Asus AP130-E1 User Manual

Intel® Pentium® 4 5U Rackmount Server800/533MHz Front Side BusAP130-E1User Guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your ASUS AP130-E1 package with the items on the followingtable. The package conte

ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server1-31.2 System specificationsThe ASUS AP130-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUSPSCH-L motherboard. The serve

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 Front panel featuresThe AP130-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezelcovers the system c

ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server1-51.4 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports,expansion slots, a chassis lo

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.5 Internal featuresThe barebone server system includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply cage2. CD-RO

ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server1-7AI4 (4 internal SATA/IDE configuration)5612349781. Power supply cage2. CD-ROM drive3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays4. Drive

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.6 LED informationThe barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to thefollowing table for the LED stat

ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2-1This chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling or removing system components.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis coverThe chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenientassembly and disassembly. Simply push or

2-3ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.1.2 Installing the side cover1. Match and insert the hooks of thecover to the elongated holes onthe side of the chas

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2 Motherboard informationThe barebone server comes with the ASUS PSCH-L motherboard alreadyinstalled. The motherboard i

2-5ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket d

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62. Position the CPU above thesocket as shown.3. Carefully insert the CPU into thesocket until it fits in place.The CPU fi

2-7ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan• The system package came with a CPU heatsink and fan assembly.Use ONLY the b

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and thefan power cable plug is properly connected.3. When

2-9ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) sockets. These

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4.2 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system components. F

2-11ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverBefore you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove thefront panel assembly (front bezel and front pane

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-12Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the rig

2-13ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assemblyTo re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover

iiiContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.6 5.25-inch drivesThree 5.25-inch drive bays arelocated on the upper front part of thechassis. A CD-ROM drive that com

2-15ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server3. When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar. Underneath the lock barare two pegs that match the holes on the dri

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-167. Make sure that the drive and bayholes align as shown. When inplace, the drive protrudes aboutan inch from the front p

2-17ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.7 Hard disk drives2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk driveTo install a SATA HDD:1. Open the front bezel to

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-185. Place a SATA hard disk into thedrive tray, and secure it with fourscrews.6. Carefully insert drive tray andpush it al

2-19ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDDIf your system is an internal IDE/SATA model (AI4), your package comeswith

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-207. Connect the IDE and powercables to their correspondingconnectors on the back of thedrive.8. Follow steps 2 to 6 if yo

2-21ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverInstalling a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the HDD cageTo install a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the hard disk drive

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222. Press the dummy cover into theslot opening until the hook tabclicks in place.3. When installed, the dummy coverappear

2-23ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.8 Expansion cardsThe chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rearpanel. This design featur

ivContents2.9 Cable connections ... 2-252.9.1 Motherboard connections ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-243. When the card is in place, secureit with the plastic card lock thatyou removed earlier.Card lock tab2.8.2 Removing an

2-25ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.9 Cable connectionsThe bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Youdo not need to disconnect these

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-262.9.2 SATA backplane connectionsThe SATA backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support SerialATA hard disks. The

2-27ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverBack sideThe back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. Thisside includes the power connectors,

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-28SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignmentsThe 6-pin jumper J1 allows you to define your desired SATA configur

2-29ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.10 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components wheninstalling or removing sys

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-30To re-install the chassis fan:1. Insert the new fan to the chassisfan cage.4. Pull the fan out from the fan case,then se

2-31ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2.10.2 HDD fanTo remove the HDD fan:1. Loosen the thumb screw thatsecures the HDD fan cage to thechassis.2. Hold the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-325. Pull the fan case hooks outwardsuntil the fan detaches from thecase.6. Slightly press the center of thefan vent to fl

2-33ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server2. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable tothe fan connector on the backplane.4. Push the outer edge of the fancage sideways

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-342.10.3 SATA backplaneTo remove the SATA backplane:1. Remove the HDD fan cage. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD fans” forins

2-35ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverTo re-install a SATA backplane:1. Position the backplane into its slotwith the component side facingthe rear panel, a

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-362.10.4 Power supply moduleYou MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard andother installed devices befo

2-37ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone serverTo remove the power supply module:1. Loosen the thumbscrew thatsecures the power supply metalplate. Do not remove th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-38To install a power supply module:1. Firmly hold the power supplymodule and insert it into thepower supply cage.2. Push t

2-39ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server2.10.5 Floppy disk drive2. Carefully pull out the drive fromthe chassis until you see thecables connected to the dri

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-40To install a floppy disk drive:1. Position the floppy drive verticallywith the eject button on the leftside (close to th

2-41ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server2.10.6 Front I/O boardYou need to remove the front panel assembly before you can removethe front I/O board. Refer to

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42To install the front I/O board:1. Place the I/O board in thebracket, component side up.Secure the front I/O board to the

2-43ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheelsThe barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to thebot

viSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables forthe system unit and all attached d

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-44To remove the chassis wheels:1. Lay the system chassis on its side.2. Use a Phillips screwdriver toremove the screws tha

3-1ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverThis chapter describes how to installoptional components into the bareboneserver and create your desiredconfiguration.

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2The items required for the optional configurations described in thischapter are not included in the standard barebo

3-1ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverThis appendix gives information on thepower supply that came with the bareboneserver.AppendixPower supply

Chapter 3: Installation optionsA-2A.1 General descriptionThe server comes with a 350W ATX power supply with universal AC inputthat includes PFC and A

A-3ASUS AP130-E1 barebone serverA.2 SpecificationsOutput voltage regulationOutput Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Surge* Ripple/Noise+3.33V 0.3 28 A 50mVp-p+5

Chapter 3: Installation optionsA-4

viiAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced userswith at least basic knowledge of configuring a ser

viiiReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for productand software updates.1. ASUS PSCH-L motherboard user guideThis

1-1ASUS AP130-E1 user guideThis chapter describes the general featuresof the barebone server. It includes sectionson front panel and rear panel specif