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Asus AP1720-E2 Server User Manual

1. AN 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 2 44 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 conneciors on top 2 Align the backplane with the rail like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely 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 SATA backplane connections and 2 9 3 SCSI backplane connections for details ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 45 2 10 4 Floppy disk drive Z 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 p
2. Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 9 Front panel assembly 2 5 1 Removing the front panel assembly Z 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 Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 13 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 LN Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly m m ee O a ae Hinge like tab 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 0 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 Hinge like tab Hooked tab ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 15 2 6 9 20 inch drives AN If you have previously used and powered up the system and that it may be connec
3. to CAS Delay and DRAM RAS Precharge are configurable only when the Memory Timing Selectable item is set to Manual CAS Latency Time 2 This item sets the latency in clocks between the DRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available Configuration options 2 2 5 3 Active to Precharge Delay 6 This ttem controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters Configuration options 8 7 6 5 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 19 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 Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a sub menu with additional items or show a pop up menu with the configuration options system BIOS Cacheable Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the cache function of the system BIOS Configuration options Disabled Enabled Video BIOS Cacheable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the cache function of the video BIOS Setting to Enabled improves the display speed by caching the display
4. ASUS AP1720 E2 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 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 a second SCSI drive cage 1 Position the drive cage in the same orientation as the first drive cage Note that the lock tab on top of the cage faces the rear panel Cage lock tab 2 Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place 3 2 Chapter 3 Installation options 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 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 Protruding tabs Screw holes Elongated holes for bracket SCSI drive tray support bra
5. e Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections 2 9 1 Motherboard connections ig S8eeere 1 esses eed Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1 8 pin 12V power 7 Front panel cable 2 24 pin ATX power 8 Front panel audio 3 Primary IDE cable 9 Chassis fan cable 4 Secondary IDE optical drive 10 SMBus cable to backplane 5 Floppy disk drive 11 Front panel IEEE 1394 port 6 Chassis intrusion Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors 2 30 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Front side The front side of the SATA backplane faces the front panel when installed This side includes four SATA connectors for the hot swap drive trays Drive status LEDs CON7 Each SATA connector is labeled CON1 CON3 CON5 CON7 so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane Refer to the table below for reference ASU
6. Enabled Resources Controlled By Auto When set to Auto allows BIOS to automatically configure of all boot and Plug and Play devices When set to Manual you can assign the available IRQ Resources to the PCI devices Configuration options Auto Manual Z When the item Resources Controlled By is set to Auto the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user contigurable Refer to the section IRQ Resources for information on how to enable this item PCI VGA Pallete Snoop Disabled Some non standard VGA cards like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards may not show colors properly Setting this field to Enabled corrects this problem If you are using a standard VGA card leave this field to the default setting Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 28 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 Z 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 IRQ xx assigned to PCI device The IRQ Resources sub menu Is activated when the Resources Controlled by parameter is set to Manual Select PCI Device to assign an IRQ address to a Plug and Play device Setting to Reserved reserves the IRQ
7. This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise PDC20319 RAID controller RAID EN1 23 oon A Enable Disable Ea Default NCCH DL RAID controller setting Chapter 4 Motherboard info 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 E Et p O USBPW12 2 2 5V 5VSB Default USBPW34 2 2 5V 5VSB Default NCCH DL USB device wake up W 1 The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port Otherwise the system would not power up 2 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 4 CPU external frequency selection 6 pin J1 This jumper allows you to select the CPU external frequency or bus clock MN To ensure system stability it is recommened that you keep the default setting oj a ro On To o O1 13 5 Auto detect CPU FSB a Oo Z I N Default EN O afa nv w E o of 200 MHz NCCH DL CPU external frequency selection ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 5 5 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC1 This jump
8. 1 x PS 2 mouse port Line In Line Out Microphone ports ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM 2 0 Voltage temperature and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart ASR feature 600 W power supply With 24 pin and 8 pin power plugs or 600 W redundant power supply optional Refer to Chapter 4 Motherboard information for information on the internal connectors In AS8 AS4 models the ASUS U160 U320 SCSI card occupies one 64 bit PCI X slot 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 25 inch bays __ Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED __ Power LED Floppy disk drive E IEEE 1394 port Microphone port Headphone port Drive bays Security lock 1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 1 5 1 4 Rear panel features The
9. 5 4 2 CPU Configuration This menu shows the CPU configuration settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options CPU L1 amp L2 Cache Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU L1 and L2 cache Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Hyper Threading Technology feature Set this item to Enabled if you are using an operating system that is optimized for Hyper Threading Technology such as Windows XP or Linux kernel later than version 2 4 Otherwise set this item to Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 18 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 4 3 Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options Cache Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS to CAS Delay DRAM RAS Precharge DRAM Frequency Auto This item sets the DRAM operating frequency Configuration options DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 Auto Memory Timing Selectable By SPD The DRAM clock are set according to the DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect Select By SPD for automatic DRAM clock detection Select Manual to allow setting the succeeding memory items to optimal timings Configuration options Manual By SPD Z The items CAS Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS
10. Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 33 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 See section 1 6 LED information Front side The front side of the SCSI backplane faces the front panel when installed This side includes four SCSI connectors for the hot swap drive trays HDD status LEDs Disk drive 1 Green Red blinking mh alternately when HDD is rebuilding Disk drive 2 SCSI ID 1 HDD activity LEDs Disk drive 3 SCSI ID 2 Disk drive 4 SCSI ID 3 2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware setup Back side First SCSI backplane l Cascade connection 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 The picture shows a two backplane configuration in a cascade connection SCSI terminator Second SCSI backplane One backplane configuration In a one backplane configuration e the upper SCSI inter
11. clicks in place 3 When installed the dummy cover appears as shown ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 25 2 6 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 4 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 Remove the plastic card lock opposite the slot where you wish to install the expansion card Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward Set the card lock aside for later use Card lock tab 2 Carefully install an expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot 2 26 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 3 When the card is in place secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier Card lock tab ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 27 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 expa
12. 5 5 3 Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field then press lt Enter gt For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type SST 49LF004A B 3 3V 1001 bin Checksum DAD6H Please Wait 4 The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk then returns to the BIOS flashing process For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type SST 49LF004A B 3 3V Please Wait 5 6 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 lt Alt gt lt F2 gt 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 save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done LN A Floppy not found error message appears if there is no floppy disk in
13. Enter gt or simply press lt Esc gt 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 When a confirmation window appears with a blinking Y e press lt Enter gt to discard any changes and load the previously saved values e type N then press lt Enter gt or simply press lt Esc gt to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu 5 44 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server Reference information A1 600 W single power supply A 1 1 General description The 600 W SSl type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and AT X 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 P9 P10 P2 P1 P8 P5 P6 P7 P4 Pit P1 Motherboard 24 pin ATX power connector P2 Auxilliary 8 pin power connector P4 Floppy disk drive P5 ODD device CD DVD ROM P6 Peripheral device optical drive P7 Peripheral device available P8 Peripheral device available P9 Peripheral device available P10 Peripheral device available P11 Power SMBu
14. None if there is no extended IDE drive or if you do not wish to detect the drive even if installed Configuration options None Auto Access Mode Auto Configuration options Large Auto 5 3 6 Fourth IDE Master When configuring a drive as Fourth IDE Master refer to section 4 3 1 Primary IDE Master and section 5 3 5 Third IDE Master for the menu item descriptions The items Third IDE Master and Fourth IDE Master appear only if you set the On Chip Serial ATA item in SATA Configuration menu to either Auto or Enhanced Mode See page 5 26 for information 5 16 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 0 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU memory chipset and other system devices A N Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction 5 4 1 Advanced BIOS Features This menu shows the chipset and DRAM Vcore voltage settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 17 AN 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
15. allow you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the 1394 feature 1394 EN 1 2 23 ok Enable Disable Default NCCH DL 1394 Function setting ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 7 4 3 Connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable After connecting one end to the motherboard connect the other end to the floppy drive FLOPPY 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 4 8 These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB s data transfer rate faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra ATA 133 If you installed Serial ATA hard disks you may create a RAID 0 RAID 1 configuration using the RAID feature of the Intel 68300ESB ICH Refer to page 5 26 to 5 27 for the SATA configuration DD DD OD a5 FS haa gt EELEE S68SGKNG Da BB BB 23 ES halal aia 233232 6714562476 NCCH DL SATA connectors Chapter 4 Motherboard info 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 connect
16. existing system before you add a device e Ifthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer Operation Safety e Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers e Before operating the server carefully read all the manuals included with the server package e Before using the server make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible e To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry e Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the server on a stable surface A N This product is equipped with a three wire power cable and plug for the user s safety Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock Lithium lon Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION This server system is heavy Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system vii viii Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experie
17. fails this may be because the IDE drive is too old or too new If the drive was already formatted on a previous system the BIOS may detect incorrect parameters In these cases select Manual to manually enter the IDE drive parameters Refer to the section Manually detecting an IDE drive If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it select None Configuration options None Auto Manual 5 12 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 Z e Most of the IDE drive information items are grayed out when the items Primary IDE Master and Access Mode are set to Auto lf 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 The settings Mode 0 to 4 allow successive increase in performance Configuration options Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 UDMA Mode Auto When this item is set to Auto the UDMA capability allows improved transfer soeeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives Configuration options Disabled Auto ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 13 Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information set the Primary IDE Master item to Manua
18. gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible It is a menu driven program which means you can scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices Z Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen 5 8 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 261120K Total Memory 26114K Navigation keys Field settings 5 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the power configuration settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration settings Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select the menu bar items press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until th
19. if the HDDs are properly installed Make sure that the network cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD A 7 A 8 Appendix Reference information
20. supply to the power connector on the back of the drive IDE cable Power plug ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 17 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 Re installing the front panel assembly for instructions 2 18 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 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 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 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the dri
21. switch 2 pin PWR_SW This lead connects a switch that controls the system power Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF depending on the BIOS or OS settings Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF e Reset switch 2 pin RESET This lead connects to the chassis mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power e System Management Interrupt 2 pin SMI This lead connects to the chassis mounted suspend switch This feature allows you to manually put the system into suspend mode or green mode where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 15 4 16 Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS setup ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 0 1 Managing and updating your BIOS LN e 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 t
22. the drive A NCCH DL ROM not found error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to NCCH DL ROM EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy Floppy found Reading file NCCH DL rom Completed Start erasing Start programming Flashed successfully Rebooting A N Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 7 0 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 For example you may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Delete
23. 1 to the side of the drive as shown The rail end should be on the side of the drive conneciors Rail handle ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 21 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 6600000 m seceee depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks indicating that the aa drive is securely in place 7 Connect the IDE and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive 8 Follow steps 2 to 6 if you wish to install other hard disk drives 9 Re install the front panel assembly when done 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Connect one end of the supplied 7 pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive then
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25. AID controller Operating Mode IDE Allows you to set the RAID controller operating mode This item is configurable only when the Onboard Promise Controller item is set to Enabled Configuration options IDE RAID SuperlO Device EPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMA Serial Port 1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port 2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allow you to select the serial port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Auto 5 24 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Onboard Parallel Port 378 IRQ7 Allows you to select the parellel port base address Configuration options Disabled 378 IRQ7 278 IRG5 8BC 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 9 ECP Mode Use DMA 3 Allows you to select the ECP mode This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP EPP Configuration options 1 3 Game Port Address 201 Allows you to select the game port address Configuration options Disabled 201 209 MIDI Port Address 330 Allows you to select the MIDI port address Configuration options Disabled 201 209 MIDI Port IRQ 10 Allows you to selec
26. ASUS AP1720 E2 Dual Intel Xeon 5U Rackmount Server 800 5383MHz 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 ASUS provides this manual as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASUS its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of use or data interruption of business and the like even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this man
27. IEEE 1394 Front panel cable plug audio cable plug Insert the I O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay Secure the I O board bracket with a screw ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 49 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 e if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels e 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 Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the top layer of a footpad 3 Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads 2 50 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Remove the chassis rolle
28. Information that you MUST follow to complete a task V NOTE Tips and information to aid in completing a task e Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information for details This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications ASUS AP1720 E2 user guide Product introduction 11 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720 E2 package with the items on the following table The package contents vary for the following configurations e AS8 e AS4 AA4 Al4 eight hot swap SCSI hard disk drives four hot swap SCSI hard disk drives four hot swap SATA hard disk drives four internal SATA IDE hard disk drives Amn OS OS ees Configurations Item Description 1 e 52x CD ROM drive e Floppy disk drive 1 N 4 Bundled CDs e AP1720 E2 support CD with ASWM e TrendMicro ServerProtect CD Documentation e ASUS AP1720 E2 user guide CO 4 A e ASUS NCCH DL user guide Optional items e ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit e ASUS AK25 internal HDD cage non hot swap e ASUS AK25 600 W 2 1 redundant power supply All models support a 600 W single or redundant power supply ASUS System Web based Management A CO 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 S
29. MBus connector lower 6 1 pins connects the SMB cable from the power supply if available 68 pin SCSI connector connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI card 68 pin SCSI connector with SCSI multi mode terminator 2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Cascade configuration First backplane BPB1 ET J1 setting 7 3 shorted 2 4 shorted is GEM SAF TE ID15 Second backplane BPB2 J1 setting 3 5 shorted 4 6 shorted GEM 318 SAF TE 1D11 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 37 Non Cascade configuration First backplane BPB1 J1 setting 7 3 shorted 2 4 shorted Second backplane BPB2 J1 setting 7 3 shorted 2 4 shorted GEM 318 SAF TE 1D15 SCSI channel 1 In a non cascade configuration you must install a SCSI multi mode terminator on both backplanes 2 38 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 210 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 boa
30. S AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 31 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 Fan connector for HDD fan Power connectors SMBus connector upper 6 1 pins connect power plugs connects the SMB cable from the motherboard from the power supply Power SMBus connector lower 6 1 pins ae AILE The back side SATA connectors are ebb Ea tr attached to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables Refer to the illustration on the right for the location of the SATA connectors Refer to the table below for the default SATA cable connections CON2 SATA_RAID1 Promise 20319 CON4 SATA _RAID2 Promise 20319 CON6 SATA RAID3 Promise 20319 CON8 __ SATA_RAID4 Promise 20319 SATA RAID jp controller f i ai a 2 i D r T T Ia p a if a s La di AAN T bonnan mr on eee OL Tr rT Ir TTE aa ee pare SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID1 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 poea g settings and the appropriate ID for 1 3 shorted 2 4 shorted each SATA HDD bay Drive Bay 1
31. ST 49LF004A B 3 3V 1001 bin Do You Want To Save BIOS Y N 7 The utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file Press lt Y gt to save the current BIOS file to the floppy disk or lt N gt to continue Z If you wish to save the current BIOS file make sure that the floppy disk ad has enough disk space to save the file See the next section for details on saving the current BIOS file 8 The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the 5 4 BIOS file For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type SST 49LF004A B 3 3V 1001 bin Chapter 5 BIOS setup 9 The utility disolays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file Press lt F 1 gt to restart the system For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type SST 49LF004A B 3 3V I Write OK i No Update i Write Fail Saving the current BIOS file The AwardBIOS Flash utility allows you to save your original or current BIOS to a floppy disk before you update You can load the saved BIOS file if the new BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process To save the current BIOS file 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section 2 Press lt Y gt when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file The following screen appears For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type SST 49LF004A B 3 3V 1001 bin ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server
32. address Configuration options PCI Device Reserved ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 29 5 4 7 USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options USB Controller Enabled Allows you enable or disable the USB controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller Setting this item to Enabled allows the built in high soeed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high soeed USB devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB Legacy Mode Support Enabled Allows you enable or disable support for the legacy USB devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 30 Chapter 5 BIOS setup J J Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power management settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled ACPI Suspend Type S1 amp S3 Allows you to select the ACPI state that you wish to use for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS S3 STR S1 amp S3 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 31 5 5 1 APM Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management APM configuration set
33. anel 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 FP AUDIO1 BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L NC BLINE_OUT_R Line out_R 5VA MICPWR AGND MIC2 NCCH DL Front panel audio connector 12 Internal audio connectors 4 pin CD1 AUX1 MODEM1 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector It also allows the sharing of mono_in such as a phone and a mono_ out such as a speaker between the audio and a voice modem card Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Modem Out Ground Ground Modem In Ei AUX1 White MODEM1 CD1 Black NCCH DL Internal audio connectors ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 13 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 350mMA 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 Z The CPU fan connectors support either a 3 pin or a 4 pin fan cab
34. ched 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 2 Installing the CPU Note in the above illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket aN If installing only one CPU use the socket CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 5 A N Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU i AB Make sure that the socket AN The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT 4 Carefully push down the socket 2 6 Locate the 604 pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side lever is pushed back all the way otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely Position the CPU above the socket as shown Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Marked corner gold arrow lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked Apply the thermal interface material thermal grease to the top of the CPU This thermal grease should come with the CPU package Re
35. cket ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 3 3 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 When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis Secure the bracket with two screws In the holes indicated Z Securing the bracket with the two screws also secures the left side of 3 4 the SCSI drive cage Chapter 3 Installation options 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 Z Clear the space under the first SCSI drive cage Make sure that you disconnect all pre connected cables so they do not get in the way when you install the second drive cage To install an IDE drive cage 1 Position the drive cage into the bay with the screw hole tab on top and facing out 2 Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 3 5 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 4 Secure the drive cage with a Screw 3 6 Chapter 3 Installation options 3 0 U
36. connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the SATA connectors ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 23 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 2 24 Install the internal HDD cage following the instructions on Chapter 3 Installation options Follow steps 1 of 4 of the section Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage Carefully insert the drive into a bay on the second drive cage as shown E Connect the signal and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive Refer to the preceding sections for details Follow steps 2 to 4 if you wish to install additional hard disk drives Re install the side cover when done Refer to section 2 1 2 Installing the side cover Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 2 Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab
37. connector on top ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 3 9 4 3 10 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 Chapter 3 Installation options 3 0 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 Locate the lock tab underneath the top cover and press it outward to release the cover 4 Slide the top cover toward the front panel then lift it up from the chassis Lock tab of top cover bottom view 3 5 3 Attach the rack rails Refer to the Rackmount Rail Kit installation guide for instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the corresponding rails on the industrial rack Z The AK25 Rackmount Rail Kit is an optional item and is purchased separately ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 3 11 3 12 Chapter 3 Installation options This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal con
38. data Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 20 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 9 1 0 AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Aperture Size 128 Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data Configuration options 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 21 Frequency Voltage Control AN Take caution when overclocking the CPU Overclocking may cause the system to become unstable CPU Clock 200MHZz Allows you to set the CPU frequency Key in a value within the specified range then press lt Enter gt Configuration options Min 200 Max 233 depend on the installed CPU These values are detected by BIOS CPU Clock Ratio 18 X Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus FSB frequency Key in a value within the specified range then press lt Enter gt Configuration options Min 12 Max 18 Z The minimum and maximum configuration val
39. e desired item is highlighted 5 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Z The navigation keys differ from one screen to another ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 9 5 10 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 lt Enter gt 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 7 Pop up window Select an item in the menu then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Chapter 5 BIOS setup When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Z Refer to section 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu Ban screen items and how to navigate through them Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 261120K Total Memory 26114K Time hh mm ss Sets the system to the time that you specify usually the current time The format is hour minute second Valid values
40. e sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature remove the jumper cap from the pins CHASSIS1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Default NCCH DL Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 4 Motherboard info 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 RAIDO RAID1 or RAIDO 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 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 eee t lt s C 972925 o FS9gyTg T T RSATA_R RSATA_R ZJAZAAZ o 29Y2090H2 Orreorrto OCCOCCO NCCH DL SATA RAID connectors 8 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface BPSMB1 S axa x 2V fo onr O zt fo NCCH DL SMBus connector ys Q ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 11 9 Power connectors 24 pin ATXPWR1 8 pin ATX12V1 These connectors connect to an SSl type 12V power supply The plugs from the po
41. e 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 When set to RAID SATA operates in RAID mode The RAID feature allows configuration of the installed IDE devices into a disk array Configuration options IDE RAID Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATA0 Master Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 Master Allow you to set the SATA PortO and Serial ATA Porti modes The options for these items vary depending on the setting of the On Chip Serial ATA item Configuration options Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave SATA0 Master SATA1 Master ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 27 5 4 6 PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options IRQ Resources Reset Configuration Data Disabled Allows you to enable or disabled resetting of the Extended System Configuration Data ESCD when you exit the Setup The ESCD includes information on non PnP devices Set this item to Enabled if you installed an expansion card that conflicts with other devices and cause system boot failure Configuration options Disabled
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43. en you install ASUS Update from the support CD You need to launch ASUS Update then ASUS MyLogo2 to change the full screen logo 5 40 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 6 5 Security Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear These fields allow you to set passwords To set a password 1 Highlight an item then press lt Enter gt 2 Type in a password using eight 8 alphanumeric characters then press lt Enter gt 3 When prompted confirm the password by typing the exact characters again then press lt Enter gt The password field setting is changed to Set To clear the password 1 Highlight the password field and press lt Enter gt twice The following message appears PASSWORD DISABLED Press any key to continue 2 Press any key to return to the menu ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 41 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 Password Check Setup This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the sys
44. er 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 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data CLRTC1 2 23 DET Normal Clear CMOS NCCH DL Clear RTC RAM Default A N Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure 4 6 Chapter 4 Motherboard info 6 l 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 oo O 3 TI as 4 pin Fan DC Mode Force to 12V FM_CPU2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 pin Fan 4 pin Fan DC Mode Force to 12V NCCH DL USB CPU fan pin selection IEEE 1394 setting 3 pin 1394_EN These jumpers
45. face of the backplane connects to the SCSI RAID card a SCSI multi mode terminator LVD SE is connected to the lower SCSI interface of the backplane Power connectors Fan connector for HDD fan connect power plugs SMBus connector upper 6 1 pins from the power supply connects the SMB cable from the motherboard SMBus connector lower 6 1 pins connects the SMB cable to the second backplane 68 pin SCSI connector connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI RAID card 68 pin SCSI connector with SCSI multi mode terminator ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 35 Two backolane contiquration In a two backplane configuration e the upper SCSI interface of the first backplane connects to the SCSI card e the lower SCSI interface connects to the upper SCSI interface of the second backplane e a SCSI multi mode terminator LVD SE is placed on the lower SCSI interface of the second backplane First backplane Power connectors Fan connector for HDD fan connect power plugs SMBus connector upper 6 1 pins from the power supply connects the SMB cable from the motherboard SMBus connector lower 6 1 pins connects the SMB cable to the second backplane 68 pin SCSI connector connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI card 68 pin SCSI connector connects the SCSI cable to the second backplane Second backplane SMBus connector upper 6 1 pins connects the SMB cable from the first backplane Power S
46. fit it completely 5 Secure the metal plate with the thumb screw 2 54 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 1 Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage AN 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 55 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 ERE BERBER ERE Lot TTT Tt ce LLELLE Eee ae LLLLLLELLLOE 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 2 56 Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server installation options
47. for hour minute and second are Hour 00 to 23 Minute 00 to 59 Second 00 to 59 Use the lt Tab gt key to move between the hour minute and second fields Date mm dd yy Sets the system to the date that you specify usually the current date The format is month day year Valid values for month day and year are Month Jan to Dec Day 1 to 31 Year 1999 to 2099 Use the lt Tab gt key to move between the month day and year fields Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options None 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1 2MB as opposed to 1 44MB on a 3 5 inch floppy disk Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 11 Base Extended Total Memory xxxK The base memory extended memory and total memory values are auto detected These fields are not user configurable 5 3 1 Primary IDE Master Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Transfer Mode S M A R T Status Primary IDE Master Auto Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE drive If automatic detection is successful the setup BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub menu If automatic detection
48. he lt Enter gt key Windows XP environment Insert a new 1 44 MB floppy disk in the floppy disk drive From the Windows desktop click Start gt My Computer In the My Computer window click the 3 1 2 Floppy icon From the Menu bar click File gt Format Select Create an MS DOS Startup Disk in the Format Options field then click Start 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk DOH 5 2 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 1 2 AwardBlOS 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 LN 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 Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 4 When the A gt appears replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility 5 At the prompt type awdflash then press lt Enter gt The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears Please input File Name ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 3 6 Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field then press lt Enter gt For Canterwood NCCH DL DATE 06 01 2004 Flash Type S
49. hours at 25 C ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server A 5 A 6 some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself Problem The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up The keyboard does not work The mouse does not work The system does not perform power on self tests POST after it was turned on Action 1 Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connecior in the system rear panel 2 Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet 3 Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on Check if the keyboard cable is properly connected to the PS 2 keyboard port Check if the mouse cable is properly connected to the mouse port 1 Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports 2 Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets Appendix Reference information Problem The system continuously beeps after it was turned on The message Non system disk or disk error appears Network connection not available ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 1 Action Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets Check if a bootable HDD is active Check
50. ield then press lt Enter gt Key in a value Min 0 Max 59 then press lt Enter gt ts a 5 34 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 5 2 Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options System Temperaturel 39 C 102 F CPU1 Temperature 45 C 113 F CPU2 Temperature N A Front Fan1 Speed 0 RPM CPU Fanl Speed 5152 RPM CPU Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Front Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Rear Fanl Speed 0 RPM Rear Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Z The CPU temperatures and fan speeds are auto detected Voltage Monitor CPU VCORE Voltage 12V Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5VCC Voltage VBAT Voltage 5VSB Voltage Auto detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 35 Smart Q Fan Configuration System Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature Smart Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z 1 The System CPU1 CPU2 Target Temperature items become configurable only when you set Smart Fan Control to Enabled 2 When the actual system CPU1 CPU2 temperature becomes equal to the target temperature set in the following fields the respective fan will run at full speed System Target Temperature 50 Allows you to set the target temperature for the system Configuration options Min 20 Ma
51. l and the Access Mode Item to CHS Capacity Transfer Mode S M A R T Status AN Before attempting to manually configure an IDE drive make sure that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed IDE drive To manually enter the number of cylinder head precomp landing zone and sector per track for the drive highlight an item key in the value that you obtained from the drive documentation then press lt Enter gt Refer to the drive documentation or the drive label for this information To enter a value you may also highlight the item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu Type in the value from the drive documentation then press lt Enter gt Capacity xxxxx MB Displays the auto detected hard disk capacity The value is not user configurable Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders Head Shows the number of the hard disk read write heads 5 14 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 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 sh
52. le Ea plug Both connectors are slotted to ensure connection in correct orientation CPU _FAN1 REAR_FAN1 FAN Power no FI PWM Control ene CPU FAN2 REAR _FAN2 LHH Faa EEEE SAS S 236 S50 oS 5 Sa x FRNT FAN1 FRNT FAN2 ran ran SZO SZS NCCH DL Fan connectors BO wO O O am am AN Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 14 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 This connector accommodates several system front panel functions KEYLOCK PLED SPKR LAN_LIN Keylock Q LL A 4 14 Chapter 4 Motherboard info e 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 e 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 e System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This lead connects to the case mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings e Hard disk activity 2 pin HD_LED This lead connects the HDD LED cable The read or write activities of the device connected to the any of IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up Power switch Soft off
53. les Refer to the motherboard user guide for information e Remove the chassis fan to have more space for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly installation Refer to section 2 10 Removable components for details ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 7 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 3 Connect the fan cable to the 4 pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1 CPU1 fan connector CPU_FAN1 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 CPU2 fan connector CPU_FAN2 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 9 2 4 System memory 2 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate DDR Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins m NCCH DL 184 pi
54. ll Errors No Errors All But Keyboard All But Diskette All But Disk Key Case Open Warning Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the case open status feature Setting to Enabled clear the case open status Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled When enabled the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 39 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 Z The items Typematic Rate Chars Sec and Typematic Delay become configurable only when the item Typematic Setting is enabled Typematic Rate Chars Sec 6 Allows you to select the rate at which character repeats when you hold a key Configuration options 6 8 10 12 15 20 24 30 Typematic Delay Msec 250 Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat Configuration options 250 500 750 1000 Full Screen Logo Show Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Mylogo2 feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed wh
55. ll identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 blue sockets and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 black sockets Table 2 Memory frequency CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency 800 MHz PC3200 400 MHz 933 MHz PC2700 333 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz V Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest QVL ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 9 11 2 12 2 4 2 Installing a DIMM A N 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 Z To access the DIMM sockets you may need to remove the HDD fan e Refer to section 2 10 Removable components for instructions 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by DDR DIMM notch 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 Unlocked Retaining Clip 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 2 4 3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 While supporting the DIMM with your fingers press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket
56. m 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 2 Hold the metal plate bar and push it downward to release the plate from the chassis Remove the metal plate completely 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 53 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 AN 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 Place the metal plate flat on the outer end of the power supply module flushed to the top of the chassis while matching the four hooks with their corresponding holes on the rear panel 4 Hold the metal plate bar and push it upward to lock the hooks to their holes At the same time you may also push the top of the metal plate to
57. n 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 W 2 10 1 Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1 In dual channel configurations install only identical the same type and size DDR DIMM pairs for each channel Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB Front Side Bus Refer to Table 2 DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single channel mode When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs total 4GB the system may detect only about 3 6 GB less than 4 GB due to resource allocation on onboard devices Chapter 2 Hardware setup Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Sockets DIMM Ai DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 blue single channel Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual channel Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated For dual channel configuration 3 you may e install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or e insta
58. nced 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 Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components Chapter 3 Installation options This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server Chapter 4 Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors 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 Appendix Reference information This appendix gives information on the standard or 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 Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when a trying to complete a task IMPORTANT
59. ne or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card Is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement 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 Safety information Electrical Safety e Before installing or removing signal cables ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged e To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system e 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 If possible disconnect all power cables from the
60. nectors ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server Motherboard info 4 1 4 2 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard Em KBPWR1 CPU_FAN1 5 FM_CPU1 PARALLEL PORT mPGA 604 mPGA 604 B USBPW12 B USBPW34 J CO Center Line Out z Below Mic In m m CO oo FP_AUDIO1 e s Jaux Intel MODEM1 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet Motherboard layout 25cm 9 81in ATX12V1 Q O E CPU_FAN2 FM_CPU2 Intel 82875P Canterwood NCCH DL SUS Accelerated Graphics Port AGP8X1 QO waant PCIX1 64 bit 66MHz 3V REAR FAN2 mC Ed P5 SPDIF_OUTI Q Y came lalale TI TSB43AB22A 1394_EN1 PCIX2 64 bit 66MHz 3V PCI1 32 bit 33MHz 5V SATA_RAID4 EEL EERIEPSMBI p Promise m PCI2 32 bit 33MHz 5V PDC20319 SATA RAIDS RAID_EN1 EjejE IEEE 1394 1 REAR_FAN1 DDR DIMM3 72 bit 184 pin MOdUIe eee DDR DIMM4 72 bit 184 pin Module 2 DDR DIMM1 72 bit 184 pin MOCUIe e u DDR DIMM2 72 bit 184 pin MOdUIe rere gq ATXPWRI h CLRTC1 EEE CR2032 3V Intel Lithium Cell Hance Rapids South Bridge IDE_LED1 E SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PANEL1 FRNT _FAN1 Chapter 4 Motherboard info 30 5cm 12in Layout contents Jumpers 1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 4 4 7 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 4 7 Internal connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 4 8 2 Serial ATA connect
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62. nsion cards firmly seated on the slots Z 1 The internal drive cage is optional and separately purchased See r section Chapter 3 Installation options for instructions on installing the drive cage 2 The AS4 AA4 and Al4 models support long expansion cards To install a long expansion card if 2 28 Remove the plastic card lock opposite the slot where you wish to install the expansion card Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward Set the card lock aside for later use Tilt the long card as shown while si aligning the metal bracket with the slot opening on the rear panel When the card is inside the chassis push down the end of the card until it is level with the PCI slot Push the card connector into the PCI slot until it is securely seated When the card is in place secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 29 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
63. om the chassis the chassis ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server Due to space constraints inside the chassis some cables may interfere with the removal of the fan cage To easily remove the fan cage try to slightly push it inward toward the motherboard before pulling it out of 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 42 Chapter 2 Hardware setup Re connect the 3 pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane Fan connector on backplane FAN1 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 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 Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 43 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
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65. or 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 Z e Refer to the hard disk drive label or documentation when setting the device as master or slave e Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables PRI_IDE PIN 1 SEC_IDE PIN 1 NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribbon cable to pin 1 NCCH DL IDE connectors 4 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 pin GAME1 This connector supports a GAME MIDI module Connect the GAME MIDI cable to this connector The GAME MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files anHAHA GAME1 NCCH DL Game connector MIDI_IN MIDIL_OUT ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 9 9 6 4 10 IEEE 1394 connector 10 1 pin IE1394_ 1 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 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch When you remove any chassis component th
66. ors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 4 8 3 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE blue SEC_IDE white 4 9 4 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 pin GAME1 4 9 5 IEEE 1394 connector 10 1 pin 1E1394_ 1 4 10 6 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 4 10 7 Serial ATA RAID connectors 7 pin SATA_RAID1 2 4 11 8 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 4 11 9 Power connectors 24 pin ATXPWR1 8 pin ATX12V1 4 12 10 Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin IDELED1 4 12 13 CPU and system fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 4 14 14 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL System Power LED 3 pin PLED Message LED 2 pin MLED System warning speaker 4 pin SPKR Hard disk activity 2 pin HD_LED Power switch Soft off switch 2 pin PWR_SW Reset switch 2 pin RESET System Management Interrupt 2 pin SMI ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 4 3 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 1 2 23 DE 5V 5VSB Default NCCH DL Keyboard power setting 2 RAID controller setting 3 pin RAID_EN1 4 4
67. ower cable from the drive to completely release the drive 2 46 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Red stripe to match signal cable 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 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 47 2 10 5 Front I O board Z 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 2 48 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 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
68. ows the value None S M A R T Status Shows the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology S M A R T status if the IDE hard disk drive supports the feature Otherwise this item is grayed out and shows the value None Z After entering the IDE hard disk drive information use a disk utility ax such as FDISK to partition and format new IDE drives This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drive to Active 5 3 2 Primary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave refer to section 5 3 1 Primary IDE Master for the menu item descriptions 5 3 3 Secondary IDE Master When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master refer to section 9 3 1 Primary IDE Master for the menu item descriptions 5 3 4 Secondary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave refer to section 5 3 1 Primary IDE Master for the menu item descriptions ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 15 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 Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Transfer Mode S M A R T Status Extended IDE Drive Auto When set to Auto allows automatic selection of the extended IDE drive installed if any Set this item to
69. peat steps 1 to 5 if you wish to install a second CPU Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 LN e This system does not support Intel Xeon FSB 533 box fan and heatsink assembly When installing Intel Xeon FSB 533 CPU s it is recommended that you use Nocona compatible fan and heatsink assembly Visit the ASUS website for details and a list of CPU fan and heatsink assembly qualified for use on this system When installing Intel Xeon FSB 800 boxed CPU s it is recommended that you use the fan and heatsink assembly ies included in the CPU package s e Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on fan and heatsink assembly installation CPU heatsink top view CPU heatsink bottom view Heatsink screw LN Before installing the CPU heatsinks e Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease on top of the CPU before installing the fan and heatsink assembly e Ensure that the jumpers FM_CPU1 and FM_CPU2 are set correctly depending on the pin definition of your CPU fan cab
70. pgrading 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 ona flat surface then remove the metal stopper screw under the power supply cage Keep the screw for later use 3 Locate and remove the metal stopper from inside the power supply cage Keep the metal stopper for later use 4 Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 3 7 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 8 Chapter 3 Installation options 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
71. pply 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 OC ONOAR WD ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 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 Second hard disk drive cage 1 9 1 6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators Refer to the following table for the LED status description Power LED blue HDD Access LED green Message LED red Drive Status LED green red Drive Activity LED green Icon Display status Description Power LED y ON System power ON Blinking System is in suspend mode HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read write data into the HDD Message LED OFF System is normal no incoming event Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition Red HDD failure Red and Green HDD rebuilding using the RAID card blinking alternately SAF TE function Drive Activity LED Blinking Read write data into the HDD For SCSI models only AS8 AS4 SCSI Access Fault Tolerant Enclosure on AS8 AS4 models only Z e The Power HDD Access and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed e For AA4 configuration 1 The Drive Ac
72. r on Configuration options Password Hot Key Mouse Left Mouse Right Any KEY BUTTON ONLY PS 2 Mouse ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 33 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 Z To configure this item you should set the Power On Function item to am 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 Z To configure this item you should set the Power On Function item to Hot Key Resume by Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is enabled you can set the date and time of alarm using the two following items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Date of Month Alarm 0 To set the date of alarm highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu Key in a value within the specified range then press lt Enter gt Configuration options Min 0 Max 31 Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 0 0 To set the time of alarm 1 Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu for the hour field Key in a value Min 0 Max 23 then press lt Enter gt Press tab to move to the minutes field then press lt Enter gt Key in a minute value Min 0 Max 59 then press lt Enter gt Press tab to move to the seconds f
73. r wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack X To remove the chassis wheels 1 Lay the system chassis on its side 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis 3 Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 51 2 10 7 Power suppy modules The barebone server system power supply modules come in three configurations 600 W single 2 x 300 W dual 3 x 300 W redundant power supply power supply power supply 110 V 220 V autoswitch 110 V 220 V autoswitch 110 V 220 V autoswitch Refer to this section when removing or installing power supply modules to the barebone system AN You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the 600 W single power supply 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 m o E a in ras nm eg E k e m M 24 pin ATX motherboard power connector 8 pin 12V motherboard power connector 2 x 4 pin plugs SCSI SATA backplane A aden 4 pin plug optical drive 4 pin plug floppy disk drive vaden 2 x 4 pin plugs second SCSI backplane if available Avaden Oo oF W N 2 52 Chapter 2 Hardware setup Make sure to unplug ALL power cables fro
74. rd 2 HDD fans 6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 3 SATA SCSI backplanes 7 Power supply modules 4 Floppy disk drive module 2 10 1 Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan 1 Disconnect the 3 pin fan cable from the connector SYSTEM_FAN on the motherboard 2 Press the tabs on the outer corners of the system fan then pull the fan out of the chassis AS E mr z j i i oe eo T 3 Lift the chassis fan case lock hooks then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached Lock hooks ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 39 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 2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware setup Push the fan into the chassis until the four hooks lock securely into the holes on the rear panel 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 I Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD fan cage to the chassis Hold the outer side of the fan cage then pull sideways to release it from the chassis Disconnect the 3 pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane before completely detaching the fan cage fr
75. 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 Single power supply models Power supply module Power connector PS 2 mouse port 12 cm system fan PS 2 keyboard port Serial ports l sia Chassis cover lock arallel port IEEE 1394 USB ports Ap Gigabit LAN port Microphone port Line In port Line Out port SCSI connectors Expansion slots OnAS amp AS4 contiguration only 300 W power supply modules The system comes with two power supply module The third power supply module for redundant power is optional 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown Al4 four internal IDE SATA configuration i Lene be the bap bb kikit oh AA AA A ARA AAA AA AoA hee 1 Power supply cage 6 Expansion card locks 2 CD ROM drive 7 NCCH DL motherboard 3 2 x 5 25 inch drive bays 8 Chassis roller wheels 4 Hard disk drive cage 9 Front I O board 5 Chassis fan 10 Chassis intrusion switch ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 1 7 AA4 four hot swap SATA configuration AS4 four 1 8 oi Q Yy wu ie oO T e wu U U UU U eA Any VmAnARARAA A A A Ae e Chapter 1 Product introduction AS8 eight hot swap SCSI configuration i U i T Power su
76. s 2 2 2 1 2 Re installing the side cover ccccccssssreeeeeees 2 3 2 2 Motherboard information ccccccccccscssssseeeesssssseeeeeeseees 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU cc cccesssssseesssseeerens 2 5 2 3 1 OVEFVIEW asec ca tetera eneteca ai atpesneeticnatddiunintonearencetenains 2 5 2 3 2 Installing THE CPU wicssnissistsicisonenssnesavntaiuacsasinaiaanatanis 2 5 2 3 3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan cce 2 7 2 4 SYSTEM Memory ceeeecccceeesseeeesesseeeesseseeeeeesseeteeeseseaees 2 10 24 1 OVEPVIOW ooo cccccccecesseeeeeeeeeeesesseeeeeeseeeeseeeeraneees 2 10 2 4 2 Memory configurations ccccccceeesssssesseeeeees 2 10 2 4 2 Installing a DIMM ssnatctuniatconsenuannaicnnnsosannaxeaennntedesan 2 12 2 4 3 Removing a DIMM c cc ccecseeeeeesssssesesseeeees 2 12 2 5 Front panel assembly ccccccessssscesssssseesesssseeeesssenees 2 13 2 9 1 Removing the front panel assembly 06 2 13 2 9 2 Re installing the front panel assembly 2 15 20 eZ ICI NIV SS sisara enei ran En rE 2 16 2 7 Hard disk drives ccccceeccecesssseeeeesesseeeeeeeseeseteeeeeeesesas 2 19 2 7 1 Installing a hot swap SATA SCSI hard disk drive 2 19 2 2 Installing an internal IDE SATA HDD 2 21 20 EXD ASIN CANS eree aE E E 2 26 2 8 1 Installing a standard size expansion card 2 26 2 8 2 Installing a long expansion card l 2 28
77. s connector A 2 Appendix Reference information A 1 2 Specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Normal Range 100 to 127 V 10A Autorange 200 to 240 V 5A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage 3 33V 5V 12V 12V 5V ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server A 3 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 a ri P15 P15 P15 P11 P4 P15 bb P15 aa P14 P15 aa Motherboard 24 pin ATX power connector bb Power SMBus connector P4 Motherboard 8 pin 12V AUX power connector P11 Floppy disk drive P14 Peripheral device available P15 Peripheral devices available A 4 Appendix Reference information A 2 2 Specifications Input characteristics Input Voltage Normal Range 100 to 240 Vac Minimum 90 Vac Maximum 264 Vac Input Frequency Range 47Hz to 63Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max A Max Power W 3 Operating conditions 0 580 0 580 0 12 Be 2 5 0 15 Efficiency 65 minimum Hold up Time 16mS Over Power Protection overloaded to 110 150 Hold up Time 16 mS Temperature 104 F to 122 F 40 C 50 C Relative Humidity 20 90 non condensing at 104 F 40 C Altitude Sea level to 10 000 ft Mean Time Between Failures MTBF gt 100 000
78. t the MIDI port IRQ Configuration options Disabled 5 10 ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 25 SATA Configuration On Chip Serial ATA Setting SATA Mode IDE Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATAO master Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 master On Chip Serial ATA Setting Z The items SATA Mode Serial ATA Port0 Mode and Serial ATA Port Mode are not configurable when the On Chip Serial ATA item is set to Disabled On chip Serial ATA Auto This item allows you to configure your serial ATA devices if present Configuration options Disabled Auto Combined Mode Enhanced Mode SATA Only Z Setting the On chip Serial ATA item to Auto or Enhanced Mode i enables the items Third IDE Master and Fourth IDE Master in the Main menu See page 4 14 for more information a Setting to Auto allows BIOS to automatically configure the SATA devices b Setting to Combined Mode allows you to install parallel ATA and serial ATA devices at the same time You may install two IDE devices on any of the parallel ATA channels and one IDE device on each serial ATA channel for a maximum of four devices c Setting to Enhanced Mode allows you to install Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devices at the same time with a maximum of six IDE devices on each channel 5 26 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Z 1 Use the Enhanced Mode option if you installed a native operating lt system like Winows 2000 XP 2 You may not use this option if you ar
79. ted 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 ACD ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay labeled 7 The two lower bays labeled 2 and 3 are available for additional 5 25 inch devices To install a 5 25 inch drive 1 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive 2 From the side of the drive bay slide the drive bay lock by pushing it to the left to release the drive lock bar Drive lock bar Drive bay lock 2 16 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 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 This will allow you enough space to easily connect the drive cables 5 Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive 6 Connect a 4 pin plug from the power
80. tem Select Setup to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup Select System to require the password before entering the system Configuration options Setup System 5 42 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 0 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 amp Save Changes Select this option then press lt Enter gt or simply press lt F10 gt to save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility When a confirmation window appears with a blinking Y e press lt Enter gt to save and exit e type N then press lt Enter gt or simply press lt Esc gt to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option then press lt Enter gt if you wish to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes When a confirmation window appears with a blinking Y e press lt Enter gt to discard your changes and exit e type N then press lt Enter gt or simply press lt Esc gt to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 43 Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press lt Enter gt or simply press lt F5 gt to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items When a confirmation window appears with a blinking Y e press lt Enter gt to load the default values e type N then press lt
81. tings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up menu with the configuration options KB Power On Password Enter Hot Key Power ON Ctrl F1 Date of Month Alarm 0 Time hh mm ss Alarm M er a o Power Management User Define Allows you to set the automatic power saving features Configuration options User Define Min Saving Max Saving HDD Power Down Disabled Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this field This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives Configuration options Disabled 1 Min 15 Min Suspend Mode Disabled Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode Configuration options Disabled 1 Min 2 Min 4 Min 8 Min 12 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 1 Hr Suspend Type Stop Grant Allows you to select the suspend type Configuration options Stop Grant PwrOn Suspend Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power interruption When set to Power On the system turns on automatically after an power interruption When set to Last State the system goes into whatever was the system state on or off before the power interruption Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State 5 32 Chapter 5 BIOS setup Video Off Method DPMS This item determines the video off features The Display Power Management System DPMS fea
82. tivity LEDs do not light up 2 The Drive Status LEDs only light up green to indicate that the installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server Hardware setup 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 k ae 2 Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it IS disengaged from the chassis 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 LN You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors Refer to section 2 10 Removable components for instructions 2 1 2 Re installing the side co
83. ture 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 Configuration options Yes No MODEM Use IRQ 3 Allows you to select the IRQ assignment for the modem Configuration options NA 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 Soft Off by PWR BTTN Instant Off When set to Instant Off the system goes to soft off when you press the power button for less than 4 seconds When set to Delay 4 Sec press the power button for more than 4 seconds to power off the system Configuration options Instant Off Delay 4 Sec USB Wake Up from S3 S4 Disabled Allows you to enable or disable system wake up from S3 or S4 state through a USB keyboard mouse event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PCI Devices Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the PME to generate a wake up event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By External Modem Enabled Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external modem receives a call while in soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On Function BUTTON ONLY Allows you to select a device to turn the system powe
84. ual including the products and software described in it Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by 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 benefit without intent to infringe NOCO cede spade sane nncchedcaunecaconsends EEEE ERSE ANE EEA V Safety information scsssirincnnaniennoiwniresidensteavadsiensewasunntiiaaiedunvnasvandivniwtie vi About this guide cccccccccecesssseceeeecesseneeeeeeesesseeeeeeeeesessaeeeeeeesseas vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 System package contents cceeeseceeessseeeesssseeeeeesseeees 1 2 1 2 System specifications acesspsactarussesdeedronnentaysedeenand eeontadetes 1 3 1 3 Front panel features cccsccccccccesessssssseseeeeeesssssssseaeees 1 4 1 4 Rear panel features cccccccccccceesssssssseeceeeeeessssssseeeeees 1 6 Lo INeralieat reS sirsenis s n iE EEEN 1 7 1 6 LED Information ccccceceeesesesssesesseaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 1 10 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 1 CNASSIS COVES cccccccceeceecsseeeecsssseeeeesseseeeeessseeeeseseeeeess 2 2 2 1 1 Removing the side cover cccssssecessssteesseee
85. ues for the CPU Clock Ce Ratio depend on the installed CPU These values are detected by BIOS 5 22 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 4 5 Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a sub menu with additional items or show a pop up menu with the configuration options Speech IC Reporter Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard speech controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Report IDE Error Disabled Allows you enable or disable reporting of IDE errors if any Configuration options Disabled Enabled Report System Booting Disabled Allows you enable or disable reporting of system boot errors if any Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard AC97 Audio Auto Allows you enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller Configuration options Auto Enabled CSA LAN Giga LAN Enabled Allows you enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 23 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 R
86. ve tray Metal bracket ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 19 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 20 Chapter 2 Hardware setup 2 2 Installing an internal IDE SATA HDD If you purchased an internal IDE SATA model Al4 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 Rail 1 Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4 Rail 2 Take note of the correct orientation of the drive rails There is only one correct way to attach the rails when installing drives on the hard disk drive cage Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage To install an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage 1 Remove the front panel assembly Refer to section 2 5 1 for instructions 2 Use a Phillips cross screwdriver to attach Rail
87. ver To re install the side cover 1 Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis All the six hooks three each on the top and bottom of the cover must properly fit the designated holes 2 Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place 3 Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 2 3 2 4 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 J Refer to Chapter 4 Motherboard information for detailed information az on the motherboard This side towards the rear of the chassis A l I I d J m eS DOT a OOD Col ih Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components Chapter 2 Hardware setup 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 Intel Xeon Gold Arrow gt m mz NCCH DL Socket 604 Z Before installing the CPU remove the chassis fan atta
88. wer supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit LN 1 Do not forget to connect the 8 pin 12V power plug Otherwise the system does not boot up 2 When using Intel Xeon 800 MHz processor make sure that your power supply can provide a total of 27A minimum of three 12V output leads and at least 1A on the 5V standby lead 5VSB 3 The minimum recommended wattage is 600W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate 24 pin power connector 8 pin power connector anA O a o0o0 oo 1 O O O O C C CZ G ee gt gt 2869 ea ss Ltt SP eho OOOO i ryt dadkidarehdenladadseelel Th a a rroaa TPT Bees rrer r gt x oo ke ze eSiS S656 6 5H t N O e i soteatst TES 6 6 INi MN 6 z r eo u For power supply i Ti i with 20 pin power connector NCCH DL ATX power connectors 10 Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin IDELED1 This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up IDE_LED B TIP Ifthe case mounted LED does not light up try reversing the 2 pin plug NCCH DL IDE activity LED 4 12 Chapter 4 Motherboard info 11 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 This is an interface for the Intel front p
89. x 50 CPU1 Target Temperature 60 Allows you to set the target temperature for CPU1 Configuration options Min 30 Max 60 CPU2 Target Temperature 60 Allows you to set the target temperature for CPU1 Configuration options Min 30 Max 60 5 36 Chapter 5 BIOS setup The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display a sub menu with additional items or show a pop up menu with the configuration options 5 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device Removable 2nd Boot Device CDROM 3rd Boot Device Hard Disk These items allow you to select your boot device priority Configuration options Removable Hard Disk CDROM Legacy LAN Disabled ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server 5 37 5 6 2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 5 6 3 Removable Device Priority 5 38 Chapter 5 BIOS setup 5 6 4 Boot Settings Configuration Typematic Rate Chars Sec 6 Typematic Delay Msec 250 Boot Other Device Enabled Allows you to enable or disable selection of other boot device Configuration options Disabled Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled This field soeeds up the Power On Self Test POST routine by skipping retesting a second third and fourth time Configuration options Disabled Enabled Halt On All Errors Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option Configuration options A
90. ystem 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 kk ASUS AP1720 E2 barebone server Chassis System dimension Motherboard Chipset Processor Memory LAN RAID Expansion slots Drive bays Front I O Rear panel I O Management Hardware monitors Power supply Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller wheels 431 mm H x 220 mm W x 510 mm D ASUS NCCH DL ATX form factor 12 in x 9 8 in Intel E82875P Memory Controller Hub MCH Intel 6300ESB I O Controller Hub ICH Socket 604 for Intel Xeon Nocona Prestonia CPU with 800 533MHz FSB and on die 1MB 512KB L2 cache with full speed 4 x 184 pin DDR sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200 2700 2100 unbuffered ECC or non ECC DDR DIMMs Intel 82547GI Gigabit LAN controller CSA Promise PDC20319 controller supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 Multi RAID 1 x AGP Pro 8X slot 2 X 64 bit 66Mhz 3 3V PCI X slots 2 X 32 bit 33Mhz 5V PCI slots 1 x 3 25 inch FDD bay 3 x 5 25 inch drive bays 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port 1 x Parallel port 2 X Serial ports 1 x LAN Ru 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port

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