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Motherboard layouts Internal connectors Internal LEDs BIOS setup program BIOS menu screen. Menu bar Menu items Navigation keys. General help Scroll bar Main menu Advanced menu Onboard LAN Configuration. Trusted Computing. ACPI Settings. Server Mgmt menu Event Logs menu Boot menu Monitor menu Security menu Tool menu Exit menu Setting up RAID Installing hard disk drives. Deleting a RAID configuration. Option ROM Utility Change Volume Type.
RAID driver installation Intel Network Connections Software installation VGA driver installation Drivers menu. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Place the server on a stable surface. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Chapter 1: Product introduction. This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 3: Installation options. This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. Chapter 4: Motherboard information. This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Chapter 5: BIOS information. Chapter 6: RAID configuration. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1. The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. Second Redundant Optional.
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. Hardware setup. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Lift the cover from the chassis. Contact your retailer. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the left load lever with your thumb A , then move it to the left. B until it is released from the retention tab. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. Press the right load lever with your thumb C , then move it to the right.
D until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow E. Load lever. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Push down the right load lever J , ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever K. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Chapter 2: Hardware setup. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives.
Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. SAS interface on the backplane. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets.
You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay.
PCI Express x16 slot. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE1 slot:. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.
Connect the cable s to the card, if applicable. To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot:. After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre installed components to install additional devices. System fan connectors from motherboard FAN to system fans. USB internal Type-A connector. Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply.
You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. Redundant power supply module. Slim type optical drive optional. Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the fan, then set aside. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans.
Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. To replace a failed redundant power supply module. Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch.
Firmly pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Firmly push the new power supply module into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis. This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. Follow the steps below to replace the optical disk drive. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive.
Keep the screw for reassembly. Pull the optical drive module. Carefully insert the replacement optical disk drive module into the drive bay until it is securely seated in place. Secure the optical drive with the. Locate the ASRK connector on the motherboard. Connect the ASRK module to the connector. Changing the module for different RAID settings:.
Power off the system and disengage the original module. Reboot the system to enter OS. After the system successfully enters the OS, power off again. Put the intended module in place and reboot the system. The system will automatically detect the different RAID settings. Remove the screw beside the PIKE1 slot on the motherboard. Keep it for reassembly. Ensure that the card is securely seated in place.
Secure the RAID card with the screw that you removed earlier. Refer to 2. Ensure that the height of the component is less than 5. This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Installation options. Latch screws. Rack rails. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws. Fixing latch. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models.
Refer to your server user manual for details. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, and then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure. User Guide 1. Revised Edition V2 2.
September 2. Contents 3. Safety information 7. About this guide 8. References 9. Conventions 9. Typography 9. Product introduction Hardware setup Load lever Triangle Chapter 2: Hardware setup Locked Retaining Clip Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch DIMM slot key PCI Express x16 slot DO NOT remove the inner Installation options Latch screws Rail screws Rail Washers Motherboard info Layout contents Z9PP-D24 BIOS setup Drive Folder Info Writing BIOS: Mmio Ratio Skt0 [6] IO Ratio Skt0 [3] Intel R VT-d [Disabled] Device power-up delay Console Redirection Settings Subnet mask [0.
T riangle mark 6. Chapter 2: Hardware setup K J 8. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. Push down the left load lever L , and then insert the lever under the retention tab M. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately , and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. T wist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.
When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Y ou need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. T o reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot: 1.
T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Follow the steps below to replace the optical disk drive. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Keep the screw for reassembly.
Locate the ASRK connector on the motherboard. Connect the ASRK module to the connector. Refer to 2. Chapter 3 Installation options. Chapter 3: Installation options 3. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. Chapter 3: Installation options Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole.
Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.
T ighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place. Chapter 4 Motherboard info. Set to pins 1—2 to activate the VGA feature. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 BIOS setup. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. The values range from 1 to 8 with a one-second interval. CPU1 Temperature The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. See 5. The utility main window appears.
Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. When prompted, select Ye s from the Initialize? Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. T o rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Ye s from the Consistency Check? See section 5. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives.
Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the fan, then set aside. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel.
Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. To replace a failed redundant power supply module. Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Firmly push the new power supply module into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis.
This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. Follow the steps below to replace the optical disk drive. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Keep the screw for reassembly. Pull the optical drive module. Carefully insert the replacement optical disk drive module into the drive bay until it is securely seated in place. Secure the optical drive with the. Locate the ASRK connector on the motherboard.
Connect the ASRK module to the connector. Changing the module for different RAID settings:. Power off the system and disengage the original module. Reboot the system to enter OS. After the system successfully enters the OS, power off again.
Put the intended module in place and reboot the system. The system will automatically detect the different RAID settings. Remove the screw beside the PIKE1 slot on the motherboard. Keep it for reassembly. Ensure that the card is securely seated in place. Secure the RAID card with the screw that you removed earlier.
Refer to 2. Ensure that the height of the component is less than 5. This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Installation options. Latch screws. Rack rails. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws. Fixing latch. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details.
Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, and then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure.
Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:. DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the server rack.
Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail.
Secure the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis. Select one unit of space 1U on the rack where you want to install the barebone server. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear.
Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that it fits the rack. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws.
Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place. To uninstall the server from the rack:. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack. Pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Motherboard info. PSAS 1 and 2 connectors. Serial port connectors pin COM1. Standby power LED. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1—2 default to pins 2—3. Keep the cap on pins 2—3 for about 5—10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1—2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Clear CMOS. This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1—2 to activate the VGA feature. Enable Disable Default. Set to pins 1—2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine ME firmware when it becomes corrupted. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password.
All Rights Reserved. Contents Contents Contents 2. Contents 5. Contents 6. NET Framework 3. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. Product introduction Power supply and power fan. PIKE Slot 4. System fans 6. Slim-type optical drive. Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup Thumbscrews 2. Press the left load lever with your thumb A , then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab. Press the right load lever with your thumb C , then move it to the right D until it is released from the retention tab.
Push the left load lever F to lift the F load plate G. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Push down the left load lever L , M and then insert the lever under the retention tab M.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. PCI Express x16 slot 3. To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE1 slot: 1.
To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot: 1. System fan connectors from motherboard FAN to system fans 5. USB internal Type-A connector 7. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module 3. Slim type optical drive optional 4.
To reinstall the system fans 1. Secure the optical drive with the screw that you removed in step 1. Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Installation options Fixing latch The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models.
A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom, as shown in the right figure. To uninstall the server from the rack: 1. Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Motherboard info 3- Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. PSAS 1 and 2 connectors 4. Serial port connectors pin COM1 7. Standby power LED 2. Front panel LEDs Installing the CPU Installing the CPU heatsink Memory Configurations Configuring an expansion card System fans Redundant power supply module Replacing optical drive optional Attaching the fixing latches to the server Attaching the rails to the server Rackmounting the server Managing and updating your BIOS Submenu items Configuration fields Pop-up window CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration PCI Subsystem Settings USB Configuration WHEA Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging System Event Log BMC network configuration Change Smbios Event Log Settings RAID definitions RAID controller selection Creating a RAID set Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Initializing the virtual drives Rebuilding failed drives Checking the drives for data consistency Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Creating a Recovery set Deleting a RAID set Rebuilding the RAID Delete volume Creating a RAID driver disk Installing the RAID controller driver Management applications and utilities installation Running the support DVD Utilities menu Make disk menu
Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover from the chassis. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the left load lever with your thumb A , then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab.
Push the left load lever F to lift the load plate G. T riangle mark 6. Chapter 2: Hardware setup K J 8. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. Push down the left load lever L , and then insert the lever under the retention tab M. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately , and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. T wist each of the four screws with a Philips cross screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.
When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Y ou need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw.
T o reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot: 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Follow the steps below to replace the optical disk drive. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Keep the screw for reassembly.
Locate the ASRK connector on the motherboard. Connect the ASRK module to the connector. Refer to 2. Chapter 3 Installation options. Chapter 3: Installation options 3. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. Chapter 3: Installation options Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole.
Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.
T ighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place. Chapter 4 Motherboard info. Set to pins 1—2 to activate the VGA feature. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 BIOS setup. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
The values range from 1 to 8 with a one-second interval. CPU1 Temperature The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. See 5. The utility main window appears.
Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. When prompted, select Ye s from the Initialize? Connect the ASRK module to the connector. Changing the module for different RAID settings:. Power off the system and disengage the original module.
Reboot the system to enter OS. After the system successfully enters the OS, power off again. Put the intended module in place and reboot the system. The system will automatically detect the different RAID settings. Remove the screw beside the PIKE1 slot on the motherboard. Keep it for reassembly. Ensure that the card is securely seated in place.
Secure the RAID card with the screw that you removed earlier. Refer to 2. Ensure that the height of the component is less than 5. This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Installation options. Latch screws. Rack rails. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws. Fixing latch. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models.
Refer to your server user manual for details. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack.
From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, and then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure. Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers.
Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:. DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the server rack. Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail.
Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. Secure the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Secure the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis. Select one unit of space 1U on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.
Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that it fits the rack.
Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place.
To uninstall the server from the rack:. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack. Pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
Motherboard info. PSAS 1 and 2 connectors. Serial port connectors pin COM1. Standby power LED. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1—2 default to pins 2—3. Keep the cap on pins 2—3 for about 5—10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1—2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Clear CMOS. This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.
Set to pins 1—2 to activate the VGA feature. Enable Disable Default. Set to pins 1—2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine ME firmware when it becomes corrupted.
Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. All Rights Reserved. Contents Contents Contents 2. Contents 5. Contents 6. NET Framework 3. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. Product introduction Power supply and power fan. PIKE Slot 4. System fans 6. Slim-type optical drive. Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Hardware setup Thumbscrews 2. Press the left load lever with your thumb A , then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab.
Press the right load lever with your thumb C , then move it to the right D until it is released from the retention tab. Push the left load lever F to lift the F load plate G. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Push down the left load lever L , M and then insert the lever under the retention tab M.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. PCI Express x16 slot 3. To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE1 slot: 1.
To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot: 1. System fan connectors from motherboard FAN to system fans 5. USB internal Type-A connector 7. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module 3. Slim type optical drive optional 4. To reinstall the system fans 1. Secure the optical drive with the screw that you removed in step 1.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Installation options Fixing latch The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom, as shown in the right figure.
To uninstall the server from the rack: 1. Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Motherboard info 3- Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. PSAS 1 and 2 connectors 4. Serial port connectors pin COM1 7. Standby power LED 2. Front panel LEDs Installing the CPU Installing the CPU heatsink Memory Configurations Configuring an expansion card System fans Redundant power supply module Replacing optical drive optional Attaching the fixing latches to the server Attaching the rails to the server Rackmounting the server Managing and updating your BIOS Submenu items Configuration fields Pop-up window CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration PCI Subsystem Settings USB Configuration WHEA Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging System Event Log BMC network configuration Change Smbios Event Log Settings RAID definitions RAID controller selection Creating a RAID set Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Initializing the virtual drives Rebuilding failed drives Checking the drives for data consistency Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Creating a Recovery set Deleting a RAID set Rebuilding the RAID Delete volume Creating a RAID driver disk Installing the RAID controller driver Management applications and utilities installation Running the support DVD Utilities menu Make disk menu Contact information Press the location switch again to turn off.
Unlocked retaining clip. Press the retaining clip outward to. Standard function. System Timer. Keyboard Controller. Programmable Interrupt. Communications Port COM2. Communications Port COM1. Floppy Disk Controller. ACPI Mode when used. Numeric Data Processor. Primary IDE Channel. Secondary IDE Channel. Rail Washers. Rail screws. Fixing latches. Rear end. Nuts and screws.
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\>. ASUS RSE7/RS8. MXIC 25LA. Update ROM. BOARD: Z9PP-D BIOS for ASUS RSE7/RS8 BIOS for Z9PP-D24(RSE7) released to public 1. Modify default value of VT-d to be enabled. 2. Update RSTe to BIOS for ASUS RSE7/RS4-C BIOS for Z9PP-D24(RSE7) released to public 1. Support Windows R2. 2. Improve compatibility for add-on VGAs while.