Asus RS160-E5 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System specifications ................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7
1.7.1
Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-7
1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1
Removing the front cover ................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Removing the rear cover ................................................. 2-4
2.1.3 Installing the top cover .................................................... 2-5
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.2.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-9
2.3 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
2.3.1
Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-10
2.3.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology .................... 2-12
2.3.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14
2.3.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-15
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-17
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-17
2.5.2 Replacing the riser card (optional) ................................ 2-18
2.5.3 Reinstalling the riser card bracket ................................. 2-19