Asus RS926-E7/RS8 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-3
1.3 System specifications ................................................................. 1-4
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 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-9
1.7.3 HDD status LED ............................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3
2.2.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-8
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1
Overview ......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ................................................. 2-10
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-13
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-15
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-18
2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling ................................................. 2-19
2.8 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-20
2.8.1
System fans .................................................................. 2-20
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units ...................................... 2-21
2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-23