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... 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-3 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-5 ...4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 ...
... 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-3 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-5 ...4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 ...
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... 5-27 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-28 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-29 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-30 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-33 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-34 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-38 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-39 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-44 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-44 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-45 5.8 Monitor menu 5-46...
... 5-27 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-28 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-29 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-30 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-33 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-34 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-38 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-39 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-44 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-44 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-45 5.8 Monitor menu 5-46...
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... 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Ask for the user's safety. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short circuits... the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to...
... 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Ask for the user's safety. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short circuits... the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! viii Replace only with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any additional devices to...
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...removing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for setting up, creating and configuring RAID...This chapter provides instructions for different system components. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to ...
...removing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for setting up, creating and configuring RAID...This chapter provides instructions for different system components. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to ...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics +
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics +
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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board 1 x 500W 80PLUS Bronze Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with four data cables Component 1 x Front I/O Board • 1 x Front (80mm x 38mm) ...
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board 1 x 500W 80PLUS Bronze Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with four data cables Component 1 x Front I/O Board • 1 x Front (80mm x 38mm) ...
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Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Core Logic Intel® ... 2 x Intel® I210AT 1 x Management port Aspeed AST2400 32MB (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Core Logic Intel® ... 2 x Intel® I210AT 1 x Management port Aspeed AST2400 32MB (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-5 Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008 R2 RedHat® Enterprise...
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-5 Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008 R2 RedHat® Enterprise...
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The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. Optical drive (... you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set ) 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 500W Power Supply 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan...
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. Optical drive (... you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set ) 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 500W Power Supply 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan...
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... failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card OFF Blinking ON ON LAN accessing Locates a specific server The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is detected. System is normal; ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED...
... failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card OFF Blinking ON ON LAN accessing Locates a specific server The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is detected. System is normal; ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED...
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4. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Twist each of the server chassis. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top ...
4. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Twist each of the server chassis. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top ...
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... 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that...
... 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that...
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You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three footpads. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three footpads. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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... 3: Installation options These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in the standard barebone system package. 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items...
... 3: Installation options These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in the standard barebone system package. 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items...
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3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the server. 2. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to the rack: 1. Slide out the inner rail from the rackmount rail kit. 2. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. Loosen the two screws on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to the server 1. Align the screw holes on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3
3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the server. 2. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to the rack: 1. Slide out the inner rail from the rackmount rail kit. 2. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. Loosen the two screws on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to the server 1. Align the screw holes on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3
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... rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second rail pair. 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. 6. 3. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the 1U space.... 4. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the rack: 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 7.
... rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second rail pair. 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. 6. 3. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the 1U space.... 4. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the rack: 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to secure the rear end. 7.
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying ...
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying ...
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...] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for Out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options...: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow...
...] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for Out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options...: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Takes effect after reboot. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of 14 cores available. Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. 5.5.1 Processor Configuration ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 5-25 When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Takes effect after reboot. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of 14 cores available. Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. 5.5.1 Processor Configuration ...