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...translated into any language in this manual or product. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service... will not be liable for any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to infringe. ASUS provides this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for a particular purpose. or (2) the serial number...
...translated into any language in this manual or product. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service... will not be liable for any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to infringe. ASUS provides this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for a particular purpose. or (2) the serial number...
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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-9 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-9 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 ...
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... reinstalling the backplane 2-18 2.7 Expansion cards 2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 2-19 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-20 2.7.3 Installing i Button 2-21 2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-22 2.7.5 ... layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-17 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8...
... reinstalling the backplane 2-18 2.7 Expansion cards 2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 2-19 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-20 2.7.3 Installing i Button 2-21 2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-22 2.7.5 ... layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-17 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8...
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... APIC Support 5-28 5.6.2 APM Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.7 Boot menu 5-31 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-31 5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.7.3 Security 5-33 5.8 Tools menu 5-35 5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-35 5.9 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2
... APIC Support 5-28 5.6.2 APM Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.7 Boot menu 5-31 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-31 5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.7.3 Security 5-33 5.8 Tools menu 5-35 5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-35 5.9 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2
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Contents 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-18 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 6-21 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 6-22 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 6-23 6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 6-24 6.3.1...
Contents 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-18 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 6-21 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 6-22 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 6-23 6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 6-24 6.3.1...
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... for radio noise emissions from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. •...
... for radio noise emissions from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. •...
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Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. This product is broken, do not try to be performed by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly ...
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. This product is broken, do not try to be performed by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly ...
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This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. ix DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell ...
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. ix DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell ...
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... to select. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. If you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ...task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown...
... to select. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. If you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ...task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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... Name TS300-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P7F-E Server Board Component 1 x 390W 80+ Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) with 4 x SATA Cables 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A) 1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) Accessories 1 x TS300-E6 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x ASUS Auto Installation CD Guide 1 x TS300-E6 Support CD...
... Name TS300-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P7F-E Server Board Component 1 x 390W 80+ Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) with 4 x SATA Cables 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A) 1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) Accessories 1 x TS300-E6 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x ASUS Auto Installation CD Guide 1 x TS300-E6 Support CD...
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...for Audio Intel® 3420: 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Model Name TS300-E6/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 Series Processor Dual Core Intel® Xeon Clarkdale... swappable LAN 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The...
...for Audio Intel® 3420: 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Model Name TS300-E6/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 Series Processor Dual Core Intel® Xeon Clarkdale... swappable LAN 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The...
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... Supply Power Rating Environment 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW) 1 x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 20 Kg 390W (80+) Single Power Supply Input: 100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50-60Hz, Class I Operation temperature: 10°C-35...
... Supply Power Rating Environment 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW) 1 x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 20 Kg 390W (80+) Single Power Supply Input: 100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50-60Hz, Class I Operation temperature: 10°C-35...
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... 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Headphone output jack* Microphone jack* *The audio jacks function only with easily accessible features. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED...
... 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Headphone output jack* Microphone jack* *The audio jacks function only with easily accessible features. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED...
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1.5 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 the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 390W 80+Single power supply Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 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 the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 390W 80+Single power supply Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... or a USB ODD to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-7 ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy...
... or a USB ODD to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-7 ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy...
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1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Drive Status LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED HDD Access LED ON OFF Blinking OFF System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD System is detected. Use ASWM to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure LAN LEDs Green/Red blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card OFF Blinking LAN accessing ON The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction no ...
1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Drive Status LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED HDD Access LED ON OFF Blinking OFF System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD System is detected. Use ASWM to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure LAN LEDs Green/Red blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card OFF Blinking LAN accessing ON The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction no ...
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-9
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-9
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Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4