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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. RS720-E7-RS24-EG xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 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. RS720-E7-RS24-EG xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-3
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...1 Expansion Slot Location 2 Slots (follow Slot Location 3 SSI Location #) Slot Location 4 Slot Location 6 Additional Slot 1 Networking LAN Storage SATA Controller SAS Controller RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family QPI 6.4 /7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Intel® C602...list of supported memory modules. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel®...
...1 Expansion Slot Location 2 Slots (follow Slot Location 3 SSI Location #) Slot Location 4 Slot Location 6 Additional Slot 1 Networking LAN Storage SATA Controller SAS Controller RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family QPI 6.4 /7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Intel® C602...list of supported memory modules. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel®...
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ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-5 Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) ** Specifications are subject to 4 devices) 9 x 4 .../2 Mouse Software Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays (Rear) Aspeed AST2300 16MB 1 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 x USB pin header (up to...
ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-5 Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) ** Specifications are subject to 4 devices) 9 x 4 .../2 Mouse Software Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays (Rear) Aspeed AST2300 16MB 1 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 x USB pin header (up to...
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... need to any system component. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-7 Front System fans 2 1 4.
... need to any system component. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-7 Front System fans 2 1 4.
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1.7.2 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed HDD is in good condition SSD failure or no HDD is installed 1.7.3 SSD status LEDs SSD status LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed SSD is in good condition SSD failure or no SSD is installed ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-9
1.7.2 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed HDD is in good condition SSD failure or no HDD is installed 1.7.3 SSD status LEDs SSD status LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed SSD is in good condition SSD failure or no SSD is installed ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-9
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... better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is firmly fitted to the three (3) holes on the motherboard as indicated in the illustration below. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-3 Carefully lift the air duct out of the motherboard matching the three (3) screw holes on the air duct to the motherboard. Remove the three... securing the air duct. 2 2 Set the three (3) screws aside for the instructions. 2 2. Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: 1. 2.2 Air Duct The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server system comes with a Phillips screwdriver.
... better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is firmly fitted to the three (3) holes on the motherboard as indicated in the illustration below. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-3 Carefully lift the air duct out of the motherboard matching the three (3) screw holes on the air duct to the motherboard. Remove the three... securing the air duct. 2 2 Set the three (3) screws aside for the instructions. 2 2. Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: 1. 2.2 Air Duct The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server system comes with a Phillips screwdriver.
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2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series E C D 2-5 To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is A released from the retention tab. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. B Load lever 3.
2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series E C D 2-5 To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is A released from the retention tab. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. B Load lever 3.
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K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention M tab (M). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. L ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-7 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 8.
K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention M tab (M). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. L ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-7 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 8.
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ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-9 Tighten each of the screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. A C D B A C D B Fasten the ...
ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-9 Tighten each of the screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. A C D B A C D B Fasten the ...
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One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B A-B A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C Four (4) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-11 A-B Single CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B A-B A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C Four (4) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-11 A-B Single CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
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... DIMM simultaneously until the retaining 3 clip snaps back into a socket in any further to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that 1 the notch on the DIMM...
... DIMM simultaneously until the retaining 3 clip snaps back into a socket in any further to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that 1 the notch on the DIMM...
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... the tray. Orient and place the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD into the drive bay. 7. 4. drive tray and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/SAS HDD assembly ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-17 Repeat steps 1-6 to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6.
... the tray. Orient and place the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD into the drive bay. 7. 4. drive tray and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/SAS HDD assembly ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-17 Repeat steps 1-6 to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6.
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drive tray screw hole 5. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that is securely fitted in place. 7. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the tray. Secure the SDD to install the second SSD drive. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the drive tray with the server. 6. Orient and place the SSD into the drive bay until it is bundled with four screws that the four screws of SSD screw hole the SSD matches the four screw holes of SSD the drive tray. 4. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-19
drive tray screw hole 5. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that is securely fitted in place. 7. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the tray. Secure the SDD to install the second SSD drive. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the drive tray with the server. 6. Orient and place the SSD into the drive bay until it is bundled with four screws that the four screws of SSD screw hole the SSD matches the four screw holes of SSD the drive tray. 4. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-19
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Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-21 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 5 for information on the ...
Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-21 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 5 for information on the ...
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... fan: 1. Press both fan locks (A) to disengage the fan from the fan slot then pull the fan up (B) to replace. 2. Prepare a replacement fan of fans. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-23 2.8 System fans The server have four (4) easy-swap system fans for optimum heat dissipation and efficient cooling solution. • Ensure that you want...
... fan: 1. Press both fan locks (A) to disengage the fan from the fan slot then pull the fan up (B) to replace. 2. Prepare a replacement fan of fans. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-23 2.8 System fans The server have four (4) easy-swap system fans for optimum heat dissipation and efficient cooling solution. • Ensure that you want...
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...the card slot. Refer to section 4.3 Internal Connectors for later use. 2. Ensure that the PIKE RAID card is firmly clamped in Step 1. 3 2 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-25 Secure the PIKE RAID card to the PIKE card slot. Set aside the screw for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector location.... 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional) The PIKE slot allows you removed in the motherboard's PIKE card slot. 3. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on the motherboard 1 adjacent to the motherboard using the screw ...
...the card slot. Refer to section 4.3 Internal Connectors for later use. 2. Ensure that the PIKE RAID card is firmly clamped in Step 1. 3 2 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-25 Secure the PIKE RAID card to the PIKE card slot. Set aside the screw for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector location.... 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional) The PIKE slot allows you removed in the motherboard's PIKE card slot. 3. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on the motherboard 1 adjacent to the motherboard using the screw ...
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... your other hand to support the power supply module. 3. As you wish to remove the plastic covering the power supply module before installing the module. 4. A B C D ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-27 Press the lock (A) then pull the power supply module via the metal pull handle (B). Prepare the replacement power supply module. Press the lock...
... your other hand to support the power supply module. 3. As you wish to remove the plastic covering the power supply module before installing the module. 4. A B C D ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-27 Press the lock (A) then pull the power supply module via the metal pull handle (B). Prepare the replacement power supply module. Press the lock...
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.... 6. Secure the front and rear ends of the rack. 4. Repeat step 3-5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the front mounting hole. 5. 2. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook...
.... 6. Secure the front and rear ends of the rack. 4. Repeat step 3-5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the front mounting hole. 5. 2. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook...
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... 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-16 Onboard LEDs 1. ERR_DIMMD1/2; Internal connectors 1. ERR_DIMME1/2; Q-Code LEDs Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-3 CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 8. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black...
... 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-16 Onboard LEDs 1. ERR_DIMMD1/2; Internal connectors 1. ERR_DIMME1/2; Q-Code LEDs Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-3 CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 8. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black...
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Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. 2.
Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. 2.