User manual ASUS AK34

[. . . ] AK34 5U Tower Chassis Kit User Guide Disclaimer/Copyrights Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS provides this manual "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (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. [. . . ] All other basic system components are the same as the above picture. 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 6 LED information The following table describes the LED indicators on the server front and rear panels. LED Power LED ON Blinking HDD Access LED OFF Blinking Message LED OFF Blinking Redundant power module LED ON OFF Status Description System power ON Suspend mode No activity Read/write data into the HDD Normal; no incoming event ASMS indicates a HW monitor event System power supply is ON System power supply is OFF ASUS AK34 chassis kit 1-7 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2 This chapter describes the internal hardware components and provides the installation procedures for additional system components. ASUS AK34 chassis kit Hardware setup 2-1 2. 1 Preparation Before proceeding, prepare everything that you might need to facilitate installation. 2. 1. 1 Tools to use 1. Flat head screw driver 2. 1. 2 System components and devices to install The following items are the basics that you need to install into the chassis kit. You may need to install other devices depending on your configuration. Motherboard Hard disk drives Drive cables PCI add-on cards 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2. 2 Removing and installing the side cover 2. 2. 1 Removing the cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the side cover. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 1 2 2. 2. 2 Installing the cover 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the cover. Hole on the side of the chassis Hook on the cover 1 3 2 ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-3 2. 3 Motherboard installation This section only describes how to install a supported motherboard into the AK34 chassis kit. Refer to the motherboard user guide for instructions on installing specific motherboard components. 2. 3. 1 Motherboard dimensions This chassis kit supports an ASUS motherboard that measures 12x12 inches (30. 5 x 30. 5 cm). Motherboards of smaller sizes will fit into the system chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on the system requirements. 12 in (30. 5 cm) 10. 5 in (26. 67 cm) Make sure that the motherboard you intend to install into the chassis does not exceed the maximum specified dimensions. Otherwise, it will not fit into the chassis. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2. 3. 2 Placement direction and screw holes Align the holes on the motherboard (indicated by white circles in the picture below) to the corresponding standoffs on the motherboard metal plate inside the chassis. Place screws through the designated holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the specific number of screws that you need to use. Place this side (with I/O ports) to the rear side of the chassis The following figure shows the specific locations of the standoffs (indicated by black circles) inside the chassis. These standoffs should match with the holes on the motherboard as pointed out above. Metal plate Standoff ASUS AK34 chassis kit 2-5 2. 3. 3 Installing the motherboard 1. Remove the temporary metal shield on the rear panel (beside the chassis fan) that covers the rear I/O slot opening. Install the rear I/O shield that came with the motherboard package. Orient the I/O shield such that the openings for the mouse and keyboard ports are aligned to the top of the chassis fan. 1 Temporary metal shield on the I/O slot opening Mouse/Keyboard port openings 2 I/O shield 3. Position the I/O side of the motherboard toward the chassis rear panel, matching the I/O ports to the openings on the I/O shield. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the specific number of screws that you need to use. 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2. 4 Installing 5. 25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. [. . . ] When two power supply modules are installed, the task of providing power to the server is shared. To remove the redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the screw that secures the power module to the chassis. Press down the rubber lever to release the power module. [. . . ]