Asus 90S7XA0001C200UET User Manual

ESC700 G2

Workstation
User's Manual

E7224

First Edition

April 2012

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................... vii

Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..................... vii

REACH ..........................................................................................

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

Electrical Safety .............................................................................. viii

Operation Safety ............................................................................. viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Audience ...........................................................................................

Contents ...........................................................................................

Conventions .......................................................................................x

Typography ........................................................................................x

Reference ...........................................................................................x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................

1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................

1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................

1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................

1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................

1.7 LED information ...........................................................................

1.7.1 Front panel LED ..............................................................

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ..........................................................

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.3.1 CPU installation ..............................................................

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................

2.4.2 Memory congurations ...................................................

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

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2.5 Installing hard disk drives ......................................................... 2-13

2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives .........................................................

2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover ....................................

2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives .............................................

2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................

2.7.1 Slot description .............................................................

2.7.2 Installing expansion cards .............................................

2.7.3 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.8 Removing the system fan ..........................................................

2.9 Connecting cables .....................................................................

Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Jumpers .......................................................................................

3.3 Onboard switches ........................................................................

3.4 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................................

3.5 Connectors .................................................................................

3.5.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

3.5.2 Audio I/O connections ...................................................

3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback ....................................................

3.5.4 Internal connectors .......................................................

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Chapter 4: BIOS information

4.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 4-2

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 EZ Mode .........................................................................

4.2.2 Advanced Mode ..............................................................

4.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ..........................................................................

4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ....................................................

4.4.2

4.4.3 CPU Performance Settings ...........................................

4.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.5.2 CPU Power Management Conguration .......................

4.5.3 System Agent Conguration .........................................

4.5.4 PCH Conguration ........................................................

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DIGI+ Power Control ..................................................... 4-21

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4.5.5 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-34

4.5.6 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguraton .....................................

4.5.8 APM ..............................................................................

4.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................

4.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.8 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................

4.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information .....................................

4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................

4.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................

4.10.1 ASUS Update utility ......................................................

4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .................................................

4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ....................................

4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .....................................................

Chapter5: RAIDconguration

5.1 RAIDcongurations .................................................................... 5-2

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .......................................

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................

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5.1.4 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ...... 5-3

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Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ......

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6.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

6.1.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

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OS

installation .......................................................................

6.1.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .........................................

6.2 Support DVD information ............................................................

6.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals .....................................

6.3 Software information ...................................................................

6.3.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................

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6.3.2 TurboV EVO .................................................................... 6-9

6.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control .....................................................

6.3.4 EPU ...............................................................................

6.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ...................................................................

6.3.6 Probe II .........................................................................

6.3.7 Sensor Recorder ...........................................................

6.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost ..............................................................

6.3.9 ASUS Update ................................................................

6.3.10 MyLogo2 .......................................................................

6.3.11 Audio congurations .....................................................

6.4 System Recovery .......................................................................

6.4.1 Using the Recovery Partition ........................................

6.4.2 Using the Recovery DVD ..............................................

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Appendix: Reference information

A.1 Simplexes ..................................................................................A-2

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Notices

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

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at

ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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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.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.

• Before operating the 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 damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

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

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the

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system.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic

knowledge of conguring a workstation.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including

sections on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides information on how to congure your hard disk drives

as RAID sets.

6. Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system
components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the
barebone workstation supports.

7. Appendix: Reference information

This section provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems
when using the barebone workstation.

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Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater­ than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys

simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:

format A:/S

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.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features
of the workstation, including sections on front

panel and rear panel specications.

ASUS ESC700 G2

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name ESC700 G2

Accessories 1 x ASUS ESC700 G2 User’s Guide

Optional Items DVD-ROM / DVD-RW

1 x ESC700 G2 Support DVD
1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU)
1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 64-Bit (for OS bundled SKU)

1 x AC Power Cable
1 x COM Port Cable

Smart Card Reader
Anti-virus Software CD

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of
the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the
gure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team

members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

ESC700 G2

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS ESC700 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P9X79 WS SYS motherboard.

The workstation supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 / Core™i3-2100 series processors,
plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name ESC700 G2

Operating System

Processor / System Bus
supported

Core Logic Intel® X79 Chipset

Total Slots 8 UDIMMs (Quad-Channel)

Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)

Memory

Expansion
Slots

Storage

HDD Bays 3 x Internal 3.5” SATA HDD Cages

Networking LAN

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD /
DVD

Back Panel I/O

Memory Type

Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (UDIMM)

Total PCI/PCI­X/PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

SATA
Controller

Genuine Windows® 7 Professional

* Preloaded OS varies in different SKUs.

1 x Socket LGA2011

Intel® Xeon® E5-1600 Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i7-3900/3800 Processor Family

DDR3 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC/ECC

UDIMM

* Refer to www.asus.com for detail memory AVL &

CPU support list

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4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual at x16/x16; quad at x8/x8/
x8/x8 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (at x4 mode)

Intel® X79 Chipset

- 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)

- 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports (blue)

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supporting

RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 (for Windows® only)

1 x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN (PHY)
1 x Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controller

3 x 5.25” media bays
(Options: No ODD / DVD-RW)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback switch
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched
to USB BIOS Flashback)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x LAN ports
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

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2 x USB 3.0 ports

Front Panel I/O

2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Line In
1 x Line Out

Anti-virus Software Optional Anti-Virus CD Pack

Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 190mm x 423mm x 435mm (W x H x D)

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD excluded)

Power Supply

10.8 Kg

500W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Bronze
700W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Silver

Power Rating Input: 100–240Vac, 10–5A, 50/60Hz Class 1

Operating temperature: 10°C–35°C

Environment

Non operating temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operating humidity: 20%–90% (Non-condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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1.4 Front panel features

The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicator, optical drive, card reader, and four

USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two

drive bays are available.

Optical Drive

Empty 5.25-inch bay

Smart Card Reader

(optional)

Reset button

Power LED (blue)

HDD access LED (orange)

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LED for the LED descriptions.

Microphone / Headphone ports

USB 2.0/USB 3.0 ports

Power button

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a power

supply module, and a vent for the system fan.

The PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port, USB ports, DVI-I ports, Audio ports,
S/PDIF Out ports, and Gigabit LAN ports do not appear on the rear panel if

motherboard is not present.

Power supply module

Power cord connector

USB BIOS Flashback switch

USB 2.0 ports

Optical SPDIF Out port

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

8-channel audio ports

Power supply switch

PS/2 keyboard / mouse port

System fan

LAN (RJ-45) port 1

IEEE 1394a port

LAN (RJ-45) port 2

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Expansion slots

1.6 Internal features

The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown.

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1. Power supply unit

2. 120mm system fan

3. ASUS P9X79 WS/SYS motherboard

4. CPU heatsink and fan assembly

5. Optical drive (optional)

6. 5.25-inch drive bays

7. Smart card reader (optional)

8. Front I/O board

9. Internal HDD bays

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LED

Power LEDHDD Access LED

LED Color Display status Description

Power LED Blue ON System power ON

HDD Access
LED

Orange

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

OFF

Blinking

SPEED LED

SPEED LED

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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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 ESC700 G2

Hardware setup

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2.1 Chassis cover

You have to remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of the server

system.

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your ngers from

components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan,
rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

To remove the left side cover

1. Remove the two screws that secure

the left side cover to the chassis.

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2. Unlock the side cover lock.

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3. Slide the left side cover for about

half an inch toward the rear until it is
disengaged from the chassis. Carefully
lift the cover and set it aside.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

The barebone server comes with the P9X79 WS/SYS motherboard already installed. The

motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the
illustration below.

Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the
motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard
component or connection. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2nd Generation

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition and Xeon® E5-1600 Series Processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA2011 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1 CPU installation

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F

Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions

printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch
properly sealed down.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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B

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Apply the Therm al Interface
Material to the CPU heatsink
and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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Do not forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT
install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

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2.4.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C,
and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel
for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher­sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended

to protect the CPU.

• The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB
(or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the

market.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we

recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit
Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).

For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a

full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Ensure 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.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that

the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force

a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends,

then insert the DIMM vertically into
the socket. Apply force to both ends
of the DIMM simultaneously until the
retaining clip snaps back into place,
and the DIMM cannot be pushed in
any further to ensure proper sitting of
the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch

damage.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

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Unlocked retaining clip

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Locked Retaining Clip

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock
the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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