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... 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-10 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.5 Front panel assembly 2-12 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly 2-12 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front...
... 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-10 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.5 Front panel assembly 2-12 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly 2-12 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front...
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...Front I/O board 2-37 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2-39 2.10.7 Power supply unit 2-41 Chapter 3: Installation option Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-7...Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 ...
...Front I/O board 2-37 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 2-39 2.10.7 Power supply unit 2-41 Chapter 3: Installation option Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-7...Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 ...
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... 5-26 5.6 Boot menu 5-28 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-28 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-29 5.6.3 Security 5-30 5.7 Exit menu 5-33 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS (For PA4 model only)...... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility (For PA4 model only 6-3
... 5-26 5.6 Boot menu 5-28 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-28 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-29 5.6.3 Security 5-30 5.7 Exit menu 5-33 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS (For PA4 model only)...... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility (For PA4 model only 6-3
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...disks to Non-RAID 6-38 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 6-38 6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-41 6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility......... 6-41 6.3.10 Global Array Manager 6-42 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only 6-43 6.4.1 Using the FastTrak... Menu 6-44 6.4.3 Creating Logical Drive(s 6-45 6.4.4 Viewing Drive Assignments 6-48 6.4.5 Creating Two Logical Drives 6-49 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model 7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model...
...disks to Non-RAID 6-38 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 6-38 6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-41 6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility......... 6-41 6.3.10 Global Array Manager 6-42 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only 6-43 6.4.1 Using the FastTrak... Menu 6-44 6.4.3 Creating Logical Drive(s 6-45 6.4.4 Viewing Drive Assignments 6-48 6.4.5 Creating Two Logical Drives 6-49 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model 7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model...
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7.2 LAN driver installation 7-20 7.2.1 Windows® Server 7-20 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise 7-21 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.3.1 Windows® Server 7-22 7.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise 7-23 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-24 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-24 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-24 7.4.3 Management Software menu 7-25 7.4.4 Utilities menu 7-25 7.4.5 Contact information 7-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 450 W single power supply A-2 A.1.1 General description A-2 A.1.2 Specifications A-3 A.2 Simple fixes A-4 vii
7.2 LAN driver installation 7-20 7.2.1 Windows® Server 7-20 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise 7-21 7.3 VGA driver installation 7-22 7.3.1 Windows® Server 7-22 7.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise 7-23 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation 7-24 7.4.1 Running the support CD 7-24 7.4.2 Drivers menu 7-24 7.4.3 Management Software menu 7-25 7.4.4 Utilities menu 7-25 7.4.5 Contact information 7-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 450 W single power supply A-2 A.1.1 General description A-2 A.1.2 Specifications A-3 A.2 Simple fixes A-4 vii
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... determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. viii
... determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. viii
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..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is heavy. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged.
..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is heavy. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged.
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...7. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter provides information on front panel and rear panel specifications. ... about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This ...
...7. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter provides information on front panel and rear panel specifications. ... about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This ...
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... Chassis Roller Wheels Front I/O Board CPU Heatsink System Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust ...TX4650 SAS RAID controller card CPU Heatsink System Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA...
... Chassis Roller Wheels Front I/O Board CPU Heatsink System Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust ...TX4650 SAS RAID controller card CPU Heatsink System Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA...
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... button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS TS300-E5 1- The bezel covers the system components on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25‑inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel and serves as security. The...
... button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports Security lock Drive bays ASUS TS300-E5 1- The bezel covers the system components on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25‑inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel and serves as security. The...
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no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Bridge board connected to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card Drive activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is closed. ASUS TS300-E5 1- 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED (BLUE) HDD Access LED (green...
no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Bridge board connected to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card Drive activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is closed. ASUS TS300-E5 1- 1.6 LED information 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED (BLUE) HDD Access LED (green...
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Hardware setup ASUS TS300-E5 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup ASUS TS300-E5 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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...; 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 2. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside...
...; 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 2. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside...
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Refer to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2- You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Drive in place. 2 3. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
Refer to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2- You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Drive in place. 2 3. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1.
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... chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Place this side towards the rear... of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the motherboard. Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
... chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Place this side towards the rear... of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the motherboard. Refer to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
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...ASUS TS300-E5 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 3000 / 3200 Series processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L CPU ...
...ASUS TS300-E5 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 3000 / 3200 Series processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L CPU ...
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... and performance. Place the cooler on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the top of the installed CPU, making sure that came with the CPU package for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease ...cooler, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for details on the support plate. 2. 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to tighten the four cooler...
... and performance. Place the cooler on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the top of the installed CPU, making sure that came with the CPU package for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease ...cooler, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for details on the support plate. 2. 2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to tighten the four cooler...
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...channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets. •...: ® P5BP-E/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BP-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667/800 DIMMs into any three memory sockets will run in Dual...
...channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR DIMMs intalled into the DIMM sockets. •...: ® P5BP-E/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BP-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667/800 DIMMs into any three memory sockets will run in Dual...
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...the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E5 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a...Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To...
...the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS TS300-E5 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a...Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To...
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... on the chassis side rail. 2. Locate the two hooked tabs on the right side. 2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). To remove the front panel assembly: 1.
... on the chassis side rail. 2. Locate the two hooked tabs on the right side. 2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). To remove the front panel assembly: 1.