Asus 90SV01ZP-M01UE0 User Manual

S1016P

1U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E9283

First Edition

October 2014

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................................	vii
REACH .......................................................................................................	vii
Safety information....................................................................................................	viii
Australia statement notice...............................................................................	ix
About this guide...........................................................................................................	x

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1	System package contents.........................................................................		1-2
1.2	Serial number label.....................................................................................		1-3
1.3	System specifications................................................................................		1-4
1.4	Front panel features...................................................................................		1-6
1.5	Rear panel features....................................................................................		1-6
1.6	Internal features..........................................................................................		1-7
1.7	LED information..........................................................................................		1-8
	1.7.1	Front panel LEDs.........................................................................	1-8
	HDD location and LED information...............................................................		1-8
	1.7.2	LAN (RJ-45) LEDs.....................................................................	1-10
	1.7.3	10G LAN port LEDs ..................................................................	1-10

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1	Chassis cover.............................................................................................		2-2
2.2	HDD compartment......................................................................................		2-3
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................................		2-4
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU........................................................................	2-4
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU heatsink..........................................................	2-7
2.4	System memory..........................................................................................		2-9
	2.4.1	Overview......................................................................................	2-9
	2.4.2	Memory Configurations................................................................	2-9
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM.......................................................................	2-10
2.5	Hard disk drives (HDDs)..........................................................................		2-11
2.6	Cable connections....................................................................................		2-17
2.7	Replaceable components........................................................................		2-18
	2.7.1	System fans...............................................................................	2-18
2.8	Optional components...............................................................................		2-20
	2.8.1	Installing ASMB7 series management board.............................	2-20

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Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Rail kit and server installation...................................................................3-2

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1	Motherboard layout	....................................................................................4-2
4.2	Jumpers.......................................................................................................	4-4
4.3	Internal connectors....................................................................................	4-9
4.4	Onboard LEDs...........................................................................................	4-19

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1	Managing and updating your BIOS...........................................................		5-2
	5.1.1	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................	5-2
	5.1.2	ASUS EzFlash Utility...................................................................	5-3
	5.1.3	BUPDATER utility........................................................................	5-4

5.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		5-6
	5.2.1	BIOS menu screen......................................................................	5-7
	5.2.2	Menu bar......................................................................................	5-7
	5.2.3	Menu items..................................................................................	5-8
	5.2.4	Submenu items............................................................................	5-8
	5.2.5	Navigation keys...........................................................................	5-8
	5.2.6	General help................................................................................	5-8
	5.2.7	Configuration fields......................................................................	5-8
	5.2.8	Pop-up window............................................................................	5-8
	5.2.9	Scroll bar......................................................................................	5-8

5.3	Main menu...................................................................................................		5-9
	5.3.1	System Date ...............................................................................	5-9
	5.3.2	System Time................................................................................	5-9
5.4	Advanced menu........................................................................................		5-10
	5.4.1	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	5-11
	5.4.2	PCH-IO Configuration................................................................	5-14
	5.4.3	SATA Configuration...................................................................	5-15
	5.4.4	System Agent (SA) Configuration..............................................	5-16
	5.4.5	PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................	5-18
	5.4.6	USB Configuration.....................................................................	5-20
	5.4.7	TPM...........................................................................................	5-21
	5.4.8	ACPI Settings............................................................................	5-21
	5.4.9	WHEA Support..........................................................................	5-22
	5.4.10	NCT6779D Super IO Configuration...........................................	5-22

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	5.4.11	Intel Server Platform Services ....................................................	5-23
	5.4.12	Onboard LAN Configuration ......................................................	5-23
	5.4.13	Serial Port Console Redirection .................................................	5-24
	5.4.14	Runtime Error Logging Support .................................................	5-26
	5.4.15	APM ...........................................................................................	5-26
	5.4.16	Onboard LAN BCM57840S Configuration .................................	5-27
	5.4.17	Network Stack ............................................................................	5-27
	5.4.18	Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ..................................................	5-28
5.5	Event Logs menu......................................................................................		5-28
5.6	Boot menu.................................................................................................		5-29
5.7	Monitor menu............................................................................................		5-32
5.8	Security	......................................................................................................	5-33
5.9	Tool menu..................................................................................................		5-36
5.10	Exit menu...................................................................................................		5-36

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

6.1	Setting up RAID..........................................................................................		6-2
	6.1.1	RAID definitions...........................................................................	6-2
	6.1.2	Installing hard disk drives............................................................	6-3
	6.1.3	Setting Jumpers...........................................................................	6-3
	6.1.4	Setting the RAID mode in BIOS...................................................	6-3
	6.1.5	RAID configuration utilities...........................................................	6-3

6.2Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

	SATA Option ROM Utility...........................................................................		6-4
	6.2.1	Creating a RAID set.....................................................................	6-5
	6.2.2	Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................	6-7
	6.2.3	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................	6-8
	6.2.4	Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
		SATA Option ROM utility.............................................................	6-9
	6.2.5	Rebuilding the RAID....................................................................	6-9
	6.2.6	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................	6-11
6.3	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)......................		6-12
	6.3.1	Creating a RAID set...................................................................	6-13
	6.3.2	Changing a Volume Type..........................................................	6-15
	6.3.3	Deleting a volume......................................................................	6-16
	6.3.4	Preferences...............................................................................	6-17

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6.4	LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility..........................................................		6-18
	6.4.1	RAID 1 volume...........................................................................	6-19
	6.4.2	RAID 1E/10 volume...................................................................	6-23
	6.4.3	RAID 0 volume...........................................................................	6-25
	6.4.4	Managing Arrays........................................................................	6-27
	6.4.5	Viewing SAS topology...............................................................	6-34
	6.4.6	Global Properties.......................................................................	6-35

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1	RAID driver installation..............................................................................		7-2
	7.1.1	Creating a RAID driver disk.........................................................	7-2
	7.1.2	Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk......................................	7-4
	7.1.3	Installing the RAID controller driver.............................................	7-6
7.2	Management applications and utilities installation...............................		7-15
7.3	Running the Support DVD ......................................................................		7-15
7.4	Installing the LAN driver..........................................................................		7-23
7.5	Installing the VGA driver..........................................................................		7-28
7.6	Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver...................................		7-31
7.7	Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver....................................		7-33
7.8	Installing the Broadcom 10G driver........................................................		7-37

Appendix A: Reference Information

ASUS contact information......................................................................................

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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 B 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 modifications 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 A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A 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://csr.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, 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 add a device.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

•Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers.

•Beforeoperatingtheserver,carefullyreadallthemanualsincludedwiththeserverpackage.

•Before using the server, ensure 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 system.

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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.

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the

Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled

to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com

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About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1.Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including 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.

3.Chapter 3: Installation options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4.Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5.Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6.Chapter 6: RAID configuration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7Chapter 7: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/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.

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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete 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 (+).

Command	Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
	Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then
	supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
	Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
	format A:/S

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2.ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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Product introduction

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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

1.1System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name	S1016P
Chassis	ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard	ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL Server Board
	2 x Redundant 550W Platinum Power Supply (Default with one Power
	Supply module)
Component	16 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD trays
	1 x PCIE Riser Card (pre-installed with a PIKE 2308)
	5 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
	1 x S1016P User Guide
	1 x ASWM* User Guide
	1 x S1016P Support DVD
Accessories	1 x ASWM* DVD
	1 x ASMB7 DVD (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
	3 x Bag of Screws
	2 x AC Power Cable
	1 x Rail Kit (with Cable Arm)
Optional Item	1 x CPU heatsink
	1 x ASUS ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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

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1.2Serial number label

Please take note of the product’s serial number. The Serial number contains 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx similar to the figure shown below.

You need to provide the correct serial number to the ASUS Technical Support team member if you need assistance or, when requesting support.

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The serial number on S1016P is printed on the Asset tag.

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1.3System specifications

The ASUS S1016P is a 1U barebone server system featuring the

ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

	Model Name						S1016P
	Processor Support /		1 x Socket LGA1150
	System Bus		Intel	®	Xeon	®	Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family
	Core Logic		Intel® C224 Chipset
		Fan Speed
	ASUS	Control
	Features	ASWM
		Enterprise
		Total Slots	4 (2 Channels)
	Memory	Capacity	Maximum up to 32 GB
		Memory Type	DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
	Expansion	Total PCI/	1
	Slots	PCI-E Slots
	(follow SSI	Slot	1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link) (occupied by PIKE 2308)
	Location	Location 6
	number)
	Storage	SAS Controller	LSI 2308 8-port SAS 6G Controller
	HDD Bays	I = Internal	16 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD bays (SAS/ SATA)
		A or S will be
		hot-swappable
	Networking	LAN	2 x Intel® I210AT controller + 1 x Management LAN
			1 x Dual Port Broadcom 57840S 10GbE Chipset
	Graphic	VGA	Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM

* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.

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	Model Name			S1016P
			TPM Header	1
			PSU	24-pin ATX power connector
			Connector	8-pin ATX 12V power connector
			SATA DOM	4-pin power connector
			Power
			Connector
			Management	On-board header for optional management card
			Header
	Onboard I/O		USB	1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
			Connector/	1 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
	Connectors		Header	1 x USB 2.0 connector (Type A USB socket)
			Fan Header	5 x 4 pin headers
			SMBus	1
			Chassis	1
			Intruder
			Front LAN	4
			LED
			Serial Port	1
			Header
			VGA Header	1
			External USB	2 x USB 3.0
			Port	2 x USB 2.0
			VGA Port	1
	Rear I/O		RJ-45	2 x GbE LAN
	Connectors			1 x Management LAN
			SFP+	2 x SFP+ connector
			PS/2 KB/	1
			Mouse
			Software	ASWM Enterprise
	Management		Out of Band
	Solution		Remote	Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
			Management
	Dimension			960 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm
	Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM,			15 Kg
	and HDD not included)
				Redundant 550W 80Plus Platinum Power Supply
	Power Supply			(Default with one Power Supply module)
				Rating: 100-127 Vac / 200-240 Vac, 7.1A / 3.4A,
				47-63Hz, Class I
				Operating temperature: 10oC – 35oC
	Environment			Non operating temperature: -40oC – 70oC
				Non operating humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4Front panel features

The front panel of the S1016P features a simple yet compact design with the HDD LEDs, USB 2.0 ports, Reset button, and the Power buttons all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access.

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

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USB 2.0 ports

HDD LED

Power LED

Locator LED

Reset button Message LED

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

Asset tag

The Asset tag is a small film located in the left side of the server’s front panel that provides information about the server such as asset barcode or serial number. It is useful in asset tracking and inventory management of your server.

1.5Rear panel features

The rear panel of S1016P includes expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, rear I/O ports, and hotswappable power supply modules.

The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is not present.

PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

LAN port 3

Thumbscrew

Power Supply modules

USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 2

Gigabit LAN port 1

SFP+_2

SFP+_2 LEDs

SFP+_1

SFP+_1 LEDs

The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply

2. PCI Express slot Riser Card (Occupied by PIKE 2308)

3. ASUS P9D-MH/SAS/10G-

DUAL Server Board

4. System fans

5. HDD back plane

6. Asset Tag (hidden)

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

*WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

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HDD location and LED information

The following illustration shows the HDD location on the server system and its equivalent LED number of the server system's front panel.

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LED indications

	LED	Icon	Display		Description
			status
	Power LED		ON	System power ON.
			OFF	System is normal; no incoming event.
	Message LED			•	Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated
			ON	•	With ASMB7-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor
					event is indicated
			OFF	No LAN connection.
	LAN LEDs		Blinking	LAN is transmitting or receiving data.
			ON	LAN connection is present.
			ON	Location button is pressed.
	Location LED
			OFF	Normal status.
				(Press the Location button again to turn off.)
			Amber	LAN connection of 1 Gbps is present.
	SFP+_LED1/	3	Green	LAN connection of 10 Gbps (Green) is present.
	SFP+_LED2
		4	OFF	No activity.
	HDD Status		Red Bright	HDD fail
	LED		Red	RAID re-building activity
			Blinking
	HDD Active		Green Bright	HDD power
	LED		Green	HDD RAID re-building
			Blinking	HDD active
			Green	Read/write data from/into SAS/ SATA HDD
	HDD Access		Blinking
	LED
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1.7.2LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED			SPEED LED
Status	Description	Status		Description
OFF	No link	OFF		10 Mbps connection
GREEN	Linked	ORANGE		100 Mbps connection
BLINKING	Data activity	GREEN		1 Gbps connection

1.7.310G LAN port LEDs

	ACTIVITY LED
	SPEED LED
10G LAN port 1 LEDs	10G LAN port 2 LEDs

Activity/Link LED			Speed LED
Status	Description	Status		Description
OFF	No activity	OFF		-
BLINKING	Data activity	AMBER		1 Gbps connection
		GREEN		10 Gbps connection

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Hardware Information

2

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

2.1Chassis cover

To remove the chassis cover:

1.Release the two (2) screws on the sides of the chassis.

2.Release the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis.

3.Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis.

4.Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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2.2HDD compartment

The server have two HDD compartments that allows you to install up to sixteen (16) 3.5-inch SAS/ SATA HDDs.

Opening the HDD compartment

Use both hands to perform this step.

To open the HDD compartment:

1.Press the side locks located on the side of the server chassis.

2.Slowly lift the cover.

3.Ensure that the side latch is locked in place.

To close the HDD compartment, slowly pull in the cover until it locks into place.

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2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel®

Haswell 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 shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transitrelated.

•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 LGA 1150 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.

2.3.1Installing the CPU

Ensure to remove the airduct before installing the CPU.

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your right.

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2.Press the load lever with your thumb

(A), then move it to the right (B) until it is	Load lever
released from the retention tab.

Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend

the pins of the socket.

Retention tab

3.Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted.

Load plate

4.Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on thebottom-leftcornerofthesocket,thenfit theCPUnotchestothesocket'salignment keys.

TheCPUfitsinonlyoneorientation.DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU.

Gold triangle mark

Alignment

key

CPU notches

Alignment key

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5.Close the load plate (A), ensuring that

	the front edge of the load plate slides	Load lever
	under the retention lock (B) then push
	down the load lever (C).

Retention lock

6.Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

Load lever

Retention

tab

7.Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the

heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.

Some heatsink come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help.

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2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four

fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws

are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a criss-cross sequence.

3.Place the airduct cover on top of the

heatsink and CPU assembly. Ensure that the airduct cover is fitted securely in place.

A C

D B

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4.Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.

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