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Contents 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 Redundant power supply module 2-19 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-20 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)...2-22... the server 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 Configuration ...
Contents 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 Redundant power supply module 2-19 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-20 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)...2-22... the server 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 Configuration ...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, disconnect all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any damage is detected, contact your dealer. ... Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
... to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, disconnect all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any damage is detected, contact your dealer. ... Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
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... 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap HDD trays (varies by territories) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-AR14) 4 x System...
... 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap HDD trays (varies by territories) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-AR14) 4 x System...
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... Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Environment 2 x Intel® 82574L PCI-E GbE LANs Aspeed AST2050 / 8MB 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay Options: No Device / DVD-...anti-virus software (Optional) Onboard IPMI Solution ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support (Optional) ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP® 615mm x 444mm x 87mm 22 Kg 770W (80+) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply (Default with one Power Supply Module) Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40...
... Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Environment 2 x Intel® 82574L PCI-E GbE LANs Aspeed AST2050 / 8MB 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay Options: No Device / DVD-...anti-virus software (Optional) Onboard IPMI Solution ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support (Optional) ASUS ASWM 2.0 and SNMP® 615mm x 444mm x 87mm 22 Kg 770W (80+) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply (Default with one Power Supply Module) Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40...
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The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, ...Expansion slots LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB ports LAN port 3* PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Power cord connector Redundant power supply dummy cover • The ports for the LED descriptions. ODD dummy cover Location switch Location LED Reset button Message LED LAN1 LED ...
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, ...Expansion slots LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB ports LAN port 3* PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Power cord connector Redundant power supply dummy cover • The ports for the LED descriptions. ODD dummy cover Location switch Location LED Reset button Message LED LAN1 LED ...
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ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board 5. System fans* 6. SATA/SAS backplane 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 6 7 8 9 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Slim-type optical ... 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2 x PCI-E x8 slot (at x8 link)+ PCI-E x4 slot (at x4 1 3 link) Riser Card 2. Power supply 4 2 3. Hot-swap HDD trays 5 5 5 5 8. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to...
ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board 5. System fans* 6. SATA/SAS backplane 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 6 7 8 9 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Slim-type optical ... 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2 x PCI-E x8 slot (at x8 link)+ PCI-E x4 slot (at x4 1 3 link) Riser Card 2. Power supply 4 2 3. Hot-swap HDD trays 5 5 5 5 8. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to...
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DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one direction. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra ... Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one direction. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra ... Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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USB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. SATA connectors (from power supply to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 8. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑... to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 1 3 5 22 9 6 4 4 4 4 4 7 8 4 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. SAS connectors (from motherboard to...
USB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. SATA connectors (from power supply to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 8. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑... to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 1 3 5 22 9 6 4 4 4 4 4 7 8 4 Pre-connected system cables 1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 3. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. SAS connectors (from motherboard to...
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2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-15
2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-15
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... system components when installing or removing system devices. Redundant power supply module (optional) 4. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. 2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to release the system fan. 2. This section tells how to uninstall the other system fans. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) 5. Repeat step 1 to 2 to...
... system components when installing or removing system devices. Redundant power supply module (optional) 4. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. 2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to release the system fan. 2. This section tells how to uninstall the other system fans. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) 5. Repeat step 1 to 2 to...
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2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Slide it into the chassis. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package.
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Slide it into the chassis. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package.
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... panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [white]) 13. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 5. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2...
... panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [white]) 13. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 5. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 5. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2...
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The ASMB4 management device is an interface used to plug in an ASMB4-SOL or ASMB4-iKVM management device. 9. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) This is purchased separately. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-13 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. 10.
The ASMB4 management device is an interface used to plug in an ASMB4-SOL or ASMB4-iKVM management device. 9. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) This is purchased separately. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 4-13 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. 10.
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...that you intend to install additional devices. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; The power supply plugs are for LGA1366‑socket Intel® Xeon processors. • DO...only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for SSI power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...
...that you intend to install additional devices. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; The power supply plugs are for LGA1366‑socket Intel® Xeon processors. • DO...only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for SSI power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...