ASUS TS500-E5, TS500-E5RX8, TS500-E5PA4 User Manual

TS500-E5

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server

User Guide

E4432 Second Edition V2

December 2008

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

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 ......................................................................

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

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

1.4.1 Four Hot-Swap HDD Devices ........................................

1.4.2 Eight Hot-Swap HDD Devices .......................................

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

1.5.1 Single power supply (PA4 model) ...................................

1.5.2 Redundant Power Supply (RX8 model) ..........................

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

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

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

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

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 ...........................................................

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

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

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

2.3.2 Memory congurations ....................................................

2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology ....................

2.3.4 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.3.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.4 Front panel assembly ................................................................

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

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

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2.5 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives ....................................................... 2-14

2.5.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ............................................

2.5.2 Installing a 3.5-inch drive ..............................................

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

2.6.1 Hot-swap HDD module .................................................

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

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

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

2.7.3 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 Power supply unit ..........................................................

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 ..................................................

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Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2

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

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

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

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

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

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

5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

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5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-9

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

5.2.9 General help ...................................................................

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

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] ........................................

5.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave ........................................

5.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................

5.3.6 System Information .......................................................

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

5.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................

5.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................

5.4.3 Chipset ..........................................................................

5.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration ......................................

5.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................

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

5.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled] .................................................

5.5.2 Remote Access Conguration .......................................

5.6 Power menu ................................................................................

5.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] .........................................

5.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .......................................

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

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

5.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

5.7.3 Security .........................................................................

5.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Chapter6: RAIDconguration

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

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

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ..................................................

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

6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives ..........................................

6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................

6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................

6.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................

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

6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache ..............................................

6.3 Intel

Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-31

6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ......................................

6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ......................................

6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) .......................

6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ......................................

6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................

6.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................

6.3.7 Exiting the Intel

Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-38

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Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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

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

7.2 Intel

7.3 LAN driver installation ...............................................................

7.4 VGA driver installation

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................

chipset device installation .............................................. 7-13

............................................................... 7-19

7.4.1 Windows

Server ......................................................... 7-19

7.5.1 Running the support CD ...............................................

7.5.2 Drivers menu .................................................................

7.5.3 Management Software menu ........................................

7.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................

7.5.5 Contact information .......................................................

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

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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.

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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.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at

least basic knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS 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 tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

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

Chapter 1

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

specications.

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8

Chassis ASUS T55 Pedestal 5U Rackmount

Chassis

Motherboard ASUS DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 Server

Board

Component 1 x 670W Single Power Supply

1 x SATA/SAS Backplane (BP4LX-T55) with 4 x SATA Cables 4 x Hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Floppy Disk Drive

1 x Front I/O Board 1 x System RearFan (120mm x 38mm)

Accessories 1 x ASUS TS500-E5 User’s Guide

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x TS500-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*)

1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable

Optional Items 2 x CPU Coolers

CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD ASUS TS500-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 4-bay HDD Cage ASUS PIKE RAID Card

*ASUS System Web-based Management

ASUS T55 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis

ASUS DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 Server Board

1 x 650W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATA/SAS Backplane (BP4LX-T55)

with 4 x SATA Cables 4 x Hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Floppy Disk Drive

1 x Front I/O Board 1 x System RearFan (120mm x 38mm)

1 x ASUS TS500-E5 User’s Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x TS500-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*)

1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable

2 x CPU Coolers CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

ASUS TS500-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 650W Redundant Power Supply Module

4-bay HDD Cage ASUS PIKE RAID Card

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

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 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the gure below.

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

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

TS500-E5

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS TS500-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 server board. The server supports Intel 5100 / 5200 / 5300 / 5400 series processors with EM64T technology, plus other

latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8 Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features Smart Fan

ASWM2.0

Memory Total Slots

Capacity Memory Type Memory Size

Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots Slot Type Workstation Mode:

Additional Slot 1 Additional Slot 2

Storage SATA Controller Intel® ICH9R:

SAS Controller

2 x Socket LGA771

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5300 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5100 series

FSB 1066/1333 MHz EM64T

Intel® 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel® ICH9R

√ √

6 (Dual-Channel)

Maximum up to 24GB DDR2 667 Registered ECC 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB and 4GB

1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link)

1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link) or PIKE 1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot

Server Mode:

1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link) or PIKE 1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot

1 x SO-DIMM socket 1 x Proprietary slot for optional ASUS PIKE

6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10)

LSI MegaRAID

(Support software RAID 0, 1 & 10)

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 1064E 4 port SAS card

- Supports RAID 0, 1 and 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8 port SAS card

- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 6 and 60

(for Linux/Windows)

LGA771 Xeon®

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Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8 HDD Bays I = internal

A or S will be hot-swappable

Default:

4 x Hot-swap HDD Bays

CongurationOption:

4-bay HDD Cage + 4 x Hot-swap HDD Trays

Networking LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN XGI Z9S VGA Controller / 32MB DDRII SDRAM

1 x FDD

2 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

Onboard I/O

1 x External Serial Port

2 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software Management Solution Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software (Optional)

ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP 450mm x 212mm x 550mm 20Kg

HDD not included) Power Supply

Environment

670W Single Power

Supply

Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C

650W 1+1 Redundant

Power Supply

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

condensing)

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

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

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

1.4.1 Four Hot-Swap HDD Devices

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch

bays

4-bay HDD cage

USB 2.0 ports

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

Security lock

Power button

Reset button

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

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1.4.2 Eight Hot-Swap HDD Devices

4-bay HDD

cage

4-bay HDD

cage

This server system provides 4-bay HDD Cage + 4 x Hot-swap HDD Trays as

optional items.

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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 power supply module.

1.5.1 Single power supply (PA4 model)

670W Single power supply

Chassis lock Power connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB 2.0 ports

Serial port

VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2

Chassis intrusion switch

120mm x 38mm

system fan

Expansion slots

1.5.2 Redundant Power Supply (RX8 model)

Power connector

650W Redundant

power supply

The second redundant power supply is an optional item.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply unit:

PA4 model: 670W Single Power

Supply

RX8 model: 650W Redundant

Power Supply (the second set is an optional item)

2. 120mm x 38mm system fan

3. ASUS DSAN-DX/TS500-E5

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 (rst set)

9. 4-bay HDD module (second set, optional)

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

11. SATA/SAS backplane board

(second set, hidden)

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Message LED

HDD Access LED

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

Power LED

Drive Status LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Drive status LED

LAN LEDs

Lighting up

Green/Red blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Green

Red

OFF

Blinking

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. Bridge board connected to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition

HDD failure

HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

Read/write data into the HDD

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

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.

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing 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 ngers from

components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

To reinstall the side cover:

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

2. Press the blue latch button and

slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chasssis.

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 lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge.

2. Position the side cover to the

chassis.

3. Press the blue latch button and slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place.

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

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 CPU LGA771

CPU1

CPU2

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor.

• Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure 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 LGA771 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.

• If you install only one CPU, install the CPU to the CPU2 socket only. The

system will not boot and the CPU warning LED will light up if a single CPU is installed on the CPU1 socket.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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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 tab

Load lever

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

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

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

PnP cap

This side of the socket box should face you.

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 t

into the CPU notch.

Load plate

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

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

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws match the holes on the support plate.

2. Twist each of the four screws with

a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink

and fan to the motherboard. When

the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan.

3. Connect the CPU heatsink and fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.

Do not forget to connect the CPU heatsink and fan

connector! Hardware monitoring

errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.3 System memory

DSAN-DX

128 pins 112 pins

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A2

DSAN-DX/TS500-E5 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:`

2.3.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB registered ECC DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets.

• For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules

from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS

web site.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb

chips x16 memory modules.

• If you are installing only one memory module, install the module into the blue socket labeled DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1. Installing into any other socket will not work.

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Rank population

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3

DIMM_A2

MCH

DIMM installation reference table

No. of DIMMs

1 DIMM_B1 or DIMM_A1 2 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1 4 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 6 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2

• DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.

• For better performance, same conguration DIMMs should be installed on

Slot/s to use

DIMM_B3, DIMM_A3

the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the same type of DIMMs in DIMM_B1, and DIMM_A1.

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

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2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology

The Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the below section:

Memory Sparing

At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold,

the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared” DIMM rank will be used in its place. Refer to section 5.4.3 Chipset and congure the options of Channel Rank Sparing or Channel 1 Rank Sparing to enable the memory sparing functions. The default BIOS setting is disabled.

• Each channel contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately.

• This motherboard does not support rank sparing across channels.

• The DIMM rank with the largest size will be assigned as spare rank. Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one.

• A DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. To support sparing function, a DIMM channel should contain at least two ranks.

• When sparing function is enabled, the usable memory size will reduce the size of the spare ranks.

The following tables show memory congurations with Memory Sparing function in Channel A/B.

One DIMM per channel (two ranks)

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

Sparing

Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB

Total Memory 2048 MB

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

DIMM_A1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

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