Asus RS540-E8-RS36-ECP [3/202] Contents

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Contents

Notices ..................................................................................................................... viii

REACH ..................................................................................................... viii

Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix

Australia statement notice ............................................................................... x

About this guide ......................................................................................................... xi

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

1.4.1 Front panel buttons ..................................................................... 1-6

1.4.2 Asset tag ..................................................................................... 1-7

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-8

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9

1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-11

1.7.3 HDD status LED ........................................................................ 1-11

1.7.4 SSD status LED ........................................................................ 1-12

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

2.1.1 Removing the rear cover ............................................................. 2-2

2.1.2 Air Duct ...................................................................................... 2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-5

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-5

2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-11

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-11

2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................. 2-11

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-13

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-13

2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-14

2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD .......................................................... 2-14

2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD ........................................................... 2-16