Asus Pro E500 G6 Users guide

USER GUIDE

E16496

E16496 First Edition

May 2020

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

Electrical Safety ..............................................................................................vi

Operation Safety .............................................................................................vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 ProE500G6specicationssummary ...................................................... 1-3

1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5

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

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs .........................................................................1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

2.1.1 Removing the side cover.............................................................2-2

2.2 CPU installation..........................................................................................2-4

2.3 Cooling system installation ...................................................................... 2-6

2.4 System memory ......................................................................................... 2-7

2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket..........................2-9

2.5 Front panel cover ..................................................................................... 2-10

2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover ................................................2-10

2.6 5.25-inch drives ........................................................................................ 2-11

2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) ............................................................................ 2-13

2.8 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-17

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-18

2.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .................................................2-20

2.8.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ......................................................2-21

2.9 System fan ................................................................................................ 2-22

2.10 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-23

2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection ............................................... 2-25

2.11.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-25

2.11.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-26

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Contents

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2

3.2 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................ 3-4

3.3 Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 3-7

3.5 Internal connectors .................................................................................... 3-9

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

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

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................4-4

4.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................4-5

4.2.3 Q-Fan Control .............................................................................4-8

4.3 My Favorites ............................................................................................. 4-10

4.4 Main menu ................................................................................................ 4-12

4.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................4-14

4.6 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 4-32

4.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................4-33

4.6.2 CPU Conguration ....................................................................4-34

4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration .............................................4-38

4.6.4 PCH Conguration ....................................................................4-39

4.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................4-40

4.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration .............................................................4-41

4.6.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................4-42

4.6.8 USB Conguration ....................................................................4-42

4.6.9 Network Stack Conguration.....................................................4-43

4.6.10 NVMe Conguration ..................................................................4-44

4.6.11 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................4-44

4.6.12 APM Conguration ....................................................................4-46

4.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information .................................................4-47

4.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 4-48

4.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 4-53

4.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 4-57

4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................4-57

4.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................4-58

4.9.3 ASUS User Prole.....................................................................4-59

4.9.4 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................4-60

Contents

4.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 4-61

4.11 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 4-62

4.11.1 EZ Update .................................................................................4-62

4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ......................................................................4-63

4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................4-64

Chapter5:RAIDConguration

5.1 RAIDcongurations .................................................................................. 5-2

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................5-2

5.1.2 Installing storage devices ............................................................5-3

5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS .......................... 5-3

5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 5-7

5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................5-11

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................. 5-11

Appendix

W480/SYS block diagram ....................................................................................... A-2

Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-3

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-7

ASUS contact information .................................................................................... A-10

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

Heavy System

About this guide

Audience

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

knowledge of conguring 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 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 includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

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 instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets

using the available utilities.

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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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Command

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

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

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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.

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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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server,

including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name Pro E500 G6

Accessories 1 x Pro E500 G6 Support DVD

1 x Windows 10 DVD (for OS bundled model)

1 x AC Power Cable

1 x COM port Cable

Optional Items Smart Card Reader

Anti-Virus CD pack Print port cable

DVD-RW

Keyboard and mouse

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 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx 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.

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Smart Card

SD/MMC/MS

Pro E500 G6

xxS0xxxxxxxx

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3 ProE500G6specicationssummary

The ASUS Pro E500 G6 is a workstation featuring the ASUS W480/SYS motherboard.

1 x Socket (LGA1200)

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Expansion Slots

M.2

Disk Controller

Storage Bays

SATA Controller

Storage Bay

MB on-board Connectors

Default Cable

Networking

VGA

Intel® Xeon® W-1200 Series Processors (up to 125W)

Intel® 10th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors

Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

Intel® W480 Chipset

4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU)

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)

DDR4 2933/2666 MHz, ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update.

32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update.

Location-1: PCIe x1 slots (Gen3 x1 link, FH, FL)*

Location-2: PCIe x16 slots (Gen3 x16/x8 link, FH, FL)

Location-3: PCIe x1 slots (Gen3 x1 link, FH, FL)*

Location-4: PCIe x16 slots (Gen3 x0/x8 link, FH, FL)

Location-6: PCIe x16 slots (Gen3 x4 link, FH, FL)

Location-7: PCIe x16 slots (Gen3 x4 link, FH, FL)**

* The bandwidth of PCIe link is shared with M.2_1.

** The bandwidth of PCIe link is shared with 4 x SATA ports.

1 x M.2_1 socket3, up to 2280 type (SATA mode & PCIe

Gen3 x4 link)*

1 x M.2_2 socket3, up to 22110 type (PCIe Gen3 x4 link)**

* PCIe Bandwidth is shared between M.2 socket and PCIeX1.

** SATA Bandwidth is shared between M.2 socket and SATA port.

Intel® W480 Chipset:

8 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (PCI-E Gen3 x2 link, NGFF 2280 /

2260 / 2242) or

7 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s)

- 4 x SATA shared with PCIEX16_4

Intel® RST (Windows®)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (Support Intel® Optane memory)

3 x Internal 3.5” Storage bays

1 x Internal 2.5” Storage bays

2 x M.2 connectors

8 x SATA 7-pin connector

4 x SATA 6G cables

1 x Intel® I225-LM 2.5GbE LAN

1 x Intel® I219-LM Gigabit LAN

CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA

- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

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ProE500G6specicationssummary

- Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz

VGA

Graphic Audio Auxiliary Storage Device

Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive)

Front I/O

Rear I/O

Switch/LED

Security Options

OS Support

Management Software

Dimension (HH x WW x DD)

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included)

Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included, Packing included)

Power Supply and Rating

Environment

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz

- Supports VGA with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

Up to 1 GPU Card

Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC

2 x 5.25” media bays

(No ODD/DVD-RW)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Headphone port

1 x Microphone port

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 port at Type A, 1 port at USB Type-C®)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

1 x HDMI port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x DVI-D port

1 x VGA port

2 x LAN ports (RJ-45)

1 x 7.1-channel Audio I/O ports (5+1 Audio jacks) Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Reset switch

1 x HDD Access LED

Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)

Windows® 10 Pro for Workstation

* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS support.

ASUS Control Center

423 mm x 190 mm x 435 mm

16.7" x 7.48" x 17.1"

9.9 Kg

12.1 Kg

300W Bronze ATX Power Supply (100-127/220-240Vac, 6/3A, 60-50Hz, Class I)

500W Gold ATX Power Supply (100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 7-3.5A)

700W Gold ATX Power Supply (100-240Vac, 10-5A, 50/60Hz)

Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C

Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C

Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.4 Front panel features

The Pro E500 G6 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access.

Optical Drive (Optional)

Empty 5.25-inch bay

Card reader

Smart Card

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

USB 2.0 ports*

Headphone port

Microphone port

SD/MMC/MS

Reset button

Power button

HDD access LED

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

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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 vent for the system fan, and the power supply module.

Power connector

VGA port

DisplayPort

HDMI port

DVI port

LAN port

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Type-C® port

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Type-A port

Audio ports

HDMI

DVI

TYPE C

SPDIF OUT

MIC IN

Display/Port

VGA OUT

REAR C/SUB

LINE OUT

Single power supply

2.5G

LINE IN

120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents

PCIe latch

Expansion slots

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1.6 Internal features

The ASUS Pro E500 G6 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:

1. Power supply unit

2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan

3. ASUS W480/SYS motherboard

4. Expansion card locks

5. Optical drive (Optional)

6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay

7. Front I/O board (hidden)

8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage bays

9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal storage bay

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. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel.

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HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

WARNING

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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SD/MMC/MS

Smart Card

SD/MMC/MS

Smart Card

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LED Icon Display status Description

HDD Access LED

OFF

Blinking

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

VGA OUT

SPDIF OUT

USB 3.1

HDMI

Display/Port

DVI

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

Intel® I219-LM 1G LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

Off

Orange

Orange (Blinking)

Orange (Blinking then steady)

No link Off 10 Mbps connection

Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection

Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection

Ready to wake up from S5 mode

Intel® I225-LM 2.5G LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

Off

Green

Green (Blinking)

Green (Blinking then steady)

No link Off 10/100 Mbps connection

Linked Orange 1 Gbps connection

Data activity Green 2.5 Gbps connection

Ready to wake up from S5 mode

VGA OUT

2.5G

TYPE C

REAR C/SUB

SPDIF OUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

MIC IN

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You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port’s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

2.1 Chassis cover

MIC IN

REAR C/SUB

LINE OUT

LINE IN

DVI

VGA OUT

HDMI

Display/Port

TYPE C

SPDIF OUT

2.5G

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• 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.

• The images of the system shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the side cover:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the side cover.

HDMI

Display/Port

DVI

VGA OUT

2.5G

TYPE C

REAR C/SUB

SPDIF OUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

MIC IN

Screws

2. Press the side cover locks outward.

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Side cover locks

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3. Slightly pull the side cover toward the

MIC IN

REAR C/SUB

LINE OUT

LINE IN

DVI

VGA OUT

HDMI

Display/Port

TYPE C

SPDIF OUT

2.5G

rear just enough to detach it from the chassis.

4. Remove the cover and set it aside.

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2.2 CPU installation

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1200 socket for Intel Series processors and Intel

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket.

• 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 LGA1200 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.

10th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors.

Xeon® W-1200

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Gold

triangle

mark

Load lever

Retention tab

CPU notches

Alignment key

Load plate

Load lever

ASUS Pro E500 G6

Retention lock

Alignment

key

Load lever

Retention tab

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2.3 Cooling system installation

Apply the Thermal 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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2.4 System memory

The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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Memory congurations

You may install 4 GB, 8 GB 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the

totalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Anyexcessmemory

from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

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.

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

• RefertotheASUSwebsiteforqualiedvendorlistsofthememorymodules.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

Unlocked retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

SupporttheDIMMlightlywithyourngerswhenpressingtheretainingclips.TheDIMM

might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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2.5 Front panel cover

Beforeyoucaninstalla5.25-inchdrive,youshouldrstremovethefrontpanelcover.

Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components!

2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover

To remove the front panel cover:

1. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it outward to unlock the latches that secure the front panel cover to the chassis.

Assembly lock

2. Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it aside.

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Front panel assembly

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2.6 5.25-inch drives

This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the chassis.

If your system came with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for additional

5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives.

Installing a 5.25-inch drive

To install a 5.25-inch drive:

1. Remove the front panel cover. Refer to

the Removing the front panel cover section for more information.

2. Pull the bay locks outward.

Bay locks

3. Remove the metal cover of the bay you intend to use.

Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury.

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Screw driver

Metal cover

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4. Prepare the 5.25-inch drive.

5. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

6. Push the bay locks to secure the drive in place.

Bay locks

7. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive.

8. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive.

9. Reinstall the front panel cover.

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SATA cableSATA power cable

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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