Download Asus RS700-E7/RS8 User guide

Contents
Safety information...................................................................................... vii
About this guide........................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Product introduction
System package contents............................................................ 1-2
Serial number label....................................................................... 1-2
System specifications.................................................................. 1-3
1.4
Front panel features...................................................................... 1-5
1.6
Internal features............................................................................ 1-6
1.5
1.7
Rear panel features....................................................................... 1-5
LED information............................................................................ 1-7
1.7.1
Front panel LEDs............................................................. 1-7
1.7.3
HDD status LED............................................................... 1-8
1.7.2
Chapter 2:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Hardware setup
Chassis cover................................................................................ 2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-3
2.2.1
2.2.2
Installing the CPU............................................................ 2-3
Installing the CPU heatsink.............................................. 2-8
System memory............................................................................ 2-9
2.3.1
Overview.......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.3
Memory Configurations...................................................2-11
2.3.2
2.4
LAN (RJ-45) LEDs........................................................... 1-7
2.3.4
Memory Support List........................................................ 2-9
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket............ 2-13
Hard disk drives.......................................................................... 2-14
Expansion slot............................................................................. 2-16
2.5.1
2.5.2
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket.... 2-16
Configuring an expansion card...................................... 2-19
Cable connections...................................................................... 2-20
SATAII/SAS backplane cabling.................................................. 2-21
Removable/optional components.............................................. 2-22
2.8.1
System fans................................................................... 2-22
2.8.3
Slim type optical drive (optional).................................... 2-24
2.8.2
2.8.4
Redundant power supply module.................................. 2-23
Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (REQUIRED)............. 2-25
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