Asus TS300-E6-PS4 User Manual

TS300-E6/PS4

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E4939

First Edition

August 2009

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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	Rear panel LEDs.............................................................	1-9

Chapter 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	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................		2-4
	2.2.1	Installing the CPU............................................................	2-4
	2.2.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................	2-7
	2.2.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan............................	2-8
2.3	System memory............................................................................		2-9
	2.3.1	Overview..........................................................................	2-9
	2.3.2	Memory Configurations...................................................	2-9
	2.3.3	Installing a DIMM...........................................................	2-10
	2.3.4	Removing a DIMM.........................................................	2-10
2.4	Front panel assembly.................................................................		2-11
	2.4.1	Removing the front panel assembly...............................	2-11
	2.4.2	Reinstalling the front panel assembly.............................	2-11
2.5	5.25-inch drives...........................................................................		2-12
2.6	SATA/SAS hard disk drives........................................................		2-13
	2.6.1	Installing the HDD module cage....................................	2-13
	2.6.2	Installing the second HDD module cage (optional).......	2-14
	2.6.3	Removing the HDD module cage..................................	2-16
	2.6.4	Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive...........	2-16

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	2.6.5	Removing and reinstalling the backplane......................	2-18
2.7	Expansion cards.........................................................................		2-19
	2.7.1	Installing an expansion card..........................................	2-19
	2.7.2	InstallingASUS PIKE RAID card...................................	2-20
	2.7.3	Installing i Button...........................................................	2-21
	2.7.4	InstallingASMB4 management board...........................	2-22
	2.7.5	Installing the audio card.................................................	2-22
	2.7.6	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-24
2.8	Cable connections......................................................................		2-25
	2.8.1	Motherboard connections..............................................	2-25
	2.8.2	SATA/SAS backplane connections ...............................	2-26
2.9	Removable components............................................................		2-28
	2.9.1	System fan.....................................................................	2-28
	2.9.2	Chassis footpads...........................................................	2-29

Chapter 3:		Installation options
3.1	Preparing the system for rack mounting....................................		3-2
3.2	Attaching the inner rail to the server..........................................		3-2
3.3	Attaching the rails to the rack.....................................................		3-3
3.4	Mounting the server to the rack..................................................		3-4

Chapter 4:		Motherboard Info
4.1	Motherboard layout......................................................................		4-2
4.2	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	4-4
4.3	Internal connectors......................................................................		4-9
4.4	Internal LEDs...............................................................................		4-17

Chapter 5:		BIOS setup
5.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		5-2
	5.1.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................	5-2
	5.1.2	BUPDATER utility............................................................	5-3
	5.1.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	5-5
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	Navigation keys...............................................................	5-7
	5.2.4	Menu items......................................................................	5-8
	5.2.5	Sub-menu items..............................................................	5-8

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	5.2.6	Configuration fields..........................................................	5-8
	5.2.7	Pop-up window................................................................	5-8
	5.2.8	Scroll bar.........................................................................	5-8
	5.2.9	General help....................................................................	5-8
5.3	Main menu.....................................................................................		5-9
	5.3.1	System Time....................................................................	5-9
	5.3.2	System Date....................................................................	5-9
	5.3.3	SATA1—6........................................................................	5-9
	5.3.4	Storage Configuration.....................................................	5-11
	5.3.5	AHCI Configuration........................................................	5-12
	5.3.6	System Information........................................................	5-13
5.4	Advanced menu..........................................................................		5-14
	5.4.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	5-14
	5.4.2	Chipset..........................................................................	5-18
	5.4.3	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	5-20
	5.4.4	USB Configuration.........................................................	5-21
	5.4.5	PCIPnP..........................................................................	5-22
	5.4.6	ACPI Configuration........................................................	5-23
	5.4.7	Event Log Configuration................................................	5-25
	5.4.8	Intel VT-d Configuration.................................................	5-25
	5.4.9	SR-IOV Supprted...........................................................	5-25
5.5	Server menu................................................................................		5-26
5.6	Power menu................................................................................		5-28
	5.6.1	ACPIAPIC Support.......................................................	5-28
	5.6.2	APM Configuration........................................................	5-28
	5.6.3	Hardware Monitor..........................................................	5-30
5.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		5-31
	5.7.1	Boot Device Priority.......................................................	5-31
	5.7.2	Boot Settings Configuration...........................................	5-32
	5.7.3	Security..........................................................................	5-33
5.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		5-35
	5.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2..........................................................	5-35
5.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		5-36

Chapter 6:		RAID configuration
6.1	Setting up RAID............................................................................		6-2
	6.1.1	RAID definitions...............................................................	6-2

Contents

	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
	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
6.3	Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility..................		6-24
	6.3.1	Creating a RAID set.......................................................	6-25
	6.3.2	Creating a Recovery set................................................	6-26
	6.3.3	Deleting a RAID set.......................................................	6-28
	6.3.4	Resetting disks to Non-RAID.........................................	6-29
	6.3.5	Recovery Volume Options.............................................	6-30
	6.3.6	Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.....................	6-31
	6.3.7	Rebuilding the RAID......................................................	6-31
	6.3.8	Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility............	6-33

Chapter 7:		Driver installation
7.1	RAID driver installation................................................................		7-2
	7.1.1	Creating a RAID driver disk.............................................	7-2
	7.1.2	Installing the RAID controller driver.................................	7-5
7.2	Intel® chipset device installation...............................................		7-18
7.3	LAN driver installation...............................................................		7-20
7.4	VGA driver installation...............................................................		7-23
7.5	Management applications and utilities installation.................		7-25
	7.5.1	Running the support DVD..............................................	7-25
	7.5.2	Drivers menu.................................................................	7-25
	7.5.3	Utilities menu.................................................................	7-26
	7.5.4	Make disk menu............................................................	7-26
	7.5.5	Contact information.......................................................	7-26

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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

Adigital 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 B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ThisClass B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation,Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products atASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

•Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

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

Operation Safety

•Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

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

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

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

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

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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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 the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

4.Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

5.Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6.Chapter 6: RAID configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

7Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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Conventions

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

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

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

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

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

Typography

Bold text	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+D>
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
References	command line: format A:/S

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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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Product introduction

1.1System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name	TS300-E6/PS4
Chassis	ASUS T50APedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard	ASUS P7F-E Server Board
Component	1 x 390W 80+ Single Power Supply
	4 x hot-swap HDD trays
	1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) with 4 x SATACables
	1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A)
	1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm)
Accessories	1 x TS300-E6 User’s Guide
	1 xASUSASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
	1 xASUSAuto Installation CD Guide
	1 x TS300-E6 Support CD (includingASWM*)
	1 x Bag of Screws
	1 x AC Power Cable
Optional Items	Second HDD cage with Back Plane
	ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
	Ball Bearing Rail Kit
	CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*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 shown as 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.

TS300-E6/PS4

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3System specifications

TheASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring theASUS

P7F-E server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features		Smart Fan
		ASWM2.0
		Total Slots
		Capacity
Memory		Memory Type
		Memory Size
		Total PCI/PCI-X/
		PCI-E Slots

Expansion Slots Slot Type

Additional Slot 1

Additional Slot 2

SATA Controller

Storage

SAS Controller

I = internal HDD Bays A or S = hot-

swappable Networking LAN Graphic VGA

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1 x Socket LGA1156

Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 Series Processor Dual Core Intel® Xeon Clarkdale Series Processor

Intel® 3420 I/O Hub

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6/4 (Lynnfield / Clarkdale) (2 Channels)

Maximum up to 32GB (RDIMM) (Lynnfield) Maximum up to 16GB (UDIMM) (Lynnfield /

Clarkdale)

DDR3 1333 / 1066 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered DIMM with ECC

1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)

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1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x8 link) -- (Flex-E) 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x8 link)

1 x PCI-E x1 slot

3 x PCI 32bit / 33MHz

1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement

1 x MIO slot for Audio

Intel® 3420:

6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports

Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays

2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN

AspeedAST2050 8MB

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Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD /

DVD

Onboard I/O

OS Support

Anti-virus Software

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

Power Rating

Environment

3 x 5.25” media bays

(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)

1 x External Serial Port

3 x RJ-45 ports (1 forASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGAport

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise LinuxAS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack

OptionalASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUSASWM 2.0®

445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm

20 Kg

390W (80+) Single Power Supply

Input: 100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50-60Hz, Class I

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

Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Noncondensing)

*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.

The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM 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.

Message LED

LAN1 LED

HDD access LED

LAN2 LED

Power LED

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch

Security lock

bays

Power button

4-bay HDD cage

Reset button

					Headphone
					output jack*
					Microphone
USB 2.0 ports					jack*

*The audio jacks function only with an optional MIO audio card.

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

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1.5Rear 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 connector

390W 80+Single power

PS/2 mouse port

supply

Chassis lock

PS/2 keyboard port

USB 2.0 ports

Serial port

120mm x 38mm system

VGA port

fan

Gigabit LAN port 1

Gigabit LAN port 2

Chassis intrusion switch

Expansion slots

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1.6Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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2			10	8
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4				9
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1.390W 80+ Single Power supply unit:

2.120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G)

3.ASUS P7F-E Server Board

4.Chassis intrusion switch

5.Expansion card locks

6.Optical drive

7.2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8.4-bay HDD module (first set)

9.4-bay HDD module (second set, optional)

10.SATA/SAS backplane board (first set, hidden)

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

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc.

This server comes with a 390W single power supply. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the system, pay attention not to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output.

*WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERSAND OTHER BODY PARTSAWAY

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1.7LED information

1.7.1Front panel LEDs

Message LED							LAN1 LED
HDD Access LED
							LAN2 LED
Power LED
							Drive Status LED

LED	Icon	Display status	Description
Power LED		ON	System power ON
HDDAccess LED		OFF	No activity
		Blinking	Read/write data into the HDD
		OFF	System is normal; no incoming event
Message LED		Lighting up	A hardware temperature overheat is
			detected. UseASWM to check the
			abnormal status.
		Green	Bridge board connected to backplane
Drive status LED			Installed HDD is in good condition
		Red	HDD failure
		Green/Red blinking	HDD rebuilding using the RAID card
LAN LEDs		OFF	LAN accessing
		Blinking
		ON

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

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1.7.2Rear panel LEDs

ACT/LINK LED

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

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Chapter 2

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

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

Hardware setup

2.1Chassis cover

2.1.1Removing the side cover

•Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

•Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

•The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the side cover

1.Remove the two screws that secure the side cover.

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

3.Carefully lift the side cover and set it aside.

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2.1.2Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover

1.Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge.

2.Position the side cover to the chassis.

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3.Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place.

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4. Drive in the two screws you
removed earlier to secure the side
cover.	4

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2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale series processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

•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

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. PnP

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

MerchandiseAuthorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 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.

2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (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.

Load lever

B

Retention tab

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3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.

4.Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

5.Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches.

PnP cap

CPU notches

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!

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

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6.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.

7. Close the load plate (A), and then	B
push down the load lever (B),
ensuring that the front edge of the
load plate slides under the retention
lock (C).	A

8.Insert the load lever under the retention tab.

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2.2.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

To install the CPU heatsink and fan

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2.Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

AB

BA

A

B

B

A

1

1

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

3.Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.2.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan

	1.	Disconnect the CPU fan cable from		A
		the connector on the motherboard.		B
	2.	Rotate each fastener
				B
		counterclockwise.
	3.	Pull up two fasteners at a time in
		a diagonal sequence to disengage		A
		the heatsink and fan assembly from
		the motherboard.
		A	B

BA

4.Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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2.3System memory

2.3.1Overview

The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2Memory Configurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

RDIMM*
DIMM Slot		DIMM Populated DIMM Type			Speed	Rank per DIMM
Per Channel per Channel
3		1		Registered DDR3 ECC	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank
3		1		Registered DDR3 ECC	1066	Quad Rank
3		2		Registered DDR3 ECC	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank
3		2		Registered DDR3 ECC	800**	Quad Rank
3		3		Registered DDR3 ECC	800**	Single Rank, Dual Rank
UDIMM
DIMM Slot		DIMM Populated DIMM Type			Speed	Rank per DIMM
Per Channel per Channel
2		1		Unbuffered DDR3	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank
2		2		Unbuffered DDR3	1333	Single Rank, Dual Rank
*Support Low		Voltage DIMMs;		**Down from 1066 or 1333	MHz DIMM
	• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
			compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
			same vendor. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM.

•The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported

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2.3.3Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1.	Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing	2
		DIMM notch
	the retaining clips outward.
2.	Align a DIMM on the socket	1
	such that the notch on the DIMM
	matches the break on the socket.
		1

Unlocked retaining clip

ADIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the	3
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.4Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.	2
1. Simultaneously press the	1
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.	1

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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