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.
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 Guide” 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. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring an entry-level server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Introduction: About this guide 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 softare products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page 5. 3. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as a CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been added by your dealer.
10) Front bezel and mounting ears 11) ASUS 1U rail kit 12) CPU heatsink 13) SCSI HDD trays (4 units) 14) Support CD that includes drivers, utilities, and ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 15) User guides (for system and motherboard) NOTE If any of the above items is missing, contact your dealer.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the AP160R-S server. It includes sections on front panel, rear panel, and internal features of the server. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
System Features The ASUS AP160R-S is a stylish barebone server featuring the ASUS NR-LSR motherboard. The server supports the Intel in a 478-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, and video technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Following are highlights of the server’s many features.
LED indicators, and the 68-pin connector for the Combo module are also located on the front panel. 1.3 Rear Panel Features The server rear panel includes the connectors, the system devices, and two slots for expansion cards. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
1.4 Internal Features The standard components inside the AP160R-S server include the motherboard, backplane, bridge board, fans and fan modules, PCI riser card assembly, and power supply. The pictures below show the standard components of the server. 1. HDD bays 2.
Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover Removing the cover 1. To release the cover, push the two latches outward, then slide the cover towards the rear for about half an inch. 2. Lift the cover from the chassis. Installing the cover 1.
Otherwise, you cannot properly install or remove the motherboard. Motherboard Screws Place seven (7) 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. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
2.3 Installing a CPU The 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the NR-LSR motherboard supports an Intel Pentium 4 processor. This section tells you how to install a CPU. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information. CPU Socket Location Locate the 478-pin CPU socket and note the Pin 1 location.
CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. Take note of the heatsink placement as shown (ASUS logo facing the rear panel). 2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross)
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server DDR DIMM sockets Unlocked Retaining Clip...
2.5 Installing the backplane and bridge boards 2.5.1 Bridge board (BRIDGE-AR12) The bridge board links several functions and signals from the motherboard to the backplane board. The board connects to the pair of connectors labeled BPCON on the motherboard and to another pair on the backplane. Four screws secure the bridge board to the motherboard and backplane (indicated by circles in the figure below).
140-Pin Connectors 80-Pin SCA Connectors (BPCON) for the for the Hot-swappable Bridge Board SCSI Drives USB Connector ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 6-Pin PSU SMBus Connector 8-Pin PSU Connector 68-Pin Connector for the External Combo Drive Cage...
2.6 Installing a hard disk drive 1. Push the thumb pad all the way to the right to release the HDD tray. 2. Pull out the tray handle then pull the tray out of the chassis. 3. Secure a hard disk drive to the tray using four screws.
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6. Push the tray handle back in place. CAUTION Make sure that the HDD tray is completely in place before you push the handle back to avoid damaging the drive and the tray. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
2.7 Installing a PCI card 1. The PCI riser card and card bracket assembly comes pre-installed in the chassis. Pull up the metal lever to release and detach the assembly from the chassis. 2. Install a PCI or PCI-X card into a riser card slot, and secure the card with a screw.
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4. When the riser card assembly is in place, push down the card holder to secure the end of the extended PCI card. The picture on the the right shows the installed riser card assembly and PCI cards. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
2.8 Installing the front bezel and rack ears 1. Secure a metal handle to one end of the front bezel using two small screws that came with the accessory box. Do the same to secure a metal handle to the other end of the bezel. 2.
3. Turn the rail 180 degrees. The screw hole on the rail should align to the hole on the side of the cage. 4. Secure the rail with the screw that you removed earlier. Tighten the other screw. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
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5. Follow steps 1 to 4 to install the other rail. 6. Insert the rails to the holes on the front panel and match the 68-pin connector at the rear of the drive cage with the connector on the front panel. 7.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the optional hardware procedures that you may have to do when configuring the system. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
3.1 Cooling System There are eleven (11) 40 x 40 x 28mm fans in the chassis to maintain the optimal temperatures of the CPU, PCI cards, and power supply unit. 3.1.1 Fan locations One 40x40x28mm PCI fan (underneath) 3.1.2 Fan connectors The following figure shows the fan connector locations on the motherboard.
(for the two 4-fan modules) NOTES The fan module numbered 5-6-7-8 (see location in the above picture) connects to SYSFAN1 connector. The fan module numbered 9-10-11-12 connects to SYSFAN2 connector. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server FAN2 (for Power Supply) FAN3 (for PCI cards)
3.1.4 Removing the fans Remove the fans only when they get damaged and need to be replaced. PCI fan The PCI fan is covered by a metal cage. To remove the fan, remove the two screws that secure the cage on both sides.
Most of the cables in the server are already connected to their respective connectors. The picture below shows the cables that you need to detach when installing or removing components. 24-pin Power Connector ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 6-pin PSU SMBus Connector (connected to the backplane) 8-pin Power Connector...
3.3 Removing the power supply Follow these steps in case you need to remove the power supply in the future. NOTES Remove all system components that overlap with the power supply. Remove all power cable connections. Refer to the previous sections for instructions on removing system components.
Appendix A This appendix gives information on the 284W switching power supply that comes with the AP160R-S server. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
A.1 General Description The server comes with an SSI-type 284W ATX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has two internal cooling fans. The power supply has three plugs labeled P1, P2, and P3. The picture below shows the specific device assignments for the plugs.
The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting +5V, +12V, -12V, or +3.3V. By shorting +5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server 115V 180V 230V 47 Hz to 63 Hz 5.5A max at 115Vac...
AP160R-S 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. ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server...
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 The power LED on the server and/or the monitor do not light The keyboard does not work The mouse does not work...
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The system continuously beeps after it was turned on The message “Non-system disk or disk error” appears Network connection not available ASUS AP160R-S 1U Rackmount Server Action 1. Check the memory modules and make sure you installed the DIMMs the system supports.