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... are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number.
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 6
...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.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 8
...CD-ROM Drive: Floppy Drive: Cables: SCSI Terminator: User's Manuals: Drivers/Utilities:
ASUS AS-50 Tower Redundant 400W ATX ASUS P2B-D2 ASUS 40X 1.44MB Power, IDE, Floppy, 50&68pin SCSI, CD audio cable Passive terminator for 68pin SCSI cables. CD-ROM, SCSI, Motherboard, Hardware Guide SCSI, CD-ROM, Motherboard
Required components (you may purchase from ASUS or from a third party)
Processor (CPU...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 10
... system.
WARNING: This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Use the power cable in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Static-Sensitive Devices
CAUTION: Motherboards, adapters, and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent this damage...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 11
... such as CPU, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, expansion cards. Use this hardware reference guide along with your motherboard manual in order to make these installations.
4. Connect a Keyboard and Mouse (purchased separately) 5. Connect a VGA-compatible monitor (purchased separately) 6. Connect a printer to the parallel port if desired. 7. Connect server to network (an optional network card is needed...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 13
... exterior components of this server.
II. Components Server Back Side
Power Supply Fan AC Power In Connector
USB Ports 1 and 2 VGA Connector LAN Connector
Intrusion Switch (inside) Server back side
Intrusion Switch (inside)
Redundant Power Supply Voltage Input Switch PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port
Circulation System Outlet Vents
Chassis Security
To protect the server...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 15
...metal fan module. The circulation system cools the hard disk drives by bringing fresh air in from the front and ...driver to push these clips in and then slide the fan out. If an individual fan fails, remove the fan and send it back to the vendor for replacement. If all five fans fail, it may be that the fan control board needs replacing, remove the control board...AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 16
... are six screws provided (as circled) for mounting a 4 inch device such as a floppy or hard disk drive. Four screws are provided (as boxed) for mounting a 6 inch device such as a CD-ROM or tape drive.
II. Components Fixed Storage Devices
Fixed storage device tray
Fixed Device Bay Cover Clips
The device bay panel is held by two plastic clips on each side. Press...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 17
... an IDE hard disk drive in this large chassis, it is recommended that only one is installed and with the shortest IDE cable possible. Long IDE cables will cause poor signal. Select "...PIO/DMA Mode : 3/1" in BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP for a more stable IDE operation.
II. Components Floppy / CD-ROM
Removing a floppy or CD-ROM drive
Floppy Drive and Storage Device Spacers
Spacers are...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 21
... to give added support to the motherboard. Make sure that these are placed in the screw mount locations shown here for the P2B-D2 motherboard, do not place them in other locations or else damage may occur to the motherboard.
II. Components Motherboard Secure
Installed P2B-D2 motherboard
Spacer Mount (four required)
Motherboard spacer mounts
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 24
...and external SCSI devices in your device setup. Each SCSI device (both internal and external) must have a unique address (or SCSI ID). Check your SCSI device documentation for instructions. Be sure to record all SCSI addresses so that you can prevent SCSI address conflicts.
SCSI Termination
SCSI devices are connected together in a "chain" by cables. Internal devices connect to the motherboard with...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 27
... disk drives. The power and signal cable is straightforward with connectors designed to only fit correctly. The red stripe of the signal and power cables should face each other.
CD audio output
CD-ROM drive connections
NOTE: A CD-ROM audio cable is also provided in case you install an audio card. The only function of the audio cable is to direct music CD audio signal to your audio card. Computer...
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... Cards
Expansion cards can be easily installed just like any standard PC computer. Up to 4 PCI or 2 ISA (1 slot is shared allowing a maximum of 5 cards at one time) cards can be installed. One AGP slot is also available for a hardware 3D accelerator with an AGP connector.
Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Follow the static precautions described in the
front of this manual...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 30
... no voltages which can cause shorts while installing or removing internal components.
CAUTION: Before turning ON your server for the first time, set the power supply's voltage. Some products may have auto voltage switching to accommodate 220V-240V or 110-120V but this power supply must be set manually. The factory default should be on 230V...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 32
... own. If you are planning to use RAID on your server, you need to install a RAID card, such as the ASUS PCI-DA2100A and then run the RAID setup program from a floppy diskette. Reboot your server with the operating system boot disk in order to install drivers for your devices (such as CD-ROM and SCSI devices) and install your server operating system. You may be...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 36
... to setup a new non-RAID hard disk drive before formatting and installing an operating system.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer.
LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 37
... several drives for increased performance). A RAID card is required to setup a RAID system.
RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Out DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or...