AP1710-E1 Dual Intel® Xeon™ Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server 800 MHz Front Side Bus
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2 1.2 System specifications .............................................
Contents 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 Hard disk drives .................................................................. 2-18 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD .................. 2-18 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD ..................... 2-20 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-24 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............. 2-24 2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card ............................ 2-26 2.8.
Contents Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2 4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors ............................................................ 4-10 Chapter 5: 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .........................
Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-22 5.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-23 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-25 5.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-25 5.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-26 5.5.3 Hardware Monitor .................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1710-E1 package with the items on the following table.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1710-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D(A) motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D (A) (E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.
1.2 1-4 System specifications Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a, x4 Link) 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)* 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay 3 x 5.
1.3 Front panel features The AP1710-E1 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 drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. (AS8) CD-ROM drive Empty 5.
To access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown.
1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.
1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the AP1710-E1 with its air duct and hard disk drive blowers installed. The air duct provides cool air from the outside through the chassis side cover vent for the system to maintain optimum thermal performance. The HDD blowers circulate cool air within the system. 1 2 1. Air duct 2.
The succeeding photos show the system without its air duct installed to reveal the internal components. AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 6 1 7 2 8 4 3 9 5 10 1. Power supply cage 6. CD-ROM drive 2. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. NCLV-D (A) motherboard 8. Hard disk drive cage 4. Chassis intrusion switch 9. Front I/O board 5. Expansion card locks 10.
AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) 6 1 7 2 11 12 3 4 9 5 10 AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 15 16 14 1. Power supply cage 9. Front I/O board 2. Chassis fan 10. Chassis roller wheels 3. NCLV-D (A) motherboard 11. HDD blower* 4. Chassis intrusion switch 12. SATA backplane (hidden) 5. Expansion card locks 13. SCSI backplane (hidden) 6. CD-ROM drive 14. ASUS U320 SCSI card 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 8. Hard disk drive cage 16.
1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. 1.6.
1.6.2 • The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. • For AA4 configuration: 1. The Drive Activity LEDs do not light up. 2. The Drive Status LEDs only light up green to indicate that the installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 1. Removing the side cover Push up the chassis lock on the rear panel to release the side cover. 1 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section “1.5 Internal features” for the different model configurations. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power supply; and connect the system cables.
2.2 Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the NCLV-D(A) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard. NCLV-D Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To install a CPU: 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way; otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket for CPU1 2. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
2. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 4 2 1 3 Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but has a 184-pin footprint. DDR DIMMs are notched to match the break on the socket and ensure correct installation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets: NCLV-D 104 Pins 80 Pins DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR_B1 DDR_A1 NCLV-D 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.
Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DDR_B2 (blue) DDR_A2 (blue) DDR_B1 (black) Single-channel (1) Populated — (2) — Populated — — Dual-channel* (1) Populated Populated — DDR_A1 (black) — — — (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration, you may: • • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or install identical (the same type and size) DIMM pair in DDR_B2 and DDR_A2 (blue sockets) only.
2.4.3 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. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four h o o k e d t a b s on the left side and four h i n g e - l i k e t a b s on the right side. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Pull the lock lever (blue bar) on the front edge of the chassis outward to release the front panel assembly.
3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. 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 back in place.
2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! 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).
3. When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar. Underneath the lock bar are two pegs that match the holes on the drive bay. This mechanism secures the drive to the bay in place of screws. Lock pegs Drive bay holes 4. While holding up the drive lock bar, carefully insert a 5.25-inch drive into the bay, until the back of the drive aligns to the rear edge of the drive cage. Due to space constraints inside the chassis, do not insert the drive all the way at this time.
7. Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 8. Pull down the bar lock and insert the lock pegs to the drive/bay holes, then push the drive lock to the right to secure the drive. 9. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 10. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.
2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD If you purchased an AS8, AS4, or AA4 configured model, follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SATA or SCSI hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4.
5. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.
2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD If you purchased an internal IDE/SATA model (AI4), your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails. Depending on which bay you wish to install your hard disk drive, the orientation of the drive rails vary so that the screw holes match those on the drive. For identification purposes, the drive rails are referred to as “Rail 1” and “Rail 2” as shown below.
3. Attach R a i l 2 to the other side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors. Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 3 4. Check the HDD jumper setting. Refer to the label pasted on the HDD for the description of jumper settings. The setting “Cable Select” is recommended. 5. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the front panel. 6. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is securely in place. 7.
In stalling a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage nstalling To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage: 1. Follow instructions 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the power connector at the back of the drive. 3. Connect the other end of the SATA power cable to a 4-pin plug (female) from the power supply unit. 4.
Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The end with the hook tab should be close to the front panel LEDs. Flat end 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3.
2.8 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1.
3. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier.
2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card The A S 4 , A A 4 4, and A I 4 models support long expansion cards. Refer to the instructions in this section to install a long expansion card. To install a long expansion card: 1. Remove the plastic card lock opposite the slot where you wish to install the expansion card. Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. Set the card lock aside for later use. 2.
2.8.3 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion card. Card lock tab 2. Firmly hold the expansion card and pull it out of the slot. 3. Place the plastic card lock back where you removed it.
2.9 Cable connections 2.9.1 • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections. Motherboard connections 26.8cm (10.
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections (in AA4 models only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1710-E1 AA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LED on the backplane connect to the front panel LED to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.
Back side The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the SATA RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. Fan connector (for HDD fan) Power connectors CON8 CON6 CON4 CO N2 CON (connect power plugs from the power supply) SMBus connector [1-6 pins] (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard) The back side SATA connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables.
SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay.
2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections (in AS8 and AS4 models only) Two SCSI backplanes come pre-installed in the AP1710-E1 AS8 model. One SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the AS4 model. The SCSI backplane has four 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 LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure.
Back side The back side of SCSI backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SCSI interfaces for the SCSI/RAID card and terminator, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. First SCSI backplane Cascade connection The picture shows a two-backplane configuration in a cascade connection.
Two-backplane configuration In a t w o - b a c k p l a n e configuration: • the upper SCSI interface of the first backplane connects to the SCSI card • the lower SCSI interface connects to the upper SCSI interface of the second backplane • a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is placed on the lower SCSI interface of the second backplane First backplane Power connectors ( c o n n e c t p o w e r plugs from the power supply) Fan connector (for HDD fan) 68-pin SCSI connector (connects the SCSI cable from th
Second backplane Power connectors ( c o n n e c t p o w e r plugs from the power supply) Fan connector (for HDD fan) 68-pin SCSI connector (connects the SCSI cable from the first backplane) 68-pin SCSI connector (with SCSI multi-mode terminator) SMBus connector [SMB_IN1] (connects the SMB cable to the SMB_OUT1 connector of the first backplane) ASUS AP1710-E1 2-35
SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SCSI HDD bay.
Setting 2: Using dual-channel SCSI/RAID card (two separate cables connected to each BP) Non-Cascade configuration First backplane (BP1) J 1 s e t t i n g (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 ID0 Drive Bay 2 ID1 Drive Bay 3 ID2 Drive Bay 4 ID3 GEM SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-0) Second backplane (BP2) J 1 s e t t i n g (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 5 ID0 Drive Bay 6 ID1 Drive Bay 7 ID2 Drive Bay 8 ID3 GEM SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-1) In a non-casc
2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Air duct 6. Front I/O board 2. Chassis fan 7. 3. HDD blowers Chassis footpads and roller wheels 4. SATA/SCSI backplanes 8. Power supply 5. Floppy disk drive module 2.10.
To reinstall the air duct: 1. Slide in the air duct into the chassis. 2. Align the air duct vent holes to the CPU fans in the system, making sure that there are no obstructing cables. Air duct vent holes 3. Firmly press the top lock onto the metal railing. 4. Press, then slide up the blue tab in the middle of the top lock. 3 4 5. Align the lower part of the air duct to the metal railing. 6. Push firmly until the lock tab snaps into one of the holes of the metal railing.
7. Simultaneously push down the side locks to secure the air duct from the chassis. 2.10.2 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard. 2. Press the tabs on the outer corners of the system fan, then pull the fan out of the chassis. 3. Lift the chassis fan case lock hooks, then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached.
4. Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: 1. Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage. 2. Firmly hold the chassis fan on the side with the tabs and position it into its slot, making sure that the four hooks underneath the fan match the corresponding holes on the rear panel.
3. Push the fan into the chassis until the four hooks lock securely into the holes on the rear panel. 4. Reconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard. REAR_FAN1 NCLV-D REAR_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation REAR_FAN1 NCLV-D Fan connectors FANOUT4 CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 GND FANPWR2 REAR_FAN2 2.10.3 HDD blower To remove the HDD blower: 1.
4. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to the chassis. 5. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow. 6. Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 7. Remove the blower from the case.
To reinstall the HDD blower: 1. Replace the blower into the case. 2. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier. 3. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the side tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage.
4. Secure the blower case with the thumb screw. 5. Reconnect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.
2.10.4 SATA/SCSI backplane To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SCSI backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable! 3. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. 4.
To reinstall a SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. 2. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. Rail-like dents 3. Slide the backplane into the slot until it fits. If correctly installed, the outer edge of the backplane aligns with the corner of the drive cage. 4. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections “2.9.
2.10.5 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. 2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. 3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive.
To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.
2.10.6 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel. 2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket.
To install the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. USB 2.0 connector 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw.
2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels • you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to “Chapter 3 Installation options” of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2.
For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws. 3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels.
2.10.8 Power suppy modules The user can choose from any of these three power supply configurations: 600 W single power supply 2 x 300 W dual power supply 3 x 300 W redundant power supply (110 V/220 V autoswitch) (110 V/220 V autoswitch) (110 V/220 V autoswitch) • If you are using a 600 W (2 x 300 W) dual power supply, make sure to plug the two power cords. • If you are using a 600 W (3 x 300 W) redundant power supply, make sure to plug the three power cords.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector; hidden behind PSU) 8-pin +12V (motherboard power connector; hidden behind PSU) 2 x 4-pin plugs (SCSI/SATA backplane) 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive; hidden) 2 x 4-pin plugs (second SCSI backplane, if available) Make sure to unplug A L L power cables from the system devices before removing the power supply module. To remove the 600 W single power supply module: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the power supply metal plate.
To install a 600 W single power supply module: 1. Firmly hold the power supply module and insert it into the power supply cage. 2. Push the power supply all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage. Due to space constraints, the cables may get entangled with the installed components or other cables, causing the cables to break! 3.
To remove a 600 W dual or redundant power supply: 1. Loosen four screws on the metal brackets that secure the power supply to the chassis. 2. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the power supply module from the chassis. 3. Set the power supply aside.
To install a 600 W dual or redundant power supply: 1. Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage. Due to space constraints, the cables may get entangled with the installed components or other cables, causing the cables to break! 2. Use a power supply module handle to push the power supply until it fits in place. 3.
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. 3.1 Installing a second SCSI drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to an 8-SCSI configuration (AS8). AS4 AS8 Clear the space under the first SCSI drive cage.
3. Make sure that the cage lock tab snaps to the bottom of the first drive cage. When properly installed, the cage should align with the first drive cage. Cage lock tab snapped securely to the bottom of the first drive cage 4. From the front side, secure the right side of the cage with two screws. Front screw holes 5. Position the support bracket for the drive trays to the left side of the cage with the three protruding tabs matching the elongated holes on the chassis.
6. Insert the tabs into the holes. You may need to swing the bracket a bit from left to right and back to fully insert the tabs. 7. When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes, swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis. 8. Secure the bracket with two screws in the holes indicated. Securing the bracket with the two screws also secures the left side of the SCSI drive cage.
3.2 Installing an IDE drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4) to a combination of 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration. 4-SCSI configuration 4-SCI/4-IDE configuration Clear the space under the first SCSI drive cage. Make sure that you disconnect all pre-connected cables so they do not get in the way when you install the second drive cage. To install an IDE drive cage: 1. Position the drive cage into the bay with the screw hole tab on top and facing out.
3-6 3. Make sure that the drive cage fits snugly to the bay as shown. The drive cage is properly installed when it is parallel to the front panel, and the screw hole matches the hole of the first drive cage. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.
3.3 Upgrading to a dual or redundant power supply Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W single power supply to 600 W dual or redundant power supply. 1. Remove the single power supply following the instructions in the section “2.10 Removable components.” 2. Lay the system on its side on a flat surface, then remove the metal stopper screw under the power supply cage. Keep the screw for later use. 3.
3-8 5. Push the power supply halfway to the power supply cage, then attached the a metal bracket on each side of the power supply with two screws. 6. Push the power supply to the power supply cage. Make sure that the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes 7. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on each metal bracket.
3.4 Installing a power supply module Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your barebone server system from 600 W dual to 600 W redundant power supply. 1. Press down the rubber lever of the dummy module to unlock. 2. Use the module handle to pull the dummy module out from the power supply case. 3. Insert the power supply module to the empty bay with the power connector on top.
4. Push the power supply module inside the bay until it is aligned with the other power supply modules. The picture shows the power supply module when installed.
3.5 Mounting the system to a rack 3.5.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.7 Chassis roller wheels and footpads” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. 3.5.2 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover” for instructions. 2. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. 3.
3-12 Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Motherboard layout 26.8cm (10.5in) REAR_FAN1 NCLV-D SSI12V1 SSIPWR1 mPGA 604 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 USB12 COM1 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) FM_CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU1 DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN1 mPGA 604 CPU_FAN1 Intel LAN2 MCH E7320 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 CPU2 30.
Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-5 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-5 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-6 5. Gigabit LAN (BCM5721) controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-6 6. Gigabit LAN (BCM5705E) controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) 4-7 7. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 4-7 8. 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) 4-8 9. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA-EN1) 4-8 10.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. NCLV-D FM_CPU1 2 3 1 2 DC mode (Default) PWM FM_CPU2 2 1 DC mode (Default) 3 2 PWM NCLV-D FM_CPU Setting 3.
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. NCLV-D KBPWR1 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCLV-D Keyboard power setting 5.
6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. NCLV-D LAN_EN2 NCLV-D LAN_EN2 setting 7. 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (Optional) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec AIC-8130 SATA RAID controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SATA RAID feature.
8. 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) (Optional) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard 8130 LED. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the LED. NCLV-D 8130 LED1 1 2 Disable (Default) 2 3 Enable NCLV-D 8130 LED setting 9. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the video graphics controller.
1 0 . BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. 3. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6.
4.3 Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See section “1.4 Rear panel features” for the description of rear panel connectors. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec® HostRAID Technology through the onboard Intel® 6300ESB integrated RAID controller. These connectors are set to S t a n d a r d I D E mode by default. In S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors.
4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, S A T A _ R A I D 2 , S A T A _ R A I D 3 , S A T A _ R A I D 4 ) (Optional) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can configure as a disk array through the onboard SATA RAID controller.
6. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The system connects a front USB cable to this connector. The USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC NCLV-D USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ USB+5V USB34 NCLV-D USB 2.0 connector 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
9. S S I power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 12V _1 ) 8-- p i n S S I + +1 V_ These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully-configured system.
1 0 . Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. NCLV-D BPSMB1 GND I2C_6_DATA# +5V NCLV-D SMBus connector FAN_DC I2C_6_CLK# 1 1 1 . Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices.
1 2 . Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND NCLV-D LPT1 STB# SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT Pin 1 NCLV-D Parallel port connector 1 3 . BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for an ASUS server management card.
1 4 . Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. GND I2C_4_DATA# +3V LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ NC I2C_4_CLK# NCLV-D CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ PIN1 +5VSB AUX_PANEL1 NCLV-D Auxiliary panel connector • • • • • • • Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature.
1 5 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT NCLV-D NCLV-D System panel connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND HDLED+ HDLED- PANEL1 The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. • • • • • 4-20 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 5-8 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail of all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : : : : : : General help [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : : : : : : [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.
5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system.
The following item appears only when you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e to [Compatible Mode] Compatible Mode Option [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows you to select the combined mode for the installed IDE and SATA devices. The Secondary P - A T A + S - A T A and P - A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting P r i m a r y P-ATA+S-ATA A.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration MPS Configuration Remote Access Application CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 5.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.
5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Serial port number Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST [COM1] [115200 8,n,1] [None] [Always] Terminal Type VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [ANSI] [Disabled] Select Remote Access type.
5.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.
5.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Options for NB.
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable memory mirroring or sparing under certain memory configurations. Configuration options: [Mirroring] [Sparing] [Disabled] 5.4.
5.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.1 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [Enabled] [suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss [On/Off] [Power Off] Power Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] On On On On On By PS/2 Keyboard By PS/2 Mouse Ring By PME# By RTC Alarm Enable or disable APM.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
5.5.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature CPU1 Fan Speed CPU2 Fan Speed Front1 Fan Speed Front2 Fan Speed Rear1 Fan Speed Rear2 Fan Speed Smart Fan Control VCORE1 Voltage VCORE2 Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 5VSB Voltage [49ºC/120ºF] [47ºC/114ºF] [47ºC/114ºF] [3884RPM] [2871RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] [ 1.320V] [ 1.380V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [ 5.
Use the down arrow key to display additional items. VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage [ 3.120V] [12.053V] VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] [MBA v7.5.
5.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Enables or disables the quiet boot progress bar during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Load Setup Defaults F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
This appendix gives information on the standard and redundant power supply that came with the barebone server. This section also provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server.
A.1 600 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 600 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P11 (no P3). Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.
A.1.2 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127 V ~ 10 A Auto Range 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) +3.33V 24 +5V 24 +12V 43 -12V 0.5 -5V 0.5 +5VSB 2.
A.2 600 W dual/redundant power supply A.2.1 General description The 600 W dual/redundant-type power supply has 11 plugs. Take note of the devices that you should connect to the plugs.
A.2.2 Specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Normal Range 100 to 240 Vac Minimum 90 Vac Maximum 264 Vac Input Frequency Range 47Hz to 63Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) Max Power (W) +3.33V 40 580 +5V 50 580 +12V 34 580 -12V 1.0 12 -5V 0.5 2.5 +5VSB 2.
A.3 Simple fixes 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. Problem The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up A-6 Action 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet. 3.
Problem The system continuously beeps after it was turned on Action 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. T h e m e s s a g e “ N o n - s y s t e m 1. disk or disk error” appears 2. Check if a bootable HDD is active. Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel. 2.
A-8 Appendix: Reference information
