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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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... 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Audio I /O ports is available only when the sound card is installed. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-5 The function of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The...
... 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Audio I /O ports is available only when the sound card is installed. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-5 The function of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The...
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ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc ... 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 1.6 Internal features The barebone 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...
ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc ... 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 1.6 Internal features The barebone 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...
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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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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 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. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
Drive in place. 1 3 4. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
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...! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.
...! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.
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... sequence to the CPU fan connector. 3. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan...
... sequence to the CPU fan connector. 3. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan...
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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
... 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
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... it back into place. 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2.
... it back into place. 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2.
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... of wires and other obstructions. 2. Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage...
... of wires and other obstructions. 2. Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage...
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... power supply cables to pin 2-3. 10. Connect the other ends of the SAS cables to the SGPIO3 connector on the two backplanes. 9. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the 8-1 pin end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard. 7. Install... a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard, and connect the 10-1...
... power supply cables to pin 2-3. 10. Connect the other ends of the SAS cables to the SGPIO3 connector on the two backplanes. 9. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the 8-1 pin end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard. 7. Install... a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard, and connect the 10-1...
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... side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the drive connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 2. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the tray, and then secure it all the way to fit different types of the tray edge...
... side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the drive connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 2. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the tray, and then secure it all the way to fit different types of the tray edge...
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ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-19 Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3. Push down ...
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-19 Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3. Push down ...
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Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. 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.
Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. 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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... to SATA/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-E7/PS4 2-23 System fan connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard) 4. Chassis Intrusion connector (from system fan to motherboard) 7. You do not need to ...SAS backplane) 9. from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. 2.8 2.8.1 3 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. from motherboard to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only;
... to SATA/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-E7/PS4 2-23 System fan connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard) 4. Chassis Intrusion connector (from system fan to motherboard) 7. You do not need to ...SAS backplane) 9. from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. 2.8 2.8.1 3 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. from motherboard to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only;
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... motherboard Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-25 This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. Back side The back...
... motherboard Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-25 This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. Back side The back...
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... these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis...
... these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis...
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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.