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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 ....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
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 Storage device status LED .......................................................... 1-9
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-9
1.7.4 Q-Code table .............................................................................1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink .................................................. 2-3
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................... 2-7
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket ........................ 2-14
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket .................. 2-14
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-15
2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 .................. 2-19
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 .................. 2-21
2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 .................. 2-23
2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 .................. 2-25
2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-27
2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-30
2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................ 2-31
2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-34
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-36
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-37