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Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ............2 ASUS Contact Information ..........6 FCC/CDC Statements ............7 Safety Precautions ............. 8 Introduction About This Manual ..........9 Audience ................10 Contents ................10 Conventions ..............11 References ................ 11 System Package Contents ..........12 Chapter 1 System Overview ..........
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Contents 2.4 Hard Drive Connector Boards ........ 21 2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive ........22 Install the HDD ............22 Drive Trays ..............22 Mount the Hard Drive ..........22 2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive ........23 IDE HDD and Power Cable Configurations ....23 Motherboard IDE Connectors ........
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Contents 3.3 Cooling System ............34 Chassis Fans ............. 34 3.4 Cable Connections ..........35 Appendix A Power Supply ............37 A.1 General Description ..........38 A.2 Specifications ............39 Output Voltage Regulation ......... 39 Output Current Capacity ..........39 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ........
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support...
FCC/CDC Statements 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.
Safety Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORTANT • 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.
Introduction “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. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
Audience This installation guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least a basic knowledge on configuring an entry-level server. Contents This manual contains the following parts: Introduction: About This Manual This part introduces the contents of this document. It includes the target audience, chapter description, and conventions used.
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 6. 3. Other Documentation Your product package may include other documentation, such as component manuals, inserts, stickers, or notices.
System Package Contents The following checklist enumerates the components included in the standard system package. ASUS AR-10 1U Rackmount Chassis • 200W ATX Power Supply • Slim-type CD-ROM Drive • 1.44MB Slim-type Floppy Disk Drive • Front Bezel • CPU Heatsink (without fan) •...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server. This includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
1.1 System Features The ASUS AP140R Server is a 1U rackmount form factor that accommodates the ASUS NB-LM motherboard. The server is powered ® ® by Intel Pentium 4 processor, and supports the latest I/O and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
1. AC Power Connector 6. VGA Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 7. LAN1 Port (RJ-45) 3. PS/2 Mouse Port 8. LAN2 Port (RJ-45) 4. USB Ports 1 and 2 9. Expansion Slot 5. Serial Port (COM1) AP140R Server User’s Manual...
1.4 Internal Features The standard components inside the server include the motherboard, power supply, floppy and CD-ROM drives, and cables. The picture below shows the standard components of the server. 5 (Top) 6 (Bottom) 8 (Top) 9 (Bottom) 1. Power Supply 8.
Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
2.1 Opening the Chassis The chassis is a 1U form factor designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making the installation of internal components very convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures the cover to the chassis. Rotating Lock Unlock the Cover Triangle Mark...
Place six (6) screws in the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Note: This corner screw hole is used to secure the fan partition bracket. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
2.3 Installing the 1U Heatsink CPU Heatsink The 1U server comes with a specially designed heatsink as shown here. The heatsink has four screws to secure it to the server chassis underneath the motherboard. Install the Heatsink Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU matching the four screws to the holes around the socket.
IDE Back Plane - Hard Drive Side IDE Hard Drive Tray Connector IDE Hard Drive Tray Connector IDE Hard Drive Tray Connector Hard Drive Tray Board Hard Drive Tray Board IDE Back Plane Side Hard Drive Side AP140R Server User’s Manual...
2.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive The server comes with three externally accessible drive bays. Due to mechanical issues, the drive tray’s connector board may not fit some hard drives. Make sure the connector board will fit the hard drive before purchasing.
Drive Back Plane for CD-ROM Motherboard IDE Connectors The motherboard has two IDE connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Each channel supports one master and one slave device, for a total of four. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
2.6 Installing an Expansion Card Riser Card Install the PCI Card 1. Install a PCI expansion card into the slot on the riser card. 2. Install the riser card golden fingers into the PCI slot on the motherboard. Align and fit the PCI card bracket into the slot opening on the rear panel.
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Chapter 3 This chapter describes optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive The 1U server supports a slim CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive is already installed in the chassis. If you have to remove and re-install the drive in the future, refer to the instructions in this section. CD-ROM Drive Location The slim CD-ROM drive is on top of the HDD0 bay (leftmost bay when you are facing the front panel).
Remove these screws to detach the drive from the cage. NOTE If you wish to replace the CD-ROM drive, detach the adapter board from the drive and attach it to the new drive. Remove the two screws that secure the adapter board to the drive. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
3.1 Remove/Install a CD-ROM Drive Mounting the CD-ROM Drive 1. Attach the CD-ROM adapter Cage Guide Tab board to the rear end of the slim CD-ROM. 2. Place the drive into the drive cage. Take note of the drive cage orientation. The front of the drive should go to the end with the cage guide tab.
Mounting the Floppy Drive 1. Place the floppy drive into the drive cage as shown. 2. Secure the drive to the cage with the four screws that you removed earlier. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
3.2 Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive 1. Place the floppy drive on its bay and slide it in until it fits. 2. Secure the drive cage to the chassis with two screws in the areas indicated by circles. 3. Connect the floppy dirve cable to the connector on the rear of the drive.
CPU temperature. The blower is secured to the bracket using two screws from the bottom side. CPU Blower IMPORTANT Make sure that the 3-pin blower cable is connected to the connector marked CPU_FAN on the motherboard to prevent thermal monitoring problems. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
3.3 Cooling System Chassis Fans Also included in the server cooling system are chassis fans that help maintain efficient air circulation among the components within the chassis. The chassis fans are attached to the metal bracket between the disk drives and the motherboard components.
CPU Blower ATX Power Power Fan Floppy Disk Drive Connector Connector Connector Ribbon Cable Chassis Fan Front Panel IDE Connectors Connectors LED Connector NOTE Refer to the motherboard user’s manual for detailed information on the motherboard connectors. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
A.1 General Description The server comes with a 200W ATX power supply with universal AC input and PFC/ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply includes a cooling fan. The power supply has five plugs labeled P1 to P4. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs.
Output Current Capacity Output Voltage Min (A) Max (A) Max. Load (W) +3.3V 12.5 41.25 21.5 107.5 +12V 69.2 -12V 0.25 +5VSB Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) Voltage Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) +3.3V 6.25 +12V 13.5 15.0 AP140R Server User’s Manual...
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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. AP140R Server User’s Manual...
B.1 Simple Fixes NOTE 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 Action The power LED on the server 1.
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Network connection not 1. Make sure the network cable is available connector the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. 2. Make sure that you have installed the network drivers from the motherboard support AP140R Server User’s Manual...