Asus RS161-E5/PA2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 System specifications ................................................................. 1-3
1.3 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6
1.6 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs ............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup1
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the cover ........................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the cover .......................................................... 2-3
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6
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 .......................................................... 2-10
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-11
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-13
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-13
2.5.2 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ................................. 2-14
2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-16
2.7 SATA backplane cabling ............................................................ 2-17
2.8 Removable components ............................................................ 2-18
2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-18
2.8.2 System fan with dummy case ....................................... 2-20
2.8.3 Device fan ..................................................................... 2-21
2.8.4 Power supply module .................................................... 2-22
2.8.5 Optical drive .................................................................. 2-23