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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...
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... 18 Fan Modules 18
4-2 Rear Cooling Fan Control Board 19 Rear Cooling Fan Control Board Settings 19
4-3 Motherboard Placement 20 Motherboard Spacers 20 Motherboard Screws 20 Chassis Intrusion Connector 20 Device Cables 21 Cable Connections 21
4-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 22 Installing S370 CPU 22
4-5 Fan Heatsink 23 Fan Heatsink Attachment 23
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...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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... MUST be followed in order to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. PHILIP (CROSS) SCREW DRIVER: Tools required to install or remove the components in this server. STANDARD (FLAT) SCREW DRIVER: Tools required to install or remove the components in this server. STEP: Actions to complete a task.
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.... • When the server is powered on, heat sinks and the surfaces of certain IC devices may be hot. Do not touch them. Check whether the fans are functioning properly.
Tools Required
A Phillips (cross) screwdriver and a standard (flat) screwdriver are needed to install or remove the components in this server.
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... electrical potentials.
CAUTION
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.
IMPORTANT
Motherboards, adapters, and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent this damage. Take the...
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... the system is booted, the power LED is green. When the hard drive is being accessed, the hard drive access LED is green.
Power LED Power Button
Hard Drive Access LED
LEDs
• 3-3 BIOS Setup
This server does not come with any pre-installed software. When booting your server for the first time, make BIOS settings by following the motherboard User's Manual.
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4. Hardware Setup
This section gives descriptions of how to install and remove components. When setting up devices on the server, perform the following steps.
• 4-1 Opening the Chassis
Panel Screws
The top panel on the ...with your fingers.
Removing the Front Door
Push down on the hinge spring to remove the front door.
4. Hardware Setup
Opening the Chassis
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... when connected to the control board. The ASMA software can monitor the fan status from the fan control board. The fan control board's cable connections are shown below.
Fan
Fan Power Connectors
Reserved Connector
Fan Status Signal Connector
Power Input Connector
Fan Control Settings
Reserved Fan Connectors
Rear Cooling Fan Control Board Settings
The rear fan control board has DIP switches to...
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... Hardware Setup
• 4-3 Motherboard Placement
You can remove the extended expansion card guide before installing or removing the motherboard. All screws are necessary to provide the needed stabilization to support all the motherboard expansion cards used in this chassis.
Motherboard Spacers
Place four spacers in the areas circled on the chassis.
Extended Expansion Card Guide
Spacer
Motherboard...
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... have a fan heatsink attached to it to prevent overheating.
When only one processor is used, the other S370 connector can be terminated with the optional S370 terminator to improve signaling.
For memory installation, refer to the motherboard User's Manual.
4. Hardware Setup
CPU
Installing S370 CPU
Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away...
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... CPU.
CPU Fan Power
Fan Heatsink Clip
Fan Heatsink Attachment
To install the fan heatsink, first align the fan heatsink over the mounted CPU. Attach the heatsink clip over the clip attach point as shown above. Connect the fan power plug to the motherboard. To remove the fan heatsink, reverse the installation procedure.
4. Hardware Setup
Fan Heatsink
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... chassis intrusion detection to work. The motherboard will signal the ASMA software when the side panel is opened. The connection diagram is given here.
4. Hardware Setup
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Cable
Chassis Intrusion Switches (one on each side)
from the two Chassis Intrusion Switches
Motherboard's Chassis Intrusion Lead
(No Connection) GND Chasis Signal
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4. Hardware Setup
• 4-7 Expansion Cards
Expansion cards can be easily installed just like on any standard PC. Up to 7 PCI cards can be installed.
4. Hardware Setup
Expansion Cards
Contact
CAUTION
Make sure that the total amperage of your installed expansion cards does not exceed the system power specification.
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... the cover away from the chassis using a screw driver from the front.
Storage Device Spacers
A floppy drive spacer is used to cover the floppy drive and power button. A standard storage device spacer is used to cover the CDROM, tape drive, or additional CD-ROMs. You should purchase an extra spacer for each storage device.
Floppy Drive Spacer
Fixed Device Spacer
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... Setup
Hot-Swap Bay
Hot-Swap Bay
To remove the hot-swap bay, release the front cooling fans first by pressing the eject mechanism with a small screwdriver. Remove the six retaining screws as circled above and then the entire hot-swap bay can be slid out of the chassis.
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... by four screws on each fan. The ASMA (ASUS Server Management Agent) software will report an error message when any of these two fans malfunctions.
Front Cooling Fan Control Board (mounted with the component side facedown)
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Lower Fan
Upper Fan
4. Hardware Setup
Front Cooling Fans
Hard Disk Drive Message Board (LEDs)
IMPORTANT Usually, the rotation of the...
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4. Hardware Setup
Connects to the SCSI Back plane Board
4. Hardware Setup
Front Cooling Fans
8
16
3-pin Fan Header
Pin 1 3-pin
Fan Header
1 LED Board Header
9 (connects to the LED board through a ribbon cable)
Front Cooling Fan Control Board
A cable connects the front cooling fan control board and the hard disk drive message board. Orient the red markings on each end of the cable to pin 1....
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Tray2
02
Tray1
00
Bottom Bay
NOTE
All SCSI devices must have a SCSI identification number that is not in use by any other SCSI device. SCSI devices vary in how they set the ID number. Refer to the product manual for any additional devices that you may install for details on how to set its ID number.
4. Hardware Setup
SCSI ID Setting
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..., whereas male connectors are found on twisted pair cabling used to connect two networking devices.
SCA (Single Connector Attachment) SCA is a technology that incorporates both power and signal into an 80-pin interface. The SCA interface is designed to facilitate hardware installation and to support hot-swapping.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed parallel interface defined by...