Asus AP140R-E1 User Manual

Intel® Pentium® 4 1U Rackmount Server800/533MHz Front Side BusAP140R-E1User Guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.1 System package contentsCheck your ASUS AP140R-E1 package for the following items.Contact your dealer immediatel

Chapter 6: Driver installation6-89. Move the cursor to the Create RAID via option, select No Init fromthe menu, then press <Enter> to select.10

6-9ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)11. After you have created the RAID 0 set, the utility main menu appears.Select Manage Arrays to display the array, then p

Chapter 6: Driver installation6-106.1.4.26.1.4.26.1.4.26.1.4.26.1.4.2Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored)Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored)Creating a RAID

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-114. Move the cursor to the Create RAID via option, select Quick Initfrom the menu, then press <Enter> to select.5.

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. After you have created the RAID 1 set, the utility main menu appears.Select Manage Array to display the created

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-136.1.4.36.1.4.36.1.4.36.1.4.36.1.4.3Creating a bootable RAID setCreating a bootable RAID setCreating a bootable RAID setC

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installationThe RAID 0 array becomes bootable. An asterisk precedes a bootablearray for easy identification.3. Press <Esc&g

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-156.1.4.46.1.4.46.1.4.46.1.4.46.1.4.4Deleting a RAID 0 setDeleting a RAID 0 setDeleting a RAID 0 setDeleting a RAID 0 setD

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation3. When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> toabort the operation.4. To verify if

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-176.1.4.56.1.4.56.1.4.56.1.4.56.1.4.5Deleting a RAID 1 setDeleting a RAID 1 setDeleting a RAID 1 setDeleting a RAID 1 setD

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server1-31.2 System specificationsThe ASUS AP140R-E1 is a 1U barebone server system featuring theASUS PSCH-LR motherboard.

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation3. When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> toabort the operation.4. When prompted

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-196.1.4.66.1.4.66.1.4.66.1.4.66.1.4.6Rebuilding a RAID setRebuilding a RAID setRebuilding a RAID setRebuilding a RAID setR

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Press <Ctrl> + <R> to rebuild the RAID set. The Array Status showsthe rebuilding progress.To rebuil

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-216.1.5 Creating a RAID driver disk6.1.5.16.1.5.16.1.5.16.1.5.16.1.5.1WindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindows®®®®® 2000/2003 S

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.6 Installing the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controllerdriver6.1.6.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2000/

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-234. Insert the Intel® 6300ESB RAID driver disk you created earlier to thefloppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. S

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Dri

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-2511. Click Finish after the driverinstallation is done.To verify the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller driver installation:1

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.6.26.1.6.26.1.6.26.1.6.26.1.6.2Red HatRed HatRed HatRed HatRed Hat®®®®® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-274. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disksource. Press <Tab> to move the cursor

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.4 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports,fans, and the system po

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, selectNo, then press <Enter>; otherwise,

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-296.2 LANThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® 82547GI LANcontroller drivers.6.2.1 Windows® 2000

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Window

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-316.2.2 Windows® 2003 ServerTo install the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2003 ServerOS:1. Restart the

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Window

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2) 6-336.2.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0Follow these instructions when installing the Intel® 82547GI LAN controllerbase driver for the

6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL VideoGraphics (VG

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2-1This appendix includes additionalinformation that you may refer to whenconfiguring your barebone server.AppendixRe

Appendix: ReferencesA-2A.1 Power supplyA.1.1 General descriptionThe server comes with an SSI-type 300W 115V/230V power supply withuniversal AC input

A-3ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverA.1.2 SpecificationsOutput voltage regulationOutput current capacityOver-voltage protectionVoltage Min (V) Max (V)

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server1-51.5 Internal featuresThe barebone system includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply2. Rear fan3. PSCH-

Appendix: ReferencesA-4A.2 Qualified Vendors List (QVL)MemorySize Vendor Module Chip vendor Component256MB Transcend - WINBOND W942508BH

A-5ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverA.3 TroubleshootingSome problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on thesystem or the components. The

Appendix: ReferencesA-6Problem ActionThe system continuously beepsafter it was turned on1. Check the memory modulesand make sure you installedsupport

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 LED information1.6.1 Front panel LEDsLED Icon Display status DescriptionPower LED ON System power ONHDD Access

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2-1This chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling or removing system compone

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis coverRemove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if youwish to install system devices.2.1.1

2-3ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.1.2 Installing the cover1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the thumbscrews on therear, and leaving

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket and

2-5ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2. Flip up the socket lever and pushit all the way to the other side.3. Position the CPU above thesocket as shown.

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62. Hold down the heatsink lightlyand twist each of the four screwswith a Philips (cross) screwdriverjust enough to attach

2-7ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) sockets. T

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or• install identical DI

2-9ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.3.2 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system compone

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drives2.4.1 Installing an IDE hard disk driveTo install an IDE HDD:1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriverto

2-11ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable anda 4-pin power plug to theirrespective connectors on theback of the drive.4. Se

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.4.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk driveTo install an SATA HDD:1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in section “2.4.1 Installing

2-13ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.4.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA HDD (AA2 model)2. Firmly hold the tray lever andpull the drive tray out of theba

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-145. Carefully insert the drive trayand push it all the way to thedepth of the bay until just asmall fraction of the tray

2-15ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.5 Expansion cardsThe system comes with two PCI-X riser card brackets that you mayremove separately if you wish

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-165. If you wish to install a second PCIcard, repeat steps 1 and 2 theninstall the card to the rightbracket as shown. Secu

2-17ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.5.2 Configuring an expansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting thesoftware

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.6 Cable connectionsThe bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Youdo not need to disconnect these cab

2-19ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.7 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components wheninstalling or removing

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.7.4 Power supply moduleTo uninstall the power supply module:1. Disconnect all the power cablesconnected to the motherb

2-21ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.7.5 Optical driveTo uninstall the optical drive:1. Please use a pin-ejector (paperclipper may be used) for tray

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22To install an optical drive:1. Please follow previous Step 1instructions to tray-out and toremove the ODD bezel.2. Then

2-23ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2.7.6 MotherboardTo uninstall the motherboard:1. Disconnect all the power and signal cables connected to themothe

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-24

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2-1This chapter describes the optionalinstallation procedures for the bareboneserver.Chapter 3Installation options

ivContents2.7.4 Power supply module ... 2-202.7.5 Optical drive ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Rackmount rail kit itemsYour rackmount rail kit package contains two pairs of rails (one pair foreach side of t

3-3ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server3.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rails to the rack:1. Select one unit of space (1U) on therack whe

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Rackmounting the serverTo mount the server to the rack:1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and insert the r

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server2-1This chapter includes the motherboardlayout, and brief descriptions of the jumpersand internal connectors.Chapter

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutFAN5PSCH-LR25cm (9.9in)31.1cm (12.2in)BUZZER1VGA1SB_PWR1BMCSOCKET1CLRTC1DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72

4-3ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverLayout contentsJumpers1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-42. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 4-43.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 JumpersPSCH-LR®PSCH-LR Keyboard Power SettingKBPWR1(Default)No KB Wake-Up KB Wake-Up12231. Keyboard power (3

4-5ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverPSCH-LR®PSCH-LR VGA Jumper SettingEnable(Default)DisableVGA_EN123124. Onboard VGA setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jump

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-6PSCH-LR®PSCH-LR RECOVERY SettingNormal(Default)RecoveryRECOVERY123125. Recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This ju

4-7ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverPSCH-LR®PSCH-LR Clear RTC RAMNormal(Default)Clear CMOSCLRTC112236. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows

v5.4.5 Onboard Device ... 5-185.4.6 PCIPnP ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-84.3 ConnectorsThis section describes the internal connectors on the motherboard.Refer to section “1.4 Rear pane

4-9ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue], SEC_IDE [black])This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 I

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-10PSCH-LR®PSCH-LR SATA ConnectorsSATA2GNDRSATA_TXP2RSATA_TXN2GNDRSATA_RXP2RSATA_RXN2GNDSATA1GNDRSATA_TXP1RSATA_TX

4-11ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverPSCH-LR®PSCH-LR J3 ConnectorJ3LED-NC5. ATX power connectors (20-pin, 4-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors are for the A

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-12PSCH-LR®PSCH-LR 12-Volt Cooling Fan PowerFAN1GNDRotation+12VGNDRotation+12VGNDRotation+12VGNDRotation+12VFAN2FA

4-13ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverPSCH-LR®PSCH-LR PANEL ConnectorLAN1_LEDLAN2_LEDIDE_LEDFP_LOCLEDPWR LEDRESETPWRBTNMSG_LEDFP_LOCSW110. System panel

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-14• LAN connection indicators (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)These leads connect to the LAN LEDs on the front panel to

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-11-1This chapter tells how to change the systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Chapter 5BIOS setup

5-2Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS• The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD.• Copy the original BIOS

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-35.1.2 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using theAwardBIOS Flash Utility (AWDF

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two condi

5-4Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard includes a Flash ROM that you can update using theprovided utility described in section

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-55.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system co

5-6Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 General helpOn the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selecteditem.5.2.5 Sub-menuAn item with a

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-75.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of the basi

5-8Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.1 Primary IDE MasterPrimary MasterAuto-Detection [Press Enter]Primary IDE Master [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]Capacity 0 M

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-9Access Mode [Auto]Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allowsautomatic detection of

5-10Chapter 5: BIOS setupBefore attempting to manually configure an IDE drive, make sure thatyou have the correct configuration information supplied b

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-115.3.2 Primary IDE SlaveWhen configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave, refer to section “5.3.1Primary IDE Master”

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU,memory, chipset, and other system devic

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-135.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThis menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item thenpress Enter to display

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

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setupCPU FeatureThermal Management Thermal Monitor 1CPU FeatureItem Specific Help Select MenuThe Thermal Management item is not us

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-15The items CAS Latency Time, Active to Precharge Delay, DRAM RAS#to CAS# Delay, and DRAM RAS# Precharge are config

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.4 ChipsetThis menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item thenpress Enter to display a sub-menu with ad

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-17Frequency /Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio [15 X]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FS

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 Onboard DeviceThis menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select anitem then press Enter to display a su

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-19SuperIO DeviceSerial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Allow you to select the serial port base addresses. Configuration options:[

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setup**On-Chip Serial ATA SettingOn-chip Serial ATA [Auto]This item allows you to configure your serial ATA devices if present.Con

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-21Setting A B C D E FAuto or Enhanced ModeCombined Mode xx Serial ATA Port0 Mode [Primary Master] Serial ATA Po

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 PCIPnPThis menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item thenpress Enter to display a pop-up menu with t

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-23INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]Allows you to select the appropriate interrupt to the specific devices toavoid confl

viiiAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced userswith at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.ContentsThi

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 USB ConfigurationThis menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item thenpress Enter to display a pop-up men

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-255.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the power managementsettings. Select an item then press En

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.1 APM ConfigurationThis menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configurationsettings. Select an item then press E

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-27Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into “off state” after an ACpower in

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setupPower On Function [BUTTON ONLY]Allows you to select a device to turn the system power on. Configurationoptions: [Password] [H

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-295.5.2 Hardware MonitorThis menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select an item thenpress Enter to display a

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Selectan item then press Enter to display a su

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-315.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority5.6.3 Removable Device Priority1. 1st Master:2. 1st Slave :3. 2nd Master:4. Bootable

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.4 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Other Device [Enabled]Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]Halt On [All, But Diskette]Case

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-33Boot Up NumLock Status [On]Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configurationoptions: [On] [O

1-1ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone serverThis chapter describes the general featuresof the barebone server. It includes sectionson front panel and rear pan

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setupSupervisor Password [Clear]User Password [Clear]These fields allow you to set passwords.To set a password:1. Highlight an ite

ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server5-355.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings,save or discard any changes yo

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setupLoad Setup DefaultsSelect this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F5>, to load theoptimized values for e

ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)2-1This chapter provides instructionsfor creating and configuring RAID,and installing the necessary driversfor different syst

Chapter 6: Driver installation6-26.1 RAIDThe server system/motherboard comes with the Adaptec® HostRAID™technology embedded in the Intel® 6300ESB Sou

6-3ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create aRAID set(s). To do

Chapter 6: Driver installation6-4The Array Configuration Utility menu lets you create and manageRAID sets. The Disk Utilities allows you to check and

6-5ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)3. Select the first drive you want to add to the array, then press <Insert>.The selected drive appears in the Select

Chapter 6: Driver installation6-65. A message appears on screen, warning users that initialization willerase all array information on the drives. Pre

6-7ASUS AP1600R-E2 (AA2/AI2)7. Move the cursor to the Array Label option, then type a name for theRAID 0 set. Press <Enter> when done.8. Move th