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... 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-6 1.5 Internal features 1-7 1.6 LED information 1-9 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10...
... 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-6 1.5 Internal features 1-7 1.6 LED information 1-9 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10...
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...30 2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane 2-33 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive 2-35 2.10.5 Front I/O board 2-37 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2-39 2.10.7 Power supply unit 2-41 Chapter 3: Installation option Preparing the system for rack mounting... 4-7 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
...30 2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane 2-33 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive 2-35 2.10.5 Front I/O board 2-37 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2-39 2.10.7 Power supply unit 2-41 Chapter 3: Installation option Preparing the system for rack mounting... 4-7 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... Bazel 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...
... Bazel 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...
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... USB 2.0 ports are available. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel. 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Optical 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-E5 1-
... USB 2.0 ports are available. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel. 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Optical 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-E5 1-
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... the system fan, and power supply module. 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter...
... the system fan, and power supply module. 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter...
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Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Chassis intrusion switch 5. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- Expansion card locks 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Chassis intrusion switch 5. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- Expansion card locks 6. 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10.
SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10.
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...side cover 1. Slide the side cover for the different model configurations. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards;... Refer to the chassis. 1 2. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until it...
...side cover 1. Slide the side cover for the different model configurations. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards;... Refer to the chassis. 1 2. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until it...
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Refer to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2- 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. 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.
Refer to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2- 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. 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.
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... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Failure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on...
... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Failure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on...
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... can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Press each lock tab to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left edge of the front panel outward. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Locate the two hooked tabs on the right... side. Pull and swing the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. The front panel assembly is attached to release the front panel from the...
... can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Press each lock tab to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left edge of the front panel outward. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Locate the two hooked tabs on the right... side. Pull and swing the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. The front panel assembly is attached to release the front panel from the...
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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-E5 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-E5 2-13 Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
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Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 1 Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Insert the four hinge-like tab 1 1 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1.
Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 1 Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Insert the four hinge-like tab 1 1 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1.
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ASUS TS300-E5 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost ... bay. Failure to do so may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the chassis.
ASUS TS300-E5 2-15 2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost ... bay. Failure to do so may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the chassis.
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Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the chassis. 4. ASUS TS300-E5 2-21 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the chassis with the bracket screw you want to the slot opening on the slot. 5. Secure the card to this section when ... cards. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the chassis. 4. ASUS TS300-E5 2-21 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the chassis with the bracket screw you want to the slot opening on the slot. 5. Secure the card to this section when ... cards. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you removed earlier. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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Remove the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2.
Remove the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2.
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... to the optional drive) 10. Floppy disk drive 9. Primary IDE cable (connected to the SATA backplane (PA4 model only)] 6. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the 12cm Rear Fan) 5. FRNT_FAN2 (connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. SMBus connector (connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power 2. 4-pin 12V power 3. You do... CMI9880 XGI Z9s REAR_FAN1 HDLED1 PCIE4 COM2 PCI5 8Mb BIOS 8PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O SB_PWR1 6 USB34 7 1 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 11 10 Standard cables connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 Front panel cable 8.
... to the optional drive) 10. Floppy disk drive 9. Primary IDE cable (connected to the SATA backplane (PA4 model only)] 6. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the 12cm Rear Fan) 5. FRNT_FAN2 (connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. SMBus connector (connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power 2. 4-pin 12V power 3. You do... CMI9880 XGI Z9s REAR_FAN1 HDLED1 PCIE4 COM2 PCI5 8Mb BIOS 8PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O SB_PWR1 6 USB34 7 1 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 11 10 Standard cables connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 Front panel cable 8.
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... fan: 1. 2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to the chassis. 3. This section tells how to prevent it from the FRNT_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. 2. System fan 2. HDD blower (optional...
... fan: 1. 2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to the chassis. 3. This section tells how to prevent it from the FRNT_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. 2. System fan 2. HDD blower (optional...
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Align the system fan holes to the chassis. 5. To reinstall the system fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. ASUS TS300-E5 2-29 Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. 2. Set the screws aside.
Align the system fan holes to the chassis. 5. To reinstall the system fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. ASUS TS300-E5 2-29 Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. 2. Set the screws aside.
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Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover" for instructions. 2. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the HDD cage. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the backplane. 3. Remove the side cover. Refer to the chassis. 4. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the holes of the arrow until the tabs are released from the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: 1. 4.
Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover" for instructions. 2. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the HDD cage. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the backplane. 3. Remove the side cover. Refer to the chassis. 4. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the holes of the arrow until the tabs are released from the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: 1. 4.