Asus TS300-E8-RS4-C User Manual

TS300-E8-RS4-C

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Servers

User Guide

E8622

First Edition

August 2013

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................... viii

Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................... viii

Canadian Department of Communications Statement .................... viii

REACH .........................................................................................

Safety information ...................................................................................... ix

Electrical Safety ................................................................................ix

Operation Safety ...............................................................................ix

Australia statement notice ..................................................................x

About this guide ......................................................................................... xi

Audience x

Contents x

Conventions ..................................................................................... xii

Typography ...................................................................................... xii

References ....................................................................................... xii

1.1 System package contents ...........................................................

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 Rear panel LEDs .............................................................

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ..............................................

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

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

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink .............................................

2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...........................

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

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

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

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

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2.4 Front panel assembly ................................................................ 2-11

2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...............................

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ............................

2.5 5.25-inch drives ..........................................................................

2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives .......................................................

2.6.1 Installing the HDD module cage ...................................

2.6.2

2.6.3 Removing the HDD module cage .................................

2.6.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive ...........

2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane .....................

2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................

2.7.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ..................................

2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 management board ...........................

2.7.4 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.8 Cable connections .....................................................................

2.8.1 Motherboard connections .............................................

2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections ..............................

2.9 Removable components ............................................................

2.9.1 System fan ....................................................................

2.9.2 Chassis footpads ..........................................................

2.9.3 Redundant power supply module .................................

(Optional) Installing the second HDD module cage ...... 2-15

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Chapter 3: Installation options

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

3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server .........................................

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack .....................................................

3.4 Mounting the server to the rack ..................................................

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 4-2

4.1.1 Placement direction ........................................................

4.1.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

4.1.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

4.1.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

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4.2 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 4-6

4.2.1 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) .......................................

4.2.2 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) ...........................................

4.2.3 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link) ...........................................

4.2.5 PCI slot ..........................................................................

4.2.6 PIKE slot ........................................................................

4.3 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................................

4.4 Jumpers ......................................................................................

4.5 Connectors .................................................................................

4.5.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

4.5.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

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 EzFlash 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 ...................................................................

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5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-10

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

5.4.2 PCH-IO Conguration ...................................................

5.4.3 SATA Conguration .......................................................

5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Conguration .................................

5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ...............................................

5.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................

5.4.7 TPM ..............................................................................

5.4.8 ACPI Settings ................................................................

5.4.9 WHEA Support ..............................................................

5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration ..............................

5.4.11 Intel

5.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration ..........................................

5.4.13 MIO Card Conguration ................................................

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

5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support ....................................

5.4.16 APM ..............................................................................

5.4.17 Network Stack ...............................................................

5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail .....................................

5.5 Event Logs menu .......................................................................

5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

5.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................

5.8 Security .......................................................................................

5.9 Tool menu ...................................................................................

5.10 Exit menu ....................................................................................

Server Platform Services ....................................... 5-23

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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 Jumpers ..............................................................

6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS ......................................

6.1.5 RAID conguration utilities ..............................................

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6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA Option ROM Utility .............................................................

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

6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................

6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ..........................................

6.2.4 Exiting the Intel

SATA Option ROM utility .................................................

6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID .......................................................

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

®

6.3 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........ 6-12

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

6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type ..............................................

6.3.3 Deleting a volume .........................................................

6.3.4 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 Management applications and utilities installation ..................

7.3 Running the Support DVD ..........................................................

7.4 Installing the LAN driver ............................................................

7.5 Installing the VGA driver ...........................................................

7.6 Installing the Intel

7.7 Installing the Intel

ASUS contact information .......................................................................... 1

®

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

®

C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ..................... 7-22

®

I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ...................... 7-24

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

•

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

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

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class 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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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

a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

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

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

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

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

server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

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

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

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

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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throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been

DO NOT

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.

throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.

DO NOT

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent

with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please
visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit

us at http://support.asus.com

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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 the optional components and devices
into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

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

RAID sets using the available utilities.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

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

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

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

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

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command

exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

References

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

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

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

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites (www.asus.com) worldwide provide updated information for
all ASUS hardware and software products.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of
the server, including sections on front panel

and rear panel specications.

ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model TS300-E8-RS4-C
Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P9D-E/4L Server Board
Components 1 x 550W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply

Accessories 1 x TS300-E8 User’s Guide

Optional Items 1 x 550W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply (Second module)

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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

4 x hot-swap HDD trays

1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) with 4 x SATA Cables
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A)
2 x System Fan
[Rear: One (1) x 120mm x 38mm); Front: One (1) x 80mm x 25mm)]

1 x DVD-RW

1 x TS300-E8 Support CD

1 x ASWM Enterprise Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cable

1 x ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card
1 x Ball Bearing Rail Kit

1 x ASUS PIKE RAID card series

1 x 4 bay HDD Module Cage (2nd set)

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

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.

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xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

TS300-E8-RS4-C

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

Chapter 1: Product introduction

shown as the

1.3 Systemspecications

The

ASUS® TS300-E8-RS4-C

server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors with the
latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

TS300-E8-RS4-CTechnicalSpecications:

is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-E/4L

Model Name

Processor Support

Core Logic

Total Slots

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking
Graphics

Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional
Slot 1

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = internal
A or S =

hot-swappable

LAN

VGA

TS300-E8-RS4-C

1 x Socket LGA1150

Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family

Intel® C224 PCH

4 UDIMMs (2 Channels)
Maximum up to 32GB (4 UDIMMs)
DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
2GB, 4GB, and 8GB (UDIMM)

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1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link; auto-switch to x8 link if slot 5 is

2 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 Link)
1 x PCI-E x1 (Gen2 x1 Link), MIO support
1 x PCI-E x1 (Gen2 x1 Link)
2 x PCI 32-bit /33MHz

1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement

Intel® C224:

- 2 x SATA 3Gbps ports

- 4 x SATA 6Gbps ports

- Intel

software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 (Windows® only)

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2108-32PD 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays

4 x Intel

Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM

occupied)

®

Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTE) supports

®

210AT + 1 x Mgmt LAN

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TS300-E8-RS4-CTechnicalSpecications:

Auxiliary Storage
FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

Out of Band

Management
Solution

Remote
Management

Software

Dimension
(HH x WW x DD)

3 x 5.25-inch media bays

Options:

1. No Device

2. With DVD-RW for North America
5 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB7-iKVM)

4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 x Front, 2 x Rear)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Front, 2 x Rear)
1 x Internal A Type USB port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASWM Enterprise

445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm

Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM, & HDD

20 Kg

not included)

Operation temperature : 10°C–40°C

Environment

Power Supply
Power Rating

Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity : 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)

1+1 Redundant 550W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply
100-127Vac / 200-240Vac, 7A / 3.4A, 47-63Hz, Class l

Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 40°C /
Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

TS300-E8-RS4-C

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 four USB ports are located on

the front panel.

The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, DVD-ROM drive, USB 2.0 and the
USB 3.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two

drive bays are available.

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch bays

4-bay HDD cage

4-bay HDD cage (Optional Set)

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

Locate LED

Security lock

Power button

Reset button

Headset port*

Mic In port*
USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

1. Refer to section

2. * The Headset and Mic In ports are only available when a MIO card is installed.

ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

for the LED descriptions.

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1.5 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 redundant power supply modules.

550W 80PLUS Gold
Redundant power supply

PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 1

Gigabit LAN port 2

Gigabit LAN port 3

Gigabit LAN port 4

COM port

*The LAN port 5 is for the ASUS ASMB7-iKVM card only.

Chassis lock

LAN port 5*

120mm x 38mm system fan

Chassis intrusion switch

Expansion slots

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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3

4

5

1. 550W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply unit

2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G)

3. ASUS P9D-E/4L Server Board

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. Optical drive

4-bay HDD module (rst set)

7.

4-bay HDD module (second set, optional)

8.

SATA/SAS backplane board (rst set, hidden)

9.

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

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

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

*WARNING

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Message LED

HDD Access LED

Power LED

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

HDD Status LED

HDD Activity LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON

HDD Access LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Message LED

Lighting up

System power ON
No activity

Read/write data into the HDD
System is normal; no incoming event

A hardware temperature overheat is
detected. Use ASWM to check the
abnormal status.

HDD Status LED

HDD Activity LED

Green

Red

Green/Red Blinking
Green Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/

SATAII/SAS HDD power ON

HDD has failed and should be
swapped immediately.

RAID rebuilding

SAS HDD

OFF

LAN LEDs

Blinking

LAN accessing

ON

Locate LED Blinking

Problem with the server is detected.

Locate LED

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The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front

bezel is closed.

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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

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 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2

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

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Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• Unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your ngers 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.

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2. Slide the side cover 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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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

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

2. Position the side cover on to the

chassis.

3. Slide the side cover toward the

front panel until it snaps in place.

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4. Secure the side cover in place
using two screws.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3/Core™ i3 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 LGA1150 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 the 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 right.

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2. Press the load lever with your

thumb (A), then move it to the right

(B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

Do not remove the PnP cap yet
from the CPU socket. Doing so
may bend the pins of the socket.

3. Lift the load lever until the load

plate is completely lifted.

4. Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark
is on the bottom-left corner of the

socket, then t the CPU notches to

the socket's alignment keys.

Load lever

Retention tab

Load plate

CPU notches

The CPU ts in only one

orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the pins on the socket
and damaging the CPU.

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment

Alig nment
key

key

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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate

Load lever

slides under the retention lock (B)

then push down the load lever (C).

Re tention
lock

6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the
CPU socket.

Load
lever

Retention
tab

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

Some heatsinks come with
pre-applied Thermal Interface
Material. 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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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink
or a CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on
the package. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®

certied multi-directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.

®

• The Intel
and requires no tool to install while the special heatsink assembly requires
a Phillips screwdriver to tighten or loosen screws.

• Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only.
The LGA1150 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366
sockets in size and dimension.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure 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.

A

B

B

A

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

A

B

B

A

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

CPU_FAN1.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors

can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a

diagonal sequence to disengage the

B

A

B

A

heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.

A

B

B

A

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

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