Asus RS700-E8-RS4 Series, User Manual

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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 ....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-5
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-5
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-6
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-7
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ......................................................................1-7
1.7.3 HDD status LED ..........................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3
Installing the CPU and heatsink ................................................................... 2-3
2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-10
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................. 2-11
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-13
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-13
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-14
2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-16
2.5.2 Installing expansion cards to the butterfly riser card ................. 2-17
2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-23
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-24
2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-25
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-25
2.8.2 Redundant power supply module .............................................. 2-27
2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional) .............................................. 2-28
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ..........................................................................3-2