Asus RS720A-E9-RS24V2 [3/156] Chapter 1 product introduction

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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 .................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................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 Storage device status LED.......................................................... 1-8

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

1.7.4 Q-Code table ............................................................................... 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 and heatsink .................................................. 2-3

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-7

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................... 2-8

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

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket .................... 2-9

2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-10

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

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 .................. 2-14

2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 .................. 2-16

2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 .................. 2-18

2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 .................. 2-20

2.5.5 Replacing the ASUS PIKE II card ............................................. 2-22

2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-25

2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................ 2-26

2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-29