Asus TS300-E3 User Manual

TS300-E3

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IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel
Pedestal/5U Rackmount Pedestal/5U Rackmount

Pedestal/5U Rackmount

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Pedestal/5U Rackmount

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Pentium Pentium

Pentium

Pentium Pentium

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ServerServer

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D LGA775 D LGA775

D LGA775

D LGA775 D LGA775

1066/800 MHz Front Side Bus

E2198E2198

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E2198E2198

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
August 2005August 2005

August 2005

August 2005August 2005

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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-4

1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-5

1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-6

1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-7

1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

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

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ........................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ...................................... 2-3

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly .. 2-8

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-10

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-10

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-11

2.5 Front panel assembly ......................................................... 2-12

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly ..................... 2-12

2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ................... 2-14

2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................. 2-15

2.7 Hard disk drives ..................................................................2-18

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD .................. 2-18

2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover ............................ 2-20

2.8 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-21

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-21

2.8.2 Removing an expansion card ................................ 2-22

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2.9 Cable connections .............................................................. 2-23

2.9.1 Motherboard connections ..................................... 2-23

2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ............................... 2-24

2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections ................................. 2-27

2.10 Removable components ..................................................... 2-30

2.10.1 Chassis fan ........................................................... 2-30

2.10.2 HDD blower ........................................................... 2-32

2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane ........................................... 2-35

2.10.4 Floppy disk drive ................................................... 2-37

2.10.5 Front I/O board .................................................... 2-39

2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels ...................... 2-41

2.10.7 Power supply unit ................................................. 2-43

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Preparing the system for rack mounting ......................................... 3-2

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

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

4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-5

4.3 Internal connectors ............................................................ 4-10

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

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

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 5-2

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8

5.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 5-11

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12

Installation optionInstallation option

Installation option

Installation optionInstallation option

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

Motherboard info

Motherboard infoMotherboard info

BIOS informationBIOS information

BIOS information

BIOS informationBIOS information

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5.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 5-12

5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 5-13

5.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 5-13

5.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 5-13

5.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 5-13

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 5-13

Contents

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-14

5.3.1 System Time .........................................................5-14

5.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................5-14

5.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 5-15

5.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave .........5-16

5.3.6 System Information ..............................................5-18

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19

5.4.1 MPS Configuration ................................................ 5-19

5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 5-20

5.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 5-21

5.4.4 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 5-23

5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................5-27

5.4.6 PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... 5-28

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-29

5.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 5-29

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-32

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-34

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-34

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 5-35

5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 5-36

5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-39

Chapter 6:Chapter 6:

Chapter 6:

Chapter 6:Chapter 6:

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

6.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... 6-3

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ................................ 6-3

6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ..................................... 6-4

6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 6-5

RAID ConfigurationRAID Configuration

RAID Configuration

RAID ConfigurationRAID Configuration

6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set ............................. 6-6

6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ......................................... 6-11

6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ............... 6-15

6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .................................. 6-18

6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives ......................................... 6-23

6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ............ 6-25

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6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 6-28

6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 6-29

6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache ...................................... 6-30

6.3 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 6-30

6.4 LSI Logic Configuration Utility

(for PS4 model only) .........

6-31

6.4.1 Boot Adapter List ................................................. 6-32

6.4.2 Global Properties .................................................. 6-33

6.4.3 Adapter Properties ............................................... 6-35

6.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set .............................. 6-42

6.4.5 Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set .............................. 6-44

6.4.6 Running the Diagnostic Mode ............................... 6-44

6.4.7 Managing arrays ................................................... 6-46

Chapter 7:Chapter 7:

Chapter 7:

Chapter 7:Chapter 7:

Driver installationDriver installation

Driver installation

Driver installationDriver installation

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

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..................................... 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ 7-3

7.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................ 7-12

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7.2.1 Windows

7.2.2 Red Hat

2000/2003 Server .............................. 7-12

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Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-13

7.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 7-14

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7.3.1 Windows

7.3.2 Windows

7.3.3 Red Hat

2000 Server ........................................ 7-14

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2003 Server ........................................ 7-15

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Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ 7-15

7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ............. 7-16

7.4.1 Running the support CD ....................................... 7-16

7.4.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 7-16

7.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 7-17

7.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 7-17

7.4.5 Contact information ............................................. 7-17

Appendix:Appendix:

Appendix:

Appendix:Appendix:

Reference informationReference information

Reference information

Reference informationReference information

A.1 450 W single power supply .................................................. A-2

A.1.1 General description ................................................. A-2

A.1.2 Specifications ......................................................... A-3

A.2 Simple fixes .......................................................................... A-4

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

WARNING!WARNING!

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

WARNING!WARNING!
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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Electrical SafetyElectrical 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 SafetyOperation Safety

Operation Safety

Operation SafetyOperation 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, 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.

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 WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

CAUTION!CAUTION!
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 WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CD-ROM Drive Safety WarningCD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy SystemHeavy System

Heavy System

Heavy SystemHeavy System

CAUTION!CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!CAUTION!
moving or carrying the system.

About this guide

AudienceAudience

Audience

AudienceAudience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

This guide contains the following parts:

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction

1.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.

Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including

sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup

2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.2.

Chapter 2: Hardware setupChapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing or removing system components.

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options

3.

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.3.

Chapter 3: Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the

barebone server.

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information

4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.4.

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 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.

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information

5.

Chapter 5: BIOS information

5.5.

Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6.6.

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration

6.

Chapter 6: RAID configuration

6.6.

Chapter 6: RAID configurationChapter 6: RAID configuration
This chapter provides information on how toconfigure your hard disk

drives as RAID sets.

7.7.

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation

7.

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.7.

Chapter 7: Driver installationChapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides information on how to create a RAID set and

how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also
describes the software applications that the barebone server
supports.

8.8.

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

8.

Appendix: Reference information

8.8.

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
This section provides information about the power supply unit and a

troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the
barebone server.

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ConventionsConventions

Conventions

ConventionsConventions

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

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying

WARNING: WARNING:
to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

NOTE: NOTE:

ReferenceReference

Reference

ReferenceReference

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

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general
features of the barebone server,
including sections on the front
panel and rear panel specifications.

ASUS TS300-E3ASUS TS300-E3

ASUS TS300-E3

ASUS TS300-E3ASUS TS300-E3

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS TS300-E3 package with the items on the following table.
The package contents vary for the following configurations:

PA4PA4

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P A 4 (four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives)

PA4PA4
PS4PS4

P S 4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

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PS4PS4

ConfigurationsConfigurations

Configurations

ConfigurationsConfigurations

Item DescriptionItem Description

Item Description

Item DescriptionItem Description

ASUS TS300-E3 5U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS P5MT motherboard

• ASUS P5MT/SCSI motherboard

• 450 W single power supply

• SATA backplane board

• SCSI backplane board

• Floppy disk drive

• 9 cm Blower

• 12 cm Chassis fan

• Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) 4 4

• Chassis roller wheels 4 4

• Front I/O board

• Dummy covers

Cables

• AC power cable

• SATA signal cables

• SCSI signal cables

• SMBus cable
System screws and cables
System keys ( 2 pcs.)
Bundled CDs

• TS300-E3 support CD with ASWM*

• Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD
Documentation

• ASUS TS300-E3 user guide

• ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide
Optional items

• 52x IDE CD-ROM or 16X DVD-ROM drive

• ASUS TS300-E3 rackmount rail kit

PA4PA4

PA4

PA4PA4

PS4PS4

PS4

PS4PS4

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT
Series motherboard. The server supports an Intel
processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies
through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

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Pentium® 4/Pentium® D

ChassisChassis

Chassis

ChassisChassis

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel
and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.

ASUS P5MT (PA4 model)
ASUS P5MT/SCSI (PS4 model)
ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in

Northbridge: Intel

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E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
I/O Bridge: Intel® 6702 PXH

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Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the

Intel

775-land package with Extended Memory 64-bit
Technology (EM64T)

Supports Dual Core technology

1066/800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC
unbuffered 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules
Supports 256 MB up to 8 GB of system memory

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

Dual Broadcom

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BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers

- PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant

For PA4 model only
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:

- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 (with limited OS
support) configuration

- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

- LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10)

For PS4 model only
LSI1020A PCI-X SCSI controller supports:

- 1 x Ultra 320 SCSI channel with RAID 0, RAID 1, and
RAID1E configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID

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(optional)

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1.2 System specifications

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion
slotsslots

slots

slotsslots

Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

Front panelFront panel

Front panel

Front panelFront panel

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

ManagementManagement

Management

ManagementManagement

1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3)
1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)*

(colored green on PS4 model)

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 Link)**
1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board

1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay
3 x 5.25-inch drive bays

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0
ASUS Server Monitoring Agent (ASMA)

HardwareHardware

Hardware

HardwareHardware
monitorsmonitors

monitors

monitorsmonitors

Power supplyPower supply

Power supply

Power supplyPower supply

* Only PS4 model supports Zero Channel RAID (ZCR).

** If you install a PCI Express VGA card, the link speed downgrades to

x1 due to chipset limitation. This limitation applies only to VGA
cards.

Voltage, temperature, CPU and memory utilization, storage

capacity, and fan speed monitoring

Automatic Server Restart (ASR) feature

450 W single power supply

(with 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs)

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1.3 Front panel features

The TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel
covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security.
Open the bezel to access the front panel components.

The drive bays, power and reset
buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM
drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0
ports are located on the front panel.
For future installation of 5.25-inch
devices, two drive bays are
available.

Security lockSecurity lock

Security lock

Security lockSecurity lock

Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

CC

D-ROM driveD-ROM drive

C

D-ROM drive

CC

D-ROM driveD-ROM drive

Empty 5.25-inch baysEmpty 5.25-inch bays

Empty 5.25-inch bays

Empty 5.25-inch baysEmpty 5.25-inch bays

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Power buttonPower button

Reset buttonReset button

Reset button

Reset buttonReset button

Message LEDMessage LED

Message LED

Message LEDMessage LED
HDD access LEDHDD access LED

HDD access LED

HDD access LEDHDD access LED
Power LEDPower LED

Power LED

Power LEDPower LED
Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

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1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports,
expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system
fan, and power supply module.

Power supply modulePower supply module

Power supply module

Power supply modulePower supply module

Power Power

Power

Power Power

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port

Gigabit LAN portsGigabit LAN ports

Gigabit LAN ports

Gigabit LAN portsGigabit LAN ports

connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports

Serial portSerial port

Serial port

Serial portSerial port

Parallel portParallel port

Parallel port

Parallel portParallel port

VGA portVGA port

VGA port

VGA portVGA port

Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion

Chassis intrusion

Chassis intrusionChassis intrusion
switchswitch

switch

switchswitch

12 cm system fan12 cm system fan

12 cm system fan

12 cm system fan12 cm system fan

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The
photo below shows the TS300-E3 with the hard disk drive blower installed.
The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system.

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1. Power supply unit

2. Chassis fan

3. ASUS P5MT motherboard

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. Optical drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside)

9. Front I/0 board

10. SATA backplane

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6. Optical drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside)

9. Front I/0 board

10. SCSI backplane

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1.6 LED information

The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following
table for the LED status description.

System and HDD LEDSystem and HDD LED

System and HDD LED

System and HDD LEDSystem and HDD LED

Power LED (blue)Power LED (blue)

Power LED (blue)

Power LED (blue)Power LED (blue)

HDD Access LED (green)HDD Access LED (green)

HDD Access LED (green)

HDD Access LED (green)HDD Access LED (green)

Message LED (red)Message LED (red)

Message LED (red)

Message LED (red)Message LED (red)

!

Drive Status LED (green/red)Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Status LED (green/red)Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Activity LED (green)Drive Activity LED (green)

Drive Activity LED (green)

Drive Activity LED (green)Drive Activity LED (green)

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

SystemSystem

System

SystemSystem

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED OFF No activity

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

Hard disk drivesHard disk drives

Hard disk drives

Hard disk drivesHard disk drives

Drive Status LED Green Bridge board connected to backplane

Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

*SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (on PS4 model only)

IconIcon

Icon

IconIcon

!

Display statusDisplay status

Display status

Display statusDisplay status

Blinking System is in suspend mode

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Red HDD failure

Green/Red - Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

Installed HDD is in good condition

SAF-TE* function

The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the
system front bezel is closed.

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Chapter 2

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

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2.1 Chassis cover

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly
and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to
remove the cover.

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1. Remove the two screws that
secure the cover to the chassis.

2. Slide the side cover for about
half an inch toward the rear until
it is disengaged from the
chassis.

Removing the side coverRemoving the side cover

Removing the side cover

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Viewing the internal structureViewing the internal structure

Viewing the internal structure

Viewing the internal structureViewing the internal structure

Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of
the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to
section “1.5 Internal features” for the different model configurations.

Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU,
system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power
supply; and connect the system cables.

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You may need to remove some of the installed components to access
the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section “2.10
Removable components” for instructions.

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2.1.22.1.2

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the upper
hooks and lower sliding edge of
the cover to the corresponding
chassis holes and edge.

2. Slide the cover toward the front
until it snaps in place.

3. Drive in the two screws you
removed earlier to secure the
side cover.

Reinstalling the side coverReinstalling the side cover

Reinstalling the side cover

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT/SCSI
(PS4 model) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to
the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration
below.

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information
on the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

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Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any
motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so can cause you
physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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P5MT Series CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.

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 tabRetention tab

Retention tab

Retention tabRetention tab

A

PnP capPnP cap

PnP cap

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

Load leverLoad lever

B

This side of theThis side of the

This side of the

This side of theThis side of the
socket box shouldsocket box should

socket box should

socket box shouldsocket box should
face you.face you.

face you.

face you.face you.

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

PnP capPnP cap

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3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º
angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).

Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

Load plateLoad plate

B

A

5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left
corner of the socket.
The socket alignment
key should fit into the
CPU notch.

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Alignment keyAlignment key

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

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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!

6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until
it snaps into the retention
tab.

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

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The TS300-E3 comes with a proprietary CPU heatsink and airduct, which
come in separate boxes when you receive the package. You have to
assemble the CPU heatsink and airduct before installing to the
motherboard.

To assemble the CPU heatsink and airduct:

1. Align the airduct pegs to the fan
and heatsink holes.

Installing the CPU heatsink and airductInstalling the CPU heatsink and airduct

Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

Installing the CPU heatsink and airductInstalling the CPU heatsink and airduct
assemblyassembly

assembly

assemblyassembly

2. Push down the airduct into the
holes to secure the assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly:

1. Locate the four screw holes on
the motherboard.

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2. Position the CPU heatsink and

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airduct assembly on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the heatsink screws match the
screw holes on the
motherboard.

3. Drive the four screws into the
holes in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and airduct
assembly to the motherboard.

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4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard
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P5MT Series CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug the connector.

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2.4 System memory

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets:

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Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or
non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at
the ASUS web site.

• When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue
slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2).

• Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will
function in single-channel mode.

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