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    Pentium ® III IDE RAID Server ® AP1 10 User ’ s Manual[...]

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    2 Checklist Disclaimer/Copyrights 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 [...]

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    3 Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ....................................................... 2 ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 6 FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 7 Safety Precautions ............................................................. 8 Introduction: About Th[...]

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    4 Contents 2.5 Install System Memory ............................................ 26 DIMM Sockets Location ............................................. 26 Install a DIMM ............................................................ 26 2.6 Install a Hard Disk Drive .......................................... 27 HDD Metal Cage ........................[...]

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    5 Contents Appendix A: Power Supply ................................. 43 A.1 General Description ................................................. 44 A.2 Specifications .......................................................... 45 Input Characteristics .................................................. 45 Output Characteristics ....................[...]

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    6 ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support T el (English): +886-2-2890-7123 T el (Chinese): +886-2-2890-71 13 Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: ne[...]

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    7 FCC/CDC Statements 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 ha[...]

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    8 Safet y Precautions Electrical Safety Operation Safety 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. CAUTION IMPORT ANT • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system[...]

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    9 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual Introduction About This Manual “About This Manual” 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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    10 Introduction: About This Manual Audience Contents This manual contains the following parts: 1. Introduction: About This Manual 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[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 11 Conventions Symbols T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IM[...]

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    12 Introduction: About This Manual System Package Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the standard system package. 1) ASUS AS-15 Chassis 2) ASUS CUV -2L V Motherboard 3) 250W A TX Power Supply 4) 50X CD-ROM Drive 5) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive 6) Support CD with Drivers and Utilities 7) User ’ s Manuals (for system[...]

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    13 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This chapter describes the general features of the AP1 10 server . It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server . Chapter 1 System Overview[...]

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    14 Chapter 1: System Overview 1.1 System Features The ASUS AP1 10 Server is a stylish tower chassis that accommodates the ASUS CUV -2L V motherboard. The server is powered by Intel ® Pentium ® III/Celeron™ processor , and supports the latest I/O, audio, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Following are highl[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 15 1.2 Front Panel Features The AP1 10 front panel is designed with a door on the upper part secured by a keylock. When locked, the door provides security to the hot-swap IDE drives and other internal components because neither the front panel nor the chassis cover cannot be removed. When the door is open, you can ea[...]

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    16 Chapter 1: System Overview 1.3 Rear Panel Features The AP1 10 rear panel includes the external I/O ports. The following picture shows the cable connectors and the devices that you connect to the ports. PS/2 Mouse AC Power Parallel RJ-45 PS/2 KB Serial USB VGA V oltage Selector The switching power supply that came with the server has a voltage se[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 17 1.4 Internal Features The standard components inside the AP1 10 server include the motherboard, power supply , floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture below shows the standard components and the optional IDE RAID kit that consists of hot-swap drive tray sets, IDE RAID card, and IDE cables. 1. Power Suppl[...]

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    18 Chapter 1: System Overview[...]

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    19 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware Setup[...]

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    20 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Remove the Front Cover Follow these steps to remove the front panel. Unlock the Front Panel Insert the system key to the keylock and turn it 90 degrees counter clockwise to unlock the front panel cover . Remove the Screws Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the front panel to the main cha[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 21 2.2 Remove the Chassis Cover Follow these steps to remove the chassis cover . Remove the Cover Slide the cover for about an inch toward the front and lift it out of the chassis. Remove the Screws Remove the screws that secure the cover to the main chassis. The locations of the screws are indicated by circles.[...]

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    22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly . The edge with the external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Motherboard Screws Place nine (9) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the [...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 23 2.4 Install a CPU The Socket 370 on the CUV -2L V motherboard supports a Pentium III/Celeron CPU. This section tells you how to install a CPU. The following pictures show the CPU socket location on the motherboard, and the Pin 1 mark on a CPU. CPU Socket Location The CPU socket is located beside the rear panel con[...]

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    24 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 2.4 Install a CPU Unlock the CPU Socket Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90°-100° angle. Marked Corner Socket Pin 1 The CPU fits only in one orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. If the CPU does not fit completely , c[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 25 2.4 Install a CPU Secure the CPU Push down the lever to secure the CPU to the socket. The lever clicks in place indicating that the socket is locked. The fan heatsink picture above is for reference only . The fan heatsink that you purchased may not look exactly the same as shown. Refer to the documentation that co[...]

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    26 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 2.5 Install System Memor y DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard has three Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support 3.3V SDRAM modules in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB densities. DIMM Sockets DIMM Notch Socket Break Install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DI[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 27 2.6 Install a Hard Disk Drive The AP1 10 server comes with drive bays for internal hard disk drives. Y ou can install up to two internal hard disk drives. HDD Metal Cage The HDD metal cage is located right under the CD-ROM drive bay . Y ou have to remove the cage from the chassis to conveniently install a hard dis[...]

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    28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.6 Install a Hard Disk Drive Install the HDD 1. Insert the HDD into the cage (label side up) until the holes on the sides align. 2. Secure the HDD with four screws (two on each side). Replace the HDD Cage 1. Carefully insert the HDD cage back into the chassis until it fits in place. 2. Secure the cage with the screws y[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 29 Connect the Cables 1. Connect one end of the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE connector . 2. Connect a power cable (plug marked P3 or P4) to the power connector at the back of the drive. 3. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to [...]

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    30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.7 Replace the Covers Re-install the Panel 1. Align the bottom edge of the panel to the chassis. 2. Firmly push the panel with both hands until it fits in place. 3. Open the panel door . 4. Secure the panel with the two screws that you removed earlier . 5. Lock the front panel with the system key . Re-install the Cover[...]

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    31 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This chapter tells how to get started with the AP1 10 server . Powering up the server basically includes connecting the cables and turning power on. Chapter 3 Powering Up[...]

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    32 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.1 Getting Star ted Make sure that you have completed the basic system installations in Chapter 2, then follow these steps to start up the server . Connect a Monitor Connect a monitor by plugging hte monitor cable to the video port (blue port) on the server rear panel. Connect the Power Cord 1. Adjust the voltage selector[...]

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    33 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This chapter tells how to install the optional IDE RAID kit. Chapter 4 Hardware Options[...]

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    34 Chapter 4: Hardware Options 4.1 IDE RAID Kit The AP1 10 server supports a maximum of four hard disk drives, two external and two internal. The external HDD bays are available for an IDE RAID configuration using the optional IDE RAID Kit. This chapter tells about external HDD installation using the IDE RAID kit. Refer to Chapter 3 for instruction[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 35 HDD T ray Frame The HDD tray frame is a separate unit that holds the hot-swap drive tray . A 64-pin male connector is found on the rear of the frame. This connector matches the 64-pin female connector at the back of the hot-swap drive tray . The back of the tray frame is an HDD fan, an IDE connector (male), and a [...]

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    36 Chapter 4: Hardware Options 4.2 Install a Hot-swap HDD Install HDD T ray Frame 1. Insert an HDD tray frame into one external drive bay as shown. 3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second HDD tray frame. The picture on the right shows the two installed HDD tray frames. 2. Secure the frame with four screws (two on each side). NOTE: Align the f[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 37 4.2 Install Hot-swap HDD Remove HDD T ray Cover The hot-swap drive tray has a cover that you have to remove before you can install a hard disk. T o remove the tray cover: 1. Pull up the lever on the front of the tray . Doing this action slides the tray cover backward about a quarter of an inch. 2. Following the di[...]

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    38 Chapter 4: Hardware Options 4.2 Install Hot-swap HDD Install an IDE Drive 1. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. 2. Connect the power cable to the power connector at the back of the drive. 3. Carefully place the drive into the tray until it fits in place. 4. Secure the drive with four screws (two on each side). 5[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 39 4.3 RAID Configuration Install a RAID Card 1. Remove the cover opposite the PCI1 expansion slot. 2. Carefully insert the golden fingers of the RAID card into the slot until the card is properly seated. RAID Card Connect IDE Cables 1. Connect one end of an IDE cable to the IDE1 connector on the RAID card, and the o[...]

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    40 Chapter 4: Hardware Options 4.3 RAID Configuration Connect Power Cables Connect the power cables, with plugs labeled P5 and P6, to the power connectors at the back of the hot-swap drive frames. 4.4 Removing a Hot-swap HDD Tray In the future, you might need to remove the drive tray and replace a hot-swap HDD. T o remove a hot-swap drive tray: 1. [...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 41 4.5 CD-ROM Drive The server comes with the CD-ROM drive already installed. This section tells how to remove and re-install the CD-ROM drive. Y ou will need to remove the CD-ROM drive for either one of the following reasons: 1. Y ou need to replace the drive 2. Y ou need to remove the motherboard. The CD-ROM drive [...]

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    42 Chapter 4: Hardware Options 4.5 CD-ROM Drive Re-install the CD-ROM Drive 1. Align the CD-ROM drive to its bay and carefully push it inward until it is flushed to the front panel. 2. Secure the drive with the screws that you removed earlier (two on each side). NOTE: Align the front screw with the hole labeled 1. 3. Connect the IDE cable to the ID[...]

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    43 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This appendix gives information on the 250-watt switching power supply that comes with the AP1 10 server . Appendix A Power Supply[...]

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    44 Appendix A: Power Supply A .1 General Description The server comes with a 250W A TX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and A TX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has an internal cooling fan. The power supply has seven plugs labeled P1 to P7. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for th[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 45 Input Characteristics A .2 Specifications Output Characteristics Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 1 15V 135V Range 2 180V 230V 265V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 9A max at 1 15V ac 5A max. at 230V ac, maximum load Inrush Current 70A max. at[...]

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    46 Appendix A: Power Supply[...]

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    47 AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1 10 server . It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. Y ou may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. Appendix B T roubleshooting[...]

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    48 Appendix B: T roubleshooting B.1 Simple Fixes The power LED on the server and/or the monitor do not light up NOTE Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. 1. Make sure that the 1 15V/230V voltage selec[...]

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    AP1 10 Server User ’ s Manual 49 The system continuously beeps after it was turned on 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. The message “ Non-system disk or disk error ” appears Check if bootable HDD is active. RAID HDD is only [...]

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    50 Appendix B: T roubleshooting[...]