Asus RS704D-E6/PS8 User Manual

RS700D-E6/PS8
RS702D-E6/PS8
RS704D-E6/PS8

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide

E5318

First Edition

March 2010

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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 ...................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-4

1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-6

1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-7

1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-8

1.7 LED information ......................................................................... 1-10

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs .......................................................... 1-10

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ........................................................ 1-10

1.7.3 HDD status LED ............................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6

2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7

2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-7

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

2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) .................. 2-17

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Contents

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 ........................................................................................ 4-6

4.3 Internal connectors .................................................................... 4-12

4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-20

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 Conguration 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 Conguration .......................................................... 5-10

5.3.5 AHCI Conguration ........................................................5-11

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-12

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-13

5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-17

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Contents

5.4.3 Legacy Device Conguration ........................................ 5-21

5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-22

5.4.5 PCIPnP Conguration ................................................... 5-23

5.4.6 Power On conguration ................................................ 5-24

5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 5-25

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-26

5.4.9 I/O Virtualization ............................................................ 5-27

5.4.10 PCI Express Conguration ............................................ 5-27

5.4.11 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-28

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-30

5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 5-30

5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-32

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-32

5.6.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................ 5-32

5.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-33

5.6.4 Security ......................................................................... 5-34

5.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-36

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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

6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 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 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5

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

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6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-26

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 .............................................. 7-17

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-19

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-22

7.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver

installation (For RS702D-E6/PS8; RS704D-E6/PS8) ................ 7-24

7.5.1 Windows operating system ........................................... 7-24

7.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS ...................................... 7-27

7.6 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-29

7.6.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-29

7.6.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-29

7.6.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-30

7.6.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-30

7.6.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-30

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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

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 qualied 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 qualied

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 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 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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring

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

specications.

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8
Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12

Server Board

Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply

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 Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B)
8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)

Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 User’s Guide

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x 55x0 Series Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cables
1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit

Optional Items CPU Heatsink

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE)
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card
ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card

Anti-virus Software CD

2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB
Server Board

2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12
SE/QDR Server Board

2 x 770W Single Power

Supply
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-R12A)

1 x Power Distribution

Board
(ASUS PDB-R12B)

8 x System Fans

(40mm x 56mm)

* ASUS System Web-based Management

**ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrivewhen

creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.

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

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1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must
take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the

product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and
satisfying solution to your problems.

RS704D-E6-PS8

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-3

1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
Z8NH-D12 server boards. The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system
featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server boards. The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a
1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards.

The servers support Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processors, plus other latest
technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking LAN

Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
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 LGA1366 per Node
32nm Six/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors

- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500, X5600 Series (95W)

- Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600 Series (80W)

- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500, L5600 Series (60W/40W)
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 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 prole / HL) per Node

1 x PIKE Riser Card Slot for Storage Enhancement
I

ntel® ICH10R:

4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports

- Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10

- LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1 & 10

Optional:

- ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card*

- ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card*
* Must installed on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card

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 + 1 x

Mgmt LAN per Node

(continued on the next page)

- Intel® 5520 I/O
Hub

- Intel® ICH10R I/O
Controller

- Mellanox

ConnectX
MT25408 DDR
20Gbps controller

2 x Intel® 82574L
PCIE GbE LAN + 1 x

Mgmt LAN per Node

1 x Single Port

Mellanox ConnectX
DDR InniteBand
with CX4 interface

per Node

- Intel® 5520 I/O
Hub

- Intel® ICH10R I/O
Controller

- Mellanox

ConnectX
MT25408 QDR
40Gbps controller

2 x Intel® 82574L
PCIE GbE LAN + 1 x

Mgmt LAN per Node

1 x Single Port

Mellanox ConnectX
QDR InniteBand
with QSFP interface

per Node

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4

Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8

Graphic VGA

Onboard I/O

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

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

- 1 x CX4 port

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

- 1 x QSFP port

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
Power Rating

Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM 2.0

®

686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm

18 Kg

770W (80+) Cold-Swap Power Supply per Node
Input: 100–127/200–240V, 9.55/4.8A, 50-60Hz, Class I
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.

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5

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

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

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans.

The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard

are also placed in the real panel.

The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel

if the motherboards are not present.

RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8

LAN port 1

LAN port*

LAN port 2

USB ports

VGA port

Serial port

RS704D-E6/PS8

(RS702D-E6/PS8 only)

Location LED

InniBandport

Power cord connector

Power supply fan

LAN port*

Power cord connector

Power supply fan

USB ports

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

Serial port

(RS702D-E6/PS8 only)

VGA port

Location LED

InniBandport

LAN port 1

LAN port*

USB ports

LAN port 2

VGA port

Location LED

InniBandport

Power supply fan

Serial port

Power cord connector

LAN port*

Power supply fan

Power cord connector

USB ports

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

VGA port

Location LED

InniBandport

Serial port

* These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only.

** These ports allow connection with a QSFP cable to an InniBand switch.

Inniband(MQSFP1)indications

Activity LED Link LED Description

Off Off No device
Orange Green Device plugged in; Ready

Orange

Green Device plugged in; Data transmitting

Blinking

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7

LINK LEDACT LED

1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

RS700D-E6/PS4, RS702D-E6/PS4

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 (RS700D-E6/PS4);
ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server
boards (RS702D-E6/PS4)

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)

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

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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4

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

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1. Power supplies and power

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3

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fans

2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser

Cards (at x16 link)

3. ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR

server boards

4. System fans

5. SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

6. HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect
to SATA1 and SATA3 ports

7. HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect
to SATA2 and SATA4 ports

8. HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect
to SATA1 and SATA3 ports

9. HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect
to SATA2 and SATA4 ports

10. Front I/O boards (hidden)

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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

1.7.3 HDD status LED

Active LED

HDDLEDStatusDene

Power

LED Status Description

LED

Green Light ON Power On (detection HDD present)

Red Light ON

Power

G/R Blinking RAID rebuilding
OFF HDD not found

Active Green Blink Data read/write to HDD

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, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-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.

2.2.1 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 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 forenger to a 100º angle.

5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.

B

Load lever

Load plate

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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

2.3.1 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 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered / unbuffered ECC DDR3
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations 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 Qualied 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 conguration. 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

CPU1Conguration

DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs

CPU2Conguration

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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2

1

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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