Asus RS300-E9-PS4, RS300-E9-RS4 User Manual

RS300-E9-PS4

RS300-E9-RS4

1U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E13709

Revised Edition V5

December 2017

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................................	vii
Safety information......................................................................................................	ix
About this guide..........................................................................................................	xi

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1	System package contents.........................................................................		1-2
1.2	Serial number label.....................................................................................		1-3
1.3	System specifications................................................................................		1-4
1.4	Front panel features...................................................................................		1-6
1.5	Rear panel features....................................................................................		1-6
1.6	Internal features..........................................................................................		1-7
1.7	LED information..........................................................................................		1-8
	1.7.1	Front panel LEDs.........................................................................	1-8
	1.7.2	LAN (RJ-45) LEDs.......................................................................	1-8
	1.7.3	HDD status LED..........................................................................	1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1	Chassis cover.............................................................................................		2-2
2.2	Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................................		2-3
	2.2.1	Installing the CPU........................................................................	2-3
	2.2.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct.......................................	2-6
2.3	System memory..........................................................................................		2-8
	2.3.1	Overview......................................................................................	2-8
	2.3.2	Memory configurations................................................................	2-8
	2.3.3	Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket..........................	2-9
2.4	Hard disk drives........................................................................................		2-10
2.5	Expansion slot..........................................................................................		2-12
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot..........................	2-12
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card..................................................	2-13
	2.5.3	Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards.......................................................	2-15

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2.6	Cable connections....................................................................................		2-16
2.7	SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................		2-17
2.8	Removable/Optional components...........................................................		2-18
	2.8.1	System fans...............................................................................	2-18
	2.8.2	Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional)............................	2-19
	2.8.3	Redundant power supply module..............................................	2-21
	2.8.4	Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional).............	2-22
	2.8.5	Installing the SSD cage.............................................................	2-23
	2.8.6	Replacing optical drive (optional)...............................................	2-25

Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit..........................................................................3-2

Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

4.1	Motherboard layout....................................................................................		4-2
4.2	Onboard LEDs.............................................................................................		4-5
4.3	Jumpers	.......................................................................................................	4-8
4.4	Connectors................................................................................................		4-12
	4.4.1 ...............................................................	Rear panel connectors	4-12
	4.4.2 .............................................................................	Q - Code table	4-13
	4.4.3 ....................................................................	Internal connectors	4-15

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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

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

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5.3	Main menu...................................................................................................		5-9
	5.3.1	System Date................................................................................	5-9
	5.3.2	System Time................................................................................	5-9
5.4	Advanced menu........................................................................................		5-10
	5.4.1	Trusted Computing....................................................................	5-11
	5.4.2	Chipset Configuration................................................................	5-11
	5.4.3	Platform Configuration...............................................................	5-21
	5.4.4	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	5-31
	5.4.5	SATA Configuration...................................................................	5-35
	5.4.6	Network Stack Configuration.....................................................	5-37
	5.4.7	CSM Configuration....................................................................	5-38
	5.4.8	iSCSI Configuration...................................................................	5-39
5.5	Security menu...........................................................................................		5-40
5.6	Boot menu.................................................................................................		5-42
5.7	Monitor menu............................................................................................		5-44
5.8	Tool menu..................................................................................................		5-44
5.9	Save & Exit menu......................................................................................		5-45
5.10	Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................		5-46
5.11	Event Logs menu......................................................................................		5-49

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

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

6.2Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility..............................................................		6-4
6.2.1	Creating a RAID set.....................................................................	6-5
6.2.2	Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................	6-7
6.2.3	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................	6-8

6.2.4Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

	enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility...............................	6-9
6.2.5	Rebuilding the RAID....................................................................	6-9
6.2.6	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................	6-11

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6.3	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)......................		6-12
	6.3.1	Creating a RAID set...................................................................	6-13
	6.3.2	Changing a Volume Type..........................................................	6-15
	6.3.3	Deleting a volume......................................................................	6-16
	6.3.4	Preferences...............................................................................	6-17

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

7.1	RAID driver installation..............................................................................		7-2
	7.1.1	Creating a RAID driver disk.........................................................	7-2
	7.1.2	Installing the RAID controller driver.............................................	7-4
7.2	Management applications and utilities installation.................................		7-6
7.3	Running the Support DVD.........................................................................		7-6
	7.3.1	Drivers menu tab.........................................................................	7-7
	7.3.2	Utilities menu tab.........................................................................	7-7
	7.3.3	Manual menu tab.........................................................................	7-8
	7.3.4	Contact information menu............................................................	7-8
	7.3.5	Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver.....................	7-9
7.4	Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver..................................		7-12
7.5	Installing the VGA driver..........................................................................		7-15

Appendix

P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram...............................................................................	A-2
ASUS contact information......................................................................................	A-3

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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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

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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 https://www.asus.com/support/. 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 https://www.asus.com/support/.

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.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

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.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

•Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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

Operation Safety

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

•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.

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.

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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.

Heavy System

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

Optical Drive Safety Information

Laser Safety Information

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.

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About this guide

Audience

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

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1.Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2.Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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 Setup

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

6.Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

ThischaptertellshowtochangesystemsettingsthroughtheBIOSSetupmenus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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

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Conventions

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	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
	sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press
	the Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
	the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command	Means that you must type the command exactly as
	shown, then supply the required item or value
	enclosed in brackets.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
	command line: format A:/S

References

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

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

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

2.ASUS websites

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

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Product Introduction

1

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

1.1System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS300-E9-PS4, RS300-E9-RS4

Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board

1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E9-PS4)

1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E9-RS4) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays

Component 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX12G-35-R10E) 1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A)

1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D)

4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)

1 x RS300-E9 Series Support DVD (with User’s Guide) 1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD

Accessories 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-PS4)

2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-RS4)

ASUS PIKE II card

Optional Items ASUS ASMB8-iKVM Remote management card DVD-ROM/DVD-RW

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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1.2Serial 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 figure 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-E9-RS4

xxS0xxxxxxxx

RS300-E9-PS4

xxS0xxxxxxxx

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1.3System specifications

The ASUS RS300-E9 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-C/4L/ SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v5 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

	Model Name		RS300-E9-PS4		RS300-E9-RS4
	Processor / System Bus		1 x Socket LGA1151
			Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v5 product family
	Core Logic		Intel® C232 chipset
		Total Slots	4 (2 Channels)
		Capacity	Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
	Memory	Memory Type	DDR4 2133 ECC / non-ECC UDIMM
			* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
		Memory Size	16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
			* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
		Total PCI/PCI-X/	2
	Expansion	PCI-E Slots
	Slots	Slot Type	1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link)
			1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
			Intel® C232
			6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 by miniSAS HD) with 2 x M.2 (NGFF
		SATA Controller	2280/2260/2242, PCIE or SATA signal, gray SATA port will disable
			when M.2 is SATA signal)
	Disk		Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)
	Controller		(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)
			Optional:
		SAS Controller	ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID Card
			ASUS PIKE II 3108 16-port SAS 12G RAID Card
	Storage	I = internal	4 x Hot-swap 3.5 in. HDD Bays
		A or S will be hot-
	Bays		2 x SSD Bays
		swappable
	Networking	LAN	4 x Intel® I210 + 1 x Management LAN
	Graphic	VGA	Aspeed AST2400 32MB
			1 x External Serial Port
			5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB8-iKVM)
			4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
	Onboard I/O Connectors		2 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 2)
			2 x VGA port (Front x 1, Rear x 1)
			2 x Internal A-Type USB Port
			1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
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Model Name		RS300-E9-PS4	RS300-E9-RS4
		Windows® Server 2012 R2
		Windows® Server 2012
		Windows® Server 2008 R2
		RedHat® Enterprise Linux
OS Support		SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server
		CentOS
		VMware
		Citrix XenServer
		* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
	Software	ASUS ASWM Enterprise
Management
	Out of Band
Solution	Remote	Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
	Management
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)		615 mm x 444 mm x 43.4 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &		8.98 Kg	10.64 Kg
HDD not included)
Power Supply		Single 400W 80PLUS Gold	1+1 Redundant 450W 80PLUS
		Power Supply	Gold Power Supply
Power Rating		100-240VAC, 6-3A, 50-60Hz,	100-127/200-240V, 5.5/3A (x2),
		Class I	50-60Hz, Class I
		Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Environment		Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
		Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

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

Rack screw			Rack screw
HDD 1	HDD 2	HDD 3	HDD 4
		LAN 4 LED	VGA port
		LAN 3 LED
Optical drive (optional)	Asset tag		USB 3.0 ports
		LAN 2 LED
		LAN 1 LED	Reset button
		Message LED	Location switch
		HDD LED	Power button

1.5Rear 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.

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PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

LAN port 5*

Q-Code LED

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

Message LED

Power button

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PS/2 keyboard/mouse port	LAN port 5*

Serial port (optional)

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

VGA port

		Q-Code LED
	Gigabit LAN port 4	Message LED
	Gigabit LAN port 3	Power button
	Gigabit LAN port 2
	Gigabit LAN port 1

*This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply and power fan

2. PCI Express slot Riser Card

3. ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS

Server Board

4. System fans

5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden)

6. HDD tray 1-4

7. Front I/O boards (hidden)

8. Slim-type optical drive

9. SSD Cage

10. Asset Tag

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

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

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

	4	1
	LAN 4 LED	Location switch
	LAN 3 LED
		Power button
	LAN 2 LED
		Message LED
	LAN 1 LED
		HDD LED

LED	Icon	Display status	Description
Power LED		ON	System power ON
HDD Access LED		OFF	No activity
		Blinking	Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED		OFF	System is normal; no incoming event
		ON	A hardware monitor event is indicated
		OFF	Normal status
Location LED			Location switch is pressed
		ON
			(Press the location switch again to turn off)
		OFF	No LAN connection
LAN LEDs		Blinking	LAN is transmitting or receiving data
		ON	LAN connection is present

1.7.2LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

ACT/LINK LED SPEED 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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1.7.3HDD status LED

HDD status LED

HDD Activity LED

SATA/SAS HDD LED Description

	GREEN	ON	SATA/SAS HDD power ON
	RED	ON	HDD has failed and should be swapped
HDD Status			immediately
LED	GREEN/	Blinking	RAID rebuilding
	RED
	GREEN/	OFF	HDD not found
	RED
HDD Activity	GREEN	Blinking	Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD
LED

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Hardware Information

2

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

2.1 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 reattach the rear cover, reverse step

1 to 4.

A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping.

Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 processor.

•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.

•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.

2.2.1Installing the CPU

To install the 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 fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.

The CPU fits in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins on	Gold
the socket and damaging the CPU.	triangle
	mark
	Alignment
	key

CPU notches

Alignment key

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5.Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides

under the retention lock (B) then push	Load lever
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 pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches

your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help.

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2.2.2Installing 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 Phillips (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.

• 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 system fan mylar into the system fan, as shown in the right figure.

6.Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as shown in the right figure.

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2.3System memory

2.3.1Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2Memory configurations

You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

UDIMM

	DIMM Slot	DIMM Populated	DIMM Type	Speed	Rank per DIMM
	Per Channel	per Channel
	2	1	Unbuffered DDR4	2133	Single Rank, Dual Rank
	2	2	Unbuffered DDR4	2133	Single Rank, Dual Rank

•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).

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