Asus RS300-E8-RS4 User Manual
RS300-E8 Series
RS300-E8-PS4
RS300-E8-RS4
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E8115
First Edition
March 2013
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
REACH ..........................................................................................
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 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 ............................................................
2.4 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 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ...................................................
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2.8 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-17
2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ..................
2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)
2.8.4 Installing the SSD cage (optional) .................................
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................
3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit
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 ......................................
items ............................. 3-5
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................
4.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................
4.4 Internal LEDs ..............................................................................
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility ......................................................
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.4 Submenu items ...............................................................
5.2.5 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.6 General help ...................................................................
5.2.7 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.8 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.9 Scroll bar .........................................................................
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5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 System Date ..................................................................
5.3.2 System Time ...................................................................
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration .........................................................
5.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration ...................................................
5.4.3 SATA Conguration .......................................................
5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration .................................
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ...............................................
5.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.7 TPM ..............................................................................
5.4.8 ACPI Settings ................................................................
5.4.9 WHEA Support ..............................................................
5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration ..............................
5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services ......................................
5.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration ..........................................
5.4.13 MIO Card Conguration ................................................
5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................
5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support ....................................
5.4.16 APM ..............................................................................
5.4.17 Network Stack ...............................................................
5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail .....................................
5.5 Event Logs menu .......................................................................
5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................
5.8 Security .......................................................................................
5.9 Tool menu ...................................................................................
5.10 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 Jumpers ..............................................................
6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS ......................................
6.1.5 RAID conguration utilities ..............................................
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6.2 Intel
SATA Option ROM Utility .............................................................
6.3 Intel
Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ..........................................
®
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility .................................................
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID .......................................................
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility .............
®
Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........ 6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type ..............................................
6.3.3 Deleting a volume .........................................................
6.3.4 Preferences ...................................................................
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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 ................................
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ..................
7.3 Running the Support DVD ..........................................................
7.4 Installing the LAN driver ............................................................
7.5 Installing the VGA driver ...........................................................
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-1
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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 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
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.
throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
DO NOT
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.
throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
DO NOT
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 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>+<Del>
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.
Product introduction
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1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS300-E8-PS4, RS300-E8-RS4
Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Board
Component 1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E8-PS4)
1 x 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E8-RS4)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX-R10A)
1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D)
4 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)
Accessories 1 x RS300-E8 Series User’s Guide
1 x ASWM* User’s Guide
1 x ASMB7 User’s Guide (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
1 x RS300-E8 Series Support DVD
1 x ASWM* DVD
1 x ASMB7 DVD (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E8-PS4)
2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E8-RS4)
Optional
Items
1 x CPU Heatsink
ASUS ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card
DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
Second 450W Redundant Power Supply Module (RS300-E8-RS4)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must
take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the
product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and
satisfying solution to your problems.
RS300-E8-PS4, RS300-E8-RS4
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS300-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel®
Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets
onboard.
Model Name
Processor Support / System
Bus
Core Logic
Total Slots
Memory
Expansion
Slots (follow
SSI Location #)
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-E
Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot
1
SATA Controller
Storage
SAS Controller
I = internal
HDD Bays
Networking
Graphic
A or S = hotswappable
LAN
VGA
RS300-E8-PS4, RS300-E8-RS4
1 x Socket LGA1150
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Family
Intel® C224 Chipset
4 (2 Channels)
Maximum up to 32GB (UDIMM)
DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
2GB, 4GB, 8GB (UDIMM)
2
1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link) (Full-Height/HL))
1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link) (Full-Height/HL)
1 x PIKE Slot for Storage enhancement
Intel® C224:
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe)
supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows®)
Optional kits:
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID Card
ASUS PIKE 2108-32PD 8-port SAS 6G RAID Card
ASUS PIKE 2308 8-port SAS 6G RAID Card
4 x Hot-swap 3.5 in. HDD Bays
2 x SSD Bays (Optional)
4 x Intel® I210 + 1 x Management LAN
Aspeed AST2300 32MB
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Model Name
Onboard I/O Connectors
OS Support
Software
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not
included)
Power Supply
Power Rating
Environment
RS300-E8-PS4 RS300-E8-RS4
1 x External Serial Port
5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB7-iKVM)
4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 2)
2 x VGA port (Front x 1, Rear x 1)
1 x Internal A-Type USB Port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
Windows® Server 2012
Windows® 8 64-bit
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.3 U8 64-bit Centos
5.8/6.2/6.3 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
ASWM Enterprise
Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
615mm x 444mm x 43.4mm
16 Kg
Single 400W 80PLUS
Gold Power Supply
1+1 Redundant 450W
80PLUS Gold Power
Supply
100-240VAC, 6.3-3A,
60-50Hz, Class I
100-127/200-240Vac,
8/4A, 47-63Hz, Class I
Operating temperature:
10oC – 40oC
Non operation temperature:
-40oC – 70oC
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, and USB port for each
Node are located on the front panel.
Refer to section
Rack screw Rack screw
Slim-type optical drive
(Optional)
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
Hot-swap HDD bays
Asset tag
for the LED descriptions.
Hot-swap HDD bays
LAN4 LED
LAN3 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
Reset button
Locate switch
Power button
HDD Access 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 simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of
the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you
to write down important information about to the server.
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1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans.
The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard
are also placed in the real panel.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel
if the motherboards are not present.
RS300-E8-RS4
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
RS300-E8-PS4
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
LAN port 5*
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 2
Gigabit LAN port 1
LAN port 5*
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 2
Gigabit LAN port 1
* This port is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply and power
2
1
3
12
4 4 4 4
5
96 7 8
11
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
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13
10
fan
2. PCI Express slot Riser Card
3. ASUS P9D-C/4L Server
Boards
4. System fans
5. SAS / SATA backplane
(hidden)
6. HDD tray 1—Connect to
SATA1 port
7. HDD tray 2—Connect to
SATA2 port
8. HDD tray 3—Connect to
SATA3 port
9. HDD tray 4—Connect to
SATA4 port
10. Front I/O boards (hidden)
11. Slim-type optical drive
12. SSD Cage (Optional)
13. Asset Tag
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive 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
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1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon
LAN4 LED
LAN3 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Display
status
Location LED
Power LED
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD
OFF No activity
Access
LED
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Message
LED
1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated
ON
2. 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 switched is pressed.
Location
LED
Normal status.
OFF
(Press the location switch again to turn off.)
Description
ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-9
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
1.7.3 HDD status LED
HDD status LED
SATA HDD LED Description
GREEN This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition
OFF HDD failure or no HDD is installed
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
Removing the rear cover
1. Locate and remove the front side screws.
Front side screw
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from
the chassis.
Thumbscrews
3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
5. To recover the rear cover, reverse
step 1 to 4.
A protection lm is pre-attached
to the system cover before
shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning
on the system for proper heat
dissipation.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the
Intel® Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge 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/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 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.
2.2.1 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 right.
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2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the right
(B) until it is 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.
3. Lift the load lever until the load plate
is completely lifted.
Load lever
Retention tab
Load plate
4. Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket, then t the CPU notches to
the socket's alignment keys.
The CPU ts in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to pre ve nt bending the
pins on the socket and damaging
the CPU.
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment
CPU notches
Alig nment
key
key
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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
Load lever
slides 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 heatsinks come with preapplied 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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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink
1. Remove the protection sticker on
the back of the CPU heatsink.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
3. Twist each of the four screws with
a Philips (cross) 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.
A
B
B
A
• Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.
• Do not remove the mylar on the heatsink.
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4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct
to the server with two screws.
5. Insert the two tips of the system
fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as
shown in the right gure.
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2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with six (6) 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 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
DIMM Slot Per
Channel
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600
DIMM Populated
per Channel
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,
it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).
UDIMM
DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
Single Rank,
Dual Rank
Single Rank,
Dual Rank
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