AP120-E1 P4 Pedestal Server/Workstation 800MHz Front Side Bus User Guide
E1502 First Edition V1 March 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents ......................................................................................... iii Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................ viii ASUS contact information ............................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 System package contents ...............................
Contents Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Installing optional components ........................................... 3-2 3.1.1 CPU fan and heatsink assembly ............................ 3-2 3.1.2 Second hard disk drive cage ................................. 3-4 3.1.3 Expansion card holder ........................................... 3-7 Appendix A.1 Simple fixes ........................................................................ A-2 A.2 Power supply specification ...................................
Notices 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.
Safety information 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. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Safety information Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • Electrical hazard, do not remove chassis cover. • This equipment is to be serviced by a trained personnel only.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server/workstation. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP120-E1 server/workstation. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.
This chapter describes the general features of the server/workstation. This part also describes the system front and rear panels, LED indications, and internal components.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP120-E1 package for the following items. 1. ASUS AP120-E1 server/workstation including: • ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard • 250W power supply • Optical drive • Floppy disk drive • Chassis fan 2. AC power cord 3. System screws and labels 4. AP120-E1 support CD including drivers and utilities 5. Documentation • ASUS AP120-E1 user guide • ASUS P4P800S-E user guide 6.
1.2 System specification The ASUS AP120-E1 server/workstation is a stylish server/workstation system featuring the ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard. The server/workstation supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in a 478-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and storage technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal with front panel I/O ports Motherboard ASUS P4P800S-E (ATX form factor: 12in x 9.
1.3 Front panel features The AP120-E1 chassis displays a black stylish front panel. The power button, LED indicators, optical, and floppy drives are located on the front panel. Flip the front panel I/O ports cover to access the front panel USB, IEEE 1394, and audio I/O ports. Front panel I/O ports cover Optical drive Empty 5.
1.4 LED information The AP120-E1 comes with two LED indicators. Refer to the picture for the LED location and the table below for LED description. LED Display Description Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Power LED ON Blinking System power ON Suspend mode 1.5 Icon Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, chassis cover locks, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply unit.
1.6 Internal features The AP120-E1 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 6 1 7 3 2 8 4 5 11 9 12 10 13 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power supply 9cm chassis fan CPU socket (under the CPU fan) DDR DIMM sockets IDE connectors Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch drive bays 8. FDD bay 9. Detachable HDD cage 10. Serial ATA connectors 11. ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard 12. AGP slot 13. PCI slots 14. Wi-Fi slot The CPU fan and heatswink assembly and the hard disk drives are purchased separately.
Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Preparation Basic components to install You need to install the following components to the AP120-E1 server/workstation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Central processing unit (CPU) Dual Inline Memory Module(s) (DIMMs) Hard disk drive 5.25-inch drive(s) Expansion card(s) Tool You need a Philips (cross) screw driver to install some system components. 2.2 Removing the side cover To remove the side cover: 1 1 2 1. Locate the two side cover locks. 2-2 2.
4. Move the side cover to the direction of the arrow. 5. Lift the side cover, then set aside. 4 5 Viewing the internal structure Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server/workstation appear as shown in the following picture. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards.
2.3 Motherboard information The AP120-E1 comes with the ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard that uses the ATX form factor measuring 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below.
2.4 Installing a Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The motherboard supports 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of up to 6.4GB/s. Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner.
2.4.2 CPU installation Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS provides an Intel®-certified CPU fan and heatsink assembly as an optional item for your AP120-E1 system. Refer to the “Installation options” chapter for details. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.5 Installing memory modules 104 Pins 80 Pins The motherboard comes with three (3) Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM3 P4P800S-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets DIMM2 DIMM1 P4P800S-E Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to ensure system system stability.
2.5.2 DIMM installation 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. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.6 Installing a hard disk drive The server/workstation system supports one IDE/Serial ATA hard disk drive through a detachable hard disk drive cage. You may purchase a second hard disk drive cage to install an additional HDD. Refer to the next chapter for details. Hard disk drive cage Configure your hard disk drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the chassis. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master/Slave device. 2.6.
2.6.2 Hard disk drive installation The detachable hard disk drive cage can accommodate one IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install an IDE hard disk drive: Configure your hard disk drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the drive cage. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master/Slave device. 1 2 Screw holes 1. Press the HDD cage lock while pulling the cage out from the chassis. Place the HDD cage in a flat surface. 2. Insert a HDD to the upper bay of the cage.
5 6 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Refer to the motherboard user guide the correct IDE cable before connecting anIDE cable to the hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-4 of the previous section. 2.
2.7 Installing 5.25-inch drives Make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The three lower bays (labeled 2, 3, and 4) are available for additional 5.
3. Press the front panel cover hook inward until it detaches from the chassis hole. 3 4. On the other side of the system, locate three front panel cover hooks. Press the hooks inward until the front panel cover detaches from the chassis. 4 5. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set aside.
2.7.2 Installing additional optical drive(s) Configure your optical drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the drive bay. Refer to the optical drive documentation for details. To install an additional optical drive(s): 1 2 1 1. Select the drive bay you intend to use. Push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. 2. Carefully insert the drive to the bay, then push it inward until it is flushed to the chassis front panel. Screw holes 3 3.
5 6 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) to the IDE connector on the drive. 7 7. Remove the front panel bay cover opposite the drive bay you used by pressing the hooks inward. Follow the same procedures when installing additional optical drives. 2-16 6. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the drive power connector. 8 8. Re-install the front panel and side covers when done.
2.8 Installing expansion cards The system comes with five PCI slots, one AGP slot, and an ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot for installation of expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2.
2.9 Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Floppy disk drive (FDD) 2. System fan 2.9.1 Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the FDD: 1. Disconnect the FDD power plug and signal cable. 3 2 2. Unlock the FDD bay by moving the drive bay lock toward the direction of the front panel. 3.
3. Move the drive bay lock toward the rear panel to secure the drive. 4. Attach the FDD power and signal cables to the connectors at the back of the drive. 3 2.9.2 Removing the chassis fan To remove the chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove four chassis 2 fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Hold the chassis fan with one hand while removing the chassis fan screws. 3.
2.10 Connecting cables The AP120-E1 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment. When installing system devices and connecting cables, make sure that all cables are routed properly for better system stability and performance. Refer to the picture below when arranging cables.
2.11 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and re-connecting cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. 1. Match the side cover hooks to the chassis rail on the side of the chassis. 2. Fit the side cover the cover toward the chassis until it fits. 2 1 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
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This chapter provides information on optional and removable components you may install to or remove from the system.
3.1 Installing optional components You may install the following optional components to the AP120-E1 system. 1. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Second hard disk drive cage 3. Expansion card holder 3.1.1 CPU fan and heatsink assembly The CPU fan and heatsink assembly is specially designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. It provides efficient cooling to the CPU for stable system performance.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • Do not remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other system components. 2. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan. 3. Attach the retention bracket hook into the retention module hole. 2 3 4. Carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket. 5.
3.1.2 Second hard disk drive cage The second hard disk drive cage accommodates one IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drive. Second hard disk drive cage HDD cage retention base Rails Hooks You need to install the retention base to the chassis before installing the second HDD cage. To install the retention base: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2 3 2. Locate two retention base holes on the chassis floor. 3-4 3. Insert the retention base hooks to the holes until they fit in place.
4 5 4. Secure the retention base with a screw. 5. Turn the system upright. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1 2 Screw holes 1. Insert a HDD to the lower bay of the drive cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with the drive cage screw holes (with black rubber stoppers). 2. Secure the HDD to the cage with two screws (with metal washers) on both sides of the cage. DO NOT install a hard disk drive to the upper bay of the cage.
3 4 3. Connect one end of the 7-pin Serial ATA cable to the connector at the back of the drive(s). 4. Align the drive cage and retention base rails, then slightly push the cage until it clicks in place 5 6 5. Connect the other end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connectors on the motherboard. 6. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive(s). Use a Serial ATA power cable and adapter for Serial ATA HDD(s) without a 4-pin power connector.
3.1.3 Expansion card holder The expansion card holder provides support for long and heavy PCI and AGP cards. Install all necessary expansion cards before installing the expansion card holder. Grooves Locking lever Assembly Card holders Adjusting slots Locking screw The expansion card holder comes with a retention bracket to keep the expansion card holder in place. To install the retention bracket: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2.
To install the expansion card holder: 1. Insert the expansion card holder locking screw to the retention bracket notch, as shown. 1 2. Turn the expansion card holder upright. 3. Press the locking lever, then insert the hooks to the chassis holes. 3 2 4. Secure the expansion card holder with one screw.
To hold long expansion cards: 1. Place the card holder at level with the expansion card. The smaller card holder is for long AGP cards while the other card holders are for long PCI cards. 2 2. Loosen the screw(s) to adjust the card holder forward or sideward until its groove fits the edge of the expansion card. 3. Fasten the card holder screw(s). 4. Follow the same steps in holding other long expansion.
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Appendix Appendix This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the 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. The appendix also contains the power supply unit specifications for your reference.
A.1 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. Problem A-2 Action The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet. 3.
Problem Action The system continuously beeps after it was turned on 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed supported DIMMs. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears 1. Check if a bootable HDD is active. 2. Check if the HDDs are properly installed. Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel. 2.
A.2 Power supply specification Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 115V 135V Range 2 180V 230V 265V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 9A max at 115Vac 5A max. at 230Vac, maximum load Inrush Current 70A max. at 115Vac, full load cold start at 25°C Efficiency 68% min. at nominal input, maximum load Output Characteristics Output Load Range Regulation Ripple Voltage Min Max Min Max Max +5V 1.5A 25.
