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... options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 ...Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 ...
... options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 ...Internal connectors 4-9 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 ...
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... 5-22 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-23 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-24 5.4.6 Power On Configuration 5-25 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-26 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.4.9 PCI Express Configuration 5-28 5.4.10 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.5 Server menu 5-31 5.6 Boot menu 5-33 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-33 5.6.2 Removable Drives 5-34 5.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-34 5.6.4 Security 5-36 5.7 Exit menu 5-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting...
... 5-22 5.4.4 USB Configuration 5-23 5.4.5 PCIPnP 5-24 5.4.6 Power On Configuration 5-25 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration 5-26 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.4.9 PCI Express Configuration 5-28 5.4.10 ACPI Configuration 5-28 5.5 Server menu 5-31 5.6 Boot menu 5-33 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-33 5.6.2 Removable Drives 5-34 5.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 5-34 5.6.4 Security 5-36 5.7 Exit menu 5-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting...
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... Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 Windows® OS 7-5 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 7-8 7.1.4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS 7-10 7.2 Intel chipset device software installation 7-12 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-16 7.4 Display driver installation 7-20 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-23 7.5.1 Running the support...
... Setup Utility 6-33 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 Windows® OS 7-5 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 7-8 7.1.4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS 7-10 7.2 Intel chipset device software installation 7-12 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-16 7.4 Display driver installation 7-20 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-23 7.5.1 Running the support...
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...performed by the manufacturer. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Ask for the user's safety. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Operation Safety • Servicing of explosion if battery is to avoid electrical shock. Dispose of ...the system. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all power cables from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. If any additional devices to the ...
...performed by the manufacturer. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Ask for the user's safety. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Operation Safety • Servicing of explosion if battery is to avoid electrical shock. Dispose of ...the system. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all power cables from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. If any additional devices to the ...
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...of parts and recycling. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS ... chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to enable proper reuse of the jumpers and ...
...of parts and recycling. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS ... chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to enable proper reuse of the jumpers and ...
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...are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ...Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: means that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you complete a task. ...
...are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to select. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ...Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Example: means that you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this manual. If you complete a task. ...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8
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... correct serial number of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board Component 1 x 620W Redundant Power Supply 8 x hot-swap HDD trays 2 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with four data cables 1 x Front I/O Board 2 x System...
... correct serial number of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board Component 1 x 620W Redundant Power Supply 8 x hot-swap HDD trays 2 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with four data cables 1 x Front I/O Board 2 x System...
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... Audio Intel® ICH10R: - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D12X server board. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W / 38W) Quad Core / Dual Core QPI...
... Audio Intel® ICH10R: - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D12X server board. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W / 38W) Quad Core / Dual Core QPI...
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...Serial Port 2 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...Product introduction condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 17.5 Kg 620W 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C / Non ...
...Serial Port 2 x RJ-45 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise...Product introduction condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 17.5 Kg 620W 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C / Non ...
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Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Empty 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset ... the front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Empty 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset ... the front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card.
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... not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 12 4 5 11 9 1. 620W Redundant Power Supply (the second...backplane board (second set , hidden) 11. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , hidden) 12. 80mm x 38mm system fan (Nidec V80E12BS1A5-07, hidden... *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 Expansion card locks 6.
... not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 12 4 5 11 9 1. 620W Redundant Power Supply (the second...backplane board (second set , hidden) 11. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , hidden) 12. 80mm x 38mm system fan (Nidec V80E12BS1A5-07, hidden... *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 Expansion card locks 6.
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... to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard.
... to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard.
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2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. Insert the LAN cable plug to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2.
2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. Insert the LAN cable plug to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2.
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Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) 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 the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to remove the other three footpads. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) 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 the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to remove the other three footpads. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
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ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the...
... 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for the optional configurations described in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the...
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... rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 3-3 Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack rails. 3. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the server. 2.
... rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 3-3 Align the front end holes of space (1U) on the rack rails. 3. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to attach the second rail pair. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to install the server. 2.
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Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Push the server all the way into the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: 1.
Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Push the server all the way into the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: 1.
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ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4-15 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 12.
ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4-15 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 12.