Related Manuals for Asus AP1710-I5
Summary of Contents for Asus AP1710-I5
- Page 1 ® AP1710-I5 ® Intel Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Server with 533MHz FSB support User’s Manual...
-
Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights
ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’... -
Page 3: Asus Contact Information
Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-9599-0 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline:... -
Page 4: Fcc/Cdc Statements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ............... ii ASUS Contact Information ............... iii FCC/CDC Statements................ iv Safety Precautions ................vii Electrical Safety ................vii Operation Safety ................vii Introduction About this guide ............I-1 Audience ................... I-2 Contents .................... I-2 Conventions ..................I-3 References ..................I-3 System Package Contents .............. - Page 6 2.11 Chassis Fan ................. 2-27 2.12 Connecting Cables .............. 2-28 2.13 SCSI Backplane ..............2-29 Appendix A: Optional chassis roller-wheel Chassis Roller-wheel Installation ..........A-2 Appendix B: Power Modules Redundant Power Modules ............A-4 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................A-9 ASUS AP1710-I5...
-
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORTANT • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •... - Page 8 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • Electrical hazard, do not remove chassis cover. • This equipment is to be serviced by a trained personnel only. viii ASUS AP1710-I5...
-
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction “About This Guide” introduces the contents of this document. This part includes the target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. It also lists other sources of information that are not contained in this manual. User’s Manual... -
Page 10: Audience
6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1710-I5 server. It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. -
Page 11: Conventions
2. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and softare products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page v. 3. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as a CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 12: System Package Contents
(1 piece) special heatsink with fan assembly (2 sets) hot swap IDE hard disk drive tray (6 units) ASUS BBATA2U3, ATA133 IDE to Ultra160 SCSI HDD Bridge board x 1 AC power cord Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, ASUS System... - Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the AP1710-I5 system server. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel and internal specifications. User’s Manual...
-
Page 14: System Features
1.1 System Features The ASUS AP1710-I5 server is a stylish server system featuring the ASUS PRL-DL motherboard. The server supports the Intel Xeon ® ™ processor in a 604-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. -
Page 15: Front Panel Features
1.2 Front Panel Features The front panel allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive and two USB connectors are also located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25 devices, there are two drive bays available. The front panel of the server is protected by a door and lock for added security. -
Page 16: Rear Panel Features
Parallel port VGA port Gigabit LAN Chassis Lock port Optional Gigabit LAN card 6 Full-Length PCI Slots Optional SCSI card You may secure the chassis lock with an additional padlock or other security device for added server system security. ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 17: Internal Features
1.4 Internal Features The standard components inside the server include the motherboard, power supply, floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture below shows the standard components of the server. 1. Redundant power 7. CPU sockets supply cage 8. Internal 68-pin SCSI cable 2. -
Page 18: Led Table
1.5 LED Table The following table describes the LED display found on the front panel and rear panel of the AP1710-I5 server system. Display Description Icon Bridge board connected to Green SCSI backplane Drive Status Bridge board failure Drive Activity... - Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. User’s Manual...
-
Page 20: Removing And Installing Chassis Cover
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover 1. The side chassis cover is held by two large thumb screws. Loosen the screws. 2. Slide the chassis cover for about half an inch. 3. Release the cover from the chassis. ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 21: Installing The Cover
2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Align the side chassis guide hooks. 2. Slide the chassis cover for about half an inch towards the front until it fits in place. 3. Tighten the thumb screws. There are six (6) chassis guide hooks located on the upper side and lower side of the chassis cover, make sure all six are aligned properly in place. -
Page 22: Motherboard Installation
2.2.2 Screw holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 23: Central Processing Unit
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 Processor in the 603/604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The processor includes ® the Intel NetBurst™... -
Page 24: Installing The Cpu
CPU! 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 25 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink with fan assembly ® The Intel Xeon™ processors require especially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that the heatsink with fan assembly is properly installed on the motherboard.
- Page 26 5. If you wish to install two CPUs, repeat the same steps for CPU socket 2. 6. Use CPUFAN2 connector for the second CPU heatsink and fan assembly cable. ASUS AP1710-I5...
-
Page 27: System Memory
System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin registered PC2100/1600 DIMMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). 104 Pins ®... -
Page 28: Memory Configurations
DDRB2 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x1) = Total System Memory (Max. 4GB) = The system chipset only supports PC1600/2100 registered ECC DIMMs. Make sure to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. 2-10 ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 29: Installing A Dimm
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. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. -
Page 30: Fixed Device Bays
An IDE CD-ROM drive is installed on the uppermost bay and two free bays are available for installation of additional storage devices like optical disc drives or tape drives. Front door bezel Screwless fixed device bay locks 2-12 ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 31 2.5.2 Installing a 5.25 device Make sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing any 5.25 fixed device or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the system components.
- Page 32 45º counter-clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the “unlocked icon”. Unlock Reference points icon Locked icon Knob 4. When released, pull- out the lock and set it aside. 2-14 ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 33 5. Carefully insert device (such as CD/DVD-ROM drive) into the selected bay. 6. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier. 6.a Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay. 6.b Turn the knob 45º...
- Page 34 “2.5.2 Installing a 5.25 device” on page 2-13. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the right side chassis cover. 3. Pull out and detach the right side chassis cover and set aside. 4. Locate the floppy disk drive cable and power connectors. 2-16 ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 35 Carefully detach the floppy disk drive cable. Carefully detach the floppy disk drive power cable. 5. Pull out the floppy disk drive tray while squeezing the two tabs together. Floppy disk drive tray User’s Manual 2-17...
-
Page 36: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
To release the drive bay, follow these steps. 1. Lift the spring lock upwards, then pull the tray lever outwards. 2. When the tray lever is pulled down, the tray will eject slightly. Pull the tray outwards on the tray lever. 2-18 ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 37 2.6.1 Placing an ATA133 IDE hard disk drive to tray The following steps describes the installation of a hard disk drive into the drive tray. Rear bracket Middle bracket 1. Place the hard disk tray on a flat clean surface. Prepare Philips (cross) screwdriver.
- Page 38 Secure hard drive with four (4) round head screws. 6. Secure the SCSI-IDE HDD Bridge to the tray with two (2) round head screws. Do not overtighten the screws, the plastic drive tray rails may break. 2-20 ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 39 Make sure to use only the tested and qualified hard disk drives listed above. Other hard disk drives manufactured by other vendors may not be suitable for this server system. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified hard disk drive list.
- Page 40 2. Push the tray all the way to the depth of the bay until it fits. 3. Push the tray handle back into place. Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray. 2-22 ASUS AP1710-I5...
-
Page 41: Screwless Expansion Card Slot
2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot The AP1710-I5 chassis is designed with a screwless expansion card slot for Personal Computer Interface (PCI) card installation convenience. To add or remove expansion cards, follow these steps: 1. To open, push the lever to the left using your thumb to release the spring lock. -
Page 42: Long Card Support Guide
8. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards from the slot. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury, damage the expansion card or other motherboard components. 2-24 ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 43 2.9 SCSI Card The following picture shows the proper cabling of an installed SCSI card. It is recommended that the given SCSI card installation specification and settings are followed for easier handling and maintenance. SCSI Card User’s Manual 2-25...
-
Page 44: Hard Drive Blower
2.10 Hard Drive Blower The hard drive array is cooled by a blower mounted under the hot swap ® bays.The drive blower status can be monitored through the ASUS Server Management Software (ASMS) for remote management convenience. 2.10.1 Removing the hard drive blower To remove the hard drive blower, follow these steps. -
Page 45: Chassis Fan
2.11 Chassis Fan The chassis is cooled by a 12-cm chassis fan mounted at the rear panel.The chassis fan status can be monitored remotely through the ASUS ® Server Management Software (ASMS). 2.11.1 Removing the 12-cm chassis fan To remove the 12-cm chassis fan, follow these steps. -
Page 46: Connecting Cables
4. Primary IDE 11. Front USB Connector 5. Secondary IDE 12. 20-pin system panel 6. Chassis intrusion These are not the names of the connectors. Refer to the motherboard user’s manual for detailed information on the motherboard connectors. 2-28 ASUS AP1710-I5... -
Page 47: Scsi Backplane
2.13 SCSI Backplane 2.13.1 Overview The SCSI backplane assembly defines the distribution of power and signals to the system and its peripherals. Also, the SCSI backplane provides physical and electrical protection in case the current output tipped over the safety limit. HDD blower power cable and connector Power connectors... - Page 48 (Disk Drive 4) SCSI ID = 4 (Disk Drive 5) SCSI ID = 5 HD activity LED (Disk Drive 6) HD status LED Refer to “1.5 LED Table” on page 1-6, for detailed SCSI Backplane LED display descriptions. 2-30 ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 49 Appendix A This appendix contains the installation procedure for the optional chassis roller-wheel units for the AP1710-I5 server system. User’s Manual...
-
Page 50: Chassis Roller-Wheel Installation
Chassis Roller-wheel Installation The AP1710-I5 comes with an optional roller-wheel for the chassis for server transport convenience. Follow these easy steps to mount the chassis roller-wheels. To install the roller-wheels, follow these steps. 1. Lay chassis on a side-lying position. - Page 51 Appendix B This appendix contains detailed hardware operation and specifications of the AP1710-I5 redundant power modules. User’s Manual...
-
Page 52: Redundant Power Modules
To remove the redundant power supply module, follow these steps. 1. Remove the screw. 2. Pull on the handle while pressing down the rubber lever. Redundant Power Housing Lever Screw 500W Redundant Power Module ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 53 Redundant Power Module Specifications Output Voltage Regulation Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise +3.33V 3.20 3.33 3.50 50mV 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mV +12V 11.4 12.00 12.60 120mV -12V -10.8 -12.00 -13.20 120mV +5VSB 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mV Output Current Capacity Output Voltage Min (A)
- Page 54 2. Remove all power cable connections from SCSI backplane and motherboard. 3. Remove the six (6) chassis bar screws and release chassis bar. 4. Remove the two (2) right-side chassis cover screws to release right-side cover. ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 55 5. Remove the four (4) power case side screws. 6. Remove the six (6) power case top screws. Make sure the power case is well supported or held when releasing the power case screws. The power case may accidentally detach and cause damage to the other components of the server system.
- Page 56 ASUS AP1710-I5...
- Page 57 Appendix C This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1710-I5 server system. It lists possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support.
-
Page 58: Troubleshooting
1. Check the memory modules power-on self tests (POST) after and make sure you installed it was turned on the correct DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. A-10 ASUS AP1710-I5... - Page 59 Problem Action 1. Check the memory modules The system continuously beeps and make sure you installed after it was turned on the correct DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. 3. Check if it has VGA output. 1.
- Page 60 A-12 ASUS AP1710-I5...