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... using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. ** ASUS System Web-based Management If any of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable (TS700-E8-PS4) 2 x AC Power Cables (TS700-E8-RS8) 2 x CPU Heatsinks Optional Items 1 x Second 800W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700E8-RS8) 1 x DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 1 x ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit 1 x ASUS PIKE RAID Card * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch...
... using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. ** ASUS System Web-based Management If any of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable (TS700-E8-PS4) 2 x AC Power Cables (TS700-E8-RS8) 2 x CPU Heatsinks Optional Items 1 x Second 800W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700E8-RS8) 1 x DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 1 x ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit 1 x ASUS PIKE RAID Card * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch...
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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS700-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS700-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-3
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS700-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS700-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-3
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... 1 x Management LAN Aspeed AST2400 32MB 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bays (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / ...): SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hotswappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a...
... 1 x Management LAN Aspeed AST2400 32MB 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bays (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / ...): SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hotswappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a...
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... * Support versions are subject to change without notice. Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS700-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x... Q-Code Logger button with LED 1 x BIOS Flashback button with LED TS700-E8-RS8 1 x S/PDIF Out port Onboard I/O Connectors / LED 1 x RJ-45 management port indicators 2 x RJ-45 GbE port ... are subject to change without notice. ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for updates. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5
... * Support versions are subject to change without notice. Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS700-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x... Q-Code Logger button with LED 1 x BIOS Flashback button with LED TS700-E8-RS8 1 x S/PDIF Out port Onboard I/O Connectors / LED 1 x RJ-45 management port indicators 2 x RJ-45 GbE port ... are subject to change without notice. ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for updates. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5
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LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E8-PS4 Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports Audio I/O ports USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger VGA port 120mm x 38mm system fan Q-Code Logger button with LED SPDIF Out port Management LAN port* LAN (RJ-45) port 2 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E8-PS4 Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports Audio I/O ports USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger VGA port 120mm x 38mm system fan Q-Code Logger button with LED SPDIF Out port Management LAN port* LAN (RJ-45) port 2 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
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1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; The barebone... component. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 Expansion card locks 6. Chassis intrusion switch...
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; The barebone... component. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 Expansion card locks 6. Chassis intrusion switch...
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Q-Code Logger USB BIOS Flashback 1.7.2 SPDIF OUT LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Management USB3.0 USB3.0 ACT/LINKsideLEDrear c/sub Status Description OFF No link MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN ORANGE BLINKING Linked KY Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11
Q-Code Logger USB BIOS Flashback 1.7.2 SPDIF OUT LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Management USB3.0 USB3.0 ACT/LINKsideLEDrear c/sub Status Description OFF No link MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN ORANGE BLINKING Linked KY Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11
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Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 3. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 3. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
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ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 2. To prevent damage to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 2. To prevent damage to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
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... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted ...
... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted ...
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ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on ...
ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on ...
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... (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11 Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P Dual CPU...
... (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11 Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P Dual CPU...
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Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. 2.4 ...
Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. 2.4 ...
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Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 3 2 4 5 By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. Find a HDD tray.
Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 3 2 4 5 By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. Find a HDD tray.
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... side to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the tray edge protrudes.
... side to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the tray edge protrudes.
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... the SSD matches the four screws holes of the drive tray is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that the SSD is in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19
... the SSD matches the four screws holes of the drive tray is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that the SSD is in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19
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... that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Release the screws on a flat, stable surface. 3. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to the motherboard...do so may cause severe damage to install the expansion card. 4. Remove the side chassis cover. Remove the metal slot cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing ...
... that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Release the screws on a flat, stable surface. 3. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to the motherboard...do so may cause severe damage to install the expansion card. 4. Remove the side chassis cover. Remove the metal slot cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing ...
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...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
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2.7.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. The installation steps are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. M2 socket The illustrations below vary with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 4 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-25 Find your M.2 expansion card. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with models.
2.7.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. The installation steps are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. M2 socket The illustrations below vary with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 4 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-25 Find your M.2 expansion card. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with models.
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... SATA/SAS connectors for details. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-27
... SATA/SAS connectors for details. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-27