Contents Contents ..................iii Safety information ................vi About this guide ................viii ASUS contact information ............... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents ..........1-2 1.2 System specifications ............1-3 1.3 Front panel features ............1-4 1.4 LED information ..............1-5 1.5 Rear panel features ............
Notices 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety information 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. •...
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Safety information Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT •...
Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP120-E1 server/workstation. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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This guide contains detailed information on the P4P800S-E motherboard. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. See the ASUS contact information on the next page. 3. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentations such as CD-ROM manual, warranty flyers, and others that may have been added by your dealer.
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server/workstation. This part also describes the system front and rear panels, LED indications, and internal components. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
System package contents Check your ASUS AP120-E1 package for the following items. 1. ASUS AP120-E1 server/workstation including: • ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard • 250W power supply • Optical drive • Floppy disk drive • Chassis fan 2. AC power cord 3. System screws and labels 4.
System specification The ASUS AP120-E1 server/workstation is a stylish server/workstation system featuring the ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard. The ® ® server/workstation supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor in a 478-pin socket, and includes the latest I/O, LAN, and storage technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
Front panel features The AP120-E1 chassis displays a black stylish front panel. The power button, LED indicators, optical, and floppy drives are located on the front panel. Flip the front panel I/O ports cover to access the front panel USB, IEEE 1394, and audio I/O ports.
LED information The AP120-E1 comes with two LED indicators. Refer to the picture for the LED location and the table below for LED description. Icon Display Description Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Power LED System power ON...
Internal features The AP120-E1 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 8. FDD bay 1. Power supply 2. 9cm chassis fan 9. Detachable HDD cage 3. CPU socket (under the CPU fan) 10. Serial ATA connectors 4. DDR DIMM sockets 11.
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Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Preparation Basic components to install You need to install the following components to the AP120-E1 server/workstation. 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. Dual Inline Memory Module(s) (DIMMs) 3. Hard disk drive 4. 5.25-inch drive(s) 5. Expansion card(s) Tool You need a Philips (cross) screw driver to install some system components.
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Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the barebone server/workstation appear as shown in the following picture. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Motherboard information The AP120-E1 comes with the ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard that uses the ATX form factor measuring 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and may damage motherboard components.
This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. Gold Arrow ® P4P800S-E P4P800S-E Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
2.4.2 CPU installation Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°...
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® ASUS provides an Intel -certified CPU fan and heatsink assembly as an optional item for your AP120-E1 system. Refer to the “Installation options” chapter for details. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
® P4P800S-E P4P800S-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to ensure system system stability. The DDR400 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) is provided below. Visit http://www.asus.com/products/server/ RAMsupport.htm for the latest QVL. 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Installing a hard disk drive The server/workstation system supports one IDE/Serial ATA hard disk drive through a detachable hard disk drive cage. You may purchase a second hard disk drive cage to install an additional HDD. Refer to the next chapter for details. Hard disk drive cage Configure your hard disk drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the chassis.
3. Secure the HDD to the cage chassis. Align the HDD cage with two screws (with metal and bay assembly rails, then washers) on both sides of the carefully push the HDD cage cage. until it is flushed to the chassis. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide 2-11...
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5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to 6. Connect a 4-pin power plug the IDE connector at the back from the power supply unit to of the drive. the power connector at the back of the drive. Refer to the motherboard user guide the correct IDE cable before connecting anIDE cable to the hard disk drive.
2. Slightly pull the cover toward that secure the left side cover the direction of the rear panel to the chassis. Keep the screw until it disengages from the for later use. chassis. Set the cover aside. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide 2-13...
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3. Press the front panel cover hook inward until it detaches from the chassis hole. 4. On the other side of the system, locate three front panel cover hooks. Press the hooks inward until the front panel cover detaches from the chassis.
Screw holes 3. Align the optical drive and bay 4. Secure the drive with two screw holes. screws on both sides of the bay. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide 2-15...
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5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable 6. Connect a 4-pin power plug (from the first optical drive) to from the power supply unit to the IDE connector on the drive. the drive power connector. 7. Remove the front panel bay 8.
Installing expansion cards The system comes with five PCI slots, one AGP slot, and an ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot for installation of expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
Removing components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Floppy disk drive (FDD) 2. System fan 2.9.1 Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the FDD: 1.
2. Locate and remove four chassis fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Hold the chassis fan with one hand while removing the chassis fan screws. 3. Remove the chassis fan, then set aside. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide 2-19...
2.10 Connecting cables The AP120-E1 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. Most of the cables for the chassis kit are already connected upon shipment.
1. Match the side cover hooks to the chassis rail on the side of the chassis. 2. Fit the side cover the cover toward the chassis until it fits. 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide 2-21...
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Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on optional and removable components you may install to or remove from the system. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Installing optional components You may install the following optional components to the AP120-E1 system. 1. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Second hard disk drive cage 3. Expansion card holder 3.1.1 CPU fan and heatsink assembly ® The CPU fan and heatsink assembly is specially designed for the Intel ®...
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6. Follow steps 2 to 5 to re-install the second retention bracket. The illustrations are for reference only and may not exactly match the actual component. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
3.1.2 Second hard disk drive cage The second hard disk drive cage accommodates one IDE or Serial Second hard disk ATA hard disk drive. drive cage HDD cage retention base Rails Hooks You need to install the retention base to the chassis before installing the second HDD cage.
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HDD screw holes are washers) on both sides of the aligned with the drive cage cage. screw holes (with black rubber stoppers). DO NOT install a hard disk drive to the upper bay of the cage. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
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3. Connect one end of the 7-pin 4. Align the drive cage and Serial ATA cable to the retention base rails, then connector at the back of the slightly push the cage until it drive(s). clicks in place 5. Connect the other end of the 6.
1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Locate two retention bracket screw holes on the chassis floor. 3. Place the retention bracket over the chassis floor screw holes, then secure the bracket with two screws. 4. Turn the chassis upright. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
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To install the expansion card holder: 1. Insert the expansion card holder locking screw to the retention bracket notch, as shown. 2. Turn the expansion card holder upright. 3. Press the locking lever, then insert the hooks to the chassis holes.
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2. Loosen the screw(s) to adjust the card holder forward or sideward until its groove fits the edge of the expansion card. 3. Fasten the card holder screw(s). 4. Follow the same steps in holding other long expansion. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
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You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support. The appendix also contains the power supply unit specifications for your reference. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Simple fixes 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 Action The power LED on the server or 1.
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Network connection not 1. Make sure that the network available cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel. 2. Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD. ASUS AP120-E1 user guide...
Power supply specification Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Range 1 115V 135V Range 2 180V 230V 265V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 9A max at 115Vac 5A max. at 230Vac, maximum load Inrush Current 70A max.