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1.1 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... 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 Chassis roller wheel sets One bag of screws Rackmount rail kit ASUS certified heatsink *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above...
1.1 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... 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 Chassis roller wheel sets One bag of screws Rackmount rail kit ASUS certified heatsink *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above...
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... Technology (IOAT) ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - Supports 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI Express...
... Technology (IOAT) ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller - 1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - Supports 32 MB display memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI Express...
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...) feature 1 + 1 730W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 431mm (H) x 216mm (W) x 701mm (L) *Specifications are subject to your problems. TS700-E4/RX8/ xxxxxxx-xxx 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to change without notice. 1.3 Serial number label Before...
...) feature 1 + 1 730W redundant power supply, 115V~230V, 50Hz~60Hz 431mm (H) x 216mm (W) x 701mm (L) *Specifications are subject to your problems. TS700-E4/RX8/ xxxxxxx-xxx 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to change without notice. 1.3 Serial number label Before...
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... indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security...
... indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security...
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Power supply unit 6. Chassis intrusion switch 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 8 9 8 1. Optical drive 2. Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard 8. SAS backplane 5. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. Hot-swap HDD cages 4.
Power supply unit 6. Chassis intrusion switch 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 8 9 8 1. Optical drive 2. Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1- ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard 8. SAS backplane 5. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. Hot-swap HDD cages 4.
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 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 TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1-
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 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 TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1-
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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 TS700-E4/RX8 2-
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
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Refer to secure the side cover. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the front and snaps the latch back to secure the cover. 3. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
Refer to secure the side cover. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. You may need to remove some of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the front and snaps the latch back to secure the cover. 3. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. If the ... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ® ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. If the ... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. ® ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core...
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... CPU only. Install an Intel® Xeon™ CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- 6. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading...
... CPU only. Install an Intel® Xeon™ CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- 6. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading...
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...DIMM_10 FB-DIMM_02 FB-DIMM_01 FB-DIMM_00 FB-DIMM_20 FB-DIMM_21 FB-DIMM_22 FB-DIMM_30 FB-DIMM_31 FB-DIMM_32 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB registered ECC FB‑DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...DIMMs so you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered ...
...DIMM_10 FB-DIMM_02 FB-DIMM_01 FB-DIMM_00 FB-DIMM_20 FB-DIMM_21 FB-DIMM_22 FB-DIMM_30 FB-DIMM_31 FB-DIMM_32 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB registered ECC FB‑DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...DIMMs so you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. Installing into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2- Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on an FB-DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered ...
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... DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 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 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11 DIMMs within a slot position must cover the same slot position on both branches. The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in...
... DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 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 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11 DIMMs within a slot position must cover the same slot position on both branches. The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in...
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... 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 The following tables show memory configurations with the largest size will be used in Branch 0. Refer to a larger...
... 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 The following tables show memory configurations with the largest size will be used in Branch 0. Refer to a larger...
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... lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • Thesockets do so may cause severe...
... lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • Thesockets do so may cause severe...
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4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Tab ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-17
4. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Tab ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-17
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ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-19 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the chassis. Failure to do so may be connected to ...
ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-19 Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the chassis. Failure to do so may be connected to ...
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Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. 7. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-21 Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. 7. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-21 Reinstall the front panel assembly when done.
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Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it with the bay edge. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-23 Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. 5. Place a SATA or SAS hard disk to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it with the bay edge. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-23 Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the drive tray, and secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 6. 5. Place a SATA or SAS hard disk to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 7.
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... damage to use. Press down the card lock and push it is properly seated on its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis. 5. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-25 Remove the metal bracket. 4. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To...
... damage to use. Press down the card lock and push it is properly seated on its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis. 5. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-25 Remove the metal bracket. 4. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To...