Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 - 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 ...................................................................... 1-5
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
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3
2.1.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7
2.2.1
Overview ......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Configurations ................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-11
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ....2-11
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-12
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-13
2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-14
2.7.1
Replacing system fans .................................................. 2-14
2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ....................................... 2-15
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-16