TW510-E2 Dual AMD Opteron™ Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Service Guide
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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 2.9 2.10 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-25 2.9.1 Motherboard connections ..................................... 2-25 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ............................... 2-26 Removable components ..................................................... 2-29 2.10.1 Chassis fan ........................................................... 2-29 2.10.2 HDD fan ................................................................ 2-31 2.10.
Contents 5.3 5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-14 5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-15 5.2.8 General help .......................................................... 5-15 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-16 5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 5-16 5.3.2 System Date .........................................................
Contents 6.5 6.4.3 Management Software .......................................... 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities ................................................................. 6-16 Software information ......................................................... 6-18 6.5.1 Realtek Audio Control Panel ................................. 6-18 6.5.2 ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................... 6-25 6.5.3 Winbond Voice Editor ........................................... 6-27 Appendix: A.1 A.
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 barebone server, including sections on the 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 system package for the following items.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS TW510-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS K8N-DL motherboard. The server supports dual AMD Opteron™ processors in 940-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. System dimension 431 mm (H) x 220 mm (W) x 510 mm (D) Motherboard ASUS K8N-DL (ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 10.
1.2 System specifications Front panel 4 x USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Headphone port (Line Out) 1 x Microphone port (Line In) Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.
1.3 Front panel features The TW510-E2 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, optical drive, floppy drive, USB 2.0 ports, audio I/O ports, and an IEEE 1394 port are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. CD-ROM drive Empty 5.
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. Power supply module Po wer connector ow 12 cm system fan Chassis cover lock Rear panel I/O ports (Refer to the description below.
1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. 6 1 7 2 3 11 10 8 4 9 5 1. Power supply cage 2. Chassis fan 3. K8N-DL motherboard 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hard disk drive cage 9. Front I/O board 10. HDD fan (inside) 11.
1.6 LED information The barebone server system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description.
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. • Make sure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU/chassis fan and other sharp-edged parts.
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 K8N-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® K8N-DL 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 dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the notched corner on the CPU. This corner should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Notched corner 2.3.
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way; otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket lever 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the notched corner matches the socket corner with a triangle mark. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Your system comes with two proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assemblies. D o n o t replace these CPU fans with other models. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5. 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. 6.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. 2-10 • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance. Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2=DIMM_A3+DIMM_B3 • When using one DDR DIMM module, install into DIMM_A1 slot 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. 2.
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. Hinge-like tab Hooked tab Do not use too much force when removing or when reinstalling the front panel assembly.
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. An optical drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1).
Lock pegs 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. 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 HDD Follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SATA 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. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support.
5. Place a SATA 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 SATA HDD Your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails if you want to install the hard disk drives internally (not hot-swap). 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.
8. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 9. Connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 4 for the location of the SATA connectors.
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 an expansion card To install a standard size expansion card: 1.
4. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. Card lock tab 2.8.2 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. Replace the slot metal bracket, then 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 26.7cm (10.
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TW510-E2 AA4 model. The SATA backplane has four SATA signal and power 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 and HDD fan connectors, jumper, SATA interfaces, and SMBus connectors.
One SATA backplane configuration (AA4) The back side SATA connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors controlled by the NVIDIA® CK8-04 chip. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the table below for the default SATA cable connections. Backplane ID Connected to (on motherboard) 26.7cm (10.
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. Chassis fan 5. Front I/O board 2. HDD blowers 6. 3. SATA backplane(s) Chassis footpads and roller wheels 4. Floppy disk drive module 7. Power supply 2.10.1 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1.
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. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD fan To remove the HDD fan: 1. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD fan cage to the chassis. 2. Hold the outer side of the fan cage, then pull sideways to release it from the chassis. 3.
4. Locate four fan hooks inside the HDD fan case. 6. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside. 5. Press the fan case hooks outwards until the fan detaches from the case. 2. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. To re-install the HDD fan: 1. Insert a new HDD fan to the fan case until it clicks in place.
3. Hold the outer side of the HDD fan cage and hook the two side tabs to the inner edge of the drive cage. Make sure that the system cables are not caught up when you place the HDD fan. Outer side of fan cage Side tabs 4. Push the outer edge of the fan cage sideways to fit it to the drive cage. You hear a click when the fan cage correctly fits in place. 5. Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw.
2.10.3 SATA backplane To remove the SATA backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fan” for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA 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. From the outer edge, firmly hold the backplane and carefully slide it out.
To reinstall a SATA 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.
2.10.4 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.
2.10.5 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), then connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. Refer to “2.9.1 Motherboard connections” for details on cable connections. 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4.
2.10.6 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.
2.10.7 Power suppy unit Refer to this section when removing or installing power supply modules to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the power supply specifications. 4 2 3 1 1.
To remove the 600 W single power supply module: 1. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the power supply metal plate. Do not remove the thumb screw from the metal plate. Thumbscrew 2. Hold the metal plate bar and push it downward to release the plate from the chassis. Remove the metal plate completely. Metal plate bar 3. Use one hand to push the power supply module from inside the power supply cage, then carefully pull out the module from the chassis.
To install a power supply unit: 1. Firmly hold the power supply unit and insert it into the power supply cage. 2. Push the power supply unit 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.
This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack mounting.
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. Preparing the system for rack mounting Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.
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 26.7cm (10.5in) ATX12V1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN2 KBPWR1 SOCKET 940 FP_AUDIO1 CPU1 CD1 30.5cm (12in) SOCKET 940 CPU_FAN1 SEC_IDE1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ATXPWR1 Top: Center/Subwoofer Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Rear Surround L/R DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module) USB2.
Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-5 3. 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) 4-5 4. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 4-6 5. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) 4-6 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-7 2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 4-7 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4-8 4.
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. 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. KBPWR1 1 2 2 3 +5VSB +5V (Default) ® K8N-DL K8N-DL Keyboard power setting 3.
4. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5751 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN1_EN1 ® K8N-DL 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable K8N-DL CPU LAN1_EN setting 5. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image® 3114R RAID controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the RAID feature.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 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. FLOPPY1 ® K8N-DL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. K8N-DL Floppy disk drive connector 2.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce4™ chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, or S/W RAID 5 configuration.
4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) ® GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND Supported by the Silicon Image® Sil3114 RAID controller, these connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables.
5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 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.
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) USB56 USB910 1 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND K8N-DL K8N-DL USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10 + GND NC These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable from the USB/GAME port module to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX 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. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
1 0 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAME cable from the USB/GAME port module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® K8N-DL MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V GAME1 K8N-DL Game connector 1 1 .
1 2 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
1 4 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. MLED SPKO +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLEDMLED+ MLED- PLED+ PLED ® K8N-DL HD_LED Reset GND PWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- PANEL1 RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. K8N-DL System panel connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
