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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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... 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 Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus...
... 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 Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus...
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... Out of Band Remote Management * Support versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for updates. 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 /...
... Out of Band Remote Management * Support versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for updates. 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 /...
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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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... ports on the front or rear panel if you need 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 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; 1.6 Internal features The barebone server...
... ports on the front or rear panel if you need 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 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; 1.6 Internal features The barebone server...
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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. 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.
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. 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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To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to 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. 2. Press the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3.
To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to 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. 2. Press the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. Push down the right ... right load lever under the retention tab (M). Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). PnP cap 11. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 Keep the PnP cap. 10. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. Push down the right ... right load lever under the retention tab (M). Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). PnP cap 11. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 Keep the PnP cap. 10. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab.
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... and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence...
... and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence...
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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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... the front panel assembly 1. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13
... the front panel assembly 1. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13
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When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. 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. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Find a HDD tray.
When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. 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. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Find a HDD tray.
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Take note of the tray edge protrudes. Use two screws on the backplane. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the ...
Take note of the tray edge protrudes. Use two screws on the backplane. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the ...
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... the drive tray assembly is in align with its case facing downwards and push it all the way to secure the drive tray in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the backplane. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to the SATA/ SAS interface on the drive connects to install...
... the drive tray assembly is in align with its case facing downwards and push it all the way to secure the drive tray in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the backplane. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to the SATA/ SAS interface on the drive connects to install...
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...Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing or removing expansion cards. Ensure to install the expansion card. 4. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...the power cord before installing an expansion card. Release the screws on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the side chassis cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
...Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing or removing expansion cards. Ensure to install the expansion card. 4. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...the power cord before installing an expansion card. Release the screws on a flat, stable surface. 3. Remove the side chassis cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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... on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode...
... on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode...
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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 To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Find your M.2 expansion card. Secure the M.2 card with models. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. The installation steps are the same. 3. 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.
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 To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Find your M.2 expansion card. Secure the M.2 card with models. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. The installation steps are the same. 3. 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.
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... the front panel when installed. 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 The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to the table for details. Front side The front side of SATA/SAS hard disks. HDD1...
... the front panel when installed. 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 The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to the table for details. Front side The front side of SATA/SAS hard disks. HDD1...