Asus AP1600R User's Guide

Dual Intel® Xeon™ 533MHz FSBAP1600RUser Guide1U Rackmount Server

10Introduction: About this guideAudienceContentsThis guide contains the following parts:1. Introduction: About this guideThis part introduces the cont

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server11ConventionsSymbolsTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the followingsymbols used throu

12Introduction: About this guideSystem Package ContentsThe following checklist enumerates the components included in the systempackage.Standard items1

13ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount ServerThis chapter describes the general featuresof the AP1600R server. It includes sectionson front panel, rear panel, an

14Chapter 1: System Overview1.1 System FeaturesThe ASUS AP1600R is a stylish 1U barebone server featuring the ASUSPR-DLSR533 motherboard. The server

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server151.2 Front Panel FeaturesThe server front panel allows easy access to the hard disk drives. The powerand reset button

16Chapter 1: System Overview1.4 System LED indicatorsFront panel (left side)Front panel (right side)Rear panelPower LEDLocation LEDMessage LEDLocatio

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server17HDD power LEDsThere are four HDD power LEDs, one for each SCSI HDD.• The LED lights up steady GREEN when an HDD is i

18Chapter 1: System Overview1.5 Internal FeaturesThe standard components inside the AP1600R server include themotherboard, backplane, bridge board, f

19ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount ServerThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components.Cha

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20Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.1 Removing and installing the chassis coverRemoving the cover1. To release the cover, push thetwo latches outward, then

ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount Server21Placement DirectionWhen installing the motherboard,make sure that you place it into thechassis correctly. The edg

22Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.3 Installing and removing the airflow guideTo detach the airflow guide, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the twoscre

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server232.4 Installing CPU and heatsinkThe 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets on the PR-DLSR533motherboard support d

24Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2. Position the CPU above thesocket as shown.3. Carefully insert the CPU intothe socket until it fits in place.4. When the

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server25Install the Heatsink1. Carefully place the heatsink ontop of the installed CPU. Theheatsink fits in only oneorientat

26Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.5 Installing system memoryThe motherboard has six Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) socketsthat support up to 12GB systemm

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server272.6 Installing the backplane and bridge boardsBridge board (BRIDGE-AR12)The bridge board links several functions and

28Chapter 2: Hardware SetupWhen installed, the SCSI bridge board appears as shown below. Connectthe SCSI cable to the connectors on the bridge board

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server29Backplane boardThe backplane board includes the four hot-swappable connectors for theSCSI drives accessible from the

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30Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.7 Installing a hard disk drive1. Push the thumb pad all theway to the right to release theHDD tray.2. Pull out the tray

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server315. Push the tray all the way to thedepth of the bay until it fits.6. Push the tray handle back inplace.Make sure tha

32Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.8 Installing a PCI card1. The PCI riser card and cardbracket assembly comespre-installed in the chassis.Pull up the meta

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server334. When the riser card assemblyis in place, push down the cardholder to secure the end of theextended PCI card.The p

34Chapter 2: Hardware Setup2.9 Installing the front bezel and rack ears1. Secure a metal handle to oneend of the front bezel using twosmall screws th

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server352.10 Installing CD-ROM and floppy drives1. When shipped, the rails of thecombo box are attached to thesides as shown

36Chapter 2: Hardware Setup5. Follow steps 1 to 4 to install theother rail.6. Insert the rails to the holes onthe front panel and match the68-pin con

37ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount ServerThis chapter describes the optional hardwareprocedures that you may have to do whenconfiguring the system.Chapter 3

38Chapter 3: Powering Up3.1 Cooling SystemThere are ten (10) 40 x 40 x 28mm fans in the chassis to maintain the optimaltemperatures of the CPU, PCI c

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server39Fan cable connectionsThe fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the abovepicture) connects to SYSFAN1 connecto

4Contents2.6 Installing the backplane and bridge boards ... 27Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) ...

40Chapter 3: Powering UpRemoving the fansRemove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced.System fan modulesTo remove a system fan

ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount Server413.2 Power connectionsThe server provides a “cable-less” solution for easy assembly andmaintenance. Most of the cable

42Chapter 3: Powering Up3.3 Removing the power supplyFollow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in thefuture.2. Remove the two sc

43ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount ServerThis appendix gives information on the 350Wswitching power supply that comes with theAP1600R-S5 server.Appendix A

44Appendix A: Power SupplyA.1 General DescriptionThe server comes with an SSI-type 350W ATX power supply with universalAC input that includes PFC an

ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount Server45Input CharacteristicsA.2 SpecificationsOutput CharacteristicsOver-Voltage Protection (OVP)Input Voltage Range Min

46Appendix A: Power Supply

47ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount ServerThis appendix lists the common problems thatyou may encounter while using theAP1600R-S5 server. It lists the poss

48Appendix B: TroubleshootingB.1 Simple FixesThe power LED on the serverand/or the monitor do not lightup1. Check the power cableconnection on the sy

ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U Rackmount Server49The system does not performpower-on self tests (POST) afterit was turned on1. Check the memory modulesand make su

5ASUS Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

50Appendix B: Troubleshooting

6NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:•

7Safety PrecautionsElectrical SafetyOperation SafetyIMPORTANT•Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the powercables for the system

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9ASUS AP1600R 1U Rackmount ServerIntroductionAbout this guide“About This Guide” introduces the contentsof this document. This part includes the target