710-S5 Intel® Xeon Tower/5U Rackmount Server 533MHz Front Side Bus Support User Guide
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................ viii ASUS Contact Information .............................................................. x Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4. 1.5 1.
Contents 2.8 2.9 Cable connections ............................................................ 2-22 2.8.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-22 2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-23 Removable components ................................................... 2-25 2.9.1 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-25 2.9.2 HDD blower ......................................................... 2-26 2.9.3 Floppy disk drive ...
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.
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. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP1710-S5 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
References Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS PRL-DL Motherboard User Manual This manual contains detailed information about the PRL-DL motherboard. 2. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS contact information on page x. 3.
ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: General Tel: General Fax: General Email: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-7798 info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Components (Tel): Notebook (Tel): Desktop/Server (Tel): Support Fax: Web Site: +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 www.asus.com.
This chapter describes the general features of the AP1710-S5 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1710-S5 package for the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1.1.1 Standard items 1.
1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1710-S5 server is a stylish server system featuring the ASUS PRL-DL motherboard. The server supports the Intel® Xeon™ processor in a 604-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and storage technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels. Motherboard ASUS PRL-DL (Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.
1.3 Front panel features The AP1710-S5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. Security lock CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive 2 empty 5.
1.4. Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, six full-length expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and redundant power supply modules.
1.5 Internal features The AP1710-S5 chassis includes the basic components as shown in the picture below. 1 4 5 7 2 11 12 6 10 3 9 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1-6 Redundant power supply cage DDR DIMM sockets IDE connectors CD-ROM drive HDD hot swap modules 64-bit 3V PCI slots 7. CPU sockets 8. Internal 68-pin SCSI cable 9. PCI long card support guide 10. 12 cm hot swap module blower 11. PRL-DL motherboard 12.
1.6 LED information The AP1710-S5 comes with five LED indicators.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2 Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover Before proceeding, prepare a Phillips and a flat head screw drivers that you might need to facilitate installation. 2.1.1 Removing the cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the side cover. 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 1 2 2.1.2 Installing the cover 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis.
2.2 Motherboard information The AP1710-S5 comes with the ASUS PRL-DL motherboard that uses the extended ATX form factor measuring 12 inches x 10.5 inches (30.5 x 26.67 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components. The motherboard is secured in the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel® processors in the 604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The processor includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU The motherboard supports either one or two CPUs. If you are installing only one CPU, you MUST install it in CPU socket 1. Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to at least 115° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to at least 115° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 3.
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that the heatsink with fan assembly is properly installed on the motherboard. A tilted or improperly installed heatsink and fan assembly can cause damage to motherboard CPU socket and/or CPU. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink with fan assembly on top of the installed CPU.
3. When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1. The fan cable plug is slotted so it fits only in one orientation. If it doesn’t fit completely, try reversing it. 4. Make sure that the heatsink and fan assembly is stable in place and the fan power cable are connected properly. Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan cable. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug the fan cable. 5.
2.4 System memory DDR4 DDR3 DDR2 DDR1 The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin registered PC2100/PC1600 DIMMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). 104 Pins ® PRL-DL 80 Pins PRL-DL 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
2.4.1 Memory configurations The motherboard supports system memory of up to 4GB in a one-way non-interleaved configuration. Memory configuration table DIMM Socket 184-pin ECC DDR DIMM DDRA1 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x1) = DDRA2 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x1) = DDRB1 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x1) = DDRB2 SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x1) = Total System Memory (Max. 4GB) Total Memory = The system chipset only supports PC2100/PC1600 registered ECC DIMMs.
2.4.2 Installing a DIMM 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. 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. Unlocked Retaining Clip 3.
2.5 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, 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! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1).
2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 3 Hinge-like tab 2 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.. 2.5.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the bay where you wish to install the drive by pulling the cover outward.
2. From the side of the drive bay, unlock and remove the screwless drive bay lock by turning the knob 45º counter-clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the “unlocked icon.” Reference point 2 Unlocked icon Knob 3. When released, pull out the drive bay lock and set it aside. 3 4. Carefully insert a 5.25-inch drive (such as a CD/DVDROM drive) into the bay until it is in place. 4 The drive is in place when the screw holes on the drive align with the holes on the side of the bay.
5. Secure the drive to the bay using the screwless drive bay lock that you removed earlier. a. Match the two pegs on the lock to the holes on the drive bay. b. Turn the knob 45º clockwise until it clicks on the reference point near the “locked icon.” 5a Reference point 5b Locked icon 6. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover.
7. Re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). a. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. b. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap in place.
2.6 Hard disk drives The AP1710-S5 comes with six externally accessible drive bays. In each drive bay is a removable tray for mounting an SCA SCSI hard disk drive. 2.6.1 Installing a hard disk drive Follow these steps to install a SCSI hard disk drive. 1. Open the front panel door. 2. Release the drive bay by lifting the spring lock upwards, then pull the tray lever outwards. Spring lock 3. The tray will slightly eject after the tray lever is pulled down.
5. Insert the hard disk drive tray into the bay until it fits. 6. Push the tray lever back in place. Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray.
2.7 Expansion cards The chassis is designed with a screwless expansion slot frame on the rear panel. This design feature allows you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.7.1 Installing a standard size expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever. b.
3. Install the expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot. 3 Lock 4. Press the end of the card lock marked “LOCK” to secure the card on the slot. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. 4 Refer to the card documentation for the card configuration details, and to the motherboard user guide in case you need to configure any jumpers after installing the expansion card.
2.7.2 Installing a long expansion card If you are installing a long expansion card, such as some types of RAID cards, use the plastic card support located near the front of the chassis (under the backplane board) to keep the expansion cards firmly seated on the slots. This card support has individual card guides that correspond to each expansion slot. Plastic long-card support To install a long expansion card: 1. Position the expansion card above the PCI slot that you wish to use. 2.
2.7.3 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Release the card lock. a. Press the card lock lever. b. The card lock flips up. Card lock lever Card lock 1a 1b 2. Pull out the card from the PCI slot. 2 3. Press the end of the card lock marked “LOCK” to return it in place.
2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 Motherboard connections The AP1710-S5 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, SCSI backplane and to the devices that you will 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.
2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections The SCSI backplane has six 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LED connectors on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure.
The following picture shows the SCSI backplane installed in the system and the cables connected to it. Power cables from power supply SMBus cable from power supply SMBus cable from motherboard connector Fan cables SCSI cable Fan cable Use power plugs from both redundant power supply modules to ensure power redundancy.
2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed components when installing or removing system devices. This section describes how to remove the following components: 1. Chassis fan 2. HDD blower 3. Floppy disk drive 4. Power supply modules 5. Power supply case 6. Roller wheels 2.9.1 Chassis fan To remove the 12-cm chassis fan: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
2.9.2 HDD blower To remove the HDD blower: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin HDD blower cable from the FAN 1 connector on the SCSI backplane. 1 HDD blower cable HDD blower 2. Press the tab at the bottom of the blower to release it from the chassis. 3. Pull out the HDD blower.
2.9.3 Floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” on page 2-11. 2. Use a Phillips head screw driver to remove the right side chassis cover screws. 2 3. Pull out and detach the right side chassis cover. Set aside the cover. 3 4. Locate the floppy disk drive cable and power connectors.
5. Detach the floppy disk drive cable. 6. Detach the floppy disk drive power cable. 7. Squeeze the floppy disk drive tray tabs while pulling the tray out of the chassis.
2.9.4 Power supply modules The AP1710-S5 has two power supply modules. These hot swap power modules can be removed or installed while the server is powered ON. One power module is enough to power the server. When two power supply modules are installed, the task of providing power to the server is shared. To remove the redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the power module screw. 2. Press down the rubber lever 3. Pull the power module handle from the chassis.
2.9.5 Power supply case The redundant power modules are secured in a power supply case that connects to various power supply connectors on the SCSI backplane and the motherboard. To remove the power supply case: 1. Remove the two (2) top chassis cover screws to release chassis top panel cover. 2. Remove all power cable connections from SCSI backplane and motherboard. 3. Remove the six (6) chassis bar screws and release chassis bar. 4.
5. Remove the four (4) power case side screws. 6. Remove the six (6) power case top screws. Make sure the power case is well supported or held when releasing the power case screws. The power case may accidentally drop and cause damage to other server system components. 7. Slowly pull-out the power case.
2.9.6 Roller wheels The chassis comes with four roller wheels for convenient transport. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To remove the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. Brake lock Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack. Refer to the Rackmount Kit manual for more information.
Appendix Appendix This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AP1710-S5 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 redundant power module 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 the power cable connection on the system rear panel if properly connected. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.
Problem Action The system continuously beeps after it was turned on 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports. 2. Make sure that the DIMMs are properly installed on the sockets. 3. Check if it has a VGA ouput. 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. On SCSI models, make sure that the cables are properly connected to the SCSI connectors on the backplane.
A.2 Redundant power module specifications Output Voltage Regulation Output Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Ripple/Noise +3.33V 3.20 3.33 3.50 50mVp-p +5V 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p +12V 11.4 12.00 12.60 120mVp-p -12V -10.8 -12.00 -13.20 120mVp-p +5VSB 4.75 5.00 5.25 50mVp-p Min (A) Max (A) Max. Load (W) +3.33V 1.0 24.5 81.6 +5V 1.0 17.5 87.5 +12V 2.0 25.0 300 -12V 0.0 0.2 2.4 +5VSB 0.1 2.
