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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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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items TS300-E7/PS4 ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 1 x 500W(80+) Bronze 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-...
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items TS300-E7/PS4 ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 1 x 500W(80+) Bronze 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-...
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...® 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® E3-1200 Processor Family Intel® Core™ i3...RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays 4 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2050 16MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is ...
...® 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® E3-1200 Processor Family Intel® Core™ i3...RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays 4 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2050 16MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is ...
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... stylish front panel with easily accessible features. 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 drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. Message LED HDD access...
... stylish front panel with easily accessible features. 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 drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. Message LED HDD access...
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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 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 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...
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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 secure the side cover. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 1 3 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the chassis. 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 secure the side cover. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Drive in place. 1 3 4. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the chassis. 3.
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...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit...
...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-5 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit...
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... forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to plug this...
... forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to plug this...
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... figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-9 UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank 2 2 Unbuffered...
... figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with the same CAS latency. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-9 UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank 2 2 Unbuffered...
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...;th��e�c�h��a�s�s�is� side rail. 2. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2.
...;th��e�c�h��a�s�s�is� side rail. 2. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-11 Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2.
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... hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Ensure of the type of wires and other obstructions. 2. Level the HDD module cage...
... hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5 2-13 An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Ensure of the type of wires and other obstructions. 2. Level the HDD module cage...
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...to the SAS connectors on the first SAS backplane. Connect eight SAS cables to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the backplane cable to the SAS connectors on the two 8 78 7 backplanes. 8. Connect two power supply cables to the... two backplanes. 9. Connect the other ends of the SGPIO cable to pin 2-3. 10. Refer to the motherboard. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO3 connector and section 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections for details. 7.
...to the SAS connectors on the first SAS backplane. Connect eight SAS cables to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-15 Connect the backplane cable to the SAS connectors on the two 8 78 7 backplanes. 8. Connect two power supply cables to the... two backplanes. 9. Connect the other ends of the SGPIO cable to pin 2-3. 10. Refer to the motherboard. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SGPIO3 connector and section 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections for details. 7.
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... the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 Use two screws on each side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the tray, and...
... the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-17 Use two screws on each side to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the tray, and...
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... on the slot. Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install an expansion card. 5. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-19 Lay the system on its side on the rear panel for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with...
... on the slot. Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install an expansion card. 5. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-19 Lay the system on its side on the rear panel for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with...
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Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 3.
Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 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. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-21 3.
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... only; from motherboard SGPIO3 to front I /O board) 5. SATA conectors (system default; USB connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-23 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane ...
... only; from motherboard SGPIO3 to front I /O board) 5. SATA conectors (system default; USB connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-23 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane ...
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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-E7/PS4 2-25 This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card.
... (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-E7/PS4 2-25 This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card.
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... to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis...
... to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis...