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... 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard information 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-9 2.4.1 Overview 2-9 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology 2-11 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM 2-15 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM 2-15 2.5 Front panel assembly 2-16 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly 2-16 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front...
... 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard information 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-9 2.4.1 Overview 2-9 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology 2-11 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM 2-15 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM 2-15 2.5 Front panel assembly 2-16 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly 2-16 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front...
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... registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 512 MB up to 48 GB system memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system...
... registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supports 512 MB up to 48 GB system memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system...
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... Remove the two screws that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis as shown. 3. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless...
... Remove the two screws that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis as shown. 3. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless...
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... illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from the same vendor. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- Refer to support ...240-pin FB-DIMM modules. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to...
... illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from the same vendor. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- Refer to support ...240-pin FB-DIMM modules. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to...
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... 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11 DIMMs that cover a slot position must cover the same slot position on both branches. DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but are installed in mirrored mode. The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer...
... 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11 DIMMs that cover a slot position must cover the same slot position on both branches. DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but are installed in mirrored mode. The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer...
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Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 DIMM-12 ... DIMM_31 DIMM_32 MCH Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 DIMM-12...
Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 DIMM-12 ... DIMM_31 DIMM_32 MCH Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 DIMM-12...
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... only be assigned as spare rank. One DIMM per channel (two ranks) Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-13 Refer to section "4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of "Branch...
... only be assigned as spare rank. One DIMM per channel (two ranks) Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-13 Refer to section "4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of "Branch...
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... BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer...such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
... BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer...such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
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...you execute the Phlash16.exe program and the screen displays "Cannot flash if Memory Managers" error message, refer to the Appendix to avoid loading the wrong BIOS...7. The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility automatically updates the BIOS. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file... Save the file to BIOS.WPH. Boot the system in the floppy disk to solve the problem. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4- Download the latest BIOS file from the drive When you copy the correct BIOS file for ...
...you execute the Phlash16.exe program and the screen displays "Cannot flash if Memory Managers" error message, refer to the Appendix to avoid loading the wrong BIOS...7. The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility automatically updates the BIOS. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file... Save the file to BIOS.WPH. Boot the system in the floppy disk to solve the problem. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4- Download the latest BIOS file from the drive When you copy the correct BIOS file for ...
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... Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH 30...ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
... Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH 30...ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
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...Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS TS700-E4.../RX8 4-19 Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives...
...Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS TS700-E4.../RX8 4-19 Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives...
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...Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : DDR2 533 Total Memory: 1024MB DIMM_00-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 57 DIMM_01-- None DIMM_02-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information ...Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. None DIMM_21-DIMM_22-DIMM_30-DIMM_31-DIMM_32-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor....
...Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : DDR2 533 Total Memory: 1024MB DIMM_00-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 57 DIMM_01-- None DIMM_02-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information ...Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information. None DIMM_21-DIMM_22-DIMM_30-DIMM_31-DIMM_32-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor....
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...SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory Branch Mode Branch 0 Rank Interleave Branch 0 Rank Sparing Branch 1 Rank Interleave Branch 1 Rank Sparing Enhanced x8 Detection Force ITK Config Clocking... [256 MB] [Interleave] [4:1] [Disabled] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: ...
...SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory Branch Mode Branch 0 Rank Interleave Branch 0 Rank Sparing Branch 1 Rank Interleave Branch 1 Rank Sparing Enhanced x8 Detection Force ITK Config Clocking... [256 MB] [Interleave] [4:1] [Disabled] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: ...
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Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced x8 Detection [Enabled] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-25 Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] [Single channel 0] Branch...
Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced x8 Detection [Enabled] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-25 Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] [Single channel 0] Branch...
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... to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. When the confirmation message "Password has been changed to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is locked and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility ...before entering the system. The User password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select [Setup] to the next field, Enter new password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-41 Press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Allows you ...
... to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. When the confirmation message "Password has been changed to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is locked and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility ...before entering the system. The User password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select [Setup] to the next field, Enter new password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-41 Press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Allows you ...