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... to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-17 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-6 5.2.4 Menu items 5-7 5.2.5 Sub...
... to the server 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-17 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-6 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-6 5.2.4 Menu items 5-7 5.2.5 Sub...
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...NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Check local regulations for .... About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to perform when installing or removing system components. 3.
...NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Check local regulations for .... About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to perform when installing or removing system components. 3.
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... must take note of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your problems. TS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board Component 1 x 470W Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays...
... must take note of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your problems. TS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board Component 1 x 470W Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays...
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Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 470W Single power supply Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.
Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 470W Single power supply Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.
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Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) ... Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU ...
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) ... Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU ...
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ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. Connect the CPU heatsink and fan cable to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Do not forget... one to rear panel of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. Connect the CPU heatsink and fan cable to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Do not forget... one to rear panel of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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... latency. DIMM_E1 -- ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Memory population table ...that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use of 256 Mb (32MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor...
... latency. DIMM_E1 -- ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Memory population table ...that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use of 256 Mb (32MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor...
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... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits...
... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits...
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...-inch drive bays located on the front bezel at the same position. 2. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the motherboard and other system components! The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25- 2 inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. 3 You must remove the...
...-inch drive bays located on the front bezel at the same position. 2. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the motherboard and other system components! The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25- 2 inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. 3 You must remove the...
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... rear panel for the card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install an expansion card. 5. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-17 Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1.
... rear panel for the card. 2. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to install an expansion card. 5. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-17 Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is completely seated on a flat, stable surface. 3. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1.
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Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to its original position. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. Restore the expansion card lock to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. 1. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. When ...installing a graphics card on PCI-E x16 slot, the PCI-E slot right beside it does not function. 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. 6. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to its original position. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. Restore the expansion card lock to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. 1. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. When ...installing a graphics card on PCI-E x16 slot, the PCI-E slot right beside it does not function. 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. 6. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
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... to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. Connect the SAS cable to install I Button in place. Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-19 3. You need to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Ensure that it is completely seated on...
... to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. Connect the SAS cable to install I Button in place. Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-19 3. You need to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Ensure that it is completely seated on...
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2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1.
2.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1.
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...intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 10. Power supply SMBus connector (from system fan to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless ...you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to motherboard) 5. System fan connectors (from power supply to front I /O ...
...intrusion switch to SATA/SAS backplane) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 10. Power supply SMBus connector (from system fan to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless ...you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to motherboard) 5. System fan connectors (from power supply to front I /O ...
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...SGPIO1 SGPIO2 BPSMB1 U1 CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard Connects to SAS SGPIO2 connector on the motherboard Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the motherboard Connects to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup This side... includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. Back side The back side of the power supply Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 4-pin...
...SGPIO1 SGPIO2 BPSMB1 U1 CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard Connects to SAS SGPIO2 connector on the motherboard Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the motherboard Connects to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup This side... includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. Back side The back side of the power supply Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 4-pin...
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Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively. 3. Carefully �ta�k��e��o�ff��th��e��s�y�s�t�e�m���fa��n�. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan 1.
Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively. 3. Carefully �ta�k��e��o�ff��th��e��s�y�s�t�e�m���fa��n�. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan 1.
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ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...