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... 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-6 1.5 Internal features 1-7 1.6 LED information 1-9 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 Chapter 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...
... 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 System specifications 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-5 1.4 Rear panel features 1-6 1.5 Internal features 1-7 1.6 LED information 1-9 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 Chapter 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...
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...30 2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane 2-33 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive 2-35 2.10.5 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... 4-7 4.3.2 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 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
...30 2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane 2-33 2.10.4 Floppy disk drive 2-35 2.10.5 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... 4-7 4.3.2 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 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... 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 Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server...
... 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 Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server...
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... panel and serves as security. 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power 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- Open the bezel to access the front panel components.
... panel and serves as security. 1.3 Front panel features The TS300-E5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power 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- Open the bezel to access the front panel components.
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... the system fan, and power supply module. 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter...
... the system fan, and power supply module. 1.4 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter...
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Chassis intrusion switch 5. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
Chassis intrusion switch 5. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 2 4 • • 5 • • • • • 1 10 3 6 • •7 9 8 1. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) ASUS TS300-E5 1- 1.5 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... assembly and disassembly. and connect the system cables. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Refer to the chassis. 1 2. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side ...cover 1. replace fans and power supply; Slide the side cover for the different model configurations. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until...
... assembly and disassembly. and connect the system cables. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup Refer to the chassis. 1 2. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side ...cover 1. replace fans and power supply; Slide the side cover for the different model configurations. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to section "1.5 Internal features" for about half an inch toward the rear until...
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Drive in place. 2 3. You may need to remove some of the cover to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2-
Drive in place. 2 3. You may need to remove some of the cover to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to secure the side cover. 3 3 ASUS TS300-E5 2-
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Refer to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the ... motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Refer to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. The motherboard is secured to "Chapter 4 Motherboard information" for detailed information on the ... motherboard component or connection. 2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BP-E/4L Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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... can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Press each lock tab to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left edge of the front panel outward. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the...
... can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). Press each lock tab to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left edge of the front panel outward. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the...
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Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E5 2-13 4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.
Unhook the hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E5 2-13 4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.
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2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 1 Hinge-like tab 1 1 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Swing the front panel to the left side of the chassis. 2.
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place. 1 1 Hinge-like tab 1 1 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Swing the front panel to the left side of the chassis. 2.
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Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the chassis. Failure to do so may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.6 5.25-inch drives If ... system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). Three 5.25-inch drive bays are available for additional 5.25‑inch 2 devices. 3 To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. ASUS TS300-E5 2-15 Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. A CD-ROM drive that it is completely released. 2. The 1 two lower bays (labeled 2 and...
Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the chassis. Failure to do so may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.6 5.25-inch drives If ... system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). Three 5.25-inch drive bays are available for additional 5.25‑inch 2 devices. 3 To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. ASUS TS300-E5 2-15 Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. A CD-ROM drive that it is completely released. 2. The 1 two lower bays (labeled 2 and...
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...bracket to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you want to the slot opening on the chassis. 4. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to this section when installing ...the chassis on the slot. 5. 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on its metal bracket to use . 3. ASUS TS300-E5 ...
...bracket to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you want to the slot opening on the chassis. 4. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to this section when installing ...the chassis on the slot. 5. 2.8 Expansion cards Refer to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Set aside the metal bracket for future use . Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on its metal bracket to use . 3. ASUS TS300-E5 ...
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Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Remove the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1.
Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Remove the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1.
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CPU_FAN1 (connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 Front panel cable 8. SMBus connector (connected to the cooler) 4. Floppy disk drive 9. FRNT_FAN2 (connected to the optional drive) 10. Primary IDE cable (connected to the 12cm Rear Fan) 5. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the SATA backplane (... 6. 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Serial ATA connectors [connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. Front USB cable (connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power 2. 4-pin 12V power 3. You do...
CPU_FAN1 (connected to the backplane) ASUS TS300-E5 2-23 Front panel cable 8. SMBus connector (connected to the cooler) 4. Floppy disk drive 9. FRNT_FAN2 (connected to the optional drive) 10. Primary IDE cable (connected to the 12cm Rear Fan) 5. Chassis Intrusion connector (connected to the SATA backplane (... 6. 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Serial ATA connectors [connected to the rear chassis intrusion switch) 11. Front USB cable (connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power 2. 4-pin 12V power 3. You do...
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... To remove the system fan: 1. Remove the four screws while carefully supporting the system fan with your free hand to the chassis. 3. Front I/O board 6. HDD blower (optional) 3. SATA/SAS backplane 4. Chassis footpads and roller wheels 7. Locate the four screws that secure the fan to prevent it from the FRNT_FAN2 connector on the...
... To remove the system fan: 1. Remove the four screws while carefully supporting the system fan with your free hand to the chassis. 3. Front I/O board 6. HDD blower (optional) 3. SATA/SAS backplane 4. Chassis footpads and roller wheels 7. Locate the four screws that secure the fan to prevent it from the FRNT_FAN2 connector on the...
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Align the system fan holes to the fan. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the fan. 2. To reinstall the system fan: 1. ASUS TS300-E5 2-29 Set the screws aside. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the chassis. 5.
Align the system fan holes to the fan. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the fan. 2. To reinstall the system fan: 1. ASUS TS300-E5 2-29 Set the screws aside. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the chassis. 5.
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Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the HDD cage. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the holes of the arrow until the tabs are released from the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: 1. 4. Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the backplane. 3. Refer to the chassis. 4. Remove the side cover. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover" for instructions. 2.
Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the HDD cage. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the holes of the arrow until the tabs are released from the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: 1. 4. Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the backplane. 3. Refer to the chassis. 4. Remove the side cover. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to section "2.1.1 Removing the side cover" for instructions. 2.