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...RAID Controller* - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Optional kits: SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support (continued on the next page) ASUS E900 G4 1-3 1.3 E900 G4 specifications summary The ASUS E900 G4 is installed. Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots 7 2 x PCIe ... x16 link), FH, FL Micro SD Card Slot 1* * This is only supported when the ASMB9 card is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard. Please check Intel® official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU. Intel®...
...RAID Controller* - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Optional kits: SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support (continued on the next page) ASUS E900 G4 1-3 1.3 E900 G4 specifications summary The ASUS E900 G4 is installed. Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots 7 2 x PCIe ... x16 link), FH, FL Micro SD Card Slot 1* * This is only supported when the ASMB9 card is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard. Please check Intel® official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU. Intel®...
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E900 G4 specifications summary Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply and Rating Environment 532 mm x 243 mm x 582 mm (21.0" x 9.5" x 22.9") 18.33kg Dual 2000W Titanium, CRPS (1+1 Redundant) Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac, 9.5A (x2), 50-60Hz, Class 1 or 2000W Platinum ATX Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 15-12A, 50-60Hz Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS E900 G4 1-5
E900 G4 specifications summary Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply and Rating Environment 532 mm x 243 mm x 582 mm (21.0" x 9.5" x 22.9") 18.33kg Dual 2000W Titanium, CRPS (1+1 Redundant) Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac, 9.5A (x2), 50-60Hz, Class 1 or 2000W Platinum ATX Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 15-12A, 50-60Hz Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS E900 G4 1-5
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... LINE OUT LINE IN KY Expansion slots 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents Redundant power supply* * The power supply unit may vary between models ASUS E900 G4 COM port Optional I /O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply module. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for...
... LINE OUT LINE IN KY Expansion slots 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents Redundant power supply* * The power supply unit may vary between models ASUS E900 G4 COM port Optional I /O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply module. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for...
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Optical drive (Optional) 6. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E900 G4 1-9 Power supply unit 2. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E900 G4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. GPU fan 3. Storage device bay (Top) 8. GPU bar Turn off the system power... (Bottom) 9. Expansion card locks (hidden) 5. Front I/O board (hidden) 7. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard 4.
Optical drive (Optional) 6. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E900 G4 1-9 Power supply unit 2. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E900 G4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. GPU fan 3. Storage device bay (Top) 8. GPU bar Turn off the system power... (Bottom) 9. Expansion card locks (hidden) 5. Front I/O board (hidden) 7. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard 4.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 to USB BIOS Flashback the chassis. 2.1.2 Replacing the side covers 1. TYPE C 10 USB3.1 USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE 3. TYPE C USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE 2. Replace the two (2) removed previously to secure the side cover to replace the other side cover. Align and insert the front of the side cover to the front of the chassis (A), then replace the side cover onto the USB BIOS Flashback 10 USB3.1 chassis (B). ASUS E900 G4 2-3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to USB BIOS Flashback the chassis. 2.1.2 Replacing the side covers 1. TYPE C 10 USB3.1 USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE 3. TYPE C USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE 2. Replace the two (2) removed previously to secure the side cover to replace the other side cover. Align and insert the front of the side cover to the front of the chassis (A), then replace the side cover onto the USB BIOS Flashback 10 USB3.1 chassis (B). ASUS E900 G4 2-3
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Triangle mark Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The CPU and heatsink assembly fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS E900 G4 2-5 The heatsink screws are T30 models. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended.
Triangle mark Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The CPU and heatsink assembly fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS E900 G4 2-5 The heatsink screws are T30 models. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended.
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... CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 1 DIMM P - - - - - 2 DIMMs P P - - - - 4 DIMMs P P - PPP - - - 8 DIMMs PP - PP - 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS E900 G4 2-7 P P - 6 DIMMs P P P P P P Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration A1 B1 C1 D1 E1...
... CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 1 DIMM P - - - - - 2 DIMMs P P - - - - 4 DIMMs P P - PPP - - - 8 DIMMs PP - PP - 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS E900 G4 2-7 P P - 6 DIMMs P P P P P P Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration A1 B1 C1 D1 E1...
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Failure to do so may cause damage to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Remove the two (2) screws from the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard. Remove the fan connector from the fan. 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-9 2.4 Air Duct Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.4.1 Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: 1.
Failure to do so may cause damage to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Remove the two (2) screws from the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard. Remove the fan connector from the fan. 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-9 2.4 Air Duct Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.4.1 Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: 1.
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... the storage device tray out from the bay. 4. Installing 3.5-inch storage devices To install 3.5-inch storage devices: 1. Screw holes (HDD) HDD notches (Storage device tray) ASUS E900 G4 2-11 Align and insert the 3.5-inch storage device into the storage device tray ensuring that the screw holes on the storage device matches the HDD...
... the storage device tray out from the bay. 4. Installing 3.5-inch storage devices To install 3.5-inch storage devices: 1. Screw holes (HDD) HDD notches (Storage device tray) ASUS E900 G4 2-11 Align and insert the 3.5-inch storage device into the storage device tray ensuring that the screw holes on the storage device matches the HDD...
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... the bay. 4. Please refer to the Removing the side cover section for the location of the tray using a suitable tool. Storage device tray lock pin ASUS E900 G4 2-13 Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device and the bundled set of the chassis. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. Refer to the illustration below for...
... the bay. 4. Please refer to the Removing the side cover section for the location of the tray using a suitable tool. Storage device tray lock pin ASUS E900 G4 2-13 Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device and the bundled set of the chassis. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. Refer to the illustration below for...
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Slot No. at x8 mode) 5 PCIe x16_5 slot 6 PCIe x16_6 slot (max. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot (max. at x8 mode) 3 PCIe x16_3 slot 4 PCIe x16_4 slot (max. 2.6 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x8 mode) 7 PCIe x16_7 slot ASUS E900 G4 2-15
Slot No. at x8 mode) 5 PCIe x16_5 slot 6 PCIe x16_6 slot (max. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot (max. at x8 mode) 3 PCIe x16_3 slot 4 PCIe x16_4 slot (max. 2.6 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x8 mode) 7 PCIe x16_7 slot ASUS E900 G4 2-15
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Secure the expansion card with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 7. ASUS E900 G4 2-17 6. Align the card's golden fingers with the screw(s) that you removed earlier in step 4.
Secure the expansion card with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 7. ASUS E900 G4 2-17 6. Align the card's golden fingers with the screw(s) that you removed earlier in step 4.
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ASUS E900 G4 2-19 Connect the fan connector to the GPU bar and chassis using the four (4) screws removed previously. 12. Secure the GPU bar using the two (2) screws removed previously. 13. Secure the fan to the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard. 11.
ASUS E900 G4 2-19 Connect the fan connector to the GPU bar and chassis using the four (4) screws removed previously. 12. Secure the GPU bar using the two (2) screws removed previously. 13. Secure the fan to the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard. 11.
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Release the screws on the metal slot cover for more details. 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-21 The closed metal slot covers into the reserved empty expansion slot(s), then secure it using the screws removed earlier. 2.6.3 (optional) Installing a passive graphics card ...
Release the screws on the metal slot cover for more details. 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-21 The closed metal slot covers into the reserved empty expansion slot(s), then secure it using the screws removed earlier. 2.6.3 (optional) Installing a passive graphics card ...
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Ensure to remove all other cables on the motherboard. 9. FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS E900 G4 2-23 Connect the passive fan module cables to the FRNT_FAN2 and FRNT_FAN3 connectors on the FRNT_FAN2 and FRNT_FAN3 connectors before conencting the fan cables. Connect the fan cables located near the bottom of the motherboard to the cables located inside the chassis. 10.
Ensure to remove all other cables on the motherboard. 9. FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS E900 G4 2-23 Connect the passive fan module cables to the FRNT_FAN2 and FRNT_FAN3 connectors on the FRNT_FAN2 and FRNT_FAN3 connectors before conencting the fan cables. Connect the fan cables located near the bottom of the motherboard to the cables located inside the chassis. 10.
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3. Remove the two (2) bay screws securing the riser card tray from the DIMM slots A1-F1. ASUS E900 G4 2-25 Remove the DIMMs from the right side of the system. DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 4.
3. Remove the two (2) bay screws securing the riser card tray from the DIMM slots A1-F1. ASUS E900 G4 2-25 Remove the DIMMs from the right side of the system. DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 4.
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9. Connect the bundled power cable to the riser card. Connect two (2) OCuLink cables to the 4-pin power connector on the riser card tray, then secure the riser card to the tray using the bundled two (2) screws. Riser card tray screw holes 10. OCUPCIE2 OCUPCIE1 ASUS E900 G4 2-27 Align the riser card with the screw holes on the riser card. 11.
9. Connect the bundled power cable to the riser card. Connect two (2) OCuLink cables to the 4-pin power connector on the riser card tray, then secure the riser card to the tray using the bundled two (2) screws. Riser card tray screw holes 10. OCUPCIE2 OCUPCIE1 ASUS E900 G4 2-27 Align the riser card with the screw holes on the riser card. 11.
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Install the riser card and tray into the 5.25-inch bay. 20. 18. Install the PIKE II card to secure the riser card tray. Ensure the screw holes on the riser card tray are aligned with a screw. 19. Push the bay lock inwards to the riser card, then secure it with the bay screw holes, then replace the two (2) screws removed from before. 21. ASUS E900 G4 2-29
Install the riser card and tray into the 5.25-inch bay. 20. 18. Install the PIKE II card to secure the riser card tray. Ensure the screw holes on the riser card tray are aligned with a screw. 19. Push the bay lock inwards to the riser card, then secure it with the bay screw holes, then replace the two (2) screws removed from before. 21. ASUS E900 G4 2-29
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Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot. 5. Remove the three (3) screws from the M.2 heatsink on the motherboard. 3. Secure the M.2 card with the screw that you removed earlier in step 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-31 Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on your motherboard, then lift and remove the M.2 heatsink. 2. 2.6.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 4.
Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot. 5. Remove the three (3) screws from the M.2 heatsink on the motherboard. 3. Secure the M.2 card with the screw that you removed earlier in step 2. ASUS E900 G4 2-31 Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on your motherboard, then lift and remove the M.2 heatsink. 2. 2.6.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 4.
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... the redundant power supply module: 1. Press the latch to replace defective components. You will hear a sound when the power supply module is secured in place. ASUS E900 G4 2-33 This section tells how to remove on it upward. 2. Move the handle on the rear panel of the system chassis. 2 2 1 2 1 2 3. Insert the replacement power...
... the redundant power supply module: 1. Press the latch to replace defective components. You will hear a sound when the power supply module is secured in place. ASUS E900 G4 2-33 This section tells how to remove on it upward. 2. Move the handle on the rear panel of the system chassis. 2 2 1 2 1 2 3. Insert the replacement power...