Asus RS720-E9-RS24-E [3/180] 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 .................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ............................................................................... 1-3

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 Storage device status LED..........................................................1-9

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-9

1.7.4 Q-Code table ............................................................................. 1-10

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 ......................................................................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-6

2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................... 2-7

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-14

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket .................. 2-14

2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-15

2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 .................. 2-19

2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 .................. 2-21

2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 .................. 2-23

2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 .................. 2-25

2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-27

2.5.6 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-30

2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................ 2-31

2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-34

2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-36

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ................................................................. 2-37