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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-E7/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-E7/PS4
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1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 / Core™ i3-2100 processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS300-E7/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1155 Intel® Xeon® E3...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 / Core™ i3-2100 processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS300-E7/PS4 Processor / System Bus Core Logic 1 x Socket LGA1155 Intel® Xeon® E3...
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For future installation of front panel audio I /O ports 1. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. The function of 5.25-inch devices, ...
For future installation of front panel audio I /O ports 1. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. The function of 5.25-inch devices, ...
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... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-7 SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy... server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 4 3 5 9 1. 500W(80+) Bronze Single Power supply unit: 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6.
... front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-7 SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy... server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 4 3 5 9 1. 500W(80+) Bronze Single Power supply unit: 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 6.
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-9
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E7/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-E7/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-E7/PS4
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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. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 1 3 4.
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. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 1 3 4.
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... that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 PnP cap Cap tab 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load...
... that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 PnP cap Cap tab 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load...
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... CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is...
... CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is...
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... obtain memory modules from slot A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
... obtain memory modules from slot A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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...;e��d�t�a�b�s��o�n��th��e�c�h��a�s�s�is� side rail. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1.
...;e��d�t�a�b�s��o�n��th��e�c�h��a�s�s�is� side rail. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1.
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... chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive...
... chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive...
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7. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to pin 2-3. 10. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the first SAS backplane to the motherboard. Connect the 8-1 pin end of the SGPIO ... other ends of the SAS cables to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Refer to the SAS connectors on the first SAS backplane. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the backplane cable to the SGPIO3 connector on...
7. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to pin 2-3. 10. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the first SAS backplane to the motherboard. Connect the 8-1 pin end of the SGPIO ... other ends of the SAS cables to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Refer to the SAS connectors on the first SAS backplane. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the backplane cable to the SGPIO3 connector on...
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Use two screws on each side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the drive tray holes. When installed, the SATAII/...
Use two screws on each side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the drive tray holes. When installed, the SATAII/...
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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-E7/PS4 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Remove the metal slot cover...
...;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-E7/PS4 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Remove the metal slot cover...
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3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management board on the motherboard. 2.
3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management board on the motherboard. 2.
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...2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from system fan to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. from motherboard to motherboard) 4. from motherboard to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; SAS connectors (for detailed information on the connectors. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑... SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from rear chassis intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-23 SATA conectors (system default; 2.8 2.8.1 3 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
...2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from system fan to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. from motherboard to motherboard) 4. from motherboard to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; SAS connectors (for detailed information on the connectors. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑... SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from rear chassis intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-23 SATA conectors (system default; 2.8 2.8.1 3 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
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This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-25 U1 CON1 CON2 CON4 BP_Connector BP_Connector SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2 CON3 SGPIO1 BPSMB1 SGPIO3 Connectors SGPIO1 SGPIO2 SGPIO3 BPSMB1 U1 BP_Connector CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Description ...
This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-25 U1 CON1 CON2 CON4 BP_Connector BP_Connector SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2 CON3 SGPIO1 BPSMB1 SGPIO3 Connectors SGPIO1 SGPIO2 SGPIO3 BPSMB1 U1 BP_Connector CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Description ...
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...;e�m���fa��n�. 4. 3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver...
...;e�m���fa��n�. 4. 3. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver...
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ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.