Asus ESC4000 G3 Series, User Manual

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Canadian Department of Communications Statement ...................................vii
Australia statement notice ..............................................................................vii
Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................................... x
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 ...................................................................................1-7
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-8
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-12
1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ......................................................................1-13
1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs ..................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Air duct ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ......................................................... 2-9
2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-10
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................. 2-10
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-17
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card ....................................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-21
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-22
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-23
2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-25
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-25
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-27
2.8.3 Installing Accelerators ............................................................... 2-29