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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. TS500-E8-PS4 V2 xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 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. TS500-E8-PS4 V2 xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-3
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Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 /...per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 256 GB Memory Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64 GB, 32 GB, 8...174; Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 /...per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 256 GB Memory Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64 GB, 32 GB, 8...174; Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-5 Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 V2 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 ...174; Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management (Subject to change without any notice) ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet ...
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-5 Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 V2 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 ...174; Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management (Subject to change without any notice) ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet ...
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1.5 Rear panel features PS/2 mouse/keyboard port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN ports USB 3.0 ports Power connector Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan LAN port* Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots *This port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-7
1.5 Rear panel features PS/2 mouse/keyboard port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN ports USB 3.0 ports Power connector Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan LAN port* Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots *This port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-7
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... OFF Lighting up Green Red Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD. Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-9 System is detected. no incoming event A hardware temperature overheat is normal; Use ASWM to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure Green/Red...
... OFF Lighting up Green Red Description System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD. Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 1-9 System is detected. no incoming event A hardware temperature overheat is normal; Use ASWM to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure Green/Red...
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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. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-3 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. 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. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-3 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. 3.
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Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-5 Load lever 3. To prevent damage to the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2.
Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-5 Load lever 3. To prevent damage to the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2.
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). Keep the PnP cap. PnP cap 11. Push down the right load ...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). Keep the PnP cap. PnP cap 11. Push down the right load ...
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Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to REAR_FAN1 connector. Connect the rear fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-9 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. Align and click the rear fan into place.
Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to REAR_FAN1 connector. Connect the rear fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-9 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. Align and click the rear fan into place.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-11 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-11 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... a DIMM into place and the DIMM is keyed with the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2. Apply force to unlock the DIMM socket. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from a single clip...
... a DIMM into place and the DIMM is keyed with the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock the DIMM. 2. Apply force to unlock the DIMM socket. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from a single clip...
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... the SATA cable to install the 5.25-inch drive, and take off the plastic cover on the back of the chassis. Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-15 Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to the SATA connector on the front bezel at the same position...
... the SATA cable to install the 5.25-inch drive, and take off the plastic cover on the back of the chassis. Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-15 Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to the SATA connector on the front bezel at the same position...
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The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-17
The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-17
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... steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-19 Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the backplane. 6. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of...
... steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-19 Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the backplane. 6. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of...
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... panel for the card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install or remove an expansion card in the right figure. 4. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-21 2.7 Expansion cards The system is designed with it and make the necessary hardware settings for you wish to install an expansion card. Before installing...
... panel for the card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install or remove an expansion card in the right figure. 4. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-21 2.7 Expansion cards The system is designed with it and make the necessary hardware settings for you wish to install an expansion card. Before installing...
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-23 Remove the screw on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the metal cover and then remove the metal cover, put them aside for future use. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1.
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-23 Remove the screw on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the metal cover and then remove the metal cover, put them aside for future use. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1.
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connector 1 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-25 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane using the mini-SAS HD cable. 6.
connector 1 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-25 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane using the mini-SAS HD cable. 6.
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from motherboard to front I/O board) 7. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. USB connector (from system fan to motherboard) 4. System fan connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 5. SATA ports (miniSAS connector support) connectors (system default; System panel connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-27
from motherboard to front I/O board) 7. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. USB connector (from system fan to motherboard) 4. System fan connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 5. SATA ports (miniSAS connector support) connectors (system default; System panel connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-27
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This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 Connectors MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 PWR1 BPSMB1 Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card Connects to AUX_PANEL1 connector on the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. Back side The back side of the power supply ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-29
This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 Connectors MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 PWR1 BPSMB1 Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card Connects to AUX_PANEL1 connector on the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. Back side The back side of the power supply ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-29
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-31 Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively, then carefully remove the system fan. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: 1. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2.
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 V2 2-31 Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively, then carefully remove the system fan. 3. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: 1. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2.