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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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...* • 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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... and RAID 5 (with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration - 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. LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0, ..., and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology - PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant For PA4 model only Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb...
... and RAID 5 (with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration - 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. LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0, ..., and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the next page) ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-3 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology - PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant For PA4 model only Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb...
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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 TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, ... 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 The bezel covers the system components on the front panel.
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 TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, ... 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 The bezel covers the system components on the front panel.
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... 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. Power supply unit 2. Front I/0 board 10. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system. The photo below shows the...
... 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. Power supply unit 2. Front I/0 board 10. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS P5MT motherboard 4. SATA backplane ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-7 HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) 9. The HDD blower circulates cool air within the system. The photo below shows the...
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... Drive Activity LED Green/Red - Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is closed. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 System and HDD LED Power LED (blue) HDD Access LED (green) ! no incoming event ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Bridge board connected to the...
... Drive Activity LED Green/Red - Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card SAF-TE* function Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is closed. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 1-9 System and HDD LED Power LED (blue) HDD Access LED (green) ! no incoming event ASMS indicates a HW monitor event Bridge board connected to the...
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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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Refer 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 secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3 Drive in place. 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 section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
Refer 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 secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-3 Drive in place. 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 section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
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... sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT-S (PS4 model) motherboard already installed.
... sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT-S (PS4 model) motherboard already installed.
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... comes with your left (B) until it is on your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in...
... comes with your left (B) until it is on your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-5 To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in...
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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. A 6. 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
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. A 6. 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
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... labeled CPU_FAN1. A B 3 3 2 3 3 B A 4. 2. Drive the four screws into the holes in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and airduct assembly to the connector on the motherboard. 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9
... labeled CPU_FAN1. A B 3 3 2 3 3 B A 4. 2. Drive the four screws into the holes in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and airduct assembly to the connector on the motherboard. 3. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-9
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... in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs...
... in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs...
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Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-13 Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 4.
Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-13 Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. 4.
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A CD-ROM drive that it may cause damage to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the chassis. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you want to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to ...
A CD-ROM drive that it may cause damage to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the chassis. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you want to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to ...
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ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 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. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions.
ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-17 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. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions.
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... of the bay. 4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Spring lock Tray lever 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. The drive tray ejects slightly after you are ready to install a hard disk in this section...
... of the bay. 4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Spring lock Tray lever 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. The drive tray ejects slightly after you are ready to install a hard disk in this section...
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19 5. 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 all the way to the drive tray, and secure it with the bay edge.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-19 5. 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 all the way to the drive tray, and secure it with the bay edge.
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... on the slot. 5. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its side. 2. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21 Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the...
... on the slot. 5. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its side. 2. ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4 2-21 Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket 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 Front fan 1/2 11. SCSI connector (for detailed information on the connectors. SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. CPU fan 1/2 9.
... 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 Front fan 1/2 11. SCSI connector (for detailed information on the connectors. SMBus connector 2. 4-pin 12V power 8. CPU fan 1/2 9.