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... Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 450W...
... Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 450W...
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... plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BP-E/4L server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Expansion Slots Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory... / 1066 / 1333 Intel® Bigby-P (MCH) Intel® ICH7R Smart Fan I √ 4 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 8GB DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered, ECC 512 MB, 1 GB & 2GB 6 2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (x1 link) 3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot (5V) 1 x...
... plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BP-E/4L server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Expansion Slots Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory... / 1066 / 1333 Intel® Bigby-P (MCH) Intel® ICH7R Smart Fan I √ 4 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 8GB DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered, ECC 512 MB, 1 GB & 2GB 6 2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (x1 link) 3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot (5V) 1 x...
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Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. Chassis intrusion switch 5. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Expansion card locks 6.
Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. Chassis intrusion switch 5. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Expansion card locks 6.
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Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... 2: Hardware setup Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the motherboard.
... 2: Hardware setup Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the motherboard.
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... cap B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS TS300-E5 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you...
... cap B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS TS300-E5 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you...
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...optimum performance. • When the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BP-E/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BP-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667/800 ...Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will run in dual-channel asmmetric mode. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview...
...optimum performance. • When the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BP-E/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BP-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667/800 ...Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will run in dual-channel asmmetric mode. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview...
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2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 SMBus connector (connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. Front USB cable (connected to the SATA backplane (PA4 model... Motherboard24.c5comn(9n.6ien)ctions ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 1 ISL 2 6312 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2...
2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 SMBus connector (connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. Front USB cable (connected to the SATA backplane (PA4 model... Motherboard24.c5comn(9n.6ien)ctions ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 1 ISL 2 6312 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2...
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.../2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 ISL 6312 LAN_USB12 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 BCM 5721 BCM 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit...
.../2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 ISL 6312 LAN_USB12 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 BCM 5721 BCM 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit...
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... LAN_USB12 ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 BCM 5721 BCM 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit...
... LAN_USB12 ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 BCM 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH LGA775 VGA1 BCM 5721 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 BCM 5721 BCM 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit...
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... allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear ...RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button ...
... allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear ...RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button ...
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... down the system. 5. Turn on the system to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ® P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM (Default) P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 Setting 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for...-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BP-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 Normal (Default) P5BP-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 23 BIOS recovery ASUS TS300-E5 4- otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1.
... down the system. 5. Turn on the system to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ® P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM (Default) P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 Setting 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for...-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BP-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 Normal (Default) P5BP-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 23 BIOS recovery ASUS TS300-E5 4- otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1.
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4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug. ® P5BP-E/4L CPUFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode (Default) DC Mode CHAFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode P5BP-E/4L Fan Mode Setting DC Mode (Default) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug. ® P5BP-E/4L CPUFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode (Default) DC Mode CHAFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode P5BP-E/4L Fan Mode Setting DC Mode (Default) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BP-E/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5BP-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BP-E/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5BP-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable.
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... disk drive), and a gray connector for the jumper settings. ASUS TS300-E5 4- ICH7R Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). PRI_IDE1 ® P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 P5BP-E/4L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on...
... disk drive), and a gray connector for the jumper settings. ASUS TS300-E5 4- ICH7R Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). PRI_IDE1 ® P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 P5BP-E/4L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on...
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... [RAID]. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ® P5BP-E/4L SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 P5BP-E/4L SATA Connectors SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for details. In IDE mode, you...
... [RAID]. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ® P5BP-E/4L SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 P5BP-E/4L SATA Connectors SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for details. In IDE mode, you...
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ASUS TS300-E5 4-11 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V ® P5BP-E/4L COM2 ® P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 COM2 PIN 1 P5BV-E/4L COM Port ... separately. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5BP-E/4L USB34 P5BP-E/4L USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 5. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...
ASUS TS300-E5 4-11 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V ® P5BP-E/4L COM2 ® P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 COM2 PIN 1 P5BV-E/4L COM Port ... separately. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5BP-E/4L USB34 P5BP-E/4L USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 5. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...
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6. Connect the fan cables to light up. ® P5BP-E/4L HDLED1 1 NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC P5BV-E/4L Card Activity LED Connector 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Hard disk activity ... connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P5BP-E/4L CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 P5BP-E/4L CPU Fan Connector 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches ...
6. Connect the fan cables to light up. ® P5BP-E/4L HDLED1 1 NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC P5BV-E/4L Card Activity LED Connector 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Hard disk activity ... connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P5BP-E/4L CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 P5BP-E/4L CPU Fan Connector 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches ...
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...® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS TS300-E5 4-13 8. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for SSI power supply plugs. ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 ® P5BP-E/4L +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts...
...® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS TS300-E5 4-13 8. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for SSI power supply plugs. ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 ® P5BP-E/4L +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts...
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... turns the system on the BIOS settings. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® P5BP-E/4L PANEL1 P5BP-E/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the system power button. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until...
... turns the system on the BIOS settings. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® P5BP-E/4L PANEL1 P5BP-E/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the system power button. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until...