Asus RS720QA-E6/RS12, User Manual

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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
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 ........................................................................... 1-7
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 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-9
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ............................................. 2- 7
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2- 8
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ................................................... 2- 9
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ........................................................... 2-1 1
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ......................................................... 2-1 1
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-12
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-14
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-1 5
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-16
2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-17
2.7.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-1 7
2.7.2 Redundant power supply module ................................. 2-1 8
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-20
2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) .................. 2-2 1