ASUS TS500-E6-PS4 User Manual
TS500-E6/PS4
Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E4656
First Edition
April 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 Systemspecications ................................................................. 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
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 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 Removing the HDD module cage ................................. 2-14
2.6.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive ........... 2-14
2.6.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane ..................... 2-16
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2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-17
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17
2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card .................................. 2-18
2.7.3 Installing i Button ........................................................... 2-19
2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board ........................... 2-20
2.7.5 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-21
2.8 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-22
2.8.1 Motherboard connections ............................................. 2-22
2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections .............................. 2-23
2.9 Removable components ............................................................ 2-25
2.9.1 System fan .................................................................... 2-25
2.9.2 Chassis footpads .......................................................... 2-27
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 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-6
5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 5-7
5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-7
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5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-7
5.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-7
5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-7
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.3 SATA1–6 ......................................................................... 5-8
5.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5-10
5.3.5 AHCI Conguration ........................................................5-11
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-12
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-13
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-17
5.4.3 Legacy Device Conguration ........................................ 5-21
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-22
5.4.5 PCIPnP Conguration ................................................... 5-23
5.4.6 Power On conguration ................................................ 5-24
5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 5-25
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-26
5.4.9 PCI Express Conguration ............................................ 5-27
5.4.10 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-28
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-30
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-32
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-33
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-34
5.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-36
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
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 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 6-4
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6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................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 conguration ....................................... 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 .............................................. 7-13
7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-15
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-18
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-20
7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-20
7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-20
7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-21
7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-21
7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-21
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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 modications 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 qualied 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 qualied
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.
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 conguring 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 specications.
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. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring
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 worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4
Product introduction
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name TS500-E6/PS4
Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board
Component 1 x 470W Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x TS500-E6 User’s Guide
Optional Items CPU Cooler
*ASUS System Web-based Management
4 x hot-swap HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with 4 x SATA Cables
1 x Front I/O Board
2 x System Fans (Front: 1 x 80mm x 38mm; Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm)
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x TS500-E6 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x Anti-virus CD (Optional)
DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
ASUS TS500-E6 Rackmount Rail Kit
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-E6/PS4
xxxxxxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
Z8NA-D6 server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series
processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name TS500-E6/PS4
2 x Socket LGA1366
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W)
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot 1
Additional Slot 2
SATA Controller
SAS Controller
I = internal
A or S = hotswappable
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W)
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W /
38W)
QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s
Intel® 5500 I/O Hub
Intel ICH10R I/O controller
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6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMMs per CPU)
Maximum up to 48GB (RDIMM)
Maximum up to 24GB (UDIMM)
DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 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 (x16 link)
2 x PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot (x4 link)
1 x PCI 32bit / 33MHz
1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement
1 x MIO slot for Audio
Intel® ICH10R Sourthbridge:
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
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card
- Supports RAID 0, 1 & 1E
ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card
- Supports RAID 0,1,5,10 & 6
ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card
- Supports RAID 0,1,5 & 10
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays
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ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-3
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD /
DVD
2 x Intel® 82574L
Aspeed AST2050 8MB
3 x 5.25” media bays
(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)
1 x External Serial Port
2 x RJ-45 ports
Onboard I/O
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 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
OS Support
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Anti-virus Software
Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Out of Band
Management
Solution
Remote
Hardware
Software
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
Power Supply
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
ASUS ASWM 2.0
445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm
17 Kg
470W (80+) Single Power Supply
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation
Environment
temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non-
condensing)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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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.
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
Headphone
outputjack*
Microphone
jack*
*TheaudiojacksfunctiononlywithanoptionalMIOaudiocard.
Refer to section 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 power supply
module.
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
470W Single power supply
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm system
fan
Chassis intrusion switch
Expansion slots
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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2
3
4
5
1. Power supply unit:
2. 120mm x 38mm system fan
3. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board
4. Chassis intrusion switch
5. Expansion card locks
6. Optical drive (optional)
7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
8. 4-bay HDD module
9. SATA/SAS backplane board
10. 80mm x 38mm system fan (hidden)
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Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
Message LED
HDD Access LED
Power LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Drive status LED
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Lighting up
Green
Red
Green/Red blinking
OFF
Blinking
ON
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
Drive Status LED
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.
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4
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 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 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. 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.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for
the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
• 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 shoulders the repair
cost 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 Socket 1366.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing 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
A
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 forenger to a 100º angle.
5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
B
Load lever
Load plate
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PnP cap
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6. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment key
into the CPU notch.
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
7. Apply several drops of thermal paste
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 paste is toxic and
inedible. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, ensure to
wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notch
Alignment key
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger
directly.
8. Close the load plate (A), and then
push the load lever (B) until it snaps
into the retention tab.
A
B
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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, ensuring
that the four screws match the holes
on the support plate, and the arrow
on the fan faces to rear panel of the
server chassis.
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
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
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2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB registered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC
or 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC into the DIMM sockets
using the memory congurations in this section.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS web site.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and
Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for
the dual-channel or triple-channel conguration. Any excess memory from
the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we
recommend that you do any of the following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).
Memory population table
CPU1Conguration
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
CPU2Conguration
1 DIMMs
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1
-- --
--
DIMM_D1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1
-- --
--
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2.3.3 Installing 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
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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DIMM notch
1
1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
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Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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