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...on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard. Supports Intel® I /O Bridge : Intel 6702 PXH (on the... riser card cage) Dual LGA771 sockets for ASUS® server management board 3 series LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports:...
...on the riser card cage) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the next page) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/2U/SAS motherboard. Supports Intel® I /O Bridge : Intel 6702 PXH (on the... riser card cage) Dual LGA771 sockets for ASUS® server management board 3 series LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports:...
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... features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports, fans, and the system power sockets. Refer to remove the rear fan cage. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1-
... features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports, fans, and the system power sockets. Refer to remove the rear fan cage. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1-
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ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to turn off) No ...
ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1- When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to turn off) No ...
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... GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1-
... GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 1-
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... the top cover: 1. Matching dents If you wish to release. 2. 2.1.2 Removing the top cover Front half To remove the front half of the top cover. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-
... the top cover: 1. Matching dents If you wish to release. 2. 2.1.2 Removing the top cover Front half To remove the front half of the top cover. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-
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...-hooks with the notches on the rear half of the top cover. 4. Slide the cover toward the front edge to completely secure the top cover. 6. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 Thumbscrew 2- 2.1.3 Installing the top cover To install the top cover: 1. Flip down the front half part of the cover.
...-hooks with the notches on the rear half of the top cover. 4. Slide the cover toward the front edge to completely secure the top cover. 6. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 Thumbscrew 2- 2.1.3 Installing the top cover To install the top cover: 1. Flip down the front half part of the cover.
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.... 2.1.5 Installing the air duct To install the air duct: 1. otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly. 4. When the air duct is strayed under it. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2- Take note of the parts of the air duct that should match the top of the air duct making sure that they are in place...
.... 2.1.5 Installing the air duct To install the air duct: 1. otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly. 4. When the air duct is strayed under it. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2- Take note of the parts of the air duct that should match the top of the air duct making sure that they are in place...
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... connectors on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark 6. B A A The CPU fits in the direction of the socket. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2- Load plate 5. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
... connectors on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark 6. B A A The CPU fits in the direction of the socket. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2- Load plate 5. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: 128...
Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: 128...
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... DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 MCH Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-13 DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Refer to the below...
... DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 MCH Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-13 DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Refer to the below...
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... (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-15 When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be enabled or disabled separately. • This...
... (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-15 When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be enabled or disabled separately. • This...
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.... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-17
.... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-17
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws (two on each side). 6. 5. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Carefully insert drive tray and push it with the bay edge. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-19 Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws (two on each side). 6. 5. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Carefully insert drive tray and push it with the bay edge. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-19 Place a hard disk drive into the drive tray, and secure it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
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Connect power or signal cable(s) to install other PCI-X cards. 7. The card golden connectors should match the notches on the PCI cage bay ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-21 Secure the card bracket with a screw. 6. Cables on the slot. Unscrew the metal cover opposite the PCI-X slot that all cables on the slot. 5. Then, firmly push down the card until it is completely seated on the PCI cage bay are properly connected and routed. Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you want to use. 4. 3. Before re-installing the PCI cage into the chassis, check that you wish to the card, if applicable.
Connect power or signal cable(s) to install other PCI-X cards. 7. The card golden connectors should match the notches on the PCI cage bay ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-21 Secure the card bracket with a screw. 6. Cables on the slot. Unscrew the metal cover opposite the PCI-X slot that all cables on the slot. 5. Then, firmly push down the card until it is completely seated on the PCI cage bay are properly connected and routed. Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you want to use. 4. 3. Before re-installing the PCI cage into the chassis, check that you wish to the card, if applicable.
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Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. Remove one riser card. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a ZCR card (optional) After installing a riser card, you can install a ZCR card to your motherboard that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-23 To install a ZCR card: 1. The optional ZCR package includes one LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one screw that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1-E and RAID 5 configuration.
Screw the support bracket to the riser card. 3. Remove one riser card. Install the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a ZCR card (optional) After installing a riser card, you can install a ZCR card to your motherboard that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. ® DSBF-D12/2U/SAS ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-23 To install a ZCR card: 1. The optional ZCR package includes one LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one screw that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1-E and RAID 5 configuration.
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...Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on the motherboard support an optional ASUS Server Management Board. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5.5 ... if any. DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-25 Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on shared slots, ensure that ...
...Refer to the card. See Chapter 5 for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on the motherboard support an optional ASUS Server Management Board. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5.5 ... if any. DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-25 Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on shared slots, ensure that ...
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ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-27 2.6.1 Motherboard 5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply 24-pin power cable 4-pin power cable 3-pin CPU fan 33cm (13in) control cable REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 cable ...
ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-27 2.6.1 Motherboard 5-pin PSUSMB1 cable from power supply 24-pin power cable 4-pin power cable 3-pin CPU fan 33cm (13in) control cable REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 cable ...
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2.6.3 Fan boards Main mid-fan boards (FANBPC-E2-AR21) (located underneath the 7 hot-swap fans) 76 5 4 3 2 1 Connect the mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) Mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) P3 plug from power supply 3-pin connects to CPU_FAN1 SMBus cable from SAS backplane To main fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-29
2.6.3 Fan boards Main mid-fan boards (FANBPC-E2-AR21) (located underneath the 7 hot-swap fans) 76 5 4 3 2 1 Connect the mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) Mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) P3 plug from power supply 3-pin connects to CPU_FAN1 SMBus cable from SAS backplane To main fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-29
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Locate the empty power supply bay on the rear. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-31 To install a second power supply module: 1. Insert the second power supply module Remove the AC power cord, first pressing the latch. Use the screw ...
Locate the empty power supply bay on the rear. 3. ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-31 To install a second power supply module: 1. Insert the second power supply module Remove the AC power cord, first pressing the latch. Use the screw ...
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ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-33 Slide the drive bracket toward the SCSI backplanes to the rear of the drive bay. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to release it from the chassis, then carefully pull it out of the drives. Loosen the two screws that secure the drive bracket to bottom. 3. The optical drive is attached to the top of the bracket, and the floppy drive to the chassis. 2.7.3 Slim optical and floppy drives To uninstall the optical and floppy disk drives: 1. Signal cable Power cable 2.
ASUS RS260-E4/RX8 2-33 Slide the drive bracket toward the SCSI backplanes to the rear of the drive bay. Disconnect the power and signal cables connected to release it from the chassis, then carefully pull it out of the drives. Loosen the two screws that secure the drive bracket to bottom. 3. The optical drive is attached to the top of the bracket, and the floppy drive to the chassis. 2.7.3 Slim optical and floppy drives To uninstall the optical and floppy disk drives: 1. Signal cable Power cable 2.