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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-
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...* • Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD Documentation • ASUS TS300-E3 user guide • ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide Optional items • 52x IDE CD-ROM or 16X DVD-ROM drive • ASUS TS300-E3 rackmount rail kit *ASUS System Web-based Management Configuration PA4 PS4 4 4 4 4 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary for the...
...* • Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD Documentation • ASUS TS300-E3 user guide • ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide Optional items • 52x IDE CD-ROM or 16X DVD-ROM drive • ASUS TS300-E3 rackmount rail kit *ASUS System Web-based Management Configuration PA4 PS4 4 4 4 4 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary for the...
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... or roller-wheels. Intel® Matrix Storage Technology - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT Series motherboard. LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10...- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the motherboard. ASUS P5MT (PA4 model) ASUS P5MT-S (PS4 model) ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Northbridge: Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub... technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3
... or roller-wheels. Intel® Matrix Storage Technology - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT Series motherboard. LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10...- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the motherboard. ASUS P5MT (PA4 model) ASUS P5MT-S (PS4 model) ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Northbridge: Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub... technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3
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... drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel and serves as security. 1.3 Front panel features The...
... drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel and serves as security. 1.3 Front panel features The...
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...;guration) 6 1 • 7 • 2 4 • • 5 • • • • 3 10 8 9 1. Power supply unit 2. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 6. Chassis fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system. Front I/0 board 10.
...;guration) 6 1 • 7 • 2 4 • • 5 • • • • 3 10 8 9 1. Power supply unit 2. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 6. Chassis fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system. Front I/0 board 10.
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... RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is in good condition Red HDD failure Drive Activity LED Green/Red - ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators.
... RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is in good condition Red HDD failure Drive Activity LED Green/Red - ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 1.6 LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators.
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Hardware setup ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 2 3. Refer to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3
You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 2 3. Refer to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3
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Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT-S (PS4 model) motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis LAN2 ® Make sure to do so can ...
Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT-S (PS4 model) motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis LAN2 ® Make sure to do so can ...
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ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3 ...
ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3 ...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-7 A 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU!
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-7 A 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9 A B 3 3 2 3 3 B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. Drive the four screws into the holes in a diagonal sequence to secure the ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9 A B 3 3 2 3 3 B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. Drive the four screws into the holes in a diagonal sequence to secure the ...
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... socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM...
... socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM...
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Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-13 4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-13 4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
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... may cause damage to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you want to install the drive. 2. A CD-ROM drive that secure the metal cover of the chassis. Three 5.25...
... may cause damage to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you want to install the drive. 2. A CD-ROM drive that secure the metal cover of the chassis. Three 5.25...
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ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. 7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. 7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
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... SATA/SCSI HDD Follow the instructions in the drive tray. 2-18 Metal bracket Chapter 2: Hardware setup Open the front bezel to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1.
... SATA/SCSI HDD Follow the instructions in the drive tray. 2-18 Metal bracket Chapter 2: Hardware setup Open the front bezel to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1.
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Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19 Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. 5. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19 Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. 5. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the chassis. Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Make sure to use . 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the chassis. Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Make sure to use . 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21
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... ICH7R SATA2 SATA1 5 FRNT_FAN2 SCSIA1 Intel 6702 PXH 11 12 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 30.5cm (12in) 13 Standard cables connected to Chapter 4 for PS4 Model only) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-23 CPU fan 1/2 9. Front panel cable 5. 2.9 2.9.1 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. Front...
... ICH7R SATA2 SATA1 5 FRNT_FAN2 SCSIA1 Intel 6702 PXH 11 12 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 30.5cm (12in) 13 Standard cables connected to Chapter 4 for PS4 Model only) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-23 CPU fan 1/2 9. Front panel cable 5. 2.9 2.9.1 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. Front...