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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- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
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PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant For PA4 model only Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT Series motherboard. Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Front Side Bus Memory...; Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3
PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant For PA4 model only Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT Series motherboard. Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the motherboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset Processor Front Side Bus Memory...; Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3
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... 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 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive...
... 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 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive...
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... switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. Power supply unit 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS300-E3 with the hard disk drive blower installed. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. Chassis fan 3.
... switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. Power supply unit 2. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS300-E3 with the hard disk drive blower installed. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. Chassis fan 3.
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... Green Description System power ON System is in good condition Red HDD failure Drive Activity LED Green/Red - Refer to backplane Installed HDD is normal; ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is in suspend mode No activity...
... Green Description System power ON System is in good condition Red HDD failure Drive Activity LED Green/Red - Refer to backplane Installed HDD is normal; ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is in suspend mode No activity...
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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. Hardware setup ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-
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Drive in place. 2 3. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. You may need to remove some of the cover to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3 Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Refer to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors.
Drive in place. 2 3. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. You may need to remove some of the cover to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3 Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Refer to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors.
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Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the ...
Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the ...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-7 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. A 6.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-7 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. A 6.
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... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 ® GND FANPWR ROTATION PWM LAN2 P5MT Series CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9
... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 ® GND FANPWR ROTATION PWM LAN2 P5MT Series CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9
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... not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the...
... not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the...
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Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-13 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 4. 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 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 4. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.
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... the bay where you have previously used and powered up the system, and that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components.
... the bay where you have previously used and powered up the system, and that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components.
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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. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. 7. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
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. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. 7. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
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5. 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. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19
5. 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. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI hard disk to the depth of the bay until it with the bay edge. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19
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... metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on its metal bracket to the chassis. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21 Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis. 4. Align the card golden fingers to the...
... metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on its metal bracket to the chassis. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21 Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis. 4. Align the card golden fingers to the...
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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 SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. SCSI connector (for detailed information on the connectors. Floppy disk drive 6. Front USB cable 4. Rear fan 1/2 10...
... 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 SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. SCSI connector (for detailed information on the connectors. Floppy disk drive 6. Front USB cable 4. Rear fan 1/2 10...
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... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZ1 USBPW34 USB34 PANEL1 Intel 6702 PXH FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 30.5cm (12in) SATA RAID controller SATA4 SATA2 SATA1 SATA3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-25 Back side The back side of the SATA connectors. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the location of SATA backplane...
... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZ1 USBPW34 USB34 PANEL1 Intel 6702 PXH FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 30.5cm (12in) SATA RAID controller SATA4 SATA2 SATA1 SATA3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-25 Back side The back side of the SATA connectors. This side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the location of SATA backplane...
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... removal of the SCSI backplane faces the front panel when installed. Disk drive 1 Disk drive 2 Disk drive 3 Disk drive 4 HDD status LEDs HDD activity LEDs ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-27 The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to support SCA SCSI hard disks. Front side The front side of...
... removal of the SCSI backplane faces the front panel when installed. Disk drive 1 Disk drive 2 Disk drive 3 Disk drive 4 HDD status LEDs HDD activity LEDs ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-27 The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to support SCA SCSI hard disks. Front side The front side of...
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The picture below shows the location of the SCSI backplanes allows you to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SCSI HDD bay. J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 GEM SAF-TE SCSI ID# ID0 ID1 ID2 ID3 ID15 (SCSI channel-0) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-29 SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to define your desired SCSI configuration.
The picture below shows the location of the SCSI backplanes allows you to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for each SCSI HDD bay. J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 GEM SAF-TE SCSI ID# ID0 ID1 ID2 ID3 ID15 (SCSI channel-0) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-29 SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to define your desired SCSI configuration.