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RS704D-E6/PS8 7-24 7.5.1 7.5.2 Windows operating system 7-24 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 7-27 7.6 Management applications and utilities installation 7-29 7.6.1 Running the support DVD 7-29 7.6.2 Drivers menu 7-... 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-17 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-19 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For RS702D-E6/PS8;
RS704D-E6/PS8 7-24 7.5.1 7.5.2 Windows operating system 7-24 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 7-27 7.6 Management applications and utilities installation 7-29 7.6.1 Running the support DVD 7-29 7.6.2 Drivers menu 7-... 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-17 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-19 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For RS702D-E6/PS8;
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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..., contact your system package for details. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 x Hot-swap 2.5" HDD trays 1 x SAS...
..., contact your system package for details. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 x Hot-swap 2.5" HDD trays 1 x SAS...
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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. RS704D-E6-PS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 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. RS704D-E6-PS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 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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... 8-port SAS HW RAID card* * Must installed on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card HDD Bays I /O Hub - Hub - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards. Quad-Core Intel®...
... 8-port SAS HW RAID card* * Must installed on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card HDD Bays I /O Hub - Hub - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards. Quad-Core Intel®...
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Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB Onboard I/O OS Support Per Node: Per Node: - 1 x External Serial - 1 x External Serial Port Port - ... Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM ...Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB Onboard I/O OS Support Per Node: Per Node: - 1 x External Serial - 1 x External Serial Port Port - ... Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM ...Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
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... These ports allow connection with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings...the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel. RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord ...
... These ports allow connection with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings...the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel. RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord ...
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RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. System fans 5. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) Turn off the system power ... or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-9 ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to...
RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. System fans 5. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) Turn off the system power ... or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-9 ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to...
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 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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... motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you... socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel...
... motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you... socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 The CPU fits in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 The CPU fits in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-7 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-7 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe...
... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe...
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on a flat and stable ...
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on a flat and stable ...
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... fans) 4. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. USB connector (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4 to front I /O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13
... fans) 4. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. USB connector (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4 to front I /O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13
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Recover the rear cover. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 To replace the failed PSU 1. Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the right figure. 2.7.2 Replacing power supply units Follow the steps below to the server chassis.
Recover the rear cover. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 To replace the failed PSU 1. Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the right figure. 2.7.2 Replacing power supply units Follow the steps below to the server chassis.
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Locate the two screws on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the riser card bracket with two screws. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the bracket. 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Locate the two screw holes on the PIKE riser card. 4.
Locate the two screws on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the riser card bracket with two screws. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the bracket. 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Locate the two screw holes on the PIKE riser card. 4.
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... in the chassis, move both the jumpers. 14. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the motherboard. 11. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to their default positions. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Place the two system fans back to the SAS1-4 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 10.
... in the chassis, move both the jumpers. 14. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the motherboard. 11. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to their default positions. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Place the two system fans back to the SAS1-4 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 10.
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
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... the nuts on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Secure the rear end of the chassis with two rack screws. 8. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Secure the rear end of the server rail to the other side of the 1U space on the holes of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the...
... the nuts on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Secure the rear end of the chassis with two rack screws. 8. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Secure the rear end of the server rail to the other side of the 1U space on the holes of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the...