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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS300-E9-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-3
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS300-E9-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-3
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Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic TS300-E9-PS4 1 * Socket LGA1151 Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v5 product family Intel® C236 Chipset Total Slots 4 (2-Channel) Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM) ... SATA port will disable when M.2 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-E/4L Server Board. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 is SATA signal RAID card (optional): ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays...
Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic TS300-E9-PS4 1 * Socket LGA1151 Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v5 product family Intel® C236 Chipset Total Slots 4 (2-Channel) Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM) ... SATA port will disable when M.2 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-E/4L Server Board. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 is SATA signal RAID card (optional): ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays...
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Model Name TS300-E9-PS4 Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Audio out port (with ... Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.asus.com for ASMB8-iKVM)(Optional) Switch/LED OS Support Front LED: 1 x Power LED 1 x Location LED 1 x ...Linux Enterprise Server CentOS VMware Citrix XenServer * S upport versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-5 Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management ASWM Enterprise Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP...
Model Name TS300-E9-PS4 Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Audio out port (with ... Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.asus.com for ASMB8-iKVM)(Optional) Switch/LED OS Support Front LED: 1 x Power LED 1 x Location LED 1 x ...Linux Enterprise Server CentOS VMware Citrix XenServer * S upport versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-5 Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management ASWM Enterprise Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP...
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1.5 Rear panel features Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Management LAN port* VGA port LAN (RJ-45) port 1-4 COM port 120mm x 38mm system fan Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-7
1.5 Rear panel features Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Management LAN port* VGA port LAN (RJ-45) port 1-4 COM port 120mm x 38mm system fan Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-7
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... data ON LAN connection is present The Power LED, HDD Status LED and Message LED are visible even if the system front bezel is detected. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-9 Green Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD access LED Power LED 1 2 LAN1/3 LED LAN2/4 LED...
... data ON LAN connection is present The Power LED, HDD Status LED and Message LED are visible even if the system front bezel is detected. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 1-9 Green Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD access LED Power LED 1 2 LAN1/3 LED LAN2/4 LED...
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Drive in place. 3. 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 the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-3
Drive in place. 3. 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 the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-3
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... the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-5 Doing so may bend the pins of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.
... the pins on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 3. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-5 Doing so may bend the pins of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.
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... purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the package. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-7
... purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the package. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-7
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.... 2. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-9 Doing so can damage the CPU.
.... 2. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-9 Doing so can damage the CPU.
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... matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-11 Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM slot...
... matches the DIMM slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-11 Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM slot...
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Take note of the type of hard disk drive modules. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-13 Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you purchase before buying ...
Take note of the type of hard disk drive modules. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-13 Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you purchase before buying ...
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... the lever. 2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 5. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-15 Remove all cables from the module. 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive 1. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Remove the backplane...
... the lever. 2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 5. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-15 Remove all cables from the module. 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive 1. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Remove the backplane...
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-17 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-17 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive.
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install an expansion card. 6. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-19 Push back the expansion card lock latch. 5 4 4. Align the PCI card's golden contact points with it and 2. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install an expansion card. 6. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-19 Push back the expansion card lock latch. 5 4 4. Align the PCI card's golden contact points with it and 2. 2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover ...
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Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for 4 HDD bays. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 connect to install your ASUS PIKE II card. 3. Remove the default cable from the motherboard. 2. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. Follow steps 3 to 7 in section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-21
Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for 4 HDD bays. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 connect to install your ASUS PIKE II card. 3. Remove the default cable from the motherboard. 2. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. Follow steps 3 to 7 in section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-21
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Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-23 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ...
Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-23 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ...
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Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. The installation steps are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. 2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. The illustrations below vary with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 4 3 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-25 Find your M.2 expansion card. Secure the M.2 card with models.
Remove the screw on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. The installation steps are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. 2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. The illustrations below vary with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 4 3 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-25 Find your M.2 expansion card. Secure the M.2 card with models.
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... the hot-swap drive trays. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-27 The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to indicate HDD status. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA...
... the hot-swap drive trays. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-27 The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to indicate HDD status. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA...
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... (A) and pull out the front system fan (B), as shown in reverse to replace defective components. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-29 Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. 3.
... (A) and pull out the front system fan (B), as shown in reverse to replace defective components. LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 LAN port 1 ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-29 Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. 3.
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Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. To remove the footpads: 1. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to Chapter 3: Installation Options of the chassis for instructions. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to a rack. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to remove the other three footpads. Refer to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-31 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. To remove the footpads: 1. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to Chapter 3: Installation Options of the chassis for instructions. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to a rack. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to remove the other three footpads. Refer to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. ASUS TS300-E9-PS4 2-31 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.