Asus RS726Q-E7/RS12 User Manual

RS720Q-E7/RS12 RS724Q-E7/RS12 RS726Q-E7/RS12

2U Rackmount Server User Guide

E7559

Revised Edition V2 September 2012

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................

1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................

1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................

1.7 LED information ...........................................................................

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................

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

1.7.3 HDD status LED ............................................................

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................

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

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

2.3.2 Memory Support List ......................................................

2.3.3 Memory Congurations .................................................

2.3.4 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket ...........

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

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

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

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

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

2.7 Removable/optional components .............................................

2.7.1 System fans ..................................................................

2.7.2 Power supply module ....................................................

2.7.3 Installing ASMB6 series management board ................

2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) ..................

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Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items .................................................... 3-2

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

3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack ......................................

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................

4.3 Internal connectors ....................................................................

4.4 Internal LEDs ..............................................................................

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..................................................

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

5.2.3 Menu items .....................................................................

5.2.4 Submenu items ...............................................................

5.2.5 Navigation keys ...............................................................

5.2.6 General help ...................................................................

5.2.7 Conguration elds .........................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.4.7 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Conguration .....................................

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5.4.8 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-25

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

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

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

5.4.12 APM setting ...................................................................

5.4.13 Onboard LAN Conguration ..........................................

5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................

5.4.15 ME Subsystem ..............................................................

5.4.16 Legacy Devices Conguration ......................................

5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging ..................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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

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

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

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................

6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities ..............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option

ROM Utility ..................................................................................

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

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

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

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

6.3.5 Exiting the Intel

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

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

6.4 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) 6-34

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

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

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

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

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................

7.2 Intel

7.3 Intel

7.4 VGA driver installation

7.5 Intel

7.6 Intel

7.7 Intel

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

7.9 MellanoxConnectX-3Innibanddriverinstallation ...............

Chipset Device Software installation ............................. 7-15

Network Connections Software installation.................. 7-17

C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers ....................... 7-23

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation . 7-24

PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation ............. 7-27

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

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

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

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

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

Rapid Storage Technology utility ........ 6-31

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Appendix: Reference information

Notices .......................................................................................................A-2

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4

Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

outlet before relocating the system.

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

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

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

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

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

experienced engineers.

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

package.

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

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

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

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

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied 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.

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.

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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 conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

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

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

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

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

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

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.

Chapter 1

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

specications.

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS720Q-E7/RS12; RS724Q-E7/RS12; RS726Q-E7/RS12 Chassis ASUS R21A 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS Z9PH-D16 Server Board (RS720Q-E7/RS12)

Component 2 x 1620W Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS72xQ-E7/RS12 User’s Guide

Optional Items 1 x PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE)

ASUS Z9PH-D16/QDR Server Board (RS724Q-E7/RS12) ASUS Z9PH-D16/FDR Server Board (RS726Q-E7/RS12)

4 x PCIe Riser Card (RE16R-R12B) 2 x Front I/O Board (LED Board, FPB-R21A) 2 x Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R21A) 1 x Power Connection Board (PSB-R21A) 4 x Backplane Board (BP3LX-R21A-M) 1 x Backplane Board (BP3LX-R21A-S) 1 x Midplane Board (MP8LX-R21A-M) 4 x Connection Board (CB-R21A) 4 x System Fans (80mm x 38mm) 12 x Hot-swappable 3.5” HDD trays*

1 x ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide 1 x RS72xQ-E7/RS12 Support CD 1 x ASUS Web-based Management (ASWM) Enterprise Supplier CD 1 x ASMB6-iKVM Support DVD 1 x ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 8 x CPU Heatsinks* 1 x Mellanox driver disc (RS726Q-E7/RS12 and RS724Q-E7/RS12 only**) 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables

1 x Friction Rail Kit

1 x ASUS PIKE RAID Card

* May vary with different regions or territory. ** The Mellanox driver is included in the motherboard support DVD or in an individual driver disc,

depending on the shipping sequence. This is subjected to change without notice.

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. See the gure below.

With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team

members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

RS720Q-E7/RS12

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS720Q-E7/RS12 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z9PH-D16 server boards; the ASUS RS724Q-E7/RS12 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z9PH-D16/QDR server boards and the ASUS RS726Q-E7/RS12 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z9PH-D16/

FDR server boards. The server supports Intel® Socket-R LGA2011 Xeon® series

processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the

chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS726Q-E7/RS12 RS724Q-E7/RS12 RS720Q-E7/RS12

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Smart Fan ASWM

Enterprise Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Slot Type and Additional Slot

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

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

- Intel® C602-A

- Mellanox

ConnectX-3 FDR 56Gbps

controller

√

16 per Node (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU) Maximum up to 512GB (RDIMM)

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

DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 RDIMM DDR3 1066 / 1333 ECC UDIMM DDR3 1066 / 1333 LR-DIMM

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

1 per Node

1 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Low prole / HL) per Node or

1 x PIKE Riser Card Slot for Storage Enhancement (Optional) Intel® C602-A:

<AHCI> 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1 & 10)

<SCU> 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only)

(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 for all SATA ports)

Optional kits(PIKE Riser card is necessary):

ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card

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- Intel® C602-A

- Mellanox

ConnectX-3 QDR 40Gbps

controller

- Intel® C602-A

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Model Name RS726Q-E7/RS12 RS724Q-E7/RS12 RS720Q-E7/RS12

I = internal

HDD Bays

A or S will be hotswappable

Networking LAN

Graphic VGA

Onboard I/O

3 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays per Node (Total 12 x 3.5” HDD in 2U)

- 2 x Intel® 82574L +

1 x Mgmt LAN per Node

- 1 x Single Port Mellanox

ConnectX-3

FDR

InniteBand with QSFP

interface per Node

- 2 x Intel

82574L +

1 x Mgmt LAN per Node

- 1 x Single Port Mellanox

ConnectX-3 QDR InniteBand with QSFP

interface per Node

- 2 x Intel

1 x Mgmt LAN per Node

82574L +

Aspeed AST2300 + 16MB VRAM

Per Node:

- 1 x External Serial Port

- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM)

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x Internal A Type

USB Port

- 1 x QSFP Port for Inniband FDR

Per Node:

- 1 x External Serial

Port

- 3 x RJ-45 ports

(1 for ASMB6-iKVM)

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x Internal A Type

USB Port

- 1 x QSFP Port for

Inniband QDR

Per Node:

- 1 x External Serial Port

- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM)

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x Internal A Type

USB 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)

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

Default ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Intel Node Management

ASUS ASWM Enterprise 756mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U)

25 Kg

2 xed power for 100-140Vac, 50-60Hz, 12-9.5A 1+1 Redundant 1620W power for 180-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 9.6-7A

Input:

Power Rating

1000W: 100–120Vac, 12–10A, 50–60Hz, Class I 1200W: 120–140Vac, 12–10A, 50–60Hz, Class I 1620W: 180–240Vac, 10.5–8A, 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.

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible

features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB

ports are located on the front panel.

Front panel Node 2 Node 1

HDD 1 (Node 1)

HDD 2 (Node 1)

HDD 3 (Node 1)

HDD 1 (Node 2) HDD 1 (Node 3) HDD 1 (Node 4)

HDD 2 (Node 2)

HDD 3 (Node 2)

HDD 2 (Node 3)

HDD 3 (Node 3)

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

1.5 Rear panel features

PSU 2

PSU 1

Node 4

Node 3

Front panel

Node 4 Node 3

HDD 2 (Node 4)

HDD 3 (Node 4)

Node 2

Node 1

When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4.

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RS720Q-E7/RS12

LAN port 2

LAN port 1

VGA port

Serial port

* This port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only.

RS726Q-E7/RS12; RS724Q-E7/RS12

LAN port 2

LAN port 1

VGA port

Serial port

LAN port 3*

InniBandport**

LAN port 3*

USB ports

* This port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only.

** This port allows 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

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LINK LEDACT LED

1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply and power fan

2. ASUS Z9PH-D16/FDR (for RS726Q-E7/RS12 use); ASUS Z9PH-D16/QDR (for RS724Q-E7/RS12 use); Z9PH-D16 (for RS720Q-E7/RS12 use) Server Boards

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden)

5. Hot-swap HDD trays (SAS and SATA)

6. Front LED Boards

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. Connect a USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.

*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 switch and LED

Message LED

Power switch and LED Location switch and LED

LED Icon

Display status

Description

Location switch and LED

LAN1 LED LAN2 LED

Power LED ON System power ON

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Message LED

1. Without ASMB6-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

2. With ASMB6-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is

indicated

Location LED

OFF Normal status

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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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

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

1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description

OFF HDD not present

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

ON HDD present, no activity

Blinking

OFF HDD not present

ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately

Blinking

1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD

2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED)

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

2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the top cover

1. Loosen the six screws on the top and the two sides of the top cover, as

shown in the following gures.

2. Lift the rear end of the top cover,

and follow the direction of the arrow

in the right gure to slide the cover

toward the rear panel until it is disengaged from the chassis.

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Removing the server node

1. Remove the screw located on the node latch.

2. Hold the server node lever and press the node latch.

3. Firmly pull the server node out of the server chassis.

When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Refer to section

1.5 Rear panel features

for details.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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

Intel® Xeon E5-2600 family processor.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward 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.

Load lever

4. Press the right load lever with your

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

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

load plate (G).

6. Position the CPU over the socket,

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

Triangle

mark

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

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

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

ensuring that the edge of the load

plate is xed by the lever (K).

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

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

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

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

Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 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.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

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To install the airduct:

1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink.

2. Twist each of the two screws with a slotted screwdriver just enough to attach

the airduct to the motherboard.

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