Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 User Manual
RS700D-E6/PS8
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E4519
First Edition
March 2009
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Contents
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 ...................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-7
1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3
2.1.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7
2.2.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ....2-11
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-12
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-13
2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-14
2.7.1 Replacing system fans .................................................. 2-14
2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ....................................... 2-15
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-16
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Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional) ............................................ 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rails to the server ................................................. 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server ............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-8
4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-16
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-6
5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 5-7
5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-7
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-7
5.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-7
5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-7
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.3 SATA1–4 ......................................................................... 5-8
5.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5-10
5.3.5 AHCI Conguration ........................................................5-11
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-12
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-13
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5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-16
5.4.3 Legacy Device Conguration ........................................ 5-20
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-21
5.4.5 PCIPnP Conguration ................................................... 5-22
5.4.6 Power On conguration ................................................ 5-23
5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 5-24
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-25
5.4.9 PCI Express Conguration ............................................ 5-26
5.4.10 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-27
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-29
5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 5-29
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-33
5.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-35
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-2
6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................ 6-3
6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3
6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................6-11
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ........................................... 6-12
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives ................................................. 6-16
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-18
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 6-21
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 6-22
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache .................................................... 6-23
6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-24
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 6-25
6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-26
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6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-28
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-29
6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-30
6.3.6 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-31
6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-31
6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-33
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 ................................ 7-5
7.2 Intel® chipset device installation .............................................. 7-12
7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-14
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-17
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-19
7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-19
7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-19
7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-20
7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-20
7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-20
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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
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://green.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, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
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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 the optional components and devices
into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.
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 provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions
To make sure 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 server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8
Product introduction
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8
Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board
Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8 User’s Guide
Optional Items CPU Heatsink
* ASUS System Web-based Management
**ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrivewhen
creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.
8 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane
2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B)
2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
1 x Redundant Power Supply Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B)
8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x RS700D-E6/PS8 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cables
1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
Anti-virus Software CD
ASUS PIKE series SAS RAID card
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 xxxxxxxxxxxx.
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.
RS700D-E6-P
xxxxxxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
Z8NH-D12 server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series
processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8
2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W)
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage SATA Controller
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Onboard I/O
Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W)
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series
(60W/38W)
QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s
Intel® 5500 I/O Hub
Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller
√
√
12 DIMMs per Node (3-channel per CPU,
6 DIMMs per CPU)
Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM) per Node
Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) per Node
DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered
DIMM with ECC
1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB (RDIMM)
1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)
1 per Node
1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Low prole / HL)
per Node
4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10
LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)
- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10
4 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD Bays per Node
(Total 8 x 2.5” HDD in 1U)
2 x Intel® 82574L PCIE GbE LAN per Node
Aspeed AST2050 8MB
Per Node:
- 1 x External Serial Port
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type USB Port
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 1-3
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
OS Support
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
Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Out of Band
Management
Solution
Remote
Hardware
Software
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
Power Supply
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
ASUS ASWM 2.0
686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm
16.5 Kg
770W (80+) Cold-Swap Power Supply per Node
Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation
Environment
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, and USB port for each
Node are located on the front panel.
Rack
screw
Refer to section
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Hot-swap
HDD bays
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
Power button
Reset button
Location switch
USB port
for the LED descriptions.
Power LED
Message LED
Location LED
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Rack
screw
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.
LAN port 1
LAN port*
USB ports
LAN port 2
Serial port
VGA port
Location LED
Power supply fan
Power cord connector
LAN port*
Power supply fan
Power cord connector
USB ports
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
Serial port
VGA port
Location LED
* These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supplies and power
2
1
3
2
1
3
4
5
6 7 8
10
10
9
fans
2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser
Cards (at x16 link)
3. ASUS Z8NH-D12 server
boards
4. System fans
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and
3—Connect to SATA1 and
SATA3 ports
7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and
4—Connect to SATA2 and
SATA4 ports
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and
3—Connect to SATA1 and
SATA3 ports
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and
4—Connect to SATA2 and
SATA4 ports
10. Front I/O boards (hidden)
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc
drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports
on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.
*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
Power LED
Message LED
Location LED
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
LED Icon
Power LED
HDD Access
LED
Message LED
Location LED
LAN LEDs
Display
status
ON System power ON
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
OFF
ON
OFF
Blinking
ON
Description
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
HDDLEDStatusDene
Power
LED Status Description
LED
Active LED
Power
Active Green Blink Data read/write to HDD
Green Light ON Power On (detection HDD present)
Red Light ON
G/R Blinking RAID rebuilding
OFF HDD not found
RAID HDD fail (HDD plug-in ready
but detection error)
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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 RS700D-E6/PS8
Hardware setup
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 1366 Socket designed for
the Intel® Xeon 5500 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 1366.
• 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.
2.1.1 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 towards 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.
B
Load lever
Load plate
4
3
PnP cap
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6. Position the CPU over the socket,
making sure that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket, and then t the socket
alignment key into the CPU notch.
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!
7. Apply several drops of thermal paste
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 preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
The thermal paste is toxic and
inedible. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, ensure to
wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notch
Alignment key
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger
directly.
8. Close the load plate (A), and then
push the load lever (B) until it snaps
into the retention tab.
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 four
fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
2. 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
Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.
A
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2.3 System memory
2.2.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
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2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered / unbuffered 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, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS web site.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and
Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for
the dual-channel or triple-channel conguration. Any excess memory from
the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we
recommend that you do any of the following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).
Memory population table
CPU1Conguration
DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
CPU2Conguration
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
-- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- --
-- -- --
DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1
-- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- --
-- -- --
-- --
-- --
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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.
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DIMM notch
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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.
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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.
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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. Follow the illustration below for HDD installation.
To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD
1. Release a drive tray by pushing the
spring lock to the right, and 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.
3. Remove the drive tray supporting
pillar shown in the right gure.
Supporting pillar
4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive
on the tray, and 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 5 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 PCI Express x16 expansion cards.
To install a PCI Express x16 card
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
and 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, and then
remove the screw from the slot bay.
PCI Express x16 slot
3. Install a PCI Express x16 card to
the bracket as shown, and then
secure the card with a screw.
4. Press the riser card bracket until
the golden connectors completely
t the slot and the bracket aligns
with the rear panel.
5. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if
applicable.
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2.5.2 Conguringanexpansioncard
After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software
settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 - Programmable Interrupt
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 --
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 --
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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