Asus RS700-E7/RS4-C User Manual

RS700-E7/RS4-C

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide

E7393

First Edition

April 2012

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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................

1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................

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 .............................................

2.3 System memory ...........................................................................

2.3.1 Overview .........................................................................

2.3.2 Memory Congurations ...................................................

2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ...

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.6 Cable connections .....................................................................

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling .................................................

2.8 Removable/optional components .............................................

2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................

2.8.2 Redundant power supply module .................................

2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional) ..................................

2.8.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ..................

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Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............................................. 3-2

3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 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 EZ Flash 2 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 Conguration elds .........................................................

5.2.8 Pop-up window ...............................................................

5.2.9 Scroll bar .........................................................................

5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

5.3.1 System Date ...................................................................

5.3.2 System Time ..................................................................

5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

5.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration .......................

5.4.3 Chipset Conguration ...................................................

5.4.4 PCH SATA Conguration ..............................................

5.4.5 PCH SCU SAS Conguration .......................................

5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ...............................................

5.4.7 Onboard LAN Conguration ..........................................

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5.4.8 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-30

5.4.9 Trusted Computing ........................................................

5.4.10 ACPI Settings ................................................................

5.4.11 WHEA Conguration .....................................................

5.4.12 APM ..............................................................................

5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................

5.4.14 ME Subsystem ..............................................................

5.4.15 Legacy Devices Conguration ......................................

5.4.16 Runtime Error Logging ..................................................

5.5 Server Mgmt menu .....................................................................

5.5.1 System Event Log .........................................................

5.5.2 BMC network conguration ...........................................

5.6 Event Logs menu .......................................................................

5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings .............................

5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................

5.8 Monitor menu .............................................................................

5.9 Security menu ............................................................................

5.10 Tool menu ...................................................................................

5.11 Exit menu ....................................................................................

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................

6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................

6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility ....................................

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................

6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................

6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ...........................................

6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................

6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................

6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................

6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ......................

6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ....................................................

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6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA

Option ROM Utility .....................................................................

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................

6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ...............................................

6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................

6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................

6.3.5 Exiting the Intel

6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID .....................................................

6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............

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6.4 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility

(Windows) ...................................................................................

6.4.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................

6.4.2 Change Volume Type ....................................................

6.4.3 Delete volume ...............................................................

6.4.4 Preferences ...................................................................

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 ................................ 7-5

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7.2 Intel

7.3 Intel

7.4 VGA driver installation

7.5 Intel

7.6 Intel

7.7 Intel

7.8 Management applications and utilities installation ................

chipset device software installation ............................... 7-15

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Network Connections Software installation.................. 7-18

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C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers ............... 7-24

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Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation . 7-25

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WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation ............ 7-28

7.8.1 Running the support DVD .............................................

7.8.2 Drivers menu .................................................................

7.8.3 Utilities menu ................................................................

7.8.4 Make disk menu ............................................................

7.8.5 Contact information .......................................................

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH Information

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the

system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure

that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or

experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

package.

• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon
as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

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

carrying the system.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be
placed in municipal waste.

About this guide

Audience

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

least basic knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: 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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

References

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

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

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

2. ASUS websites

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

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Chapter 1

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

specications.

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS700-E7/RS4-C
Chassis ASUS R12D 1U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS Z9PP-D24/2L Server Board
Component 2 x 550W Redundant Power Supply (varies by territories)

Accessories 1 x RS700-E7/RS4-C User’s Guide

Optional Items Second 550W Redundant Power Supply Module

*ASUS System Web-based Management

1 x SAS 3.5” HDD Backplane (BP4LX-R10A)
4 x hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays (varies by territories)
1 x Front I/O Board (LED board, FPB-AR14)
2 x Riser Card (RE16L-R12D, RE16R-R12D)
8 x System Fans (40 x 40 x 28mm)

1 x ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide
1 x RS700-E7/RS4-C Support CD
1 x ASWM Enterprise Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink (varies by territories)
2 x AC Power Cable

1 x Friction Rail Kit

CPU Heatsink

Slim type DVD-RW

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 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. 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.

RS700-E7/RS4-C

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C feature the ASUS Z9PP-D24 server board. The

server supports Intel® Socket-R LGA2011 Xeon® series processors with EM64T
technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS700-E7/RS4-C

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking LAN

Graphic VGA

Smart Fan
ASWM

Enterprise
Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots

Slot Type
Additional Slot

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable

2 x Socket-R (LGA2011)
8/6/4 Core Intel® Xeon E5-2600 Series (Up to TDP=115W)
QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s

Intel® C602 chipset

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24 (4-channel per CPU, 12 DIMMs per CPU)
Maximum up to 192GB (RDIMM)

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)
Maximum up to 192GB (LRDIMM)

DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 Reg DIMM
DDR3 1333/ 1066 Unbuffered DIMM with ECC
DDR3 1333/ 1066 LRDIMM

2GB, 4GB, and 8GB (RDIMM)
2GB, 4GB, and 8GB (UDIMM)
8GB (LRDIMM)

2+1

2 x PCI-E G3 x16 (x16 Link) ( Full-height/Half-lengh)

1 x PIKE slot for storage enhancement
Intel® C602 chipset:

<AHCI>

2x SATA 3Gb/s ports
1x ISATA1 port (2 x SATA 3 Gb/s+2 x SATA 6Gb/s)
Intel RSTe (For Windows only)

- Supports S/W RAID 0,1,10 & 5)
LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows):

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10\

<SCU>

1x ISAS1 port (4 x SATA 3Gb/s)
Intel RSTe (For Windows only)

- Supports S/W RAID 0,1,10 & 5)

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G H/W RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS HDD Bays

1 x Dual-port Intel® I350-AM2 + 1 x Mgmt LAN

Aspeed AST2300 + 16MB VRAM

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Model Name RS700-E7/RS4-C

3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)

Onboard I/O

1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2008 R2
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit

OS Support

Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.7, 6.1 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11.1 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)

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

Power Rating

On-Board ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM Enterprise

689.5mm x 444mm x 43.4mm (1U)

18 Kg

550W (Delta 80Plus Gold level) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply
(Default with one Power Supply Module)

Input:

550W: 100 - 127Vac / 7A, 200-240Vac / 3.4A, 47 - 63Hz, Class 1
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C

Environment

Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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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, slim type optical drive, and

two USB ports are located on the front panel.

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

Rack screw

HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4

Optical drive

USB ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED

Message LED

Reset button

Location LED

Location switch

Rack screw

Power
button

Power
LED

Factory shipment (default):

• Connect HDD1 - HDD4 to ISAS1 <AHCI> to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s (HDD1/
HDD2) and 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (HDD3/HDD4). If you want SAS HDD support,

please upgrade with a PIKE RAID card.

• Refer to section

2.8.5 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card

for the

descriptions.

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

Expansion slot

USB ports

PS/2 keyboard port

Expansion slot

DMLAN port*

PS/2 mouse port

VGA port

(Optional)

Redundant power

Second

connector

Power cord

• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial port, USB, VGA, and
Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

• *The port is for ASUS ASMB6-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
fan

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2. PCI-E G3 x16 slot
(x16 link) (FH/HL)

3. PIKE Slot

4. ASUS Z9PP-D24 Server
Board

5. System fans

6. SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

7. 4 x HDD trays

8. Front LED Board
(FPB-AR14)

9. Slim-type optical drive

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

A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please
remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat

dissipation.

*WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Message LED

Power LED

Location LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

ON

OFF

Blinking

ON

No activity
Read/write data into the HDD

System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD status LED

HDD Activity LED

SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description

GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON

HDD Status
LED

HDD Activity
LED

RED ON

GREEN/
RED

GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD

Blinking RAID rebuilding

HDD has failed and should be swapped
immediately

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Chapter 2

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

Hardware setup

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2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from
the chassis.

Thumbscrews

2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it

toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.

1/2 inch distance

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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Z9PP-D24

Z9PP-D24 CPU LGA2011 Socket

CPU2

CPU1

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon E5-2600 family 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.

• 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 LGA2011 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 towards you and

the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the left load lever with your

B

A

E

D

C

thumb (A), then move it to the left

(B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Slightly lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow.

Load lever

4. Press the right load lever with your

thumb (C), then move it to the right
(D) until it is released from the
retention tab. Lift the load lever in
the direction of the arrow (E).

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I

H

G

F

5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the
load plate (G).

6. Position the CPU over the socket,

ensuring that the triangle mark is on
the top-right corner of the socket.

Triangle

mark

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. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).

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K

J

8. Push down the right load lever (J),

M

L

ensuring that the edge of the load

plate is xed by the lever (K).

9. Insert the right load lever under the
retention tab.

10. Push down the left load lever (L),

and then insert the lever under the
retention tab (M).

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11. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre­applied thermal paste. 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

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

A

diagonal sequence.

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2.3 System memory

®

Z9PP-D24

Z9PP-D24 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_C3

DIMM_C2

DIMM_C1

DIMM_D3

DIMM_D2

DIMM_D1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_E2

DIMM_E3

DIMM_F1

DIMM_F2

DIMM_F3

DIMM_H2

DIMM_H3

DIMM_H1

DIMM_G3

DIMM_G2

DIMM_G1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A3

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B3

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with 12 (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is
notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules

are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* RDIMMs or

4GB and 8GB* with ECC/Non-ECC UDIMMs or

the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

1CPUConguration(mustonCPU1)(QuadRank)

DIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs

1CPUConguration(mustonCPU1)(QuadRank)

1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs

DIMM_C3 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1

8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into

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V V
V V V V
V V V V

V V V V

1GB, 2GB,

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2CPUConguration(SingleRank,DualRank)

DIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
20 DIMMs
24 DIMMs

2CPUConguration(SingleRank,DualRank)

1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
20 DIMMs
24 DIMMs

2CPUConguration(SingleRank,DualRank)

1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
20 DIMMs
24 DIMMs

2CPUConguration(SingleRank,DualRank)

1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
20 DIMMs
24 DIMMs

V V V V V V
V V V V V V

DIMM_C3 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1

V V V V V V
V V V V V V

DIMM_E3 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F3 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1

V V V V V V

DIMM_G3 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H3 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1

V V V V V V

V V V V
V V V V

V V V V
V V V V

V V V V
V V V V

V V V V
V V V V

V
V V
V V
V V

V V
V V

V V
V V

V V
V V

• *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update.

• Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 (light blue).

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force

a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends,
then insert the DIMM vertically
into the socket. Apply force to both
ends of the DIMM simultaneously
until the retaining clip snaps back
into place, and the DIMM cannot
be pushed in any further to ensure
proper sitting of the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch

damage.

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

• Refer to the user guide for qualied vendor lists of the memory modules.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

1

2

Unlocked retaining clip

3

Locked Retaining Clip

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk
drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via
the SATAII/SAS backplane.

To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the
spring lock to the right, then pulling
the tray lever outward. The drive tray
ejects slightly after you pull out the
lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

spring lock

3. Take note of the drive tray holes.

Each side has three holes to t

different types of hard disk drives.
Use two screws on each side to
secure the hard disk drive.

4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive

on the tray, then secure it with four
screws.

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