Asus RS720-E7/RS12 User Manual

RS720-E7/RS12

RS720-E7/RS12-E

2U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E7520

Revised Edition V2

June 2012

Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing byASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

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Contents

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

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	System package contents............................................................		1-2
1.2	Serial number label.......................................................................		1-2
1.3	System specifications..................................................................		1-3
1.4	Front panel features.....................................................................		1-5
1.5	Rear panel features......................................................................		1-6
1.6	Internal features............................................................................		1-7
1.7	LED information............................................................................		1-8
	1.7.1	Front panel LEDs.............................................................	1-8
	1.7.2	LAN (RJ-45) LEDs...........................................................	1-9
	1.7.3	HDD status LED..............................................................	1-9

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...........................	2-8
2.3	System memory..........................................................................		2-10
	2.3.1	Overview........................................................................	2-10
	2.3.2	Memory Configurations.................................................	2-10
	2.3.3	Installing a DIMM...........................................................	2-12
2.4	Hard disk drives..........................................................................		2-13
2.5	Expansion slots..........................................................................		2-15
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card..........................................	2-15
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-16
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments....................................................	2-16
	2.5.4	PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link)....................................	2-17
	2.5.5	PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)........................................	2-17
	2.5.6	PIKE slot........................................................................	2-17
2.6	Cable connections......................................................................		2-18
2.7	SATA/SAS backplane cabling....................................................		2-19
2.8	Removable/optional components.............................................		2-21
	2.8.1	System fans...................................................................	2-21

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	2.8.2	Redundant power supply module ..................................	2-22
	2.8.3	Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ...................................	2-23
	2.8.4	Installing ASMB6 series management board(Default) ...	2-24
Chapter 3:		Installation options
3.1	Installing friction rail kit items.....................................................		3-2
	3.1.1	Attaching the fixing latches to the server .........................	3-2
	3.1.2	Mounting the server to the rack .......................................	3-5
Chapter 4:		Motherboard information
4.1	Motherboard layouts....................................................................		4-2
4.2	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	4-4
4.3	Internal connectors......................................................................		4-8
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 2 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	5-9
	5.3.2 ...................................................................	System Time	5-9
5.4	Advanced ..........................................................................menu		5-10
	5.4.1 .........................................................	CPU Configuration	5-10
	5.4.2 .......................	CPU Power Management Configuration	5-12
	5.4.3 ....................................................	Chipset Configuration	5-14
	5.4.4 ...............................................	PCH SATA Configuration	5-20

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	5.4.5	PCH SCU SAS Configuration........................................	5-21
	5.4.6	PCI Subsystem Settings................................................	5-22
	5.4.7	Onboard LAN Configuration..........................................	5-25
	5.4.8	Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration......................................	5-26
	5.4.9	USB Configuration.........................................................	5-27
	5.4.10	Trusted Computing........................................................	5-28
	5.4.11	ACPI Settings................................................................	5-29
	5.4.12	WHEAConfiguration......................................................	5-30
	5.4.13	APM setting...................................................................	5-30
	5.4.14	Serial Port Console Redirection....................................	5-31
	5.4.15	ME Subsystem..............................................................	5-34
	5.4.16	Legacy Devices Configuration.......................................	5-34
	5.4.17	Runtime Error Logging..................................................	5-35
5.5	Server Mgmt menu.....................................................................		5-36
	5.5.1	System Event Log.........................................................	5-37
	5.5.2	BMC network configuration...........................................	5-38
5.6	Event Logs menu........................................................................		5-39
	5.6.1	Change Smbios Event Log Settings..............................	5-39
5.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		5-41
5.8	Monitor menu..............................................................................		5-43
5.9	Security menu.............................................................................		5-44
5.10	Tool menu....................................................................................		5-45
5.11	Exit menu.....................................................................................		5-46

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................................................	6-2
	6.1.3	RAID controller selection.................................................	6-3
	6.1.4	Setting the RAID item in BIOS.........................................	6-3
6.2	LSI Software RAID 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

Contents

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 SCU/SATA Option

ROM Utility..................................................................................		6-24
6.3.1	Creating a RAID set.......................................................	6-26
6.3.2	Creating a Recovery set................................................	6-27
6.3.3	Deleting a RAID set.......................................................	6-29
6.3.4	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.........................................	6-30
6.3.5	Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........	6-31
6.3.6	Rebuilding the RAID......................................................	6-31
6.3.7	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility............	6-33

6.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)6-34

	6.4.1	Creating a RAID set.......................................................	6-35
	6.4.2	Change Volume Type....................................................	6-37
	6.4.3	Delete volume................................................................	6-38
	6.4.4	Preferences...................................................................	6-39
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 software installation...............................		7-14
7.3	Intel@ Network Connections Software installation..................		7-16
7.4	VGA driver installation...............................................................		7-19

7.5Intel® C600 Series Chipset SAS RAID (SATA mode) Drivers.. 7-22

7.6

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1..........................................

7-23

7.7Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 7-24

7.8	Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation........................		7-27
7.9	Management applications and utilities installation.................		7-31
	7.9.1	Running the support DVD..............................................	7-31
	7.9.2	Drivers menu.................................................................	7-31
	7.9.3	Utilities menu.................................................................	7-32
	7.9.4	Make disk menu............................................................	7-32
	7.9.5	Contact information.......................................................	7-32
ASUS contact information........................................................................			A-1

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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

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

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

Operation Safety

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

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

•Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

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

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

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

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.

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

7Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

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

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

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

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

2.ASUS websites

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

Chapter 1

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

introductionProduct

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1.1System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name	RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E
Chassis	ASUS R20D 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard	ASUS Z9PE-D16 Server Board
Component	1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply
	1 x SATAHDD Backplane (RS720-E7/RS12)
	1 x SATA/SAS HDD Backplane with expander (RS720-E7/RS12-E)
	12 x hot-swap HDD trays
	1 x Front I/O Shield
	1 x Front USB Board
	4 x System Fans (80 x 38mm)
	1 x Redundant Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R20A)
	1 x Air Duct
Accessories	1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E User’s Guide
	1 xASWM Enterprise User’s Guide
	1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E Support DVD
	1 x Bag of Screws
	1 xASWM Enterprise DVD
	1 xASMB6 Series DVD
	1 xASMB6 User’s Guide
	2 xAC Power Cable
	1 x Friction Rail Kit
	1 x Air Duct

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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

1.2Serial number label

Before requesting support from theASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.

With the correct serial number of the product,ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

RS720-E7/RS12

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3System specifications

TheASUS RS720-E7/RS12 and RS720-E7/RS12-E feature theASUS Z9PE-D16 server board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011 Xeon® series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Smart Fan

ASUS Features ASWM

Enterprise

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Expansion Slots Slot Type

Additional Slot

Storage	SATA Controller

RS720-E7/RS12	RS720-E7/RS12-E
2 x Intel® LGA2011

Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor Family

QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s

Intel® C602-A

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16 DDR3 DIMM Slots (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU)

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM) Maximum up to 512GB (RDIMM) Maximum up to 512GB (LRDIMM)

DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM

DDR3 1066/1333 ECC UDIMM/Non-ECC UDIMM DDR3 1066/1333 LR-DIMM

1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* (UDIMM)

8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (LRDIMM)

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Low-profile slots:

- Slot 1: PCI-E x16 (X8 Gen3 link, MIO supported, White, from CPU 1)

- Slot 2: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link,Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 1 is occupied, White, from CPU 1)

- Slot 3: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2) - Slot 4: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, White, from CPU 1) - Slot 5: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2) - Slot 6: PCI-E x16 (X8 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2)

1 x PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (White, from CPU 1)

Intel® C602-A :

<AHCI>

2 SATA6Gb/s ports; 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports

Intel® RSTe (for Windows

only) N/A

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/

Windows)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)

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Model Name

	Storage	SAS
		Controller

I = internal HDD Bays A or S will

be hotswappable

Networking LAN

Graphic VGA

Onboard I/O

OS Support

Out of Band

Management Remote

Solution Hardware

Software

Dimension (HH x WW x DD)

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded)

Power Supply

Environment

RS720-E7/RS12	RS720-E7/RS12-E
Optional:	ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS	6G RAID card (Support RAID 0,
6G RAID card (Support RAID 0,	1, 10 & 1E)
1, 10 & 1E)	ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port	6G HW RAID card (Support
SAS 6G RAID card (Support	RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, & 50)
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS
6G HW RAID card (Support
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)
8 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS	12 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS
HDD Bays (available only	HDD Bays (when an
when an optional ASUS	ASUS PIKE SAS RAID
PIKE SAS RAID card is	card is installed)
installed)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATAHDD
Bays

1 x Quad Port Intel® Ethernet Controller i350 LAN ASPEED® AST2300 + 16MB VRAM

5 x RJ-45 ports (1 forASMB6-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x InternalAType USB Port

1 x VGAport

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2008 R2

Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit

Windows® 7 32/64-bit

RedHat® Enterprise LinuxAS5.6/6.0 32 / 64-bit

CentOS 5.6 32 /64-bit

SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 32 / 64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice)

DefaultASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

ASUSASWM Enterprise® 615mm x 444mm x 87mm (2U) 23 Kg

1+1 Redundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply (following different configuration by region)

Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C

Non operation 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, 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.

RS720-E7/RS12

USB ports HDD 1 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 2 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 3 (SAS/SATA) HDD 4 (SAS/SATA) Power button

Front panel

LEDs

Location

switch

Reset button

HDD 5 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 6 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 7 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 8 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 9 (SATA)

HDD 10 (SATA)

HDD 11 (SATA)

HDD 12 (SATA)

RS720-E7/RS12-E

USB ports HDD 1 (SAS/SATA) HDD 2 (SAS/SATA) HDD 3 (SAS/SATA) HDD 4 (SAS/SATA)

Power button

Front panel

LEDs

Location

switch

Reset button

HDD 5 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 6 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 7 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 8 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 9 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 10 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 11 (SAS/SATA)

HDD 12 (SAS/SATA)

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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.

power Redundant supply

cord Power connector

port mouse PS/2

PS/2DM keyboard_LAN 1port port*

port VGA

ports USB

4 port LAN

3 port LAN

2 port LAN

1 port LAN

slots Expansion 6

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

•*The port is forASUSASMB6-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

1.Power supply and power fan

2.ASUS Z9PE-D16 Server Board

3.System fans

4.SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

5.Hot-swap HDD tray 1– 12 (SAS and SATA)

6.Front USB I/O Board (USB-R20A)

7.Front LED Board (FPBR20A)

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.

Aprotection 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 FINGERSAND OTHER BODY PARTSAWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

					HDD Access LED
Power LED					Message LED
LAN1/3 LED					Location LED
LAN2/4 LED

LED	Icon	Display		Description
		status
Power LED		ON		System power ON

HDD	OFF	No activity
Access	Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
LED

	Message		OFF	System is normal; no incoming event
				1. WithoutASMB6-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated
	LED		ON
				2. WithASMB6-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is
				indicated
	Location		OFF	Normal status
	LED		ON	Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to
				turn off)
			OFF	No LAN connection
	LAN LEDs		Blinking	LAN is transmitting or receiving data
			ON	LAN connection is present

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1.7.2LAN (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

1.7.3HDD status LED

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

SATA/SAS HDD LED Description
	OFF	HDD not present
HDDActivity LED (Green)
	ON	HDD present, no activity
	Blinking	1.	Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD
		2.	Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED)
	OFF	HDD not present
HDD Status LED (Red)
	ON	HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately
	Blinking	1.	RAID rebuilding
		2.	Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED)

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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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2.1Chassis 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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2.2Central 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

MerchandiseAuthorization (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.

2.2.1Installing 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 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.

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).

A

B

Load lever

E

C

D

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

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 fits 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 then close the load plate (I).

I

H

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8.Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K).

K

J

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

10. Push down the left load lever (L),	M
and then insert the lever under the
retention tab (M).	L

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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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2.2.2Installing 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 A

To install the airduct:

1.Locate the three screws on the motherboard and remove the three screws.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

2.Remove the three screws from motherboard.

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3.Place the airduct on the motherboard, ensuring that the three fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

4.Use the three screws that including in the package, tighten them one by one to completely secure the airduct.

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2.3System memory

2.3.1Overview

The motherboard comes with eight (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

2.3.2Memory Configurations

You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RDIMMs or 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* with ECC/Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

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