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Contents
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents .........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label ....................................................................................1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ......................................................................1-9
1.7.3 Storage device status LED........................................................1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Air duct ........................................................................................2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-6
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and cooler......................................................2-6
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Overview .....................................................................................2-9
2.3.2 Memory Configurations .............................................................2-10
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................2-12
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-13
2.4.1 Installing 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS storage devices.................2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-15
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card .......................................................2-15
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................2-18
2.5.3 Installing an ASUS HFI-OMNI card ...........................................2-20
2.5.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card...............................................2-24
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-26
2.7 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-29
2.7.1 GPU fans...................................................................................2-29
2.7.2 Redundant power supply units ..................................................2-30
2.8 Installing GPU cards ................................................................................2-32