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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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...When adding or removing any damage is broken, do not try to fix it by trained service personnel only. • 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...and staples away from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Place the server on a stable surface. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. If any additional devices to be ...
...When adding or removing any damage is broken, do not try to fix it by trained service personnel only. • 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...and staples away from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Place the server on a stable surface. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. If any additional devices to be ...
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...and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT...using the available utilities. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for disposal of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product...
...and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT...using the available utilities. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for disposal of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product...
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... complete a task. Refer to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. Conventions To make sure that you perform...
... complete a task. Refer to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. If you must press the enclosed key. Conventions To make sure that you perform...
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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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... Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 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 Fans...
... Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 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 Fans...
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... PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link) 2 x PCI-E x16 slots (x8 link) Expansion Slots Slot Type 2 x PCI-X 100/133MHz slots Server Mode: 4 x PCI-E x16 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 100/133MHz slots Additional Slot 1 1 x PIKE slot for Storage ...ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-3 Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D12X server...
... PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link) 2 x PCI-E x16 slots (x8 link) Expansion Slots Slot Type 2 x PCI-X 100/133MHz slots Server Mode: 4 x PCI-E x16 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 100/133MHz slots Additional Slot 1 1 x PIKE slot for Storage ...ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-3 Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D12X server...
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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 ...) 1 x External 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...
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 ...) 1 x External 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...
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1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Message...
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with an optional MIO audio card. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. Message...
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...HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) 11. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (second set is an... optional item) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive...
...HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) 11. Expansion card locks 6. ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane board (second set is an... optional item) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive...
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... the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7
... the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7
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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. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 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. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 3. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 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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2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 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. 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. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 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. 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.
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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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... options These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the server 1. Slide out the inner rail from the chassis. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the top cover Unscrew and...
... options These items are not included in this chapter are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to the server 1. Slide out the inner rail from the chassis. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the top cover Unscrew and...
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.... 4. Repeat steps 3-6 to install the server. 2. Loosen the two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 3-3 From the rack front, find...
.... 4. Repeat steps 3-6 to install the server. 2. Loosen the two screws on the rack where you attached the rail. 6. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to the rack: 1. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to secure the front end. 1U space 5. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 3-3 From the rack front, find...
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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. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2.
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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. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4-15 11.
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. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4-15 11.