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... information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-9 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.3 System memory 2-8 2.3.1 Overview 2-8 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Front panel assembly 2-11 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly...
... information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-9 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.3 System memory 2-8 2.3.1 Overview 2-8 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Front panel assembly 2-11 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly...
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...-up window 5-7 5.2.8 Scroll bar 5-7 5.2.9 General help 5-7 5.3 Main menu 5-8 5.3.1 System Time 5-8 5.3.2 System Date 5-8 5.3.3 SATA1-6 5-8 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-10 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration 5-11 5.3.6 System Information 5-12 5.4 Advanced menu 5-13 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-13 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration 5-17 5.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-22 5.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 5-23 5.4.6 Power On configuration 5-24 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor...
...-up window 5-7 5.2.8 Scroll bar 5-7 5.2.9 General help 5-7 5.3 Main menu 5-8 5.3.1 System Time 5-8 5.3.2 System Date 5-8 5.3.3 SATA1-6 5-8 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-10 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration 5-11 5.3.6 System Information 5-12 5.4 Advanced menu 5-13 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-13 5.4.2 Chipset Configuration 5-17 5.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-22 5.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 5-23 5.4.6 Power On configuration 5-24 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor...
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.... TS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) Accessories 1 x TS500-E6 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x TS500-E6 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Anti-virus CD (Optional) Optional Items CPU Cooler...
.... TS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) Accessories 1 x TS500-E6 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x TS500-E6 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Anti-virus CD (Optional) Optional Items CPU Cooler...
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...) ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Storage Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports RAID 0,1,5 & 10 I /O controller ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 √ √ Total Slots 6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMMs per CPU) ...5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
...) ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Storage Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports RAID 0,1,5 & 10 I /O controller ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 √ √ Total Slots 6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMMs per CPU) ...5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
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condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 17 Kg 470W (80+) Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C / Non ... Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Out of Band Management Solution Remote Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Environment 2 x Intel® 82574L Aspeed AST2050 8MB 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM ...
condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 17 Kg 470W (80+) Single Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C / Non ... Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Out of Band Management Solution Remote Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Environment 2 x Intel® 82574L Aspeed AST2050 8MB 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM ...
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... from the chasssis. 3. Carefully lift the side cover and set it is disengaged from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover 1. 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that secure the side...
... from the chasssis. 3. Carefully lift the side cover and set it is disengaged from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover 1. 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that secure the side...
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... that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon ... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage ...
... that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon ... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage ...
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2. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load plate 4 3 5. PnP cap ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-5
2. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load plate 4 3 5. PnP cap ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-5
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..., DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. The thermal paste is on the socket and damaging the... CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. If so, skip this step. If it is spread in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it gets into the retention tab. Close the...
..., DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. The thermal paste is on the socket and damaging the... CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. If so, skip this step. If it is spread in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it gets into the retention tab. Close the...
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... the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Connect the CPU heatsink and fan cable to the connector on the fan faces to rear panel of the four screws with a Philips ... to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. Do not forget to plug this connector. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...
... the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Connect the CPU heatsink and fan cable to the connector on the fan faces to rear panel of the four screws with a Philips ... to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. Do not forget to plug this connector. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...
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...) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard ...for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DIMM_B1 -- ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install varying memory sizes in this section. • Always install DIMMs with...
...) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard ...for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DIMM_B1 -- ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install varying memory sizes in this section. • Always install DIMMs with...
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...13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 Internal LEDs 1. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-3 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34; ATX power connectors (24-pini ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 12. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 10. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 ... USB5) 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 7. Intel ICH10R® SATA ports S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2.
...13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 Internal LEDs 1. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-3 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34; ATX power connectors (24-pini ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 12. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 10. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 ... USB5) 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 7. Intel ICH10R® SATA ports S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2.
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... (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work and... the fan you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper to activate the VGA feature. 3. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper...
... (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-5 Set to pins 1-2 to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work and... the fan you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper to activate the VGA feature. 3. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper...
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CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of ..., then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-11 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of ..., then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-11 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
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... ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the corresponding CPU. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that you install the ASUS ASMB4. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that an impending failure... LEDs function only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 4.4 Internal LEDs 1. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-17 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED.
... ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the corresponding CPU. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that you install the ASUS ASMB4. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that an impending failure... LEDs function only when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 4.4 Internal LEDs 1. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4-17 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED.
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... the configuration options for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports... have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-7
... the configuration options for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports... have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-7
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.... Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Configuration CPU2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you an overview of installed memory (3 DIMMs per CPU). 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0204 Build Date :02/16/09 Processor...
.... Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Configuration CPU2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you an overview of installed memory (3 DIMMs per CPU). 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0204 Build Date :02/16/09 Processor...
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...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Some items may differ. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-13 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Server ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On...
...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Some items may differ. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-13 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Server ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On...
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...simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function. Scroll down . Configuration ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20...
...simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function. Scroll down . Configuration ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20...
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...] [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE... more power under idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [8] [16] [24] [32] [40]-[104] [112] [120] Intel(R) SpeedStep...
...] [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Allows you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific condition.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE... more power under idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [8] [16] [24] [32] [40]-[104] [112] [120] Intel(R) SpeedStep...