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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 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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...ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card I /O Hub ASUS...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...x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3
...ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card I /O Hub ASUS...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...x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3
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... 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 descriptions. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset...
... 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 descriptions. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset...
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SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) Turn off the system power ..., pay attention not 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic...
SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) Turn off the system power ..., pay attention not 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic...
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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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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 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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Drive in place. 1 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3.
Drive in place. 1 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3.
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Load plate 4. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
Load plate 4. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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... the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 3. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match...
... the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 3. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match...
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DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. The figure ...
DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. The figure ...
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ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-11 2.4 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). 2.4.1 ...
ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-11 2.4 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). 2.4.1 ...
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Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 5 2-13 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ...
Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 5 2-13 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ...
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... end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the two backplanes. 9. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to the two U1 connectors on the motherboard, and connect the 10-1 pin...other ends of the SAS cables to the two J4 connectors on the first SAS backplane. Refer to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to section 2.8.1 Motherboard connections for the exact location of... jumper on the first SAS backplane to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-15 Connect eight SAS cables to pin 2-3. 10.
... end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the two backplanes. 9. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to the two U1 connectors on the motherboard, and connect the 10-1 pin...other ends of the SAS cables to the two J4 connectors on the first SAS backplane. Refer to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to section 2.8.1 Motherboard connections for the exact location of... jumper on the first SAS backplane to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-15 Connect eight SAS cables to pin 2-3. 10.
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... disk drive on the backplane. Use two screws on each side to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-17 2. Each side has three holes to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it all the way to secure the hard...
... disk drive on the backplane. Use two screws on each side to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-17 2. Each side has three holes to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it all the way to secure the hard...
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...;io�n��c�a��rd� lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as a shown in less steps. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-19 Lay the system on its side on the slot. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Ensure to the motherboard...
...;io�n��c�a��rd� lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as a shown in less steps. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-19 Lay the system on its side on the slot. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Ensure to the motherboard...
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ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-21 Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable ...
ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-21 Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable ...
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Align the card connector with the MIO1 slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. • The MIO1 slot does not support PCI-E x1 cards. • Refer to section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card for instructions on the back of the audio cable to the front panel connector on expansion card installation. Connect the audio cable to the AAFP connector on the audio card. 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-23 2. Connect the other end of the chassis front panel. 3.
Align the card connector with the MIO1 slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. • The MIO1 slot does not support PCI-E x1 cards. • Refer to section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card for instructions on the back of the audio cable to the front panel connector on expansion card installation. Connect the audio cable to the AAFP connector on the audio card. 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-23 2. Connect the other end of the chassis front panel. 3.
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.../SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-25 from rear chassis intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Chassis Intrusion connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 7. You do not need... supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. from power supply to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; 2.8 2.8.1 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
.../SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-25 from rear chassis intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Chassis Intrusion connector (from motherboard to motherboard) 7. You do not need... supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. from power supply to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; 2.8 2.8.1 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
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... (optional) Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-27 U1 CON1 CON2 CON4 J4 SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2 CON3 Connectors SGPIO1 SGPIO2 SGPIO3 BPSMB1 U1 J4 CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 SGPIO1 BPSMB1 SGPIO3 Description Connects...
... (optional) Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-27 U1 CON1 CON2 CON4 J4 SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2 CON3 Connectors SGPIO1 SGPIO2 SGPIO3 BPSMB1 U1 J4 CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 SGPIO1 BPSMB1 SGPIO3 Description Connects...
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3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. Carefully ...
3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. Carefully ...