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Summary of Contents for Asus Dual Pentium II Department Server AP2500
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AP2500 ® Dual Pentium II Department Server Hardware Reference Guide...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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.
I. Introduction This Reference Guide You are reading the AP2500 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware reference guide provides information and procedures on the various com- ponents 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 knowl- edge of personal computers.
I. Introduction This Server AP2500 is a department server configured on the ASUS P2B-D2 smart moth- erboard which uses the 440BX chipset from Intel which supports the Pen- tium II processor and 100MHz front side bus in order to support even the most complicated server tasks.
I. Introduction Features The following are highlights to this server’s many features. For additional features and details, read the motherboard User’s Manual included with this server package. • Processor: Dual Intel Pentium II processors provide up to 450MHz on each processor for extreme server processing speeds. •...
I. Introduction Safety and Warning Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices to the workstation. WARNING: An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system.
I. Introduction Tools Required A few items are needed to install or remove the components in this server. • Phillips (cross) screwdriver • Standard (flat) screwdriver • Antistatic wrist strap Preparation 1. Unpack your server, do not connect the power cord. IMPORTANT: Most servers use an AT power supply that has a fixed ON and OFF switch located on the front.
II. System Components Server Front Side The front side of the server is provided to show the front exterior compo- nents of this server. The chassis is made of strong rust-resistant metal and covered with a protective ivory surfacing. Server front side WARNING: Always remove the power cord when working on the server internal components to prevent electrical shocks or damage to electrical...
II. System Components Server Back Side The back side of the server is provided to show the back exterior compo- nents of this server. Top Access Panel Screw Power Supply Fan AC Power In Connector PS/2 Keyboard USB Ports 1 and 2 Serial Port COM1 VGA Connector RAID Controller...
II. System Components Chassis Panels There are two identical side panels on the chassis, one on each side. Each panel is secured by two large thumb screws on the front of the server. To open the left side of the panel (see the left view), remove the side panel screw, then pull the handle outward while pulling the panel forward.
The fan module’s operating status can be viewed through the ASUS ASMA software. If an individual fan fails, remove the fan and send it back to the vendor for replacement. If both fans fail, it may be that the fan control board needs replacing.
II. System Components Rear Cooling Fan Control Board The rear fans are controlled and monitored by a control board. The fan con- trol board requires power input from the power supply which allows the individual fans to obtain their power when connected to the control board. The control board also sends fan status information to the LEDs located on the front of the server and to the ASMA software.
II. System Components Rear Cooling Fan Control Board Settings The rear fan control board has DIP switches to allow controlling the number of fans and the control board. DIP Switch SET1 Fan control setting ON (momentarily) Reset Control Board SET2 SET3 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF...
II. System Components Front Cooling Fan Control Board The front cooling fans’ main purpose is to cool the hard disk drives. These fans also have a fan control board like the rear cooling fans. The front cool- ing fan module consists of a control board, a hard disk drive LED status board, and two cooling fans.
II. System Components Fixed Storage Device Tray Internal fixed storage devices are mounted on removable trays. There are four available, one for a floppy device and another three for full-size de- vices. There are six screws provided (as circled) for mounting a 4 inch de- vice such as a floppy or hard disk drive.
II. System Components Fixed Storage Devices Floppy Drive and CD-ROM The floppy drive fits in the topmost bay along with the power button. A CD- ROM can fit into either the second, third, or fourth bay from the top. A metal clip on each side of the device tray secures the tray in place.
II. System Components Hot-Swap Trays Maximum uptime in a server requires devices that can be easily replaced or “swapped.” The main hard drives are mounted in internal hot-swap trays for easy replacement. The AP2500 hot-swap bay has two different models. The 1.6 inch SCA hot-swap bay can accommodate three 1.6 inch hard disk drives.
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II. System Components Hot-Swap Bay There are two levers on the front of the hot swap tray to help re- lease or lock the tray. To remove the tray, extend both levers and pull on both levers. To install the tray, push the tray firmly into the bay with the levers extended, then close the levers.
II. System Components SCSI Backplane The SCSI backplane of this server is comprised of one SCSI board(DA- BP5) with Ultra2 SCSI connectors, power inputs, and SCSI ID dip switches. This configuration allows Ultra2 SCSI SCA hard disk drives to be docked into the server using a SCA connector.
II. System Components 1.6” Tray Connector #5B 1.6” Tray Connector #3B 1.6” Tray Connector #1 SCSI ID Setting SCSI ID settings are made through DIP switches located on the SCSI board. The SCSI board has four dip switches to set the hard drive’s power on delay and SCSI ID.
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II. System Components SCSI ID Dip Switches The following illustrates the different possibilities using the dip switches. DLY_START RMT_START IDSEL 1 IDSEL 0 IDSEL1 IDSEL0 Slot1 Slot2 IDSEL 1=off IDSEL 0=off IDSEL 1=on IDSEL 0=on IDSEL 1=on IDSEL 1=off IDSEL 1=off IDSEL 0=on IDSEL1 IDSEL0 Slot1 Slot3B Slot5B IDSEL 1=off...
II. System Components SCSI Information SCSI Connections Your server can support up to 15 user installed single-ended SCSI devices. Be sure to include both internal and external SCSI devices in your device setup. Each SCSI device (both internal and external) must have a unique address (or SCSI ID).
II. System Components Motherboard Securing Remove the extended expansion card guide before installing or removing the motherboard. All screws are necessary to provide the needed stabiliza- tion to support all the motherboard expansion cards used in a server. Installed motherboard Chassis Intrusion Switch The chassis provides an micro toggle switch that must be connected to the...
Cables from devices Cable Connections The cables connect to the motherboard as shown. The motherboard includes onboard SCSI with 68-pin and 50-pin SCSI connectors. RAID connections require the ASUS PCI-DA2100A RAID card. System Fan Module ASUS RAID Card Motherboard with cables connected...
II. System Components Card-Secure Module The chassis provides an adjustable expansion card securing rack to help hold expansion cards in their slots. The securing rack module is mounted by four screws on the edge of the server . There are 18 knobs on the module. Turn the knob counter clockwise to extend the metal arm under each knob.
II. System Components IDE Cabling Proper IDE device operation requires that the IDE ribbon cable does not exceed 18 inches. If only one IDE device is used, connect it to the end of the cable. Remove unused cables from the motherboard’s IDE connector to ensure proper signal strength.
II. System Components Ultra2 SCSI Disk Drive The Ultra2 SCSI disk drive has separate signal and power connections. The power connector is the same as standard hard disk drive power. The signal cable is different. For proper signal stability in Ultra2 speeds, a special twisted ribbon cable must be used.
II. System Components Female Terminator for SCSI Cable Expansion Cards Expansion cards can be easily installed just like any standard PC computer. Up to 4 PCI or 2 ISA (1 slot is shared allowing a maximum of 5 cards at one time) cards can be installed.
II. System Components Power Supply This server has a standard power supply with specifications to meet this server’s motherboard requirements. A clearly marked label gives detailed specifications of the power supply. It is normal practice to remove the power cord before opening the side panel. With the power cord removed, you can ensure there are no voltages which can cause shorts while installing or re- moving internal components.
RAID on your server, you need to install a RAID card, such as the ASUS PCI-DA2100A and then run the RAID setup program from a floppy diskette. Reboot your server with the operating system boot disk in order to install drivers for your devices (such as CD-ROM and SCSI de- vices) and install your server operating system.
SCSI Cable Limits SCSI cables have a limit to the length that it may have. Exceeding the length may cause problems mounting or using any one of the SCSI devices. CAUTION: Exceeding the SCSI cable limits may cause unreliable data transfers even if all the devices are mounted properly.
III. Appendix Power Supply Information Input Voltage Range Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Range 1 Range 2 Output Current Capacity Output Nom Out (Vdc) 3.3V 5.0V 12.0V -5.0V -12.0V * Total output power for 3.3V and 5V combined shall be 210W Output Voltage Regulation, Ripple, and Noise Output Voltage Limits (Vdc) Output...
Power Supply Requirement Calculation Table Item Volts Amp x Total Motherboard Power Hard Drive 5.0V 1.3 12V 1.5 CD-ROM 5.0V Tape Drive 5.0V Floppy Drive 5.0V System Fans 5.0V Other 3.3V 5.0V Total Power AP2500 Hardware Reference Guide III. Appendix Qty.
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III. Appendix Glossary Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. CHKDSK (Check Disk) An MS-DOS command that gives you information such as disk space, files, and directories on your hard disk drive.
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III. Appendix Peripherals Peripherals are components on the outside of the computer such as a moni- tor, printer, keyboard, or mouse. Peripherals are attached to the computer via I/O ports. Peripheral devices allow your computer to perform an almost limitless variety of specialized tasks. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests.