Asus TS300-E3 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents .................................................... 1-2
1.2 System specifications .......................................................... 1-4
1.3 Front panel features ............................................................. 1-5
1.4 Rear panel features .............................................................. 1-6
1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-7
1.6 LED information .................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ....................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1
Removing the side cover ........................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ...................................... 2-3
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-5
2.3.1
Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly .. 2-8
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-10
2.4.1
Overview ............................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-11
2.5 Front panel assembly ......................................................... 2-12
2.5.1
Removing the front panel assembly ..................... 2-12
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ................... 2-14
2.6 5.25-inch drives ................................................................. 2-15
2.7 Hard disk drives .................................................................. 2-18
2.7.1
Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD .................. 2-18
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover ............................ 2-20
2.8 Expansion cards .................................................................. 2-21
2.8.1
Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-21
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card ................................ 2-22