® AP1400R Dual Pentium® III 1U Rackmount Server User’s Manual
Disclaimer/Copyrights Checklist No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
ASUS Contact Information Features ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-3449 info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Tel (English): Tel (Chinese): Fax: Email: Newsgroup: WWW: FTP: +886-2-2890-7123 +886-2-2890-7113 +886-2-2893-7775 tsd@asus.com.tw news2.asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw ftp.asus.com.
FCC/CDC Statements Safeguards 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 tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Electrical Safety Safet y Precautions Safeguards Observe the following safety precautions when you are connecting or disconnecting any devices. Operation Safety IMPORTANT • • • • • • • • • Any operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. Before operating your server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
Safet y Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORTANT • 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 those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Contents Introduction: About This Manual .................................. 9 Audience ..................................................................................... 10 Contents Description ................................................................. 10 Conventions ................................................................................. 11 Symbols ................................................................................... 11 Package Contents .....................................
Contents CPU Terminator .......................................................................... 27 CPU Fan Cable ............................................................................ 27 Connecting the Fan Cable ...................................................... 27 CPU Blower and Tube ................................................................ 28 CPU Blower and Tube Location .............................................. 28 Cooling Fans .....................................................
You are reading the AP1400R Server User’s Manual. This manual provides genaral and specific information about the AP1400R server. “About This Manual” contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also lists the items included in the system package.
Audience Checklist This manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. Contents Description This manual contains the following parts: 1. Introduction: About This Manual This part contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also lists the items included in the system package. 2.
Conventions Features Symbols To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
Package Contents Safeguards This section lists the items included in the server package. Standard Components Motherboard Chassis Power Supply Processor (CPU) Memory Modules Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD-ROM Drive PCI Riser Card SCSI Cable S370 CPU Terminator Rackmount Rails User’s Manuals CUR-DLSR AR-10 1U Rackmount 200W Pentium® III up to 1GHz 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB SDRAM 80-pin SCA-2 Ultra160 SCSI interface Slim-type 1.
This chapter describes the external features of the AP1400R server. It includes specific sections that identify these features.
Features Checklist The AP1400R is configured for the ASUS CUR-DLSR smart motherboard that uses the ServerSetTM chipset from ServerWorks®. The motherboard supports dual Pentium III processors to accelerate even the most complicated server tasks. The following are highlights to the server’s many features. For additional information, refer to the CUR-DLSR User’s Manual.
Front Panel CD-ROM Drive Floppy Drive System LEDs HDD0 Drive Bay Features The front panel of the AP1400R server allows easy access to the floppy, CD-ROM, and removable hard disk drives. The power button and the system LED indicators are also located on the front panel (see next page for descriptions). HDD1 Drive Bay HDD2 Drive Bay Back Panel The server back panel includes the connectors the system devices and a slot for an expansion card. 1 2 3 1. AC Power Connector 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3.
Power Button and System LEDs Safeguards The chassis includes system LEDs to indicate fan and thermal status, hard disk status, and system power status. 1 2 3 1. Reset Switch 2. Fan Fail LED 3. Temperature LED 4. HDD0 Status LED 5. HDD1 Status LED 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. HDD2 Status LED 7. Hard Disk Activity LED 8. Power LED 9. Power Button 10. Programmable Message LED LED Information Fan Fail LED When the fan speed is normal, this LED is ON (steady green).
This chapter tells how to get started with the AP1400R server. The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system.
Getting Star ted Before you turn on the server, make sure that you have completed the basic system connections. Follow these steps when starting the server. Monitor Connection Connect a monitor by plugging a video cable to the video port (blue port) at the back of the server. Video Port Power Connection Connect a power cord to the AC power connector at the back of the server, then plug the power cord to a grounded wall socket.
This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It also gives detailed information on the internal components and how to install them.
Opening the Chassis Checklist The AP1400R chassis is a 1U form factor designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making the installation of internal components very convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures the cover to the chassis. Rotating Lock Unlocking the Cover To unlock the cover, turn the rotating lock clockwise until the triangle mark points to OPEN.
Features Opening the Chassis Removing the Cover Slide the top cover toward the front for about an inch, then lift it from the chassis. CAUTION The top cover of the chassis has locking tabs at the rear end that connect to the inner side of the back panel. Make sure to disengage the locking tabs before lifting up the cover.
Internal Components The AP1400R server interior comprise the motherboard and other parts that complete the system. 1 2 3 4 (Top) 5 (Bottom) 13 6 7 (Top) 8 (Bottom) 12 11 1. Power Supply 2. CPU Blower 3. SCSI Backplane Board 4. Floppy Drive 5. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 2 6. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 1 7. Slim CD-ROM Drive 22 10 9 8. SCSI Hard Disk Bay 0 9. Memory Fan 10. Expansion Card Fan 11. Expansion Card (optional) 12. Riser Card Holder 13.
Motherboard Placement This section tells how the motherboard is placed into the chassis in case you need to remove and re-install it in the future. NOTE The motherboard and other internal components of the AP1400R server are already installed as indicated in the section “Internal Components”. Refer to the motherboard user’s manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard. Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis correctly.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Safeguards The CUR-DLSR motherboard has two ZIF Socket 370. Each socket supports one Intel Pentium III processor. The figure below shows the CPU sockets on the motherboard. (NOTE: The CPU sockets are underneath the CPU blower tube. Detach the tube to locate the sockets.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90°-100° angle. See Figure 1. 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches the socket corner near the end of the lever, while making sure that the CPU is parallel to the socket. See Figure 2. 3. Carefuly insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 4.
CPU Heatsink Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Attach the heatsink front clip to the front of the CPU socket. (NOTE: When viewed from the front, the CPU socket has the lever on the right side.) Heatsink Front Clip Socket Lever Attaching the Heatsink Back Clip Use a flat screwdriver to attach the back clip to the back of the CPU socket until it snaps in place.
CPU T erminator When using only one processor socket, make sure to install an S370 processor terminator to the unused socket. Install a CPU terminator as you would install a CPU. Refer to the section “CPU Installation”. CPU Socket 2 with Installed Terminator CPU Socket 1 with Installed CPU and Heatsink CPU Fan Cable Connecting the Fan Cable Connect the CPU fan (blower) cable to the connector on the motherboard.
CPU Blower and Tube To maintain the ideal temperature for the CPUs, the chassis includes a 9-cm CPU blower. The blower has an extended tube directed to the two CPUs. The blower cable connects to the CPU_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. CPU Blower and Tube Location Three screws (indicated by white circles) secure the CPU blower to the base of the chassis. The blower tube extends to the CPU area on the motherboard and is secured by two screws as indicated in the picture by solid white circles.
Cooling Fans Subdividing the motherboard area and the disk drive area is a metal bracket that holds the cooling fans. These fans maintain the ideal temperature for the system memory and the expansion card. The fan cables connect to CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 on the motherboard. A fan fail LED on the front panel indicates if a fan fails while another LED indicates a thermal failure.
System Memor y DIMM Installation 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM (indicated by white circles on the figure) match the breaks on the socket. DIMM Socket Retaining Clip DIMM Notches 2. Carefully insert the DIMM on the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place. CAUTION DIMMs fit in only direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Riser Card / Expansion Card The motherboard has a 64-bit/33MHz PCI expansion slot. The slot requires a PCI riser card (P64-1U) to accommodate a PCI expansion card. The riser card comes with the system package. The riser card golden fingers connect to the PCI slot on the motherboard. The card has a PCI card connector for connecting a PCI expansion card.
Riser Card / Expansion Card Securing the Expansion Card When the card is installed, push down the locking tab to firmly fix the card in place. Replace the riser card holder to secure the riser and the installed card to the chassis. Locking Tab Riser Card Holder Securing an Extended PCI Card If you are installing an extended PCI card, such as a RAID card, pull up the the metal card holder before installing the card. When the card is in place, push down the card holder to secure the other end of the card.
SCSI Backplane The 1-inch high SCSI backplane included in the system supports three Ultra160 SCSI devices. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy installation of external SCSI hard disks. The LED connector on the backplane connects to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, and fan failure. Front Side The front side of the backplane has three 80-pin SCA SCSI Out connectors available for the SCA SCSI hard disks.
Connecting Cables Checklist SCSI Cable Connect the 68-pin SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the motherboard and the other end to the SCSI In connector on the backplane board. SCSI Connector on the Motherboard SCSI Connector on the Backplane IDE Cable Connect one end of the IDE cable to connector labeled IDE1 on the motherboard. Connect the other end of the cable to the IDE connector on the CD-ROM adapter board.
Features Connecting Cables Floppy Cable Connect the floppy cable directly to the floppy drive connector. Floppy Drive Connector LED Cable Connect one end of the LED cable to the PANEL2 connector on the motherboard and the other end to the LED connector on the backplane board. (Refer to the section “SCSI Backplane” and to the CUR-DLSR User ’s Manual for details on LED connector.
Connecting Cables Power Cables Connect the ATX power cable to the ATX power connector on the motherboard. Connect the 4-pin power cable to the power connector on the backplane. Refer to the section “System Power Supply” for details on power cables. Power Connector on the Motherboard Power Connector on the Backplane Cooling Fan Cables Connect the memory fan cable and card fan cable to their respective connectors on the motherboard.
CD-ROM Drive The system chassis supports a slim CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM bay is on top of the SCSI HDD0 drive bay (leftmost bay when facing the front panel). CD-ROM Mounting Place a slim CD-ROM drive to the drive tray and secure it using four screws in the areas indicated by circles. Attach a CD-ROM adapter board to the back of the slim CD-ROM using two screws.
CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Adapter Board One side of the CD-ROM adapter board has a special connector that matches the connector on the slim CD-ROM drive. Two screw holes are available for securing the board to the CD-ROM drive. DO NOT overtigthen the screws to avoid damaging the board. On the other side of the board, a power connector and a standard IDE connector are available.
Floppy Drive The system comes with the floppy drive already installed. Refer to this section when you need to replace the floppy drive. Floppy Drive Mounting Place the floppy drive to the drive tray and secure it with four screws on the areas indicated by circles. Floppy Drive Installation Place the floppy drive on its bay (top of the SCSI HDD2). Secure the drive to the chassis with two screws on the areas indicated by circles.
SCSI Hard Disk Drives The system comes with three externally accessible hard disk drive bays. Hot-Swap Drive Tray In each of the HDD bays is a hot-swap tray for mounting a hard disk drive. Flip open the tray levers to release the tray, then slide the tray out of the chassis. Tray Levers IMPORTANT Take note of the drive tray orientation before you slide it out. The tray will not fit back into the bay if you insert it the wrong way.
SCSI Hard Disk Drives HDD Installation After the drive is secured to the tray, carefully insert the drive into the bay, then push the levers back in place. IMPORTANT Make sure that the SCSI cable is connected to the motherboard and the backplane. Refer to the section “Connecting Cables”.
System Power Supply The system comes with a Pinot 200W single power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has an internal cooling fan. The power supply has four plugs labeled P1 for ATX connector, P2 for backplane connector, P3 for CD-ROM, and P5 for fan. Power Supply Fan ATX Power Plug Backplane Power Plug CD-ROM Power Plug Fan Power Plug The power supply is located on the back side of the system chassis.
Power Supply Specifications Output Voltage Regulation Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise +3.3V 3.2 3.30 3.465 50mVp-p +5V 4.8 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p +12V 11.4 12.00 12.60 120mVp-p -12V -10.8 -12.00 -13.20 200mVp-p 4.8 5.00 5.25 100mVp-p +5Vsb Output Current Capacity Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Max. Load (W) +3.3V 0.5 12.5 41.25 +5V 0.5 21.5 107.5 +12V 0.8 4.1 69.2 -12V 0.0 0.25 3.0 +5Vsb 0.1 1.5 7.
This page was intentionally left blank.
