Asus RS720-E7/RS12 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
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 ...................................................................... 1-6
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 .............................................................. 1-9
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 ......................................................................... 2-10
2.3.1
Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ................................................. 2-10
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-12
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-16
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link) ................................... 2-17
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ....................................... 2-17
2.5.6 PIKE slot ....................................................................... 2-17
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-18
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ................................................... 2-19
2.8 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-21
2.8.1
System fans .................................................................. 2-21