Asus Pentium III IDE RAID Server AP110, User Manual

Page 1: ...Pentium III IDE RAID Server AP110 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe The product name and revision number are both printed on ...

Page 3: ... Features 15 1 3 Rear Panel Features 16 1 4 Internal Features 17 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 19 2 1 Remove the Front Cover 20 Unlock the Front Panel 20 Remove the Screws 20 Remove the Panel 20 2 2 Remove the Chassis Cover 21 Remove the Screws 21 Remove the Cover 21 2 3 Motherboard Placement 22 Placement Direction 22 Motherboard Screws 22 2 4 Install a CPU 23 CPU Socket Location 23 CPU Orientation 23 ...

Page 4: ...p 31 3 1 Getting Started 32 Connect a Monitor 32 Connect the Power Cord 32 Power On 32 Check Power Status 32 Chapter 4 Hardware Options 33 4 1 IDE RAID Kit 34 IDE RAID Kit Contents 34 HDD Tray Frame 35 Hot swap HDD Tray 35 4 2 Install a Hot swap HDD 36 Install HDD Tray Frame 36 Remove HDD Tray Cover 37 Install an IDE Drive 38 4 3 RAID Configuration 39 Connect IDE Cables 39 Install a RAID Card 39 4...

Page 5: ...ts Appendix A Power Supply 43 A 1 General Description 44 A 2 Specifications 45 Input Characteristics 45 Output Characteristics 45 Over Voltage Protection OVP 45 Appendix B Troubleshooting 47 B 1 Simple Fixes 48 ...

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Page 7: ...e 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 Reorient 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 re...

Page 8: ...he devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact an authorized dealer Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers Before operating the server carefully read all the manuals ...

Page 9: ...on About This Manual About This Manual introduces the contents of this document This part includes the target audience chapter description and conventions used It also lists other sources of information that are not contained in this manual ...

Page 10: ...r tells how to get started with the AP110 server after you have installed the basic components 5 Chapter 4 Hardware Options This chapter gives information on how to install the optional IDE RAID kit You will also find the procedure for removing and installing the CD ROM drive in this chapter 6 Appendix A Power Supply Information This appendix gives information on the 250 watt switching power suppl...

Page 11: ...ask References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS CUV 2LSV Series Motherboard User s Manual This manual contains detailed information about the CUV 2LV motherboard 2 ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and softare products The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Informatio...

Page 12: ...andard system package 1 ASUS AS 15 Chassis 2 ASUS CUV 2LV Motherboard 3 250W ATX Power Supply 4 50X CD ROM Drive 5 1 44MB Floppy Disk Drive 6 Support CD with Drivers and Utilities 7 User s Manuals for system and motherboard 8 ASUS System Management Agent ASMA Support CD If any of the above items is missing contact your dealer ...

Page 13: ...13 AP110 Server User s Manual This chapter describes the general features of the AP110 server It includes sections on front panel rear panel and internal features of the server Chapter 1 System Overview ...

Page 14: ...s High speed DRAMs HSDRAMs up to 3GB System Chipset VIAApollo Pro133Acomposed of VT82C694X North Bridge that supports 133 100 66MHz Front Side Bus FSB and 133 100 66MHz memory bus and VT82C686A South Bridge with PCI Super I O integrated peripheral controller LAN Chipset Two Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN controller that fully supports 10BASE T 100BASE TX VGA Chipset ATI RAGE XL controller with 4MB ...

Page 15: ... the hot swap IDE drives and other internal components because neither the front panel nor the chassis cover cannot be removed When the door is open you can easily access the hot swap IDE drives if available floppy disk drive and CD ROM drive Front Panel Door Chassis Keylock Power Button Reset Button Power LED IDE HDD LED Floppy Disk Drive Hot Swap IDE Drives optional CD ROM Drive ...

Page 16: ...ge Selector The switching power supply that came with the server has a voltage selector switch below the power socket Use this switch to select the appropriatevoltageaccordingtothe voltage supply in your area If the voltage supply in your area is 100 127V set the switch to 115V If the voltage supply in your area is 200 240V set the switch to 230V 115V 230V Voltage Selector Setting the switch to 11...

Page 17: ...ID kit that consists of hot swap drive tray sets IDE RAID card and IDE cables 1 Power Supply 2 Floppy Disk Drive 3 Hot swap Drive Trays optional 4 CD ROM Drive 5 3 5 inch Internal Device Bays 6 IDE Cables for Hot swap Drives optional 7 IDE RAID Card optional 8 CUV 2LV Motherboard NOTE The IDE RAID kit is optional and does not come with all models If your server includes a RAID kit it comes already...

Page 18: ...18 Chapter 1 System Overview ...

Page 19: ...19 AP110 Server User s Manual This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ...

Page 20: ...o the keylock and turn it 90 degrees counter clockwise to unlock the front panel cover Remove the Screws Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the front panel to the main chassis Chassis Keylock Front Panel Screws Remove the Panel 1 Close the panel door 2 Place your hands on the upper part of the panel and pull it firmly ...

Page 21: ...hese steps to remove the chassis cover Remove the Cover Slide the cover for about an inch toward the front and lift it out of the chassis Remove the Screws Remove the screws that secure the cover to the main chassis The locations of the screws are indicated by circles ...

Page 22: ... overtighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 2 3 Motherboard Placement The motherboard and other internal components of the AP110 server are already installed as indicated in section 1 4 Internal Features Refer to the motherboard user s manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard When removing the motherboard you need to remove the hot swap trays and the CD ROM d...

Page 23: ... a CPU CPU Socket Location The CPU socket is located beside the rear panel connectors Note the Pin 1 location on the socket CPU Socket 370 Pin 1 CPU Orientation A CPU has a mark usually a notch oragoldmark ononecornertohelp you identify the correct orientation when inserting it to the socket MatchthemarkedcorneroftheCPU to Pin 1 on the socket Marked Corner In most cases when you buy a CPU the fan ...

Page 24: ...in one orientation Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU If the CPU does not fit completely check its orientation or check for bent pins CAUTION Insert the CPU 1 Position the CPU above the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches the socket corner near the end of the lever 2 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place...

Page 25: ...hat the socket is locked The fan heatsink picture above is for reference only The fan heatsink that you purchased may not look exactly the same as shown Refer to the documentation that comes with the CPU for more information NOTE Connect the Fan Cable Connect the CPU fan cable to the 3 pin CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard Fan Cable CPU_FAN Connector ...

Page 26: ...Break Install a DIMM 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket 2 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Installed DIMM DIMMs are keyed with notches so that they fit in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM int...

Page 27: ...Cage The HDD metal cage is located right under the CD ROM drive bay You have to remove the cage from the chassis to conveniently install a hard disk drive Remove the HDD Cage 1 Remove the screws indicated by circles that secure the HDD cage to the front of the chassis 2 Remove the screw on the side of the HDD cage 3 Pull the HDD cage out of the chassis Cage Screw Cage Screw HDD Metal Cage ...

Page 28: ...nsert the HDD into the cage label side up until the holes on the sides align 2 Secure the HDD with four screws two on each side Replace the HDD Cage 1 Carefully insert the HDD cage back into the chassis until it fits in place 2 Secure the cage with the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 29: ... the IDE connector 2 Connect a power cable plug marked P3 or P4 to the power connector at the back of the drive 3 Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the primary IDE connector blue connector on the motherboard IDE Cable Red Stripe to Pin 1 Power Cable P3 or P4 2 6 Install a Hard Disk Drive IDE HDD Cabling The picture on the left shows an installed HDD Primary IDE Connector ...

Page 30: ... door 4 Secure the panel with the two screws that you removed earlier 5 Lock the front panel with the system key Re install the Cover 1 Place the cover from the top of the chassis leaving about an inch from the rear edge 2 Slide the cover toward the rear panel until it fits in place NOTE If you are installing optional components such as the IDE RAID kit proceed to Chapter 4 before replacing the co...

Page 31: ...31 AP110 Server User s Manual This chapter tells how to get started with theAP110 server Powering up the server basically includes connecting the cables and turning power on Chapter 3 Powering Up ...

Page 32: ... server rear panel Connect the Power Cord 1 Adjust the voltage selector to the correct voltage in your area 2 Connect a power cord to the power connector on the rear panel 3 Plug the power cord to a grounded wall socket Power On Turn on the server by pressing the power button on the front panel Check Power Status After turning on the power the power LED lights up If it doesn t check the power conn...

Page 33: ...33 AP110 Server User s Manual This chapter tells how to install the optional IDE RAID kit Chapter 4 Hardware Options ...

Page 34: ...xternal HDD installation using the IDE RAID kit Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on internal HDD installation IDE RAID Kit Contents NOTE The IDE RAID kit is optional and does not come with all models If your server includes a RAID kit it comes already pre installed in the chassis Hot swap HDD Tray Sets RAID Card Security Keys Screws ATA 100 IDE Cables NOTE The IDE RAID kit also includes a diske...

Page 35: ...connector at the back of the hot swap drive tray ThebackofthetrayframeisanHDD fan an IDE connector male and a power connector HDD Fan Hot swap HDD Tray The hot swap drive tray is an enclosure that holds the HDD The drive tray interior includes an IDE cable and a power cable Power Connector IDE Connector 4 1 IDE RAID Kit 64 pin Male Connector Hot swap HDD Tray with Cover IDE Cable Power Cable 64 pi...

Page 36: ...frame into one external drive bay as shown 3 Follow steps 1 and 2 to install the second HDD tray frame The picture on the right shows the two installed HDD tray frames 2 Secure the frame with four screws two on each side NOTE Align the front screws with the holes labeled 1 Frame Screw Align with Hole 1 ...

Page 37: ...To remove the tray cover 1 Pull up the lever on the front of the tray Doing this action slides the tray cover backward about a quarter of an inch 2 Following the direction of the arrow in the picture use a finger to flip out the metal latch on the front corner of the cover to disengage it from the tray 3 Slide the cover all the way back to remove it Tray Lever Metal Latch ...

Page 38: ...t fits in place 4 Secure the drive with four screws two on each side 5 Align the tray cover to the rails at the back of the tray then slide the cover forward until the metal latch clicks in place 6 Insert the hot swap drive tray into the bay until it is flushed to the front panel 7 Lock the hot swap drive tray with the security key to prevent unauthorized access 8 Do steps 1 to 7 to install the ot...

Page 39: ...RAID card and the other end to the back of a hot swap drive frame 2 Connect one end of the second IDE cable to the IDE2 connector on the RAID card and the other end to the second hot swap drive frame This section presents only the physical hardware connections of the RAID card hot swap HDDs and IDE and power cables For detailed instructions on RAID configuration refer to the user s manual that cam...

Page 40: ...ack of the hot swap drive frames 4 4 Removing a Hot swap HDD Tray In the future you might need to remove the drive tray and replace a hot swap HDD To remove a hot swap drive tray 1 Unlock the drive tray you desire to remove 2 Lift up the tray handle 3 Pull the tray out of the bay 4 Refer to section 4 2 for instructions on installing a hot swap HDD Power Cables ...

Page 41: ...he CD ROM Drive 1 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the drive 2 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the drive to the chassis 3 Carefully pull the drive out of the chassis Power and IDE Cables CD ROM Screws If you are doing the above procedure for the purpose of removing the motherboard you do not have to completely remove the drive from the chassis Simply pull out the drive ...

Page 42: ...he screws that you removed earlier two on each side NOTE Align the front screw with the hole labeled 1 3 Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive matching the red pin stripe on the cable with Pin1 on the IDE connector 4 Connect the power cable labeled P2 to the power connector at the back of the drive Align with Hole 1 CD ROM Screws IDE Cable Power Cable P2 Red Stripe to...

Page 43: ...43 AP110 Server User s Manual This appendix gives information on the 250 watt switching power supply that comes with the AP110 server Appendix A Power Supply ...

Page 44: ...ompliant output cables and connectors The power supply has an internal cooling fan The power supply has seven plugs labeled P1 to P7 The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs P2 P4 P3 P1 P5 P6 P7 P1 Motherboard ATX Power P2 CD ROM Drive P3 Internal HDD P4 Internal HDD P5 Hot swap HDD P6 Hot swap HDD P7 Floppy Disk Drive ...

Page 45: ... load cold start at 25 C Efficiency 68 min at nominal input maximum load Output Load Range Regulation Ripple Voltage Min Max Min Max Max 5V 1 5A 25 0A 5 5 50mVp p 12V 0 2A 8 0A 5 5 120mVp p 12V 0A 0 8A 10 10 150mVp p 5V 0A 0 5A 5 5 100mVp p 5Vsb 0A 2 0A 5 5 100mVp p 3V3 0A 14 0A 5 5 50mVp p Output Voltage Maximum Voltage 5V 6 5V 12V 15 6V 3 3V 4 3V NOTE The power supply will shut down and latch of...

Page 46: ...46 Appendix A Power Supply ...

Page 47: ...e common problems that you may encounter while using the AP110 server It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support Appendix B Troubleshooting ...

Page 48: ... cable connection on the system rear panel if properly connected 3 Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet 4 Press the power button to make sure that the system is turned on Problem Action The keyboard does not work Checkthekeyboardcableifproperly connected to the keyboard port The mouse does not work Check the mouse cable if properly connected to the mouse port Th...

Page 49: ...elete all partition 3 Reboot the system and run FDISK MBR RAID HDD shows incorrect size when you execute FDISK If the RAID set is larger than 64GB try using SPFDISK utility to solve the problem PCI IDE RAID controller does not detect HDDs PressF6andloadthePCI IDERAID driver when booting from Windows NT 200 OS CD Onboard IDE HDD is unstable Install the VIA utility drivers from the ASUS support CD N...

Page 50: ...50 Appendix B Troubleshooting ...