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Introduction ..................................................................... 7 1-1 How this Manual is Organized .......................................... 7 Symbols ....................................................................... 7 1-2 Component Checklist ........................................................ 8 Standard components .................................................. 8 Optional components ................................................... 8 1-3 Features ............................................................................ 9 Motherboard: ASUS CUR-DLS .................................... 9 Chassis: AS-30 ............................................................ 9 1-4 Safeguards ..................................................................... 10 Operation Safety ........................................................ 10 Tools Required ........................................................... 10 1-5 Electrical Safety ...............................................................11 2. System Overview .......................................................... 13 2-1 Server Front Side ............................................................ 13 2-2 Server Back Side ............................................................ 14 2-3 Server Left Side .............................................................. 15 3. Basic Operation ............................................................. 16 3-1 Starting the Server .......................................................... 16 3-2 LEDs ............................................................................... 16 3-3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................... 16 4. Hardware Setup ............................................................. 17 4-1 Opening the Chassis ...................................................... Panel Screws ............................................................. Removing the Right Panel ......................................... Opening the Left Panel .............................................. Chassis Circulation System ....................................... Fan Modules .............................................................. 4-2 Rear Cooling Fan Control Board .................................... Rear Cooling Fan Control Board Settings ................. 4-3 Motherboard Placement ................................................. Motherboard Spacers ................................................ Motherboard Screws .................................................. Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................... Device Cables ............................................................ Cable Connections .................................................... 4-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................... Installing S370 CPU ................................................... 4-5 Fan Heatsink ................................................................... Fan Heatsink Attachment ........................................... 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 4 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide Contents 4-6 Chassis Intrusion Switch ................................................. 25 4-7 Expansion Cards ............................................................ 25 4-8 Fixed Storage Devices .................................................... 27 Floppy Drive and CD-ROM ........................................ 27 Fixed Storage Device Tray ........................................ 26 Fixed Device Bay Cover Clips ................................... 26 Fixed Device Bay Cover ............................................ 26 Storage Device Spacers ............................................ 27 4-9 Five-Tray Hot-Swap Bay ................................................. 29 4-10 Three-Tray Hot-Swap Bay .............................................. 28 Hot-Swap Tray ........................................................... 29 Hot-Swap Bay ............................................................ 29 4-11 Front Cooling Fans ......................................................... 30 Front Cooling Fan Control Board ............................... 31 Hard Disk Drive Message Board ............................... 31 4-12 SCSI Backplane .............................................................. 32 4-13 SCSI ID Setting ............................................................... 33 4-14 SCSI Termination ............................................................ 34 4-15 SMBus Connector ........................................................... 34 4-16 Redundant Power Supply ............................................... 35 Power Supply Components ....................................... 34 Power Module Rating ................................................ 34 Removing One Power Supply Module ....................... 36 Removing the Entire Power Supply Unit .................... 36 Power Supply Mounting ............................................. 36 Power Supply Information .......................................... 37 4-17 Standard Power Supply (Optional) ................................. 38 Power Supply Mounting ............................................. 38 Power Supply Information .......................................... 38 4-18 Power Supply Requirement ............................................ 40 Power Supply Requirement Calculation Table ........... 40 5. Appendix ........................................................................41 5-1 SCSI Cable Limits ........................................................... 41 5-2 Glossary .......................................................................... 42 Index ................................................................................... 43 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide 5 FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · · This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not 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. 6 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide 1. Introduction You are reading the AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware reference guide provides information and procedures on the various components used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are optional and may be individually purchased to complete the server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. You should also read all documentation and manuals included with this server and with your separately purchased components. · 1-1 How this Manual is Organized There are only a few sections in this reference guide as follows: 1. Introduction This section provides general information and features of this server. 2. System Overview This section provides a brief introduction to each server component. 3. Getting Started This section provides information on getting started with the server. 4. Hardware Setup This section provides detailed information on setting up the server. 5. Appendix This section gives you additional information to help plan your server. Symbols To complete certain tasks safely and completely, you should be aware of a few symbols used throughout this guide. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: ...