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AP200
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Dual Pentium III Group Server
Hardware Reference Guide
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Contents I. Introduction 1-1. Sections ........................................................................... 7 1-2. Component Checklist ....................................................... 7 1-3. Features ........................................................................... 8 1-4. Safeguards ....................................................................... 9 Operation Safety ................................................................. 9 Tools Required ..................
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Contents 4-2. Motherboard ................................................................... 19 Motherboard Screws......................................................... 19 Chassis Intrusion Photo Sensor ....................................... 20 Panel Connections............................................................ 20 4-3. 3.5” Device Cage ........................................................... 21 3.5” Device Cage Removal Procedure ............................. 21 Floppy Disk Driv
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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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov
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I. Introduction The AP200 Hardware Reference Guide provides information and proce- dures on the various components used in this server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. You should also read all documentation and manuals included with this server and with your separately purchased components. 1-1. Sections There are only a few sections in this reference guide as follows: I. Introduction This section gives general informati
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I. Introduction Features I. Introduction 1-3. Features The AP200 is a group server configured on the ASUS P2B-DS/P2B-D smart motherboard which uses the 440BX chipset from Intel and supports two Pentium III/II processors and 100MHz front side bus in order to handle any complicated task. • Dual Intel Pentium III/II processors provide the highest processing performance for your server up to 600MHz. • Four DIMM sockets support up to 1GB EDO or SDRAM modules with ECC. • Intel 440BX AGPset with I/O su
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I. Introduction 1-4. Safeguards Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting any devices. Operation Safety IMPORTANT • Any operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced persons. • Before operating your server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any dam- age is detected, contact your dealer
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I. Introduction Electrical Safety I. Introduction 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. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are co
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I. Introduction 1-5. Preparation 1. Unpack your server, but 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. This server uses an ATX power sup- ply that is normally off until an electrical signal is given to the power supply through a momentary switch located on the front of the server. There is always a standby power in the power sup- ply for ATX power supply features to work. Therefore removing the power cord
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II. Components Front View II. Components 2-1. System Overview Front View A B C D E F G H I J A. Top Panel B. LED Status Indicator C. CD-ROM Drive D. 5.25” Device Bays E. ATX Power Button F. Floppy Disk Drive G. Reset Button H. Infrared Window (Reserved) I. Left Panel J. Chassis Stabilizers 12 AP200 Hardware Reference Guide
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II. Components Rear View A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P A. Top Panel Screw B. Air Outlet Vents C. Power Supply Fan D. Power Supply Switch E. Voltage Selection F. AC Power In Connector G. PS/2 Keyboard H. PS/2 Mouse I. Chassis Fan J. USB Ports 1 and 2 K. Serial Ports COM1 and COM2 L. Parallel Port M. Left Panel Screw N. Left Panel Lock O. Expansion Slot Cover P. Right Panel Screw AP200 Hardware Reference Guide 13 II. Components Rear View
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II. Components Side View II. Components Side View I A J B C K D E L F M G H A. CD-ROM Drive B. 5.25” Device Cage C. Floppy Disk Drive D. 3.5” Device Cage E. Hard Disk Drive F. Fan Module G. Speaker H. Long Card Guide I. Hard Disk Drive Carrier Plate J. Power Supply K. Chassis Fan L. Stabilizing Link Bar M. Motherboard 14 AP200 Hardware Reference Guide
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II. Components 2-2. Chassis Features 5.25” Device Cage The 5.25” device cage is used for mounting three 5.25” devices such as CD- ROM, tape, and hard disk drives. 3.5” Device Cage The 3.5” device cage is used for mounting one 3.5” floppy device, such as a 1.44MB floppy, LS-120, MO, or ZIP disk drive, and two hard disk drives. A locking lever is used to secure the 5.25” and 3.5” device cages. It can be turned clockwise to release the device cages. Hard Disk Drive Carrier Plate above the Power Sup
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III. Getting Started Startup / LED / BIOS III. Getting Started 3-1. Starting the Server Turn on the system unit by turning the power knob clockwise and pushing inwards momentarily. The power button will snap back because ATX power systems have an electrical On/Off switch unlike AT systems which require a permanent On or Off position. If the Power On LED does not light, make sure the power cord is connected to the system unit and to a working grounded outlet. IMPORTANT The power switch only turns
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IV. Hardware Setup 4-1. Chassis Removing the Left Panel The left panel needs to be removed to gain access to the internal system. Left Panel Removal Procedure: 1. Remove the padlock if one is used on the left panel. 2. Remove the thumb screw on the back of the left panel. 3. Pull the left panel away from the chassis from the back. 4. Pull the bottom of the left panel outward from the bottom. Thumb Screw Location Pulling the Left Panel Backward Pulling the Bottom of the Left Panel (Step 3) (Ste
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IV. HW Setup Chassis IV. Hardware Setup Removing the Front & Top Panels Before removing the front panel, the top panel must be unscrewed and re- moved. Lean the front panel over the edge of a table or book. Reach your fingers up into the front panel and pull the front panel away from the chassis. Four of your fingers should fit behind the front panel. Removing the Front Panel Device Bay Covers With the front panel removed, the device bay covers can be removed or installed. Device Bay Removal P
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IV. Hardware Setup Stabilizing Link Bar The stabilizing link bar needs to be removed in order to access the mother- board or remove the 3.5” device cage. To remove the stabilizing link bar, grasp the bar at the back end with the right hand and with the right thumb press the back of the chassis towards your fingers (or using the palm of your left hand, press on the back of the chassis). The bar then releases from the latch and swings outward. Grab here and pull the bar outward. Press here with yo
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IV. HW Setup Motherboard IV. Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Photo Sensor This motherboard has a photo sensor onboard, which detects extreme levels of light entering the chassis such as when the chassis is opened, and sends a signal to the ASMA software in such an event. To enable this function, Jumper18 must be set to Enable and an external battery must be connected to the motherboard’s external battery connector. If you want to work on the inside of the chassis when an external battery is co
