Asus AK34 manual

5U T ower Chassis Kit AK34 User Guide[...]

ii Disclaimer/Copyrights Product Name: ASUS AK34 Manual Edition: First edition V1 (E1329) Release Date: June 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[...]

iii Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ..................................................................... ii Contents ......................................................................................... iii Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .................[...]

iv Contents 2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-17 2.6.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-18 2.7 Removable components ................................................... 2-19 2.7.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-19 2.7.2 Roller wheels ..............[...]

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 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 [...]

vii About this guide Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System overview This chapter describes the general features of the AK34 barebone 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 [...]

viii 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: +886-2-2894-3449 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): +[...]

1-1 ASUS AK34 chassis kit This chapter describes the general features of the AK34 chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features. Chapter 1 Product introduction[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1 . 1 Package contents 1.1.2 Standard items 1. Chassis kit including: • power supply unit(s) • CD-ROM drive • floppy disk drive • internal HDD trays (5 units) • chassis fan • chassis roller wheels 2. Cables • chassis intrusion cable • power cable 3. Component screws 4. ASUS AK34 Chassis Kit User G[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 1-3 1 .2 Over view The AK34 chassis kit is designed for easy configuration, flexibility , and high reliability . The chassis may be set up as standalone or rack-mount. Flexible expansion Inside the stylish front bezel secured by a lock, the front panel features easily accessible drives bays: • a floppy drive bay (floppy driv[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1 .3 Fr ont panel features The AK34 chassis kit 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 por[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 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 either two redundant power supply modules or a standard power supply module. System with redundant power supply modules System wit[...]

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1 .5 Internal features The chassis kit includes the basic components as shown in the picture below . System with standard power supply module The power supply area differs depending on the power supply module that came with the server you purchased. System with redundant power supply modules The picture below sho[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 1-7 1 .6 LED information The following table describes the LED indicators on the server front and rear panels. LED Status Description Power LED ON System power ON Blinking Suspend mode HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED OFF Normal; no incoming event Blinking ASMS indicates a HW mon[...]

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2-1 ASUS AK34 chassis kit This chapter describes the internal hardware components and provides the installation procedures for additional system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2. 1 Preparation Before proceeding, prepare everything that you might need to facilitate installation. 2.1.1 T ools to use 1. Phillips head screw driver 2. Flat head screw driver 2.1.2 System components and devices to install The following items are the basics that you need to install into the chassis kit. Y ou may nee[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-3 2.2 Removing and installing the side cover 2.2.1 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 chassis. 2.2.2 Installing the cover 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.3 Motherboard ins tallation 2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions This chassis kit supports an ASUS motherboard that measures 12x12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Motherboards of smaller sizes will fit into the system chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on the system requirements. Make sure that the mo[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-5 2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes Align the holes on the motherboard (indicated by white circles in the picture below) to the corresponding standoffs on the motherboard metal plate inside the chassis. Place screws through the designated holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to the motherboard user g[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the motherboard 1. Remove the temporary metal shield on the rear panel (beside the chassis fan) that covers the rear I/O slot opening. 2. Install the rear I/O shield that came with the motherboard package. Orient the I/O shield such that the openings for the mouse and keyboard ports are aligned to the [...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-7 2.4 Inst alling 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.[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.4.2 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 comple[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-9 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 5.25-[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 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[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-11 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 2-12 2.5 Inst alling hard disk dr ives The five internal hard disk drive (HDD) bays include removable trays for installing 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Y ou need to remove the side cover to access the drive bays. See section “2.2 Removing and installing the side cover” for instructions. 2. Pull out the tray from the bay [...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-13 4. The right side of the tray has a spring-lock. Pull the right side of the tray and match its pegs to the holes on the right side of the drive. Return the tray handle in place to secure the drive. Make sure to place the tray in the correct orientation as shown. 3. Orient the hard disk drive such that the connectors are p[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 6. Connect one end of a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive. Connect the other end to an availble IDE connector on the motherboard. 6 7 Each drive tray has a designated IDE cable to ensure better air flow and cable placement. Make sure to connect the appropriate cable plug to each drive. 7. Connect a 4-[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-15 2.6 Inst alling or removing an expansion card 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[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 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 motherbo[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-17 2.6.2 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 corr[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.6.3 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[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-19 2.7 Removable components When installing or removing system devices, you may need to remove previously installed components. This section describes how to remove these components. 2.7.1 Chassis fan T o remove the 12-cm chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Use a flat scre[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2.7.2 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[...]

ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-21 2.7.3 Power supply modules The redundant power model has two power supply modules. These hot swap power modules can be removed or installed while the system is powered ON. Only one power module is necessary to provide power to the system. However , it is recommended to have two redundant power supply modules. In case one [...]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.8 Connecting the cables The chassis includes power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard 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 and connecting cables, make sure that all cables are ro[...]

A-1 ASUS AK34 chassis kit This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the 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 T roubleshooting[...]

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 AK34 chassis kit 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 if a [...]

Appendix: T roubleshooting A-4[...]