Asus RS300-E8 Series, User Manual

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
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 ....................................................................................1-7
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-8
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-9
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-10
1.7.3 HDD status LED ........................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the rear cover ............................................................. 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ...................................... 2-6
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket .......................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-10
2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ............... 2-12
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-14