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...options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard 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 ...
...options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard 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 ...
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... 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 5.4.8 Intel VT-d Configuration 5-25 5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted 5-25 5.5 Server menu 5-26 5.6 Power menu 5-28 5.6.1 ACPI 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...
... 5-18 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 5.4.8 Intel VT-d Configuration 5-25 5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted 5-25 5.5 Server menu 5-26 5.6 Power menu 5-28 5.6.1 ACPI 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...
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...instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This... three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Place the server on a stable surface. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
...instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This... three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Place the server on a stable surface. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
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...) should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. DO NOT throw the... when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to enable proper reuse of configuring a server. This product has been designed to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Check local...
...) should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. DO NOT throw the... when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to enable proper reuse of configuring a server. This product has been designed to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Check local...
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... Instructions that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. DANGER/WARNING: Information ...to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. Refer to complete a task.
... Instructions that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. DANGER/WARNING: Information ...to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. Refer to complete a task.
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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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.... Model 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...
.... Model 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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...SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Model Name TS300-E6/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel® ... + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 Storage LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets ...
...SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. Model Name TS300-E6/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel® ... + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 Storage LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets ...
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... Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for ASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...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...
... Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for ASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...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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1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1...
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1...
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... a floppy disk or a optical disc. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 4 5 9 1. 390W 80+ Single Power supply unit: 2. 120mm.... This server comes with a 390W single power supply. Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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
... a floppy disk or a optical disc. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 4 5 9 1. 390W 80+ Single Power supply unit: 2. 120mm.... This server comes with a 390W single power supply. Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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
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... the two screws 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 toward the rear until it aside. 1 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Carefully lift the side cover and...
... the two screws 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 toward the rear until it aside. 1 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Carefully lift the side cover and...
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...the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 4. Lock the cage latch properly. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.6.2 Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) This server supports up to install other obstructions. 3. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the system, pay attention not to eight SAS hard disk drives... by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 6 6.
...the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 4. Lock the cage latch properly. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.6.2 Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) This server supports up to install other obstructions. 3. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the system, pay attention not to eight SAS hard disk drives... by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 6 6.
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2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional MIO audio card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on your barebone server. 1. Insert one end of the server chassis, as shown in the right figure. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 2.7.5 Installing the audio card Follow the steps below to the cable container at the bottom of the audio cable (bundled with the MIO audio card) to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2.
2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional MIO audio card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on your barebone server. 1. Insert one end of the server chassis, as shown in the right figure. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 2.7.5 Installing the audio card Follow the steps below to the cable container at the bottom of the audio cable (bundled with the MIO audio card) to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2.
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... of this user guide, and to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Repeat step 1 and 2 to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. 3. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install...
... of this user guide, and to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Repeat step 1 and 2 to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. 3. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install...
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ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... performance. These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the server 1. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in the standard barebone...
... performance. These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the server 1. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in the standard barebone...
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... a rack rail pair to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the server. 2. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 3-3 From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. Drive in two screws on...
... a rack rail pair to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the outer holes to install the server. 2. Drive in two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 3-3 From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. Drive in two screws on...
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Push the server all the way into the rack. 3. Secure the server to the rack 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options
Push the server all the way into the rack. 3. Secure the server to the rack 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options
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BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 10. 9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-13 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 10. 9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-13 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.