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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... Monitoring Power requirement Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R10) ASUS P5M2-R North Bridge : Intel® 3000 ...ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS...or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan ...*The PCI 33/32 bit slot only use for ASUS® Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim ...
... Monitoring Power requirement Dimensions Rackmount 1U (R10) ASUS P5M2-R North Bridge : Intel® 3000 ...ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or software RAID 5 configuration using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS...or RAID 10 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan ...*The PCI 33/32 bit slot only use for ASUS® Server Management Board 1 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 device (slim ...
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... Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED...(hidden) 13. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. System fans (x 4) 7. Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5...
... Hot-swap HDD tray 4 Connects to turn off) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 1- Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. • Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs fit the optical drive bay. 1.6 LED...(hidden) 13. PCI-X and PCI Express x8 riser card bracket 2. Power fans 3. Device fans (x 2) 6. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA3 port (Port2) 11. ASUS P5M2-R motherboard 4. System fans (x 4) 7. Connects to SATA1 port (Port0) 9. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 4 3 5 6 5...
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Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-
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Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 5. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Thumbscrews ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- 5. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors on the rear panel to release the top cover from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the chassis. Then push the front cover as side. 2.1.2 Removing the rear cover 1.
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... 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make...
... 3000 series and Xeon X3200 series processor in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ® P5M2-R P5M2-R.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make...
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... heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. The CPU fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- A 6.
... heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. The CPU fits in only one to completely secure the heatsink. Twist each of the installed CPU. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- A 6.
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...P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • ...available memory space of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same...
...P5M2-R 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 P5M2-R.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.sockets 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs to the DIMM sockets. • ...available memory space of memories 1 1 2 4 DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V DIMM_B1 V V V DIMM_B2 V Dual channel (asymmetric mode) 3 V V V ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel mode Dual channel mode Number of less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same...
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... different types of hard disk drives. Take note of the bay. 3. Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 Place a SATA hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and...
... different types of hard disk drives. Take note of the bay. 3. Each side has three holes to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-11 Place a SATA hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATA ports via SATA backplane. spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and...
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... a riser card bracket. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13
... a riser card bracket. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to install a PCI-X and/or a PCI Express x8 expansion cards. PCI-X slot ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-13
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Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with ...
Install the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-15 The three pegs on the motherboard. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with ...
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... motherboard to front I /O board) See page 4-17. 9. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. SATA connectors (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. SMBus connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI...
... motherboard to front I /O board) See page 4-17. 9. FRNT_FAN4 connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) 7. SATA connectors (from motherboard to FAN_IN connector on SATA backplane) ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-17 Primary IDE connector (from power supply) 4. SATA backplane power connector (from motherboard to optical drive) 5. SMBus connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 4-pin SSI...
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... case may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Optical drive 5. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Power supply module 4.
... case may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. Device fan 3. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-19 Optical drive 5. 2.8 Removable components You may result to CPU overheating and/or automatic system shutdown. Power supply module 4.
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.... 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it fits in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Insert the fan cables to fit in the previous section. 2. To reinstall...
.... 2.8.2 System fan with dummy case The system fan for the memory module(s) comes with a dummy case that allows it fits in the previous section. 3 1 2 Peg ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-21 Pull the dummy case to disengage its pegs from the system fan. Insert the fan cables to fit in the previous section. 2. To reinstall...
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From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23
From the rear panel, remove two screws that secure the front end of the power supply. 3. Slide the power supply forward for about half an inch, then carefully lift it out from the chassis. 4. 2.8.4 Power supply module To uninstall the power supply module: 1. Disconnect all the power cables connected to remove the screws that secure the power supply from the chassis. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the motherboard and other system devices. 2. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-23
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Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Then push the front cover as side. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25
Then leave the cover as arrow show. 6. Disconnect the LAN activity LED/ Locator LED cable and USB cable from the connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Disconnect the IDE cable and the power plug from the connectors under the top front cover. 7. Then push the front cover as side. 5. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-25
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See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the base of ...
See section "2.6 Cable connections" for the location of the chassis as shown. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2-27 When installing a new optical drive, make sure to remove the drive front panel assembly and tray bezel before installing it to the base of ...
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ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... you attached the rail. 6. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to the rack: 1. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Find the...
... you attached the rail. 6. Remove the screws from the 1U space on the outer holes to the rack: 1. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the 1U space. 4. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4 3- From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 9. When properly installed, the rack rails appear as shown. Find the...
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS120-E4/PA4