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Asus AP2400R-E2 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 AP2400R-E2 Dual Intel Dual Intel ® ® ® ® ® Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Dual Intel Dual Intel Dual Intel Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server Xeon™ 2U Rackmount Server 800 MHz Front Side Bus...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............ 1-2 System specifications ............1-3 System specifications ............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-8 BIOS setup program ............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.2.6 Configuration fields ..........5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window ............. 5-13 5.2.8 Scroll bar .............. 5-13 5.2.9 General help ............5-13 Main menu ................5-14 5.3.1 System Time ............5-14 5.3.2 System Date ............5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........5-14 5.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE/SATA ........

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • 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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1 . 1 . C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 9 N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details. i x i x i x i x i x...
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  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    A c c e s s o r i e s A c c e s s o r i e s Rackmount rail kit AP2400R-E2 user guide AP2400R-E2 support CD (includes ASWM*) CA eTrust Anti-virus CD AR21 chassis ears (left, right) Thermal grease strip...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS AP2400R-E2 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS NCL-DS1R2 motherboard. The server supports dual Intel® Xeon™ processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. C h a s s i s...
  • Page 14 M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, slim optical and floppy drives, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n R e s e t b u t t o n...

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone system includes the basic components as shown. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 P C I - X c a r d c a g e...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    LED information 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs Front panel LEDs P o w e r L E D P o w e r L E D P o w e r L E D P o w e r L E D P o w e r L E D L o c a t i o n L E D...

  • Page 18: Rear Fan Leds

    1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Rear fan LEDs Rear fan LEDs Rear fan LEDs 1.6.2 1.6.2 Rear fan LEDs Rear fan LEDs L E D 1 f o r L E D 1 f o r L E D 1 f o r L E D 1 f o r L E D 1 f o r R e a r F a n 1...

  • Page 19: Power Supply Led

    1.6.4 1.6.4 1.6.4 Power supply LED Power supply LED Power supply LED 1.6.4 1.6.4 Power supply LED Power supply LED Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status. L E D L E D L E D L E D L E D L E D...
  • Page 20 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. • Remove the front bezel to access the hot-swap HDDs, optical drive, and floppy drive. • Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you want to install system devices.

  • Page 23: Removing The Top Cover

    2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Removing the top cover Removing the top cover Removing the top cover 2.1.2 2.1.2 Removing the top cover Removing the top cover Front half Front half Front half Front half Front half To remove the front half of the top cover: Push the two sliding locks on the top cover to release.
  • Page 24 Rear half Rear half Rear half Rear half Rear half You need to remove the front half of the top cover before you can remove the rear half of the top cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the top cover (front half)” for instructions. To remove the rear half of the top cover: Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the top cover on the...

  • Page 25: Installing The Top Cover

    2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 Installing the top cover Installing the top cover Installing the top cover 2.1.3 2.1.3 Installing the top cover Installing the top cover To install the top cover: Place the rear half of the top cover over the chassis as shown, and align the mid-hooks with the notches on the sides.

  • Page 26: Removing The Air Duct

    2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 Removing the air duct Removing the air duct Removing the air duct 2.1.4 2.1.4 Removing the air duct Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: Carefully route the cables that may interfere when removing the air duct.
  • Page 27 Position the air duct inside the chassis with the plastic clips matching the two vertical metal strips on the fan cage. Check the rubber pads underneath the air duct and ensure that they are in place; otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly.

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket and designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processors. Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

  • Page 29: Installing A Cpu

    Remove the rubber pad(s) on top of the CPU socket(s). Remove the rubber pad(s) only when you are ready to install the CPU(s). 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing a CPU Installing a CPU Installing a CPU 2.2.2 2.2.2 Installing a CPU Installing a CPU •...
  • Page 30 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r...
  • Page 31 Press the thermal grease strip evenly against the surface of the CPU. Peel off the thermal grease strip. Make sure that the grease remains on top of the CPU. Repeat steps 2 to 8 if you wish to install a second CPU. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink 2.2.3 2.2.3 Installing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU (CPU1). Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross)

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you installed eight 2 GB DDR memory modules.

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 35: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives To install a hard disk drive: Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
  • Page 36 Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it with four screws (two on each side). Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

  • Page 37: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards The system motherboard comes with two PCI-X expansion slots, one slot is installed with the PCI cage to support three full-length expansion cards. A ZCR slot is also available for installation of a Zero Channel RAID card. P C I - X 1 P C I - X 1 P C I - X 2 P C I - X 2...

  • Page 38: Installing A Full-Length Expansion Card

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card Installing a full-length expansion card Installing a full-length expansion card 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a full-length expansion card Installing a full-length expansion card The full-length expansion cards are inside the PCI cage. If you wish to install full-length expansion cards, you need to remove the PCI cage from the chassis.
  • Page 39 I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n i n s t a l l i n g P C I c a r d s i n t h e P C I c a g e I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n i n s t a l l i n g P C I c a r d s i n t h e P C I c a g e I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n i n s t a l l i n g P C I c a r d s i n t h e P C I c a g e I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n i n s t a l l i n g P C I c a r d s i n t h e P C I c a g e...
  • Page 40 Re-connect the 4-pin power plug to the connector inside the cage. When re-connecting the power plug, place the PCI cage close enough to avoid pulling the power cable. 10. Before re-installing the PCI cage C a b l e s o n t h e P C I c a g e b a y C a b l e s o n t h e P C I c a g e b a y C a b l e s o n t h e P C I c a g e b a y C a b l e s o n t h e P C I c a g e b a y...

  • Page 41: Zcr Socket

    12. Position the PCI cage into the bay making sure that the pegs go into the holes on the front of the cage, and the dents on the rear part match those on the chassis. 13. Match and push the cage card connector into the PCI-X slot (PCI-X2) until the PCI cage fits in place.

  • Page 42: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.4 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

  • Page 43: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre- installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

  • Page 44: Motherboard

    2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard 2.6.1 2.6.1 Motherboard Motherboard R E A R _ F A N 2 c a b l e R E A R _ F A N 2 c a b l e R E A R _ F A N 2 c a b l e 5 - p i n S M B u s c a b l e f r o m p o w e r s u p p l y 5 - p i n S M B u s c a b l e f r o m p o w e r s u p p l y 5 - p i n S M B u s c a b l e f r o m p o w e r s u p p l y...

  • Page 45: Scsi Backplanes

    2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 SCSI backplanes SCSI backplanes SCSI backplanes 2.6.2 2.6.2 SCSI backplanes SCSI backplanes View from front panel View from front panel View from front panel View from front panel View from front panel H o t - s w a p S C S I H o t - s w a p S C S I H o t - s w a p S C S I H o t - s w a p S C S I...

  • Page 46: Scsi Hdd Configurations

    2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations SCSI HDD configurations SCSI HDD configurations 2.6.3 2.6.3 SCSI HDD configurations SCSI HDD configurations SCSI HDD Configuration 1 SCSI HDD Configuration 1 SCSI HDD Configuration 1 SCSI HDD Configuration 1 SCSI HDD Configuration 1 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3...
  • Page 47 SCSI HDD Configuration 3 SCSI HDD Configuration 3 SCSI HDD Configuration 3 SCSI HDD Configuration 3 SCSI HDD Configuration 3 • Single-channel RAID card installed, connects to SCSI BP-1 • SCSI-A connector used by SCSI BP-2 • SCSI-B connector free for use by external SCSI device S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3...
  • Page 48 SCSI HDD Configuration 4 SCSI HDD Configuration 4 SCSI HDD Configuration 4 SCSI HDD Configuration 4 SCSI HDD Configuration 4 • Dual-channel RAID card installed • SCSI-A connector has no connected device • SCSI-B connector used by external SCSI connector (from rear panel) S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3...

  • Page 49: Scsi Id Assignments

    2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments SCSI ID assignments SCSI ID assignments 2.6.4 2.6.4 SCSI ID assignments SCSI ID assignments S C S I B P - 1 S C S I B P - 1 S C S I B P - 1 S C S I B P - 1 S C S I B P - 1 S C S I B P - 2...

  • Page 50: Smbus And Backplane Power Cabling

    2.6.6 2.6.6 2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling SMBus and backplane power cabling SMBus and backplane power cabling 2.6.6 2.6.6 SMBus and backplane power cabling SMBus and backplane power cabling S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3 S C S I B P - 3...

  • Page 51: Fan Boards

    2.6.7 2.6.7 2.6.7 Fan boards Fan boards Fan boards 2.6.7 2.6.7 Fan boards Fan boards M a i n m i d - f a n b o a r d s ( F A N B P - A R 2 1 ) M a i n m i d - f a n b o a r d s ( F A N B P - A R 2 1 ) M a i n m i d - f a n b o a r d s ( F A N B P - A R 2 1 ) M a i n m i d - f a n b o a r d s ( F A N B P - A R 2 1 )
  • Page 52 F a n i n t e r f a c e b o a r d F a n i n t e r f a c e b o a r d F a n i n t e r f a c e b o a r d F a n i n t e r f a c e b o a r d F a n i n t e r f a c e b o a r d ( F A N 6 0 B P C - A R 2 1 )

  • Page 53: Removable Components

    Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: Hot-swap mid-fans Optical drive/floppy drive Rear fans Front panel LED/switch board Power supply modules 6.

  • Page 54: Rear Fans (60Mm)

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) Rear fans (60mm) Rear fans (60mm) 2.7.2 2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm) Rear fans (60mm) To uninstall the rear fans: Remove the top cover screw. Press the rear fan cage levers inward. Pull the fan cage from the chassis.

  • Page 55: Slim Optical And Floppy Drives

    2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives Slim optical and floppy drives Slim optical and floppy drives 2.7.4 2.7.4 Slim optical and floppy drives Slim optical and floppy drives To uninstall the optical and floppy disk drives: Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to the rear of the drives.

  • Page 56: Front Panel Led And Switch Board

    2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board Front panel LED and switch board Front panel LED and switch board 2.7.5 2.7.5 Front panel LED and switch board Front panel LED and switch board To uninstall the front panel and swtich board: Disconnect all cables connected to the rear of the board.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components and devices into the barebone server. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • one pair of server rails (for the server) • two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) * to accommodate different sizes of rack • Nut-and-bolt type screws R e a r e n d R e a r e n d R e a r e n d S e r v e r r a i l s...

  • Page 59: Attaching The Rails To The Server

    Attaching the rails to the server To attach the server rails: Locate the hooks on the side of the chassis. Position a server rail parallel to the side of the chassis, and match each of the five hooks to the holes on the rail. S i d e h o o k l o c k e d S i d e h o o k l o c k e d S i d e h o o k l o c k e d...

  • Page 60: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear.
  • Page 61 Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack. Make sure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. 10.

  • Page 62: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails and push the server halfway to the rack. Align a mounting ear with the holes on a front corner of the chassis, then secure it with two screws.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 64: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 33cm (13in) REAR_FAN2 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 PS/2 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) USBPW12 USB1 DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) FM_CPU1 USB2 DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
  • Page 65 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents S w i t c h e s / J u m p e r s S w i t c h e s / J u m p e r s S w i t c h e s / J u m p e r s S w i t c h e s / J u m p e r s S w i t c h e s / J u m p e r s...

  • Page 66: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 67 2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 68 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 69 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 1 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 )
  • Page 70 8 . 8 . S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 )

  • Page 71: Connectors

    Connectors This section describes the internal connectors on the motherboard. Refer to section “1.4 Rear panel features” for information on the external (rear panel) connectors. 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 72 3 . 3 . P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E ) P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E )
  • Page 73 5 . 5 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 74 6 . 6 . U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 )
  • Page 75 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
  • Page 76 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. BMCCONN1 NCL-DS1R2 BMC connector 1 0 .
  • Page 77 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
  • Page 78 • A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n A T X p o w e r b u t t o n / s o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n...
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 80: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • Page 81: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 82 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 83 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLDS1R2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 84: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 85 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 86: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 87 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 88 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 89: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 90: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system time. Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE/SATA [Not Detected]...

  • Page 91: Menu Items

    Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] configure system time. that menu. For example, selecting Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 92: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE/SATA [Not Detected] Fourth IDE/SATA...

  • Page 93: Primary/Secondary Ide Master/Slave, Third And Fourth Ide/Sata

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.
  • Page 94 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 95: Ide Configuration

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 5.3.5 5.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.

  • Page 96: System Information

    5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 5.3.6 5.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 07/23/04 Processor Type : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz...

  • Page 97: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration Configure the USB MPS Configuration support.
  • Page 98 USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto]...

  • Page 99: Mps Configuration

    Emulation Type [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive).

  • Page 100: Remote Access Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
  • Page 101 Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type [ANSI]...

  • Page 102: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 5.4.4 5.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency.

  • Page 103: Chipset

    CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Automatic] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Automatic] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Automatic] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Automatic] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Automatic] Allows you to select your desired option for the Intel...
  • Page 104 NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of DIMM Speed: DDR 333 overlapped PCI memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] above the total Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] physical memory.

  • Page 105: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Select Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]...

  • Page 106: Pci Pnp

    5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.7 5.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 107 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 108: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Include ACPI APIC ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
  • Page 109 Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]...
  • Page 110 Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled]...

  • Page 111: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...
  • Page 112 The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e, C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e...

  • Page 113: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 114: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...

  • Page 115: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
  • Page 116 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 117 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 118: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.
  • Page 119 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings.
  • Page 120 5 - 4 2 5 - 4 2 C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p 5 - 4 2 5 - 4 2 5 - 4 2...
  • Page 121 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring your barebone server. A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2 A S U S A P 2 4 0 0 R - E 2...

  • Page 122: Appendix: References

    Power supply A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 General description General description General description The barebone server comes with one SSI-type 700W redundant power supply with 115V/230V AC voltage, 50Hz/60Hz frequency. • You may purchase and install a second power supply with the same specifications.

  • Page 123: A.1.2 Specifications

    A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications A.1.2 A.1.2 Specifications Specifications Output voltage regulation Output voltage regulation Output voltage regulation Output voltage regulation Output voltage regulation O u t p u t V o l t a g e O u t p u t V o l t a g e O u t p u t V o l t a g e M i n ( V ) O u t p u t V o l t a g e O u t p u t V o l t a g e...

  • Page 124: Qualified Vendors List (Qvl

    P a r t D e s c r i p t i o n P r o d u c t N o . P r o d u c t N o . ASUS PXI-G45 PCI-X Gb LAN Card 80-C1S510-0B01...
  • Page 125 P r o d u c t N o . P r o d u c t N o . P r o d u c t N o . ASUS PXL-S30 64 bit U320 SCSI Card PXL-S30 R1.04 LSI21320 , 2ch U320...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 Problem Problem Action Action Action Problem Problem Action Action T h e p o w e r L E D o n t h e T h e p o w e r L E D o n t h e...

  • Page 127: Supported Dimms

    Problem Problem Action Action Problem Problem Problem Action Action Action T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y T h e s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y...

  • Page 128: Ncl-Ds1R2 Block Diagram

    NCL-DS1R2 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Eight DDR333 DIMM 8xDDR333 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Intel Memory Sockets Controller Hub (E7520) X8 PCI Express PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz) PCI bridge PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz) Intel PXH...

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