AP1720-E2 Dual Intel® Xeon™ 5U Rackmount Server 800/533MHz Front Side Bus User Guide
E1733 First Edition V1 October 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 System package contents .................................................. 1-2 System specifications .............................................
Contents 2.9 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-30 2.9.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-30 2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ............................... 2-31 2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-34 2.10 Removable components ................................................... 2-39 2.10.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-39 2.10.2 HDD fan .....................
.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................ 5-10 5.2.6 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 5-10 Main menu .........................................................................5-11 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................. 5-12 5.3.2 Primary IDE Slave ............................................... 5-15 5.
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 AP130-E1 server. It includes 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. 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.
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This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with the items on the following table.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DL 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. System dimension 431 mm (H) x 220 mm (W) x 510 mm (D) Motherboard ASUS NCCH-DL (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.
1.3 Front panel features The AP1720-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, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, IEEE 1394 and front panel audio ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. CD-ROM drive Empty 5.
If you wish 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. AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 2 1 3 5 4 10 7 9 6 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power supply cage CD-ROM drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays Hard disk drive cage Chassis fan ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 6. Expansion card locks 7. NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Chassis roller wheels 9. Front I/O board 10.
AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) 2 1 3 5 11 12 4 7 10 9 6 8 AS4 (four hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 15 16 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Power supply cage CD-ROM drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays Hard disk drive cage Chassis fan Expansion card locks NCCH-DL motherboard Chassis roller wheels Front I/O board ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 17 10. Chassis intrusion switch 11. HDD fan 12. SATA backplane (hidden) 13. SCSI backplane (hidden) 14. ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card 15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 16. Second HDD fan 17.
1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description.
Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Removing the side cover 1. 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 ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten (10) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard. ® NCCH-DL 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 dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ Processor in the 604-pin package. ® NCCH-DL Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCCH-DL Socket 604 Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the rear panel to allow enough space for the installation. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for details. 2.3.
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Follow these steps 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. 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 and CPU heatsink and fan installation. Important notes • This system does not support Intel® Xeon™ FSB 533 box fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the screw holes on the CEK spring. The CEK springs come pre-installed under the CPU sockets to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. It is recommended that you keep the springs installed to prevent motherboard breakage. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 4 2 1 3 3.
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 Module (DIMM) sockets. 80 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 104 Pins ® NCCH-DL DIMM_A1 The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. NCCH-DL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install unbuffered ECC or non-ECC 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the recommended memory configurations. Important notes 1.
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 (blue) Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 (black) (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Single-channel (1) Populated — — — (2) — Populated — — (3) — — Populated — (4) — — — Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated — Populated — Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated (2) — * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and
2.4.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. To access the DIMM sockets, you may need to remove the HDD fan. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for instructions. DDR DIMM notch 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.
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 hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs 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. Lock lever 2.
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 Re-installing the front panel assembly To re-install 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. Re-install the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.
2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI hard disk drive 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 Spring lock Tray lever the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 3.
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 Rail 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 Drive connectors 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.
Installing a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage 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 IDE/SATA HDD to the internal HDD cage Follow these instructions to install an IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive to the optional internal hard disk drive cage (non-swap). 1. Install the internal HDD cage following the instructions on Chapter 3 “Installation options”. 2. Follow steps 1 of 4 of the section “Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage”. 3. Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the second drive cage as shown. 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 If you wish to install a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, you need to remove the lower hot swap drive cage (for AS8 models or separately purchased second hot-swap HDD cage) and install an internal (non-hot swap) drive cage with long card guides that keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots. 1. The internal drive cage is optional and separately purchased.
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 • 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. 2.9.1 Motherboard connections 1 9 8 2 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
2.9.2 SATA backplane connections (in AA4 models only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1720-E2 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, and SMBus connectors.
SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 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 AP1720-E2 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 First SCSI backplane 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, and SMBus connectors. Cascade connection The picture shows a two-backplane configuration in a cascade connection.
Two-backplane configuration In a two-backplane 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 (connect power plugs from the power supply) Fan connector (for HDD fan) SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins) (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard)
SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 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.
Non-Cascade configuration First backplane (BPB1) J1 setting (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 318 SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-0) Second backplane (BPB2) J1 setting (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 318 SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-1) In a non-cascade configuration, you must install a SCSI multi-mode terminator on both backplanes.
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. 2. 3. 4. Chassis fan HDD fans SATA/SCSI backplanes Floppy disk drive module 5. Front I/O board 6. Chassis footpads and roller wheels 7. Power supply modules 2.10.1 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1.
4. Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside. To re-install 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 SYSTEM_FAN 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 hooks inside the HDD fan case. 5. Press the fan case hooks outwards until the fan detaches from the case. 6. Slightly press the center of the fan vent to flush the fan out from the case. Set the HDD fan aside. To re-install the HDD fan: 1. Insert a new HDD fan to the fan case until it clicks in place..
2. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. Fan connector on backplane (FAN1) 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 Inner edge of drive cage 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.
2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane: 1. Remove the HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fans” 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. From the outer edge, firmly hold the backplane and carefully slide it out.
To re-install 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 raillike 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 Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector Floppy drive signal cable 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). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. IEEE 1394 Front panel cable plug audio cable plug 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.
2.10.6 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 1 2 4 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 modules The barebone server system power supply modules come in three configurations: 600 W single power supply (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) 2 x 300 W dual power supply (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) 3 x 300 W redundant power supply (110 V / 220 V autoswitch) 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 600 W single power supply.
Make sure to unplug ALL 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. 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.
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.
2. Use a power supply module handle to push the power supply until it fits in place. 3. Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws on the metal brackets on each side. The standard server system comes with two power supply modules with no redundant power function. To achieve redundant power supply function, you must install an optional third power supply module.
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 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 model) to a combination 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration. 4-SCSI configuration 4-SCSI/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.
3. Make sure that the drive cage is 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. Screw hole 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.
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 until the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes align. 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 pictures shows the power supply module when installed.
3.5 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3.5.1 Remove 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 Remove 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 includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout 25cm (9.8in) ATX12V1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard mPGA 604 CPU_FAN2 FM_CPU2 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 82875P Canterwood 30.5cm (12in) USB2.
Layout contents Jumpers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-4 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-7 Internal connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
4.2 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable (pins 2-3) or disable (pins 1-2) the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5 for information. KBPWR1 2 3 +5V (Default) ® NCCH-DL 1 2 +5VSB NCCH-DL Keyboard power setting 2.
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 3 2 +5VSB ® NCCH-DL 2 1 +5V (Default) USBPW34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB NCCH-DL USB device wake up 1.
5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) ® NCCH-DL This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. 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.
6. 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. FM_CPU1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4-pin Fan (Force to 12V) FM_CPU2 ® NCCH-DL 3-pin Fan (DC Mode) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3-pin Fan (DC Mode) 4-pin Fan (Force to 12V) NCCH-DL USB CPU fan pin selection 7.
4.3 Connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY 1 ® NCCH-DL This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. NCCH-DL Floppy disk drive connector 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks.
3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue], SEC_IDE [white]) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. • Refer to the hard disk drive label or documentation when setting the device as master or slave.
5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND ® NCCH-DL This connector is for a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the module to this connector. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector. 1 NCCH-DL IEEE-1394 connector TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V IE1394_1 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.
7. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise® PDC20319 RAID controller, you may create a RAID0, RAID1, or RAID0+1 configuration. Configure the onboard device and SATA items in BIOS to use the RAID feature. Refer to page 5-26 and 5-27 for information.
9. Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an SSI-type 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 1. Do not forget to connect the 8-pin +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up. 2.
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) FP_AUDIO1 ® NCCH-DL This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 NCCH-DL Front panel audio connector 12.
13. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 2.1A~4.44A (53.28W 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. The CPU fan connectors support either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug. Both connectors are slotted to ensure connection in correct orientation.
• • • • • • • System Power LED (3-pin PLED) This lead connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to the message LED cable on the front panel and indicates the booting status. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until the operating system is loaded.
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.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. • Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format a: /s , then press the key Windows® XP environment a. b. c. d. e. Insert a new 1.
5.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3.
6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL DATE: Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V 06/01/2004 File Name to Program : 1001.bin Message: Do You Want To Save BIOS (Y/N) 7. The utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. Press to save the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, or to continue.
9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Press to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL DATE: Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V 06/01/2004 File Name to Program : 1001.
3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DL DATE: Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V 06/01/2004 File Name to Program : 1001.bin Checksum : DAD6H Save current BIOS as : old.bin Message: Please Wait! 4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process.
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash Utility he ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to NCCH-DL.ROM. 2.
5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard includes a Flash ROM 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 may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help Time (hh:mm:ss) Date (mm:dd:yy) 11: 10 : 30 Wed, Jun 30 2004 Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 261120K 26114K Select Menu Item Specific Help Navigation keys Change the day, month, year and century.
5.2.4 General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.5 Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.6 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main 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. Time (hh:mm:ss) Date (mm:dd:yy) 11: 10 : 30 Wed, Jun 30 2004 Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5 in.
Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK] The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are autodetected. These fields are not user-configurable. 5.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode S.M.A.R.T Status Select Menu [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 0 [Auto] [Auto] None None Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.
Access Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE drive. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] • Most of the IDE drive information items are grayed out when the items Primary IDE Master and Access Mode are set to [Auto]. • If you wish to manually configure the IDE drive items, set the Primary IDE Master to [Manual], and the Access Mode to [CHS]. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE drive.
Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS]. Primary Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode S.M.A.R.T. Status Select Menu [Manual] [CHS] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 0 [Auto] [Auto] None None Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.
Precomp Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any, on the motherboard. Landing Zone Displays the drive’s maximum usable capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. Transfer Mode Shows the data transfer mode if the IDE hard disk drive supports the feature. Otherwise, this item is grayed out and shows the value [None]. S.M.A.R.T. Status Shows the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.
5.3.5 Third IDE Master When configuring a drive as Third IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.1 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions which are not discussed in this section. Third IDE Master Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Select Menu [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Transfer Mode S.M.A.R.T Status 0 0 0 0 0 Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Select Menu Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Onboard Device PCIPnP USB Configuration Item Specific Help Press to set. 5.4.
Setting to very high Vcore voltages may cause the system to become unstable! Chipset Vcore Voltage [+1.6V] Allows adjustment of the chipset Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [+1.5V] [+1.6V] [+1.7V] [+1.8V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] Allows adjustment of the DRAM Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [+2.8V] [+2.7V] [+2.6V] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
5.4.3 Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration DRAM Frequency Memory Timing Selectable Cache Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Memory Parity Check [Auto] [By SPD] 2 6 3 3 Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Set DRAM Frequency. DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item sets the DRAM operating frequency.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] Memory Parity Check [Enabled] Allows memory parity checking option ECC (Error-Correcting Code). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.4 Chipset This menu shows the chipset configuration settings.
Init Display First [AGP Slot] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP Slot] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Allows you to select the maximum PCI bus speed to be programmed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [- 0.50%] Allows you to select the clock generator spread sprectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/- 0.1%] [+/- 0.2%] [+/- 0.3%] [+/- 0.4%] [+/- 0.5%] [+/- 0.6%] [+/- 0.7%] [+/- 0.8%] [+/- 0.
Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock CPU Clock Ratio [200MHz] [14 X] Select Menu Item Specific Help Set CPU Frequency. Take caution when overclocking the CPU. Overclocking may cause the system to become unstable! CPU Clock [200MHz] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Key-in a value within the specified range, then press . Configuration options: [Min=200] [Max=233] The minimum and maximum configuration values for the CPU Clock depend on the installed CPU.
5.4.5 Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Promise Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Promise® RAID controller. Operating Mode [IDE] Allows you to set the RAID controller operating mode.
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the parellel port base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRG5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Allows you to select the parallel port mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP 1.7] [EPP 1.
SATA Configuration SATA Configuration *** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** On-Chip Serial ATA [Auto] SATA Mode IDE Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATA0 master Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 master Select Menu Item Specific Help [Disabled]: Disable SATA Controller. [Auto]: Auto-arrange the BIOS. [Combined Mode]: PATA and SATA are combined. Max. of 2 IDE drives on each channel. [Enhanced Mode]: Enable both SATA and PATA. Max. of 6 IDE drives are supported. [SATA Only]: SATA is opeating in legacy mode.
1. Use the [Enhanced Mode] option if you installed a native operating system like Winows 2000/XP. 2. You may not use this option if you are using Linux RedHat 8 or 9 version operating system, as they do not support native mode. d. Setting to [SATA Only] allows you to install IDE devices on the Serial ATA channels only. e. Setting to [Disabled] disables the onboard SATA controller. The RAID feature is also disabled. SATA Mode [IDE] When this item is set to [IDE], SATA operates in IDE mode.
5.4.6 PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PCIPnP Select Menu Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources [Auto] PCI/VGA INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin INT Pin [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Default is Disabled.
INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate interrupt to the specific devices to avoid conflict. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] IRQ Resources Set the item Resources Controlled By to [Manual] to enable the item IRQ Resources and assign the interrupts depending on the type of installed PCI devices.
5.4.7 USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Configures the USB controller. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power management settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support ACPI Suspend Type APM Configuration Hardware Configuration [Enabled] [S1&S3] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system.
5.5.1 APM Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
Video Off Method [DPMS] This item determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS] Video Off In Suspend [Yes] This item determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management.
KB Power On Password [Enter] Allows you to set a password to turn the system power on. Highlight this item then press enter to set a password. To configure this item, you should set the Power On Function item to [Password]. Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot key combination to turn the system power on. Configuration options: [Ctrl-F1] ... [Ctrl-F12] To configure this item, you should set the Power On Function item to [Hot Key].
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select an item, then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor System Temperature1 CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature Front Fan1 Speed CPU Fan1 Speed CPU Fan2 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Rear Fan1 Speed Rear Fan2 Speed Select Menu Item Specific Help 39oC/102oF 45oC/113oF N/A 0 RPM 5152 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Press to view.
Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Q-Fan Configuration Smart Fan Control System Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature [Disabled] 50 60 60 Select Menu Item Specific Help Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1. The System/CPU1/CPU2 Target Temperature items become configurable only when you set Smart Fan Control to [Enabled]. 2.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Hard Disk Boot Priority Removable Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.
5.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press to exit this menu. 5.6.3 Removable Device Priority Removable Device Priority 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press to exit this menu.
5.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Other Device Quick Power On Self Test Halt On Case Open Warning Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) Full Screen Logo Show [Enabled] [Enabled] [All Errors] [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Disabled] 6 250 [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your Boot Device Priority.
Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. Set to [Enabled] to configure the Type Rate and Type Delay items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay become configurable only when the item Typematic Setting is enabled.
5.6.5 Security Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Select Menu Clear Clear [Setup] Item Specific Help Supervisor password control full access. Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password: 1. Highlight an item then press . 2. Type in a password using eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press . 3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press .
A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions.
5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option saves data to CMOS before exiting Setup. Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press , or simply press , to save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility.
Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to load the default values • type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values.
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 P10 (no P3). Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.
A.1.2 Specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Normal Range Autorange Input Frequency Range 100 to 127 V ~ 10 A 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) +3.33V 20 +5V 24 +12V 15 -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 which you should connect to the plugs.
A.2.2 Specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Normal Range Minimum Maximum 100 to 240 Vac 90 Vac 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 A-6 Action The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up 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 Action The system continuously beeps after it was turned on 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears 1. Check if a bootable HDD is active. 2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed. 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
