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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide 1-1 It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide 1-1 It includes sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... the following table. 1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with ASWM** • TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD Documentation • ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide • ASUS NCCH-DL user guide Optional items • ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit • ASUS AK25 internal HDD cage (non-hot swap) • ASUS AK25 600 W 2+1 redundant power supply * All models support...
... the following table. 1.1 System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E2 package with ASWM** • TrendMicro® ServerProtect® CD Documentation • ASUS AP1720-E2 user guide • ASUS NCCH-DL user guide Optional items • ASUS AK25 rackmount rail kit • ASUS AK25 internal HDD cage (non-hot swap) • ASUS AK25 600 W 2+1 redundant power supply * All models support...
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... the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the internal connectors. ** In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card occupies one 64-bit PCI-X slot. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in )* Chipset Intel...
... the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the internal connectors. ** In AS8/AS4 models, the ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card occupies one 64-bit PCI-X slot. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E2 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCCH-DL motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors in )* Chipset Intel...
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If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-5
If you wish to access front I/O ports and floppy disk drive without opening the bezel, hold the tab and move the sliding panel (rightmost panel) to the left as shown. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-5
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AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 2 1 3 5 4 10 7 6 9 1. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Expansion card locks 7. Front I/O board 10. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. Chassis intrusion switch ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-7 Power supply cage 2. Hard disk drive cage 5. Chassis fan 8 6. NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Chassis roller wheels 9.
AI4 (four internal IDE/SATA configuration) 2 1 3 5 4 10 7 6 9 1. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Expansion card locks 7. Front I/O board 10. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. Chassis intrusion switch ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-7 Power supply cage 2. Hard disk drive cage 5. Chassis fan 8 6. NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Chassis roller wheels 9.
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NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Second HDD fan 17. Second hard disk drive cage ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-9 Power supply cage 2. HDD fan 12. SATA backplane (hidden) 13. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 16. AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 15 16 17 1. SCSI backplane (hidden) 14. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Expansion card locks 7. Chassis intrusion switch 11. ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card 15. Hard disk drive cage 5. Front I/O board 10. Chassis roller wheels 9. Chassis fan 6.
NCCH-DL motherboard 8. Second HDD fan 17. Second hard disk drive cage ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 1-9 Power supply cage 2. HDD fan 12. SATA backplane (hidden) 13. Second SCSI backplane (hidden) 16. AS8 (eight hot-swap SCSI configuration) 13 11 14 15 16 17 1. SCSI backplane (hidden) 14. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. Expansion card locks 7. Chassis intrusion switch 11. ASUS U160/U320 SCSI card 15. Hard disk drive cage 5. Front I/O board 10. Chassis roller wheels 9. Chassis fan 6.
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Hardware setup ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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... top and bottom) of the installed components to remove some of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 2. Refer to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-3
... top and bottom) of the installed components to remove some of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 2. Refer to secure the side cover. 1 2 3 3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-3
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... allow enough space for details. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the 604-pin package. If installing only one corner. The sockets are designed for CPU2 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-5
... allow enough space for details. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the 604-pin package. If installing only one corner. The sockets are designed for CPU2 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-5
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...heatsink assembly. When installing Intel® Xeon™ FSB 533 CPU(s), it is recommended that you have more space for details. Visit the ASUS website for details and a list of your CPU fan cables. Important notes • This system does not support Intel® Xeon™...the CPU package for details on the pin definition of CPU fan and heatsink assembly qualified for CPU and CPU heatsink and fan installation. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel® certified heatsink ...
...heatsink assembly. When installing Intel® Xeon™ FSB 533 CPU(s), it is recommended that you have more space for details. Visit the ASUS website for details and a list of your CPU fan cables. Important notes • This system does not support Intel® Xeon™...the CPU package for details on the pin definition of CPU fan and heatsink assembly qualified for CPU and CPU heatsink and fan installation. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel® certified heatsink ...
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Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. CPU2 fan connector (CPU_FAN2) ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-9 The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 4.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. CPU2 fan connector (CPU_FAN2) ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-9 The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 4.
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Populated - (2) - Populated - ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-11 Populated (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or ... 800 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200 PC2700 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) ...
Populated - (2) - Populated - ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-11 Populated (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or ... 800 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200 PC2700 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) ...
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... drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Pull the lock lever (blue bar) on the right side. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-13 The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left edge of the chassis outward to...
... drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Pull the lock lever (blue bar) on the right side. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-13 The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left edge of the chassis outward to...
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Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 Hinge-like tab 2 Hooked tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-15 Swing the front panel to the left side of the chassis. 2. 2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly To re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1.
Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 Hinge-like tab 2 Hooked tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-15 Swing the front panel to the left side of the chassis. 2. 2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly To re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1.
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... Drive bay holes 4. While holding up the drive bay lock bar. Connect the IDE cable to the power connector on the drive bay. IDE cable ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Power plug 2-17 Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. Due to easily...
... Drive bay holes 4. While holding up the drive bay lock bar. Connect the IDE cable to the power connector on the drive bay. IDE cable ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server Power plug 2-17 Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. Due to easily...
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.... An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4. Metal bracket ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-19 Open the front bezel to install a hard disk in the drive tray.
.... An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4. Metal bracket ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-19 Open the front bezel to install a hard disk in the drive tray.
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... to section 2.5.1 for instructions. 2. For identification purposes, the drive rails are referred to as "Rail 1" and "Rail 2" as shown. Rail handle Drive connectors Hole 1 Hole 3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-21 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD If you wish to install your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails.
... to section 2.5.1 for instructions. 2. For identification purposes, the drive rails are referred to as "Rail 1" and "Rail 2" as shown. Rail handle Drive connectors Hole 1 Hole 3 ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-21 2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD If you wish to install your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails.
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... a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the motherboard user guide for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the first hard disk drive cage: 1. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-23
... a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the motherboard user guide for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the first hard disk drive cage: 1. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-23
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To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. The end with the hook tab should be close to re-install them. Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. Press the dummy cover into the slot as shown. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab Flat end 3. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-25 In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to the front panel LEDs. 2. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown.
To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. The end with the hook tab should be close to re-install them. Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. Press the dummy cover into the slot as shown. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab Flat end 3. ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-25 In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to the front panel LEDs. 2. When installed, the dummy cover appears as shown.
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When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. Card lock tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-27 3.
When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. Card lock tab ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server 2-27 3.