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Contents 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5. Installing ASMB4 series management board (bundled) 2-20 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional).......... 2-21 NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing ... rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-6 5.2.4 Menu items 5-7 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-7 5.2.6 ...
Contents 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5. Installing ASMB4 series management board (bundled) 2-20 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional).......... 2-21 NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing ... rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-6 5.2.4 Menu items 5-7 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-7 5.2.6 ...
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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS ESC4000 Series 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS ESC4000 Series 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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... or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items ESC4000 Series ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z8PG-D18 Series Server Board 1 x 1400W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane 8 x Hot-swap HDD ... x PCIe riser card 4 x Airducts for NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing modules 1 x System airduct 1 x ESC4000 Series User's Guide 1 x ASWM* 2.0 User's Guide 1 x ASMB4-iKVM User's Guide 1 x ESC4000 Series Support DVD (including ASWM*) 1 x ASMB-iKVM Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 2 ...
... or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items ESC4000 Series ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z8PG-D18 Series Server Board 1 x 1400W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane 8 x Hot-swap HDD ... x PCIe riser card 4 x Airducts for NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing modules 1 x System airduct 1 x ESC4000 Series User's Guide 1 x ASWM* 2.0 User's Guide 1 x ASMB4-iKVM User's Guide 1 x ESC4000 Series Support DVD (including ASWM*) 1 x ASMB-iKVM Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 2 ...
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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See 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. ESC4000 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-3
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See 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. ESC4000 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-3
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... the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows): - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 Series is occupied) Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller Half-length / Low-profile - 1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen1 x4 Link) (PIKE SAS Card for Storage Enhancement) PIKE...
... the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows): - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 Series is occupied) Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller Half-length / Low-profile - 1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen1 x4 Link) (PIKE SAS Card for Storage Enhancement) PIKE...
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ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-5 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable Networking LAN ... 1 x Internal A Type USB Port 1 x VGA port 1 x QSFP Port for Infiniband QDR (@ DDR speed, for KVM-over-IP support (Bundled) ASUS ASWM 2.0 750mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U) 18 Kg 1400W (80+) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply (Default with one Power Supply Module) Input: 100-140/... Non- condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional Anti-virus Software CD ASMB4-iKVM for ESC4000/IB only) Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® ...
ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-5 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable Networking LAN ... 1 x Internal A Type USB Port 1 x VGA port 1 x QSFP Port for Infiniband QDR (@ DDR speed, for KVM-over-IP support (Bundled) ASUS ASWM 2.0 750mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U) 18 Kg 1400W (80+) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply (Default with one Power Supply Module) Input: 100-140/... Non- condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional Anti-virus Software CD ASMB4-iKVM for ESC4000/IB only) Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® ...
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...to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-7 Slim-type optical drive bay 7. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server ...includes the basic components as shown. 11 1. Redundant Power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. System fans 4. ASUS Z8PG-D18 Server Board 82 8 3. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover...
...to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-7 Slim-type optical drive bay 7. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server ...includes the basic components as shown. 11 1. Redundant Power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. System fans 4. ASUS Z8PG-D18 Server Board 82 8 3. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover...
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... HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately Blinking 1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD 2. Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED) ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-9 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity 1.7.3 HDD status LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED...
... HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately Blinking 1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD 2. Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED) ASUS ESC4000 Series 1-9 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity 1.7.3 HDD status LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED...
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ASUS ESC4000 Series 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS ESC4000 Series 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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...8226; Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA1366 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-3 Contact your left. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not ...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not ...
...8226; Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA1366 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-3 Contact your left. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not ...cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not ...
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... the gold triangle is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. A ASUS ESC4000 Series B 2-5 If so, skip this step. If it off immediately and seek professional medical help. 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the...
... the gold triangle is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. A ASUS ESC4000 Series B 2-5 If so, skip this step. If it off immediately and seek professional medical help. 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the...
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... only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, or DIMM_F1. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-7
... only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, or DIMM_F1. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-7
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... any further to ensure proper sitting of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM notch 1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch...
... any further to ensure proper sitting of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM notch 1 2 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch...
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Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-11 Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-11 Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
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Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-13 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next ...
Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-13 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next ...
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.../3: Connects to the SGPIO1/2 connector on the ASUS PIKE Riser Card to support PIKE SAS RAID SGPIO function A_SDIN A_SDOUT GND J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive SGPIO_SEL: Set to pin 1-2 to enable optional PIKE SAS RAID SGPIO function X X A_SLOAD A_SCLK SGPIO2/3 pin definition ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-15
.../3: Connects to the SGPIO1/2 connector on the ASUS PIKE Riser Card to support PIKE SAS RAID SGPIO function A_SDIN A_SDOUT GND J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive SGPIO_SEL: Set to pin 1-2 to enable optional PIKE SAS RAID SGPIO function X X A_SLOAD A_SCLK SGPIO2/3 pin definition ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-15
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Lift the fan, and then set aside. 4. To reinstall the system fans 1. Insert the system fan cable into the fan cage. Insert the fan into the cable holder, and then connect the cable to uninstall the other system fans. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-17 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. Lift up the PSU lever. Repeat step 1 to 3 to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. 3.
Lift the fan, and then set aside. 4. To reinstall the system fans 1. Insert the system fan cable into the fan cage. Insert the fan into the cable holder, and then connect the cable to uninstall the other system fans. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-17 The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. Lift up the PSU lever. Repeat step 1 to 3 to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. 3.
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... feature is less than 1400W, the system can reach to the table below for details. Output Power (Watt) 1400W 100V-140V 180V-240V 1100W 1400W ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-19 Refer to 2800W with different input voltages. 3. The maximum output power of the PSUs can reach to 2800W with PSU hot-swap feature disabled...
... feature is less than 1400W, the system can reach to the table below for details. Output Power (Watt) 1400W 100V-140V 180V-240V 1100W 1400W ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-19 Refer to 2800W with different input voltages. 3. The maximum output power of the PSUs can reach to 2800W with PSU hot-swap feature disabled...
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2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (bundled) Follow the steps below to the LAN3 port for server management. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Insert the LAN cable plug to install an bundled ASMB4 series management board on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on your motherboard. 1.
2.8.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (bundled) Follow the steps below to the LAN3 port for server management. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Insert the LAN cable plug to install an bundled ASMB4 series management board on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on your motherboard. 1.
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..., 2008/IMR and 2108 cards, secure only one screw, as shown in the right figure. Locate the two screws on the PIKE riser card. 4. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-21 Locate the two screw holes on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.8.4 ...Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to detach it from the bracket. 3. If you are to the bracket with two...
..., 2008/IMR and 2108 cards, secure only one screw, as shown in the right figure. Locate the two screws on the PIKE riser card. 4. ASUS ESC4000 Series 2-21 Locate the two screw holes on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2. 2.8.4 ...Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to detach it from the bracket. 3. If you are to the bracket with two...