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... 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 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Front panel assembly 2-11 2.4.1 Removing the...
... 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 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.4 Front panel assembly 2-11 2.4.1 Removing the...
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... System Time 5-9 5.3.2 System Date 5-9 5.3.3 SATA1-6 5-9 5.3.4 Storage Configuration 5-11 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration 5-12 5.3.6 System Information 5-13 5.4 Advanced menu 5-14 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-14 5.4.2 Chipset 5-18 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-20 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-23 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-25 ... 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
... System Time 5-9 5.3.2 System Date 5-9 5.3.3 SATA1-6 5-9 5.3.4 Storage Configuration 5-11 5.3.5 AHCI Configuration 5-12 5.3.6 System Information 5-13 5.4 Advanced menu 5-14 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-14 5.4.2 Chipset 5-18 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-20 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.6 ACPI Configuration 5-23 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-25 ... 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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condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM 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 ... Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Out of Band Management Solution Remote Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW) 1 x External Serial...
condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM 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 ... Storage FDD / CD / DVD Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Out of Band Management Solution Remote Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW) 1 x External Serial...
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... from the chassis. 3. Remove the two screws that you purchase. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for about half an inch...
... from the chassis. 3. Remove the two screws that you purchase. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for about half an inch...
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...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 2-4 Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your ...
...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 2-4 Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 2: Hardware setup ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your ...
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Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
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... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the...
... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the...
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... connector! DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 B 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and...
... connector! DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 B 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 11. Standby power LED 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. Intel 3420® SATA ports S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1... 4-16 Internal LEDs 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [Red], SATA5-6 [Black]) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) ...
... SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 11. Standby power LED 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. Intel 3420® SATA ports S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1... 4-16 Internal LEDs 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [Red], SATA5-6 [Black]) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) ...
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... you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will...
... you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will...
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CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of ... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1.75 A-3.7 A (44.4 W max.) at the back of the system chassis. 6. 5. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-11 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans...
CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of ... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1.75 A-3.7 A (44.4 W max.) at the back of the system chassis. 6. 5. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-11 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans...
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To change the value of the selected item. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports ...
To change the value of the selected item. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller [E8naUbSlBedP]orts 10 USB Ports ...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version :0208 BIOS Build Date :07/21/09 Processor Type :Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 2.53GHz Speed :2533MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB X3440 @ System Memory Information BIOS Information Displays the auto...Memory Information Speed DDR3 1067 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 1024 MB, 1R, 1067 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-13 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version :0208 BIOS Build Date :07/21/09 Processor Type :Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 2.53GHz Speed :2533MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB X3440 @ System Memory Information BIOS Information Displays the auto...Memory Information Speed DDR3 1067 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 1024 MB, 1R, 1067 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-13 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Ratio CMOS Setting: C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line ...KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:19) Ratio Actual Value :19 CPUID :106E5 X3440 Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Ratio CMOS Setting: C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line ...KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:19) Ratio Actual Value :19 CPUID :106E5 X3440 Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for more items. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit ...Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for more items. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit ...Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...
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... [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. C3 State [ACPI C2] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Disabled] Allows you to save more power under idle mode...Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to select Nehalem C state action. When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled], the CPU speed is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you ...
... [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. C3 State [ACPI C2] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Disabled] Allows you to save more power under idle mode...Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to select Nehalem C state action. When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled], the CPU speed is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on the uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-17 Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] We recommend that you to select...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on the uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-17 Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] We recommend that you to select...
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... per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan1; Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you do not wish to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration...if you do not want to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB1 Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU Fan1 Speed Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed Rear Fan1 Speed Fan Speed Control VCORE1 +3.3V +5V +12V VBAT...
... per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan1; Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you do not wish to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration...if you do not want to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature MB1 Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU Fan1 Speed Front Fan1 Speed Front Fan2 Speed Front Fan3 Speed Rear Fan1 Speed Fan Speed Control VCORE1 +3.3V +5V +12V VBAT...
