supply Fan Power Supply Switch Voltage Selection Power In Connector PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Chassis Fan USB Ports 1 and 2 Serial Ports COM1 and COM2 Parallel Port Side Panel Screw Side Panel Lock Seven Expansion Slot Side Panel Lock Close-up Covers (Pad lock not provided) Left Panel Right Panel Right Panel Screw Chassis S
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II. Components Side View II. System Components Side View The side of the server is provided to show the interior components of this server. Some of the components illustrated are optional. Power Supply Hard Drive CD-ROM 5.25” Device Cage Floppy Drive 3.5” Device Cage Hard Disk Drive Stabilizing Link Bar Fan Module Long Card Guide Speaker Motherboard WARNING: Always remove the power cord when working on the server internal components to prevent electrical shocks or damage to electrical components
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II. System Components Side Panel The side panel needs to be removed to gain access to the internal system. Side Panel Removal Procedure: 1. Remove the padlock if one is used on the side panel. 2. Remove the thumb screw on the back of the side panel. 3. Pull the side panel away from the chassis from the back. 4. Pull the bottom of the side panel outward from the bottom. Thumb screw location Removing side panel (Step 2) Removing side panel (Step 3) Stabilizing Link Bar The stabilizing link bar nee
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II. Components Motherboard / Panel II. System Components Motherboard Mounting Once the stabilizing link bar is removed, you can install or replace the moth- erboard but note the screw locations. All screws are necessary to provide the needed stabilization to support all the motherboard expansion items. NOTE: The screw locations will vary with different motherboards. Motherboard screw locations Panel Connections Several wires should be connected to the motherboard for the IDE/SCSI activity, power
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II. System Components Front Panel The front panel needs to be removed to install or remove the device cage covers for installing or removing devices mounted in the device cages. You can remove the front panel either in the upright position or flat on its right panel. Lean the front panel over the edge of a table or book if working upright. Reach your fingers up into the front panel and pull the front panel away from the chassis. Four of your fingers should fit behind the front panel Removing the
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II. Components Circulation / Speaker II. System Components Air Circulation System The server’s air circulation system is comprised of one 3 inch (8 cm) fan mounted on the inside rear of the chassis and another one mounted on the front of the chassis, as well as the power supply itself. The air circulation system cools the internal system by bringing fresh air in from the back and forcing the hot air out through the front. It is important to keep the air surrounding the hard disk drives below 122
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II. System Components Device Cage (3.5”) The 3.5” device cage is used for mounting one 3.5” floppy device (such as a 1.44MB floppy, LS-120, MO, or ZIP disk drive) and two hard disk drives. Before devices can be installed or removed from the 3.5” device cage, you must remove the device cage from the chassis. 3.5” Device Cage Removal Procedure: 1. Remove the stabilizing link bar, if not already removed. 2. Rotate the locking lever clockwise using a screwdriver inserted from the top of the lever. (
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II. Components Floppy / 5.25 Cage II. System Components Floppy Disk Drive (1.44MB) The 1.44MB floppy disk drive requires signal and power connections. The power connection is easy since it only fits one way and a latch is available to secure it when fully inserted. The signal cable is tricky because the cable fits in both orientations as well as shifted one direction or the other. The signal cable also has no latch to determine when full insertion is made. Align the red stripes of the signal and
