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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-3 See the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RESET 1 2 ESC8000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx The serial number on ESC8000 G3 is printed on the Asset tag.
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-3 See the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RESET 1 2 ESC8000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx The serial number on ESC8000 G3 is printed on the Asset tag.
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... mini SAS HD to mini SAS cable * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update * 3 DPC support up to 1600 MT/s only (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon...
... mini SAS HD to mini SAS cable * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update * 3 DPC support up to 1600 MT/s only (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon...
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ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x ... operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update.
ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x ... operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update.
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... system for proper heat dissipation. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. Asset tag (hidden) 6. System fans 4. Half-length/Low-Profile PCI-E Expansion slot (hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk...
... system for proper heat dissipation. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. Asset tag (hidden) 6. System fans 4. Half-length/Low-Profile PCI-E Expansion slot (hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk...
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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB8) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB8) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-9
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ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-3 To remove the GPU fan airduct, remove the seven (7) screws on the GPU air duct then lift the airduct to remove it from the chassis. 2.2 GPU fan air duct Use both of your hands in performing the steps.
ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-3 To remove the GPU fan airduct, remove the seven (7) screws on the GPU air duct then lift the airduct to remove it from the chassis. 2.2 GPU fan air duct Use both of your hands in performing the steps.
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... if the motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 Socket R3 designed for the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 V3 series processor family. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the section Chassis covers and GPU air duct.../incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are not bent.
... if the motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 Socket R3 designed for the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 V3 series processor family. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the section Chassis covers and GPU air duct.../incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-5 Ensure that all power cables are not bent.
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triangle mark ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-7 Locate the CPU socket box in the motherboard. Align the system such that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on your top-right position. 4. Lift and remove the the CPU heatsink then set aside. 5.
triangle mark ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-7 Locate the CPU socket box in the motherboard. Align the system such that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on your top-right position. 4. Lift and remove the the CPU heatsink then set aside. 5.
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edge of the Load plate Load plate 10. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 9. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Triangle mark ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-9 Push the left load lever to prevent bending the CPU pins on the socket box. 12. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. 8. Do not insert the load lever into the socket to slightly lift the load plate (G). Install the CPU into the slot. Prepare the CPU. 11.
edge of the Load plate Load plate 10. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 9. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Triangle mark ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-9 Push the left load lever to prevent bending the CPU pins on the socket box. 12. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. 8. Do not insert the load lever into the socket to slightly lift the load plate (G). Install the CPU into the slot. Prepare the CPU. 11.
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... contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M). If so, skip this step. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-11 Retention tab 16.
... contact with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M). If so, skip this step. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-11 Retention tab 16.
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19. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-13 Tigthen the screws on the CPU air duct. Replace the CPU air duct. 20.
19. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-13 Tigthen the screws on the CPU air duct. Replace the CPU air duct. 20.
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... DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 • DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • 12 DIMMs • ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-15 Single CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must on either A1 or B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Make sure that you... duct before installing the DIMMs. Doing so will prevent issues in installing the DIMMs next to the CPU. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. For optimum compatibility,...
... DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 • DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • 12 DIMMs • ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-15 Single CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must on either A1 or B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Make sure that you... duct before installing the DIMMs. Doing so will prevent issues in installing the DIMMs next to the CPU. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. For optimum compatibility,...
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... the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-17 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on...
... the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-17 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on...
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.... 6. Press the spring lock to the drive tray with the four bundled screws. Place the Serial ATA (SATA) HDD/SAS HDD into the drive bay. 8. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-19 Hard disk drive 7. RESET 1 2 10. Align and insert the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the tray. Secure the SATA...
.... 6. Press the spring lock to the drive tray with the four bundled screws. Place the Serial ATA (SATA) HDD/SAS HDD into the drive bay. 8. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-19 Hard disk drive 7. RESET 1 2 10. Align and insert the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the tray. Secure the SATA...
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... to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the rear I /O board) 8. System fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-4, FRNT_FAN1-8, HDD_FAN1-2 from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. Serial port (COM port) ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-21 Auxiliary Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 10. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre‑installed...
... to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the rear I /O board) 8. System fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-4, FRNT_FAN1-8, HDD_FAN1-2 from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. Serial port (COM port) ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-21 Auxiliary Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 10. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre‑installed...
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stand screw 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-23 Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). Remove the screw on the stand screw. • The stand screw is pre-installed on ...
stand screw 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-23 Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). Remove the screw on the stand screw. • The stand screw is pre-installed on ...
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..., or may even cause damage to the GPU card. metal shutter 3. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it is bundled with black/white connector. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-25 2. The mylar is required to the air duct (B) as shown.
..., or may even cause damage to the GPU card. metal shutter 3. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it is bundled with black/white connector. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-25 2. The mylar is required to the air duct (B) as shown.
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6. Insert the 6-pin power connector (white) of the VGA power cable to the insertion point nearest the power connector then connect it to the accelerator with two screws. for general GPU/accelerators for the 6-pin VGA power cable VGA power cables power connector ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-27 insertion points for Nvidia 300W GPU or higher card 7. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the power connector on the power bar.
6. Insert the 6-pin power connector (white) of the VGA power cable to the insertion point nearest the power connector then connect it to the accelerator with two screws. for general GPU/accelerators for the 6-pin VGA power cable VGA power cables power connector ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-27 insertion points for Nvidia 300W GPU or higher card 7. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the power connector on the power bar.
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Lift up the system. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. 2.10 Redundant power supply units Always use two (2) PSUs in performing the following steps. Using one PSU may cause system instability and unknown issues. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of your hands in booting up the PSU lever. 2. replacement PSU ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-29 Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks into place. Use both of the system chassis (B). 3.
Lift up the system. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. 2.10 Redundant power supply units Always use two (2) PSUs in performing the following steps. Using one PSU may cause system instability and unknown issues. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of your hands in booting up the PSU lever. 2. replacement PSU ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-29 Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks into place. Use both of the system chassis (B). 3.
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Ensure that the card is seated firmly in place. 6. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-31 Prepare the half-height/half length expansion card. 5. Secure the expansion card with a screw. Replace the screw on the rear and on top of the metal casing. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCIE slot. half-height/half length expansion card 7. 4. Replace the metal casing. 8.
Ensure that the card is seated firmly in place. 6. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-31 Prepare the half-height/half length expansion card. 5. Secure the expansion card with a screw. Replace the screw on the rear and on top of the metal casing. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCIE slot. half-height/half length expansion card 7. 4. Replace the metal casing. 8.