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    Pentium ® 4 Pedestal Server ® AP130 User ’ s Manual[...]

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    2 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 of ASUST e[...]

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    3 Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................. 2 ASUS Contact Information .......................................................... 6 FCC/CDC Statements ................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions .......................................................[...]

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    4 Contents 2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive ................................................... 27 Remove the HDD/Floppy Cage ........................................... 27 Install the HDD .................................................................... 28 Connect the Cables ............................................................. 28 2.6 Repl[...]

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    5 ASUS Contact Infor mation ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): +886[...]

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    6 FCC/CDC St atements 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 h[...]

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    7 Safety Precautions Electrical Safety Operation Safety IMPORT ANT • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or r[...]

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    9 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server Intr oduction 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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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 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. IMPORT [...]

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    12 Introduction: About This Manual System Pac kag e Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the standard system package. 1) ASUS AS1 1 chassis 2) ASUS P4B-MX motherboard 3) 200W A TX power supply 4) 52X CD-ROM drive 5) 1.44MB floppy disk drive 6) AGP 4X card (optional) 7) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, a[...]

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    13 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server This chapter describes the general features of the AP130 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 AP130 Server is a stylish tower chassis that accommodates the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. The server is powered by Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/Northwood processor , and supports the latest I/O, audio, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Following are highli[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 15 1 .2 Fr ont Panel Features The AP130 front panel is designed with a door secured by a keylock. When locked, the door prevents unauthorized access to the front panel components. Front Panel Door Keylock Power Switch CD-ROM Drive 5.25-inch Drive Bay Floppy Disk Drive Power LED HD Access LED Message LED Front USB Ports[...]

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    16 Chapter 1: System Overview 1 .3 Rear Panel Features The AP130 rear panel includes the external I/O ports. The following picture shows the cable connectors and the devices that you connect to the ports. V oltage Selector The switching power supply that came with the server has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this switch to s[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 17 1 .4 Internal Features The standard components inside the AP130 server include the motherboard, power supply , floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture below shows the standard components of the server . 1. Power Supply 2. CD-ROM Drive 3. 5.25-inch Drive Bay 4. Floppy Disk Drive 5. 3.5-inch Internal Drive Bays[...]

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    18 Chapter 1: System Overview[...]

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    19 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 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 Chassis Cover Unlock the side cover T wo thumbscrews secure the removable side panel cover . T urn these screws counter-clockwise to release the cover . The screws are attached to the cover . Do pull out the screws. Thumbscrews Remove the side cover Slide the cover for about an inch toward the rear panel[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 21 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 eight (8) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten th[...]

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    22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.3 Inst all a CPU The 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the P4B-MX motherboard supports an Intel Pentium 4 processor . This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information. CPU Socket Location The CPU socket is located beside the rear panel connectors. Note th[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 23 Unlock the CPU Socket Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ° -100 ° angle. Insert the CPU 1. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Socket Lever 90 -[...]

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    24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 1. Align and snap the hooks of a retention bracket into the holes of the retention module base. Make sure that the arrow on the bracket points inward. 2. Follow step 1 to install the other bracket. 3. When attached to the module base, flip the brackets sideways to allow enough room for the fan heatsink assembly . (See p[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 25 4. Orient the fan heatsink assembly with the fan cable nearest the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (marked CPU_F AN). 5. Carefully place the fan heatsink assembly on top of the CPU. Make sure that the heatsink perfectly fits the retention module base. 6. Connect the fan cable to the CPU_F AN connector . 7. Flip ba[...]

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    26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.4 Inst all Sys tem Memor y 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 for up to 3GB system memory . DIMM sockets DIMM Notch Socket Break Install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. A[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 27 2.5 Install a Har d Disk Dr ive 1. Remove the screw that secures the HDD/floppy cage. Make sure to disconnect the floppy cable from the floppy disk before removing the cage out of the chassis. 2. Press the retaining clip to release the cage. 3. Lift the cage out of the chassis. Remove the HDD/Floppy Cage Retaining clip[...]

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    28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Install the HDD 1. Insert the HDD into the cage (label side up) until the holes on the HDD align with the holes on the cage. 2. Secure the HDD with four screws (two on each side). 3. Replace the cage into the chassis. Connect the Cables 1. Connect one end of the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive, m[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 29 2.6 Replace the Cover Re-install the Cover 1. Position the cover in place, aligning the tabs on the inner side of the cover to the rail holes on the chassis edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it fits in place. 3. Turn the thumbscrews to secure the cover to the chassis.[...]

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    30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup[...]

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    31 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server This chapter tells how to get started with the AP130 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 St ar 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 select[...]

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    33 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server This appendix gives information on the 200W switching power supply that comes with the AP130 server . Appendix A Power Supply[...]

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    34 Appendix A: Power Supply A. 1 General Descr ip tion The server comes with a 200W 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 PS1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, and P7. The picture below shows the specific [...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 35 Input Characteristics A.2 Specifications Output Characteristics Over-V oltage Protection (OVP) Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 1 15V 140V Range 2 180V 230V 264V Input Frequency Range 43 Hz to 66 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 5A max at 1 15V ac 3A max. at 230V ac, maximum load Inrush Current 90A cold start 12[...]

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    36 Appendix A: Power Supply[...]

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    37 ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP130 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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    38 Appendix B: T roubleshooting B. 1 Simple Fixes The power LED on the server and/or the monitor do not light up 1. Make sure that the 1 15V/230V voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage supply in your area. 2. Check the power cable connection on the system rear panel if properly connected. 3. Make sure that the power cables are connec[...]

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    ASUS AP130 Pedestal Server 39 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. Onboard IDE HDD is unsta[...]

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    40 Appendix B: T roubleshooting[...]