Asus rs300-e7-ps4 [3/150] Contents

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5

1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6

1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7

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

1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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 ............................................................ 2-9

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9

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

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

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-12

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-14

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 RAID card (optional) .................. 2-18

2.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional) 2-20