ASUS AW1500-I5 USER'S MANUAL

About this manual

This manual covers the ASUS AW1500-15 5U rack‑mount workstation, including system overview, front and rear panel features, internal components, and optional accessories. It guides users through installation, hardware configuration, and provides detailed reference tables for chassis, power modules, and SCSI backplane.

Safety precautions, electrical and operation warnings, battery handling, and CD‑ROM laser safety are highlighted. The troubleshooting section lists common problems such as continuous beeps, disk errors, and network connectivity, with step‑by‑step diagnostic actions.

What's inside

• System Overview
• Hardware Reference
• Safety Precautions
• Power Modules
• Troubleshooting
• Appendix A: Optional chassis roller‑wheel
• Appendix B: Power Modules
• Appendix C: Troubleshooting

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if the system continuously beeps after it is turned on?

Check the memory modules and make sure the correct DIMMs supported by the system are installed.

How can I resolve a “Non‑system disk or disk error” message?

Ensure a bootable hard‑disk drive is active and properly connected to the SCSI backplane.

What safety step must be taken before installing or removing signal cables?

Unplug the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices before handling any signal cables.