Asus rs300-e9-rs4 /dvr/2cee/en [3/166] Contents

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-6

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 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-8

1.7.3 HDD status LED .......................................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ...................................... 2-6

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-8

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-8

2.3.2 Memory congurations ................................................................ 2-8

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9

2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-10

2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-12

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot.......................... 2-12

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-13

2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-15

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-16

2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-17

2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-17

2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) .......................... 2-18

2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-20

2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional) ............. 2-21

2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage (optional) ............................................. 2-22

2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional) .............................................. 2-24