Asus PS4 User Manual
RS500A-E6/PS4
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E6164
Second Edition V2
October 2010
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................
1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................
1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................
1.7 LED information ...........................................................................
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ..........................................................
1.7.3 HDD status LED ..............................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................
2.3 System memory ...........................................................................
2.3.1 Overview .........................................................................
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ...................................................
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ..........................................................
2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ...
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.6 Cable connections .....................................................................
2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling .................................................
2.8 Removable/optional components .............................................
2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................
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2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-18
2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) ...
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Installing friction rail kit items .................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails ....................................................
3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack ......................................
3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items ............................
3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server ......................................
3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails ....................................................
3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack ......................................
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................
4.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.5 Submenu items ...............................................................
5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
5.2.9 General help ...................................................................
5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................
5.3.3 SATA1–6 .......................................................................
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5.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................5-11
5.3.5 System Information .......................................................
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ...................................................
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................
5.5 Server menu ...............................................................................
5.6 Power menu ................................................................................
5.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...................................................
5.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ................................
5.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v2.0] .......................................
5.6.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled] .......................................
5.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.6.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................
5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.7.4 Security .........................................................................
5.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
5.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................
6.2 FastBuild Utility ............................................................................
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
RAID 5, SPAN or JBOD) .................................................
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set .......................................................
6.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment
6.2.4 Viewing the Controller Conguration
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................
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7.2 AMD
7.3 LAN driver installation ...............................................................
7.4 Display driver installation .........................................................
7.5 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation .................................
7.6 Management applications and utilities installation ................
processor driver installation .......................................... 7-14
7.6.1 Running the support DVD .............................................
7.6.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.6.3 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.6.4 Make disk menu ............................................................
7.6.5 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 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 modications 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 Information
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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or
experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• 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.
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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.
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 conguring 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 specications.
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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions
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 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+D>
Command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Means that you must type the command
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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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It includes
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
ASUS RS500A-E6/PS4
Product introduction
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1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS500A-E6/PS4
Chassis ASUS R10A 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS KGNE-D16 Server Board
Component 1 x 500W 80+ Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x RS500A-E6/PS4 User Guide
Optional Items 2 x CPU Heatsinks (varies by territories)
*ASUS System Web-based Management
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays (varies by territories)
1 x SAS/SATAII HDD Backplane (BP4LX-R10A)
1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16L-R10)
1 x Front I/O Shield (FPB-AR14)
5 x System Fans (40 x 56mm)
1 x Air Duct
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User Guide
1 x RS500A-E6/PS4 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x Friction Rail Kit
1 x Slim-type Optical Device
1 x ASMB4-iKVM Remote Management Card
1 x PIKE RAID Card
1 x Anti-virus CD
1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit
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. See 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.
RS500A-E6/PS4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS500A-E6/PS4 is a server featuring the ASUS KGNE-D16 server
board. The server supports AMD® LGA 1944 Opteron™ 6100 series processors
with HyperTransport™ technology, plus other latest technologies through the
chipsets onboard.
2 x Socket G34 (LGA 1944)
Processor Support / System Bus
Core Logic
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X /
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot
SATA Controller
SAS Controller
I = Internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
8/12 Core AMD® Opteron™ 6100 Series (ACP<=80W)
HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0,
6.4 GT/s per link (triple link)
AMD® SR5650
AMD® SP5100
16 (4-channel per CPU)
Maximum up to 256GB (RDIMM)
Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
DDR3 800/1066/1333 UDIMM with ECC / non ECC
DDR3 800/1066/1333 RDIMM
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB (RDIMM)
1GB, 2GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
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Default Riser Card:
1 x PCI-E G2 x16 slot (G2 x16 link) (Full-Height/
Half-Length)
1 x PIKE Slot for Storage Enhancement
AMD® SP5100:
6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
PROMISE® SW RAID (For Linux/Windows)
Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card
ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
4 x Hot-Swap 3.5” SAS/SATA2 HDD Bays
2 x Intel® PCI-E GbE LAN (82574L)
1 x Mgmt LAN
Aspeed AST2050 8MB
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Auxiliary Storage CD / DVD
1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay
(Options: No Device / DVD-RW)
3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB4-iKVM)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x External Serial Port
Onboard I/O
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Internal A Type USB port
Windows® Server 2008 R2
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit
OS Support
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Anti-virus Software
Software
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software
ASWM 2.0
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
Management
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
Power Supply
615mm x 444mm x 43.6mm (1U)
15 Kg
500W 80+ Single Power Supply (Gold Level)
Operation temperature: 10°C — 35°C /
Environment
Non operation temperature: -40°C — 70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% — 90%
(Non-condensing)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB
ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Rack screw
HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4
Optical drive
USB ports
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Reset button
Location LED
Location switch
Rack screw
Power
button
Power
LED
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
Power cord connector
Power supply fan
PS/2 mouse port
Serial port
USB ports
LAN port 3*
PS/2 keyboard port
VGA port
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
Expansion slot
• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN
do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
• *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. PCI Express G2 x16 slot
Riser Card (G2 x16 link)
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2. Power fans
3. ASUS KGNE-D16
server board
4. Power supply
5. System fan 1* - Connects
to CPU_FAN2 connector
6. System fan 2* - Connects
to FRNT_FAN1
connector
7. System fan 3* - Connects
to FRNT_FAN2
connector
8. System fan 4* - Connects
to FRNT_FAN3
connector
9. System fan 5* - Connects
to FRNT_FAN4
connector
10. SAS/SATAII backplane
11. Hot-Swap HDD tray 1 - Connects to SATA1 port (Port 0)
12. Hot-Swap HDD tray 2 - Connects to SATA2 port (Port 1)
13. Hot-Swap HDD tray 3 - Connects to SATA3 port (Port 2)
14. Hot-Swap HDD tray 4 - Connects to SATA4 port (Port 3)
15. Front I/O board (hidden)
16. Slim-type optical drive
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy
disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a
oppy disk.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Location LED
LAN LEDs
The Message LED functions only when you install the optional ASMB4-iKVM
server management board. Contact the local sales or dealer for detailed
information on purchasing the server management board.
Message LED
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
OFF
ON
OFF
Blinking
ON
Power LED
Location LED
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
1.7.2 LAN (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
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1.7.3 HDD status LED
HDD status LED
HDD Activity LED
SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description
GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON
HDD Status
LED
HDD Activity
LED
RED* ON
GREEN/
RED*
GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD
*The LED status functions only when you install the optional PIKE RAID card.
Blinking RAID rebuilding
HDD has failed and should be swapped
immediately
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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 RS500A-E6/PS4
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
Removing the rear cover
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from
the chassis.
Thumbscrews
2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
1/2 inch distance
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1944 Socket designed for
the AMD® Opteron™ 6100 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
• 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/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 Socket 1944.
• 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.
2.2.1 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 left.
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2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
Retention tab
A
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle.
5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
6. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-right corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment key
into the CPU notch.
B
Load lever
Load plate
4
5
Gold triangle mark
PnP cap
3
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
Alignment keys
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7. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip
this step.
A
B
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the two
fasteners match the holes on the
motherboard.
2. Twist each of the two screws with
a Philips (cross) screwdriver just
enough to attach the heatsink to
the motherboard. When the two
screws are attached, tighten them
one by one to completely secure
the heatsink.
To install the airduct:
1. Position the airduct on top of the
heatsink.
2. Carefully lower the airduct until it
ts in place.
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2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Registerd or 1GB/2GB/4GB Unbuffered
with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory
congurations in this section.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• For CPU1 conguraton, install DIMMs from the orange slots and in the
order as follows: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_D2.
For CPU1 + CPU2 conguraton, install DIMMs from the orange slots and in
the order as follows: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2.
•
For Quad Ranks DIMMs, when installing less than or equal to four
DIMMs:
For CPU1 conguration, install DIMMs to the orange slots and in the order
as follows: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_D2.
For CPU1 + CPU2 conguration, install DIMMs to the orange slots and in
the order as follows: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2.
•
For Quad Ranks DIMMs, when installing more than four DIMMs:
For CPU1 conguration, install DIMMs in the order as follows: DIMM_A2
-> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_D2 -> DIMM_A1 -> DIMM_C1 ->
DIMM_B1 -> DIMM_D1.
For CPU1 + CPU2 conguration, install DIMMs in the order as follows:
DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2 -> DIMM_B2 ->
DIMM_F2 -> DIMM_D2 -> DIMM_H2 --> DIMM_A1 -> DIMM_E1 ->
DIMM_C1 -> DIMM_G1 -> DIMM_B1 -> DIMM_F1 -> DIMM_D1 ->
DIMM_H1.
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Memory population table
For UDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks)
CPU1Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
CPU1+CPU2Conguration
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
10 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
14 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks & Quad Ranks)
CPU1Conguration
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
V V
V V V V
V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1
V V
V V V V
V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1
V V
V V V V
V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V
CPU1+CPU2Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
10 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
14 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
V V
V V V V
V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
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2.3.3 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 clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
2
DIMM notch
1
1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
3
2
1
DIMM notch
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2.4 Hard disk drives
The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk
drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via
the SATAII/SAS backplane.
To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD:
1. Release a drive tray by pushing the
spring lock to the right, then pulling
the tray lever outward. The drive
tray ejects slightly after you pull out
the lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull
the drive tray out of the bay.
spring lock
3. Take note of the drive tray holes.
Each side has three holes to t
different types of hard disk drives.
Use two screws on each side to
secure the hard disk drive.
4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive
on the tray, then secure it with four
screws.
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5. Carefully insert the drive tray and
push it all the way to the depth of
the bay until just a small fraction of
the tray edge protrudes.
When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/
SAS interface on the backplane.
6. Push the tray lever until it clicks,
and secures the drive tray in place.
The drive tray is correctly placed
when its front edge aligns with the
bay edge.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to
install a second SATAII/SAS drive.
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2.5 Expansion slot
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the
bracket if you want to install a PCI Express expansion card.
To install a PCI Express expansion card:
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
2. Place the riser card bracket on a
at and stable surface, then remove
the screw from the slot bay.
PCI Express x16 slot
3. Install a PCI Express expansion
card to the bracket as shown, then
secure the card with a screw.
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