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... 2-14 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 2-15 2.5.3 Removing the backplane 2-16 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive 2-16 2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E8-RS8 only)........ 2-18 2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives 2-20 2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive 2-20 2.7 Expansion slots 2-21 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 2-21 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card...
... 2-14 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 2-15 2.5.3 Removing the backplane 2-16 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive 2-16 2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E8-RS8 only)........ 2-18 2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives 2-20 2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive 2-20 2.7 Expansion slots 2-21 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 2-21 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card...
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... SATA/SAS backplane cabling 2-27 2.9 Removable components 2-29 2.9.1 System fans 2-29 2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E8-RS8 only 2-31 2.9.3 Chassis footpads 2-32 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 ...buttons and switches 4-12 4.3.2 Jumpers 4-14 4.4 Internal connectors 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 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu ...
... SATA/SAS backplane cabling 2-27 2.9 Removable components 2-29 2.9.1 System fans 2-29 2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E8-RS8 only 2-31 2.9.3 Chassis footpads 2-32 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 ...buttons and switches 4-12 4.3.2 Jumpers 4-14 4.4 Internal connectors 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 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu ...
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... card before 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 HDDs...
... card before 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 HDDs...
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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 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below.
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...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. Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 ...Maximum up to 1024 GB Memory DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM Memory Type Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 4GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM) Refer to www...
...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. Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 ...Maximum up to 1024 GB Memory DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM Memory Type Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 4GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM) Refer to www...
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ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 Refer to www.asus.com for KVM-over-Internet Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 455 mm x 217.... 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 / LED 1 x RJ-45 management port indicators 2 x RJ-45...
ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 Refer to www.asus.com for KVM-over-Internet Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 455 mm x 217.... 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 / LED 1 x RJ-45 management port indicators 2 x RJ-45...
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... Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear... 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. LAN port 3 LAN 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Upgrade the optional PIKE card...
... Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear... 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. LAN port 3 LAN 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Upgrade the optional PIKE card...
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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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LAN port 3 LAN port 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction TS700-E8-RS8 Power connectors 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 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays 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 VGA port Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
LAN port 3 LAN port 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction TS700-E8-RS8 Power connectors 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 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays 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 VGA port Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
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...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. TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (Second set with backplane, TS700-E8-RS8 only) 10. 2 x 80mm x 38mm system...TS700-E8-RS8 only) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB 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...
...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. TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (Second set with backplane, TS700-E8-RS8 only) 10. 2 x 80mm x 38mm system...TS700-E8-RS8 only) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB 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...
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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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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. Load lever 3. 2. Press the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). 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. Load lever 3. 2. Press the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). 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
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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. Push down the right ...
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. Push down the right ...
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... the CPU heatsink: 1. 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. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and...
... the CPU heatsink: 1. 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. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and...
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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 You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1...
... (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 You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1...
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ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first ...
ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first ...
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... two sets of the chassis. 3. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. 2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default.
... two sets of the chassis. 3. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. 2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default.
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Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 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. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Find a HDD tray.
Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 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. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Find a HDD tray.
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.../SAS interface on each side to fit different types of the tray edge protrudes. Use two screws on the backplane. Take note of the bay. 3. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes.
.../SAS interface on each side to fit different types of the tray edge protrudes. Use two screws on the backplane. Take note of the bay. 3. 2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes.