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Asus AP1710-E1 Manual

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  • Page 1 AP1710-E1 Dual Intel Dual Intel ® ® ® ® ® Xeon Xeon ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Dual Intel Dual Intel Dual Intel Xeon Xeon Xeon Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server...
  • Page 2 (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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............ 1-2 System specifications ............1-3 System specifications ............
  • Page 4 Contents Hard disk drives ..............2-18 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD ....2-18 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD ..... 2-20 Expansion cards ..............2-24 2.8.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ..... 2-24 2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card ......2-26 2.8.3 Removing an expansion card ........
  • Page 5 Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-7 BIOS setup program ............5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-11 5.2.2...
  • Page 6 Contents 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ......5-22 5.4.7 PCI PnP ..............5-23 Power menu ................ 5-25 5.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ..........5-25 5.5.2 APM Configuration ..........5-26 5.5.3 Hardware Monitor ..........5-28 Boot menu ................5-30 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..........5-30 5.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ...........

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 10 N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Reference Reference Reference 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. x x x x x...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS AP1710-E1 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: • A S 8 A S 8 A S 8 (eight hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives) A S 8 A S 8 •...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS AP1710-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCLV-D(A) motherboard. The server supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. C h a s s i s...
  • Page 14 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)* 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board D r i v e b a y s D r i v e b a y s 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The AP1710-E1 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, and USB 2.0 ports are...
  • Page 16 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. 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features The 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 model Single power supply model Single power supply model Single power supply model Single power supply model...

  • Page 18: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the AP1710-E1 with its air duct and hard disk drive blowers installed. The air duct provides cool air from the outside through the chassis side cover vent for the system to maintain optimum thermal performance.
  • Page 19 The succeeding photos show the system without its air duct installed to reveal the internal components. AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7...
  • Page 20 AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) AA4 (four hot-swap SATA configuration) 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4...
  • Page 21 NCLV-D (A) motherboard 12. SATA backplane (hidden) Chassis intrusion switch 13. SCSI backplane (hidden) Expansion card locks 14. ASUS U320 SCSI card CD-ROM drive 15. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 16. Second HDD blower* Hard disk drive cage...

  • Page 22: Led Information

    LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 System and HDD LED System and HDD LED System and HDD LED 1.6.1 1.6.1 System and HDD LED System and HDD LED P o w e r L E D ( b l u e ) P o w e r L E D ( b l u e )

  • Page 23: Dual/Redundant Power Supply Led

    • The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. • For AA4 configuration: 1. The Drive Activity 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.
  • Page 24 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 1 1 2 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 1 2 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 1 2 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 1 2 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 1 2 0 - E 1...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    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 2.1.1 Removing the side cover Removing the side cover 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Removing the side cover Removing the side cover...

  • Page 27: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure Viewing the internal structure 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”...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the NCLV-D(A) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processor in the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
  • Page 30 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To install a CPU: Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way;...

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 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.
  • Page 32 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR memory modules.
  • Page 34 (the same type and size) DIMM pair in DDR_B2 identical and DDR_A2 (blue sockets) only. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 36: Front Panel Assembly

    Front panel assembly 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover).
  • Page 37 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. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b...

  • Page 38: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly 2.5.2 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis.

  • Page 39: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected 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...
  • Page 40 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. L o c k p e g s L o c k p e g s L o c k p e g s L o c k p e g s...
  • Page 41 Make sure that the drive and bay holes align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 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.

  • Page 42: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives 2.7.1 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD 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).
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Installing An Internal Ide/Sata Hdd

    2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD If you purchased an internal IDE/SATA model (AI4), your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails.
  • Page 45 Attach R a i l 2 R a i l 2 R a i l 2 to the other side of the drive as shown. The rail end R a i l 2 R a i l 2 should be on the side of the drive connectors. R a i l h a n d l e R a i l h a n d l e R a i l h a n d l e...
  • Page 46 I n I n I n I n I nstalling a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage stalling a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage stalling a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage stalling a Serial ATA HDD to the first hard disk drive cage stalling 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:...
  • Page 47 Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover Installing an HDD dummy cover 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: From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat...

  • Page 48: Expansion Cards

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards.
  • Page 49 When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 50: Installing A Long Expansion Card

    2.8.2 2.8.2 2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card Installing a long expansion card Installing a long expansion card 2.8.2 2.8.2 Installing a long expansion card Installing a long expansion card The A S 4 , A A 4 A S 4 , A A 4 A S 4 , A A 4 A S 4 , A A 4 A S 4 , A A 4, and A I 4...

  • Page 51: Removing An Expansion Card

    2.8.3 2.8.3 2.8.3 Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card 2.8.3 2.8.3 Removing an expansion card Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: Remove the plastic card lock that secures the expansion card. C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b C a r d l o c k t a b...

  • Page 52: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • 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. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

  • Page 53: (In Aa4 Models Only)

    (in AA4 models only) (in AA4 models only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the AP1710-E1 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.
  • Page 54 Back side Back side Back side Back side 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, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. F a n c o n n e c t o r F a n c o n n e c t o r F a n c o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 55 SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 3 J 3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration.

  • Page 56: Scsi Backplane Connections (In As8 And As4 Models Only)

    (in AS8 and AS4 models only) (in AS8 and AS4 models only) Two SCSI backplanes come pre-installed in the AP1710-E1 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.
  • Page 57 Back side Back side Back side Back side Back side F i r s t S C S I b a c k p l a n e F i r s t S C S I b a c k p l a n e F i r s t S C S I b a c k p l a n e F i r s t S C S I b a c k p l a n e F i r s t S C S I b a c k p l a n e...
  • Page 58 Two-backplane configuration In a t w o - b a c k p l a n e t w o - b a c k p l a n e t w o - b a c k p l a n e configuration: t w o - b a c k p l a n e t w o - b a c k p l a n e •...
  • Page 59 S e c o n d b a c k p l a n e S e c o n d b a c k p l a n e S e c o n d b a c k p l a n e S e c o n d b a c k p l a n e S e c o n d b a c k p l a n e Power connectors...
  • Page 60 SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J 1 J 1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration.
  • Page 61 Setting 2: Using dual-channel SCSI/RAID card (two separate cables connected to each BP) N o n - C a s c a d e c o n f i g u r a t i o n N o n - C a s c a d e c o n f i g u r a t i o n N o n - C a s c a d e c o n f i g u r a t i o n N o n - C a s c a d e c o n f i g u r a t i o n N o n - C a s c a d e c o n f i g u r a t i o n...

  • Page 62: 2.10 Removable Components

    2.10 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: Air duct Front I/O board Chassis fan Chassis footpads and roller wheels...
  • Page 63 To reinstall the air duct: Slide in the air duct into the chassis. Align the air duct vent holes to the CPU fans in the system, making sure that there are no obstructing cables. A i r d u c t v e n t h o l e s A i r d u c t v e n t h o l e s A i r d u c t v e n t h o l e s A i r d u c t v e n t h o l e s...
  • Page 64 Simultaneously push down the side locks to secure the air duct from the chassis. 2.10.2 2.10.2 Chassis fan Chassis fan 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 Chassis fan Chassis fan Chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard.
  • Page 65 Pull the fan out from the fan case, then set aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: Insert the new fan to the chassis fan cage. 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...

  • Page 66: Hdd Blower

    Push the fan into the chassis until the four hooks lock securely into the holes on the rear panel. Reconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector REAR_FAN1 on the motherboard. REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 NCLV-D REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2...
  • Page 67 Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to the chassis. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow. Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 68: Hdd Cage

    To reinstall the HDD blower: Replace the blower into the case. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the side tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage.
  • Page 69 Secure the blower case with the thumb screw. Reconnect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 70: Sata/Scsi Backplane

    2.10.4 2.10.4 2.10.4 SATA/SCSI backplane SATA/SCSI backplane SATA/SCSI backplane SATA/SCSI backplane 2.10.4 2.10.4 SATA/SCSI backplane To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane: Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SCSI backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug.
  • Page 71 To reinstall a SATA/SCSI backplane: Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. R a i l - l i k e d e n t s R a i l - l i k e d e n t s R a i l - l i k e d e n t s...

  • Page 72: Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10.5 2.10.5 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive 2.10.5 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive 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”...
  • Page 73 To install a floppy disk drive: Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. F l o p p y d r i v e p o w e r c a b l e F l o p p y d r i v e p o w e r c a b l e F l o p p y d r i v e p o w e r c a b l e F l o p p y d r i v e p o w e r c a b l e...

  • Page 74: Front I/O Board

    2.10.6 2.10.6 2.10.6 Front I/O board Front I/O board Front I/O board Front I/O board 2.10.6 2.10.6 Front I/O board 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”...
  • Page 75 To install the front I/O board: 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.

  • Page 76: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    2.10.7 2.10.7 2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2.10.7 2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability.
  • Page 77 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: Lay the chassis in its side. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3...

  • Page 78: Power Suppy Modules

    2.10.8 2.10.8 2.10.8 Power suppy modules Power suppy modules Power suppy modules Power suppy modules 2.10.8 2.10.8 Power suppy modules The user can choose from any of these three power supply configurations: 6 0 0 W s i n g l e 6 0 0 W s i n g l e 6 0 0 W s i n g l e 6 0 0 W s i n g l e...
  • Page 79 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector; hidden behind PSU 8-pin +12V (motherboard power connector; hidden behind PSU 2 x 4-pin plugs (SCSI/SATA backplane) 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive; hidden 2 x 4-pin plugs (second SCSI backplane, if available) A L L A L L Make sure to unplug A L L A L L...
  • Page 80 To install a 600 W single power supply module: Firmly hold the power supply module and insert it into the power supply cage. Push the power supply all the way in until its outer end aligns with the rear panel. Be careful with the power supply cables when inserting the power supply module into the cage.
  • Page 81 To remove a 600 W dual or redundant power supply: Loosen four screws on the metal brackets that secure the power supply to the chassis. 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.
  • Page 82 To install a 600 W dual or redundant power supply: Insert the power supply cables and plugs to the power supply cage. 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! Use a power supply module...
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 84: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    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. 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).
  • Page 85 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. C a g e l o c k t a b s n a p p e d C a g e l o c k t a b s n a p p e d C a g e l o c k t a b s n a p p e d C a g e l o c k t a b s n a p p e d...
  • Page 86 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.

  • Page 87: Installing An Ide Drive Cage

    Installing an IDE drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4) to a combination of 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration. 4 - S C S I c o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - S C S I c o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - S C S I c o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - S C I / 4 - I D E c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 88 Make sure that the drive cage 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. Secure the drive cage with a screw.

  • Page 89: Upgrading To A Dual Or Redundant Power Supply

    Upgrading 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. Remove the single power supply following the instructions in the section “2.10 Removable components.”...
  • Page 90 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. Push the power supply to the power supply cage. Make sure that the metal brackets and the chassis screw holes Secure the power supply to the chassis with two screws...

  • Page 91: Installing A Power Supply Module

    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. Press down the rubber lever of the dummy module to unlock. Use the module handle to pull the dummy module out from the power supply case.
  • Page 92 4. Push the power supply module inside the bay until it is aligned with the other power supply modules. The picture shows the power supply module when installed. 3 - 1 0 3 - 1 0 3 - 1 0 3 - 1 0 3 - 1 0 C h a p t e r 3 : I n s t a l l a t i o n o p t i o n s...

  • Page 93: Mounting The System To A Rack

    Mounting the system to a rack 3.5.1 3.5.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels 3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.7 Chassis roller wheels and footpads”...
  • Page 94 3 - 1 2 3 - 1 2 3 - 1 2 3 - 1 2 3 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 3 : I n s t a l l a t i o n o p t i o n s C h a p t e r 3 : I n s t a l l a t i o n o p t i o n s C h a p t e r 3 : I n s t a l l a t i o n o p t i o n s C h a p t e r 3 : I n s t a l l a t i o n o p t i o n s...

  • Page 95: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 96: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 26.8cm (10.5in) NCLV-D SSI12V1 PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) FM_CPU1 CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU_FAN1 LAN1 Intel E7320...
  • Page 97 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J u m p e r s P a g e P a g e P a g e...

  • Page 98: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 99 2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 100 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 101 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 )
  • Page 102 8 . 8 . 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) ( O p t i o n a l ) 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) ( O p t i o n a l ) ( O p t i o n a l )
  • Page 103 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) 1 0 .

  • Page 104: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See section “1.4 Rear panel features” for the description of rear panel connectors. 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )
  • Page 105 2 . 2 . I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 , S E C _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 , S E C _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 , S E C _ I D E 1 ) I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 , S E C _ I D E 1 )
  • Page 106 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 107 4 . 4 . S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 , S e r i a l A T A R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A _ R A I D 1 ,...
  • Page 108 6 . 6 . C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 ,...
  • Page 109 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )

  • Page 110: Power Connectors

    9 . 9 . S S I S S I power connectors S S I power connectors power connectors power connectors S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8- p i n (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, - p i n...
  • Page 111 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
  • Page 112 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. NCLV-D...
  • Page 113 1 4 . 1 4 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) 1 4 .
  • Page 114 1 5 . 1 5 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) 1 5 .
  • Page 115 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 116: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 117: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 118 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 119 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLVD.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 120: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 121: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...
  • Page 122 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 123 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 124: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5 - 1 0 5 - 1 0...

  • Page 125: Bios Menu Screen

    [Thu 05/07/2004] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Third IDE Master [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 126: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 127: Main Menu

    [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Third IDE Master [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 128: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 129: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 130: System Information

    The following item appears only when you set the O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O p e r a t e M o d e...

  • Page 131: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration MPS Configuration Remote Access Application CPU Configuration...

  • Page 132: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 133: Remote Access Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

  • Page 134: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency.

  • Page 135: Chipset

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 5.4.5 5.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB. Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

  • Page 136: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]...

  • Page 137: Pci Pnp

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 138 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 139: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System APM Configuration Suspend.

  • Page 140: Apm Configuration

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.2 5.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off]...
  • Page 141 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 142: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e...
  • Page 143 Use the down arrow key to display additional items. VBAT Voltage [ 3.120V] 12V Voltage [12.053V] VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage...

  • Page 144: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 145: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 146: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]...
  • Page 147 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Password Password Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. Password Password If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.
  • Page 148 To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

  • Page 149: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 150 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 151 Appendix 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. A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1 A S U S A P 1 7 1 0 - E 1...

  • Page 152: Appendix: Reference Information

    600 W single power supply A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description General description The 600 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P11 (no P3).

  • Page 153: Specifications

    A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics Input Characteristics I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e I n p u t V o l t a g e R a n g e...

  • Page 154: Dual/Redundant Power Supply

    600 W dual/redundant power supply A.2.1 A.2.1 General description General description A.2.1 A.2.1 A.2.1 General description General description General description The 600 W dual/redundant-type power supply has 11 plugs. Take note of the devices that you should connect to the plugs. P15 P11 Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector Power SMBus connector...

  • Page 155: Specifications

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications A.2.2 A.2.2 Specifications Specifications Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics Input characteristics I n p u t V o l t a g e I n p u t V o l t a g e I n p u t V o l t a g e I n p u t V o l t a g e I n p u t V o l t a g e...

  • Page 156: Simple Fixes

    Simple fixes 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. P r o b l e m P r o b l e m A c t i o n A c t i o n P r o b l e m...

  • Page 157: Supported Dimms

    P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m P r o b l e m A c t i o n A c t i o n A c t i o n A c t i o n...
  • Page 158 A - 8 A - 8 A - 8 A - 8 A - 8 A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n...

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