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... 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 HDDs are supported by default. 1.1 System package...
... 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 HDDs are supported by default. 1.1 System package...
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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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1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for the latest...-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. 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 / 9.6GT/s...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for the latest...-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. 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 / 9.6GT/s...
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ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 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 OS Support...
ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 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 OS Support...
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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. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7
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... Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum...
... Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum...
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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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Drive in place. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. 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
Drive in place. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. 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
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Load lever 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). 2.
Load lever 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). 2.
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Keep the PnP cap. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. The ...
Keep the PnP cap. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. The ...
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 Twist each of the server chassis. 2. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match ...
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 Twist each of the server chassis. 2. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match ...
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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
... (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
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... panel assembly: 1. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13
... panel assembly: 1. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13
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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. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 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. Find a HDD tray. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1.
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. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 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. Find a HDD tray. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1.
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Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of ...
Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of ...
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When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the backplane. 8. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 6. When the drive tray assembly is in place. Carefully insert the drive tray with the chassis cover. 9. Ensure that the SSD is fitted ...
When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the backplane. 8. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 6. When the drive tray assembly is in place. Carefully insert the drive tray with the chassis cover. 9. Ensure that the SSD is fitted ...
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TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ... the metal slot cover. Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to three GPU cards. TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to install the expansion card. 4. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. Remove...
TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ... the metal slot cover. Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to three GPU cards. TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to install the expansion card. 4. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card. Remove...
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... are usually available for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Install the software drivers for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Refer to the card. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ...
... are usually available for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Install the software drivers for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Refer to the card. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ...
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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 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. Find your M.2 expansion card. The installation steps are the same. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. 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 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. Find your M.2 expansion card. The installation steps are the same. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4.
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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 See section 1.7 LED information for the hot-swap drive trays. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled...
... 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 See section 1.7 LED information for the hot-swap drive trays. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled...