Asus AP1710-S5 manual

Intel ® Xeon T ower/5U Rackmount Server 533MHz Front Side Bus Support 1710-S5 User Guide[...]

ii Product Name: ASUS AP1710-S5 Manual Edition: First Edition V1 (E1346) Release Date: July 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUST eK 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 [...]

iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................ viii ASUS Contact Information .............[...]

iv Contents 2.8 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-22 2.8.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-22 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-23 2.9 Removable components ................................................... 2-25 2.9.1 Chassis fan ........[...]

v Notices 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 has been test[...]

vi 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. • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devi[...]

vii CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CD-ROM Drive Safety W arning Lithium-Ion Battery W arning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. • Electrical hazard, do not remove chassis [...]

viii About this guide Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP1710-S5 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 whe[...]

ix References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS PRL-DL Motherboard User Manual This manual contains detailed information about the PRL-DL motherboard. 2. ASUS W ebsites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websit[...]

x ASUS Cont act Information 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: +886-2-2894-7798 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Components (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): [...]

ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 1-1 This chapter describes the general features of the AP1710-S5 server . It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1 . 1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1710-S5 package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1.1.1 Standard items 1. ASUS AS-35 T ower/5U Rackmount chassis including: • ASUS PRL-DL motherboard • 500W redundant power supply with single powe[...]

ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 1-3 1 .2 System specif ications The ASUS AP1710-S5 server is a stylish server system featuring the ASUS PRL-DL motherboard. The server supports the Intel ® Xeon™ processor in a 604-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and storage technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1 .3 F ront panel features The AP1710-S5 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 power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB po[...]

ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 1-5 1 .4. Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, six full-length expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and redundant power supply modules. Power supply modules Expansion slots AC IN connector 12cm fan vent Chassis lock P/S2 mouse por[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1 .5 Internal featur es The AP1710-S5 chassis includes the basic components as shown in the picture below . 1. Redundant power supply cage 2. DDR DIMM sockets 3. IDE connectors 4. CD-ROM drive 5. HDD hot swap modules 6. 64-bit 3V PCI slots 7. CPU sockets 8. Internal 68-pin SCSI cable 9. PCI long card support guid[...]

ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 1-7 1 .6 LED information The AP1710-S5 comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the picture for the LED location and the following table for the LED status description ! The Power , HDD Access and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. LED Icon Display Description Drive Status LED Green Bridge b[...]

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2-1 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2. 1 Chassis cover Before proceeding, prepare a Phillips and a flat head screw drivers that you might need to facilitate installation. 2.1.1 Removing the cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the side cover . 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chass[...]

2-3 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard infor mation The AP1710-S5 comes with the ASUS PRL-DL motherboard that uses the extended A TX form factor measuring 12 inches x 10.5 inches (30.5 x 26.67 cm). The motherboard is secured in the chassis by nine (9) screws as [...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.3 Centr al Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel ® processors in the 604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The processor includes the Intel ® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that features the hyper-pipelin[...]

2-5 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to at least 1 15° angle. 2. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Make sure that the soc[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon ™ processors require specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that the heatsink with fan assembly is properly installed on the motherboard. A tilted or improperly installed heatsink and fan assem[...]

2-7 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 4. Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and the fan power cable are connected properly . 5. Repeat the same steps if you will install another CPU in the second CPU socket. Don ’ t forget to connect the CPU fan cable. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug the fan cable. 6.[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 memory known as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM. DDR memory however , has the ability to perform two data operations in one clock cycle, thus providing twice the throughput of SDR memory . For example, a 200MHz DDR DIMM will support a 100MHz memory bu[...]

2-9 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide The system chipset only supports PC2100/PC1600 registered ECC DIMMs. Make sure to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. 2.4.1 Memory configurations The motherboard supports system memory of up to 4GB in a one-way non-interleaved configuration. Memory configuration table DIMM Socket 184-pin ECC [...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2.4.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a[...]

2-11 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.5 5.25-inch drives Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1) . The two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch devices. Before you can install a 5.25-inch[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.5.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive T o install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive by pulling the cover outward. 2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to compl[...]

2-13 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide The drive is in place when the screw holes on the drive align with the holes on the side of the bay . 2. From the side of the drive bay , unlock and remove the screwless drive bay lock by turning the knob 45º counter-clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the “unlocked icon.” 4. Carefully insert a [...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 5. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier . a. Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay . b. T urn the knob 45 º clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the “ locked icon. ” 6. On the front panel assembly , detach the plastic bay c[...]

2-15 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 7. Re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). a. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. b. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap in place. Hinge-like tab 7b 7a[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6 Har d disk drives The AP1710-S5 comes with six externally accessible drive bays. In each drive bay is a removable tray for mounting an SCA SCSI hard disk drive. 2.6.1 Installing a hard disk drive Follow these steps to install a SCSI hard disk drive. 1. Open the front panel door . 2. Release the drive bay by liftin[...]

2-17 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 5. Insert the hard disk drive tray into the bay until it fits. 6. Push the tray lever back in place. Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray .[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.7 Expansion cards The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. 2. Slide out the metal bracket opposite the PCI slot where you wish to install the expansion card. Y ou may use a flat-head screwdriv[...]

2-19 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 4 . Press the end of the card lock marked “LOCK” to secure the card on the slot. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. 3. Install the expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot. Lock Refer to the card documentation for the card configuration details, and to the motherboar[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2.7.2 Installing a long expansion card If you are installing a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, use the plastic card support located near the front of the chassis (under the backplane board) to keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots. This card support has individual card guides that [...]

2-21 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.7.3 Removing an expansion card T o remove an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever . b. The card lock flips up. Card lock Card lock lever 1a 1b 2. Pull out the card from the PCI slot. 3. Press the end of the card lock marked “LOCK” to return it in place. 2[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 Motherboard connections The AP1710-S5 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, SCSI backplane and to the devices that you will install. Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When installing system devices[...]

2-23 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections The SCSI backplane has six 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LED connectors on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 The following picture shows the SCSI backplane installed in the system and the cables connected to it. Use power plugs from both redundant power supply modules to ensure power redundancy . Fan cables Power cables from power supply SCSI cable Fan cable SMBus cable from power supply SMBus cable from motherboard connecto[...]

2-25 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.9 Removable components Y ou may need to remove previously installed components when installing or removing system devices. This section describes how to remove the following components: 1. Chassis fan 2. HDD blower 3. Floppy disk drive 2.9.1 Chassis fan T o remove the 12-cm chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan c[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2.9.2 HDD blower T o remove the HDD blower: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin HDD blower cable from the F AN 1 connector on the SCSI backplane. 2. Press the tab at the bottom of the blower to release it from the chassis. 3. Pull out the HDD blower . HDD blower Blower tab 2 3 HDD blower cable 1 HDD blower[...]

2-27 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.9.3 Floppy disk drive T o remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly . Refer to “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” on page 2-1 1. 4. Locate the floppy disk drive cable and power connectors. 3. Pull out and detach the right side chassis cover . Set aside the cover . 2. Use a Phillips [...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28 5. Detach the floppy disk drive cable. 6. Detach the floppy disk drive power cable. 7. Squeeze the floppy disk drive tray tabs while pulling the tray out of the chassis. Floppy disk drive tray[...]

2-29 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 2.9.4 Power supply modules The AP1710-S5 has two power supply modules. These hot swap power modules can be removed or installed while the server is powered ON. One power module is enough to power the server . When two power supply modules are installed, the task of providing power to the server is shared. T o remove t[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-30 2.9.5 Power supply case The redundant power modules are secured in a power supply case that connects to various power supply connectors on the SCSI backplane and the motherboard. T o remove the power supply case: 1. Remove the two (2) top chassis cover screws to release chassis top panel cover . 2. Remove all power ca[...]

2-31 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide 6. Remove the six (6) power case top screws. 5. Remove the four (4) power case side screws. Make sure the power case is well supported or held when releasing the power case screws. The power case may accidentally drop and cause damage to other server system components. 7. Slowly pull-out the power case.[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-32 2.9.6 Roller wheels The chassis comes with four roller wheels for convenient transport. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. T o remove the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. B[...]

A-1 ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1710-S5 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. The appendix also contains the redundant power module specifi[...]

Appendix: T roubleshooting A-2 A. 1 Simple fixes The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up 1. Check the power cable connection on the system rear panel if properly connected. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet. The keyboard does not work Check the keyboard cable if properly connected to t[...]

ASUS AP1710-S5 user guide A-3 Problem Action 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. 3. Check if it has a VGA ouput. The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears 1. Check i[...]

Appendix: T roubleshooting A-4 A.2 Redundant power module specifications Output V oltage Regulation Output V oltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise +3.33V 3.20 3.33 3.50 50mVp-p +5V 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p +12V 1 1.4 12.00 12.60 120mVp-p -12V -10.8 -12.00 -13.20 120mVp-p +5VSB 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p Output Current Capacity Output V oltage Min ([...]