Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 User’s Manual

RS700-E8-RS4 V2

1U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E13712

Revised Edition V4

December 2017

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Contents

Safety information....................................................................................................	viii
About this guide...........................................................................................................	x

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1	System package contents.........................................................................		1-2
1.2	Serial number label.....................................................................................		1-2
1.3	System specifications................................................................................		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 Information

2.1	Chassis cover.............................................................................................		2-2
2.2	Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................................		2-3
	2.2.1	Installing the CPU and heatsink...................................................	2-3
2.3	System memory........................................................................................		2-10
	2.3.1	Overview....................................................................................	2-10
	2.3.2	Memory Configurations..............................................................	2-11
	2.3.3	Installing a DIMM.......................................................................	2-13
	2.3.4	Removing a DIMM.....................................................................	2-13
2.4	Hard disk drives........................................................................................		2-14
2.5	Expansion slot..........................................................................................		2-16
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot..........................	2-16
	2.5.2	Installing an ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIE2 slot.....................	2-17
	2.5.3	Configuring an expansion card..................................................	2-23
	2.5.4	Installing Mezzanine cards........................................................	2-24
	2.5.5	Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards.......................................................	2-25

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2.6	Cable connections....................................................................................		2-26
2.7	SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................		2-27
2.8	Removable/optional components...........................................................		2-28
	2.8.1	System fans...............................................................................	2-28
	2.8.2	Redundant power supply module..............................................	2-30
	2.8.3	Replacing optical drive (optional)...............................................	2-31

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	Jumpers.......................................................................................................	4-4
4.3	Internal connectors..................................................................................	4-10
4.4	Internal LEDs.............................................................................................	4-19

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 EZ Flash 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

5.3	Main menu...................................................................................................		5-9
	5.3.1	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].....................................................	5-9
	5.3.2	System Time [xx:xx:xx]................................................................	5-9

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5.4	Advanced menu........................................................................................		5-10
	5.4.1	ACPI Settings............................................................................	5-11
	5.4.2	Smart Settings...........................................................................	5-11
	5.4.3	NCT6779D Super IO Configuration...........................................	5-12
	5.4.4	Onboard LAN I350 IO Configuration .........................................	5-13
	5.4.5	Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................	5-14
	5.4.6	APM...........................................................................................	5-17
	5.4.7	Advanced Power Management Configuration...........................	5-18
	5.4.8	PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................	5-19
	5.4.9	Network Stack Configuration.....................................................	5-20
	5.4.10	CSM Configuration....................................................................	5-21
	5.4.11	Trusted Computing....................................................................	5-22
	5.4.12	USB Configuration.....................................................................	5-23
	5.4.13	iSCSI Configuration...................................................................	5-24

5.5	IntelRCSetup menu...................................................................................		5-25
	5.5.1	Processor Configuration............................................................	5-26
	5.5.2	Advanced Power Management Configuration...........................	5-28
	5.5.3	Common RefCode Configuration...............................................	5-28
	5.5.4	QPI Configuration......................................................................	5-29
	5.5.5	Memory Configuration...............................................................	5-30
	5.5.6	IIO Configuration........................................................................	5-32
	5.5.7	PCH Configuration.....................................................................	5-33
	5.5.8	Miscellaneous Configuration......................................................	5-35
	5.5.9	Server ME Configuration...........................................................	5-35
	5.5.10	Runtime Error Logging Support.................................................	5-36
5.6	Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................		5-37
5.7	Event Logs menu......................................................................................		5-41
	5.7.1	Change Smbios Event Log Settings..........................................	5-41
	5.7.2	View Smbios Event Log.............................................................	5-42
5.8	Monitor menu............................................................................................		5-43
5.9	Security menu...........................................................................................		5-44
5.10	Boot menu.................................................................................................		5-47
5.11	Tool menu..................................................................................................		5-48
5.12	Exit menu...................................................................................................		5-49

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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

6.2	LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility...................................................		6-4
	6.2.1	Creating a RAID set.....................................................................	6-5
	6.2.2	Adding or viewing a RAID configuration....................................	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 configuration...................................................	6-21
	6.2.7	Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set...................................	6-22
	6.2.8	Enabling WriteCache.................................................................	6-23

6.3Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

	SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility............................................................		6-24
	6.3.1	Creating a RAID set...................................................................	6-25
	6.3.2	Deleting a RAID set...................................................................	6-27
	6.3.3	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.....................................................	6-28
	6.3.4	Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
		enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility.............................	6-29
	6.3.5	Rebuilding the RAID..................................................................	6-29
	6.3.6	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................	6-31
6.4	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)......................		6-32
	6.4.1	Creating a RAID set...................................................................	6-33
	6.4.2	Changing a Volume Type..........................................................	6-35
	6.4.3	Deleting a volume......................................................................	6-36
	6.4.4	Preferences...............................................................................	6-37

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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.............................................	7-3
7.2	Management applications and utilities installation...............................		7-13
7.3	Running the Support DVD.......................................................................		7-13
7.4	Intel® chipset device software installation.............................................		7-17

7.5Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210/

	X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver..........................................................	7-19
7.6	VGA driver installation.............................................................................	7-22
7.7	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation................	7-24

Appendix

Z10PP-D24 block diagram.......................................................................................	A-2
Notices .....................................................................................................................	A-3
REACH .....................................................................................................	A-4
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services............................................................	A-4
Australia statement notice............................................................................	A-4
ASUS contact information......................................................................................	A-5

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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.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring 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 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	RS700-E8-RS4 V2
	Chassis	ASUS R12D 1U Rackmount Chassis
	Motherboard	ASUS Z10PP-D24 Server Board
		1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
		1 x SAS 3.5-inch HDD Backplane
	Component	4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD trays
		1 x Front I/O Board
		2 x Riser Card
		8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm)
		1 x RS700-E8-RS4 Support CD
		1 x ASWM* Enterprise Support CD
	Accessories	1 x ASMB Support CD
		1 x Bag of Screws
		2 x CPU Heatsink
		2 x AC Power Cable

1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply (Second PSU) Optional Items 1 x Friction Rail Kit

1 x Slim type DVD-RW

*ASUS System Web-based Management

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2Serial number label

The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover.

The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team.

RS700-E8-RS4 V2

xxS0xxxxxxxx

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1.3System specifications

The ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 features the ASUS Z10PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel® Socket-R3 LGA2011-3 Xeon® series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS	Smart Fan
Features	ASWM Enterprise
	Total Slots
	Capacity
Memory	Memory Type
	Memory Size
	Total PCI/PCI-X/
	PCI-E Slots
Expansion
Slots	Slot Type

		SATA Controller
	Disk
	Controller
		SAS Controller
	Storage	I = internal
		A or S will be hot-
	Bays
		swappable
	Networking	LAN
	Graphic	VGA

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2 x Socket R3 (LGA 2011-3)

Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3/v4 product family QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s

Intel® C612 chipset

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24 (4-channel per CPU, 12 DIMM per CPU)

Maximum up to 1536 GB

DDR4 2400/2133/1866/1600 RDIMM/LR-DIMM

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB (RDIMM) / 64 GB, 32 GB (LRDIMM)

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

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1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link), FH, HL 1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 link), LP, HL

1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), proprietary*

1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), OCP Mezzanine**

*Support for ASUS PIKE II (optional)

**Support for MCB-10G-2S (Dual Port 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card) (optional)

Intel® C612

-- 2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 2 x SATA ports or

2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 1 x SATA port + 1 x M.2 connector

Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)

Optional:

ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card

ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays

1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port

Aspeed AST2400 32 MB

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Model Name		RS700-E8-RS4 V2
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay		1 x Slim type Optical Drive Bay
(Floppy / Optical Drive)		Options: No Device / DVD-RW
		1 x External Serial Port (COM Port)
		2 x USB 3.0 ports
		1 x VGA port
Rear I/O Connector,		2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
Switches/LED		1 x RJ-45 Management LAN port
		1 x PS/2 KB/Mouse port
		1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
		1 x Power switch
		2 x USB 2.0 ports
		1 x VGA port
		1 x Power switch/LED
Front I/O Connector,		1 x Location switch/LED
		1 x Reset switch
Switches/LED
		1 x HDD Access LED
		1 x Message LED
		LAN 1-4 LED
		* LAN 3-4 for Mezzazine card use
		Windows® Server 2012 R2
		Windows® Server 2012
		Windows® Server 2008 R2
		Windows® 8.1
		RedHat® Enterprise Linux
OS Support		SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server
		CentOS
		Ubuntu
		VMware
		Citrix XenServer
		* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
	Out of Band
Management	Remote	On-Board ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Solution	Hardware
	Software	ASUS ASWM Enterprise
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)		686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm (1U)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &		18 Kg
HDD not included)
Power Supply		1+1 800W 80PLUS Platinum	1+1 550W 80PLUS Gold
		Redundant Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply
Power Rating		100-127Vac / 200-240Vac,	100-127Vac / 200-240Vac,
		9.4A/4.72A, 47-63Hz, Class I	10A/5A, 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
		4	3	2	1
		LAN 4 LED			VGA port
Optical drive (optional)	Asset tag	LAN 3 LED
					USB 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.

Expansion slots

LAN port 3*

LAN port 1

Serial port

USB ports

LAN port 2

Mezzanine 10G LAN card port (optional)

VGA port				Redundant Power supply
				and Power cord connector

PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

*This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM only.

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply and power fan

2. ASUS Z10PP-D24 Server

Board

3. System fans

4. 4 x HDD trays

5. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden)

6. Slim type optical drive (hidden)

7. PCI-E x8 slot (Gen3 x8 link) (OCP Mezzanine) (hidden)

8. Butterfly riser card

9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)

10. Asset tag (hidden)

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.

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

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

4

3

2

1

LAN 4 LED

LAN 3 LED

LAN 2 LED

LAN 1 LED

Location button with LED Power button with LED HDD LED

Message 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	ON	Location switch is pressed
			(Press the location switch again to turn off)

OFF

LAN LEDs Blinking ON

No LAN connection

LAN is transmitting or receiving data 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.

2.1Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

To remove the rear cover:

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

2.Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

3.Lift the cover from the chassis.

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2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 V3/V4 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 LGA

2011-3 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.

2.2.1Installing the CPU and heatsink

To install a CPU:

1.Remove the rear cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.

2.Remove the air duct.

CPU2

CPU1

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3.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position.

Triangle mark

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4.Press down the load lever with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B), then gently lift the load lever (C).

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

Load

5.Press down the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is released from retention tab (E), then gently lift the load lever (F).

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6.Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G).

Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab.

7.Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H).

8.Get the CPU.

9.Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket box.

10.Install the CPU into the slot.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the

CPU pins on the socket.

11.Gently push the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU.

Do not force to close the load plate as it may damage the CPU.

edge of the Load plate

Load plate

Triangle mark

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12.Push down the right load lever (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (K).

The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab.

Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket.

PnP cap

13.Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M).

Retention tab

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14. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with.

• Ensure that the Thermal Interface

Material is spread in an even 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.

15.Prepare the CPU heatsink.

16.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners matches the holes on the motherboard.

17.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 in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink.

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18.Replace the air duct.

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2.3System memory

2.3.1Overview

The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

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