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...FB-DIMM fan kit 2-38 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive 2-41 2.10.6 Front I/O board 2-43 2.10.7 Roller wheels 2-45 2.10.8 Power supply unit 2-46 Chapter 3: Motherboard Info 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 DSBF-D12/SAS model 3-2 Layout contents 3-3 3.2 Jumpers 3-5 3.3 Switch 3-10 ...Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 ...
...FB-DIMM fan kit 2-38 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive 2-41 2.10.6 Front I/O board 2-43 2.10.7 Roller wheels 2-45 2.10.8 Power supply unit 2-46 Chapter 3: Motherboard Info 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 DSBF-D12/SAS model 3-2 Layout contents 3-3 3.2 Jumpers 3-5 3.3 Switch 3-10 ...Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 ...
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...according to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Ask for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any...package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the manufacturer's instructions.
...according to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Ask for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any...package. • Before using the server, make sure all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the manufacturer's instructions.
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...System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis Motherboard Components Cables Accessories Optional items ASUS T70 5U rackmount chassis ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard 1 x 730W redundant power supply module 1 x power supply bay cover 1 x optical drive 1 x Floppy disk drive Chassis fan 1 x 12 cm rear...T30) 1 x Front panel board (FPB-AS25/2U) 2 x 5¼" Dummy Covers AC power cable System cables 1 x USB cable 2 x SAS cables SMBus cable 2 x System keys TS700-E4/RX8 user guide TS700-E4/RX8 support CD (includes ASWM*) ASWM 2.0 user guide CA eTrust Anti-virus CD 4 x...
...System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis Motherboard Components Cables Accessories Optional items ASUS T70 5U rackmount chassis ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard 1 x 730W redundant power supply module 1 x power supply bay cover 1 x optical drive 1 x Floppy disk drive Chassis fan 1 x 12 cm rear...T30) 1 x Front panel board (FPB-AS25/2U) 2 x 5¼" Dummy Covers AC power cable System cables 1 x USB cable 2 x SAS cables SMBus cable 2 x System keys TS700-E4/RX8 user guide TS700-E4/RX8 support CD (includes ASWM*) ASWM 2.0 user guide CA eTrust Anti-virus CD 4 x...
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... x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 1 + 1 730W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 431mm (H) x 216mm (W) x... 701mm (L) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1.3 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. TS700-E4...
... x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 1 + 1 730W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 431mm (H) x 216mm (W) x... 701mm (L) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1.3 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. TS700-E4...
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1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports Power connector Power supply module (optional) PS/2 mouse port 12 cm system fan Expansion slots 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports Power connector Power supply module (optional) PS/2 mouse port 12 cm system fan Expansion slots 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Power supply unit 6. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. Chassis intrusion switch 9. SAS backplane 5. ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard 8. Optical drive 2. Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- Hot-swap HDD cages 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 8 9 8 1.
Power supply unit 6. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. Chassis intrusion switch 9. SAS backplane 5. ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard 8. Optical drive 2. Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- Hot-swap HDD cages 4. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 8 9 8 1.
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... the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis as shown. 3. Remove the two screws that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. replace fans and power supply; Pull the latch and slide the side cover for the different model configurations. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to...
... the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis as shown. 3. Remove the two screws that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. replace fans and power supply; Pull the latch and slide the side cover for the different model configurations. 2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a "screwless design" that secure the cover to...
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2.4.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged...Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/DDR2...
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged...Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/DDR2...
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IDE cable 2-20 Power plug Chapter 2: Hardware setup Push the optical drive all the way to the depth of the optical drive align with the bay edge. 5. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Slide the bay lock to release the bay lock. 4. 3. Connect the IDE cable to the power connector on the back of the drive. Make sure the screw holes on the optical drive match the ones on the chassis and the front edge of the bay. Move upward to the right until it clicks in place and secures the drive. 5.
IDE cable 2-20 Power plug Chapter 2: Hardware setup Push the optical drive all the way to the depth of the optical drive align with the bay edge. 5. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Slide the bay lock to release the bay lock. 4. 3. Connect the IDE cable to the power connector on the back of the drive. Make sure the screw holes on the optical drive match the ones on the chassis and the front edge of the bay. Move upward to the right until it clicks in place and secures the drive. 5.
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Rear Fan connector 1/2 6. Auxiliary panel cable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-27 Front panel cable 3. Floppy disk drive 4. FRNT_FAN connector 1/2/3/4 8. Power supply SMBus connector 7. CPU fan 1 11. CPU fan 2 12. COM2 port cable 13. SMBus connector 15. SAS connectors 14. 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables ...
Rear Fan connector 1/2 6. Auxiliary panel cable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-27 Front panel cable 3. Floppy disk drive 4. FRNT_FAN connector 1/2/3/4 8. Power supply SMBus connector 7. CPU fan 1 11. CPU fan 2 12. COM2 port cable 13. SMBus connector 15. SAS connectors 14. 2.9 Cable connections • The bundled system cables ...
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ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-29 Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) SMBus connector [J2] (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard) Fan connector (for HDD fan) Select Address (as default. Jumper configuration Backplane 1 246 135 Backplane 2 ...
ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-29 Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) SMBus connector [J2] (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard) Fan connector (for HDD fan) Select Address (as default. Jumper configuration Backplane 1 246 135 Backplane 2 ...
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... the plastic frame and upward release the fan from the chassis. 3. Power supply module 2.10.1 Rear fan To remove the rear fan: 1. Floppy disk drive 6. Press down the tab as shown and disengage it from the module. Unplug the rear fan cable from the 3-pin REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-31
... the plastic frame and upward release the fan from the chassis. 3. Power supply module 2.10.1 Rear fan To remove the rear fan: 1. Floppy disk drive 6. Press down the tab as shown and disengage it from the module. Unplug the rear fan cable from the 3-pin REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-31
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... the backplane) Make sure to the barebone system. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this section when removing or installing...
... the backplane) Make sure to the barebone system. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this section when removing or installing...
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...: 1. Refer to 2.1.1 to remove. Locate the power supply modules on the rear panel, and select the module that you want to remove the chassis side cover. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-47 Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to release the module. Hold the module lever and ...press the latch on the inner side to insert the module into the power supply module bay until it clicks in place...
...: 1. Refer to 2.1.1 to remove. Locate the power supply modules on the rear panel, and select the module that you want to remove the chassis side cover. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-47 Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to release the module. Hold the module lever and ...press the latch on the inner side to insert the module into the power supply module bay until it clicks in place...
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... panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 17. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1/2) 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 16. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 18. Floppy disk drive connector (... 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-22 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 11.
... panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 17. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1/2) 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 16. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 18. Floppy disk drive connector (... 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-22 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 11.
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...up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system will not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices. 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin ...LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the computer from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for more efficient IP load distribution. ® LAN_BW1 12 23 Balanced mode ...
...up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system will not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices. 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin ...LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the computer from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for more efficient IP load distribution. ® LAN_BW1 12 23 Balanced mode ...
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... the computer when you to activate the VGA feature. ® DSBF-D12 Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3- This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® DSBF-D12...
... the computer when you to activate the VGA feature. ® DSBF-D12 Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3- This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® DSBF-D12...
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...; Do not forget to install additional devices. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts ...+3 Volts GND GND GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS TS700-E4...
...; Do not forget to install additional devices. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts ...+3 Volts GND GND GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS TS700-E4...
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...power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply...Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By PME# Power-On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Configures the system state after an AC power interruption. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power On Configuration Restore on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4...
...power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply...Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By PME# Power-On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Configures the system state after an AC power interruption. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power On Configuration Restore on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4...