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2U Rackmount Server

RS720-E7/RS12

RS720-E7/RS12-E

User Guide

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E7520

Revised Edition V2

June 2012

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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specications .................................................................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 Congurations .................................................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 Conguring 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

Contents

2.8.2 Redundant power supply module 2-22 .................................

2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ..................................2-23

2.8.4 Installing ASMB6 series management board(Default) ..2-24

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items .................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................3-2

3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack ......................................3-5

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................4-4

4.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................4-8

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..................................................5-3

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 5-4

5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................5-7

5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................5-7

5.2.3 Menu items .....................................................................5-8

5.2.4 Submenu items ...............................................................5-8

5.2.5 Navigation keys ...............................................................5-8

5.2.6 General help ...................................................................5-8

5.2.7 Conguration elds .........................................................5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window ...............................................................5-8

5.2.9 Scroll bar .........................................................................5-8

5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................5-9

5.3.1 System Date ..................................................................5-9

5.3.2 System Time ..................................................................5-9

5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................5-10

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................5-10

5.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration .......................5-12

5.4.3 Chipset Conguration ...................................................5-14

5.4.4 PCH SATA Conguration ..............................................5-20

Contents

5.4.5 PCH SCU SAS Conguration ....................................... 15-2

5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ...............................................5-22

5.4.7 Onboard LAN Conguration ..........................................5-25

5.4.8 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Conguration .....................................5-26

5.4.9 USB Conguration ........................................................5-27

5.4.10 Trusted Computing ........................................................5-28

5.4.11 ACPI Settings ................................................................5-29

5.4.12 WHEA Conguration .....................................................5-30

5.4.13 APM setting ...................................................................5-30

5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................5-31

5.4.15 ME Subsystem ..............................................................5-34

5.4.16 Legacy Devices Conguration ......................................5-34

5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging ..................................................5-35

5.5 Server Mgmt menu .....................................................................5-36

5.5.1 System Event Log .........................................................5-37

5.5.2 BMC network conguration ...........................................5-38

5.6 Event Logs menu .......................................................................5-39

5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings .............................5-39

5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................5-41

5.8 Monitor menu .............................................................................5-43

5.9 Security menu ............................................................................5-44

5.10 Tool menu ...................................................................................5-45

5.11 Exit menu ....................................................................................5-46

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................6-2

6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................6-3

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................6-3

6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility ...................................6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................6-5

6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................

6-11

6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ...........................................6-12

6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................6-16

6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................6-18

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

REACH Information

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our

products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure

that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables

are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or

experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the

server package.

• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer

as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable

surface.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or

carrying the system.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s

safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid

electrical shock.

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and

software updates.

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server

management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS

hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following

symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press

the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Command Means that you must type the command

exactly as shown, then supply the required

item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the

command line: format A:/S

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

Information to prevent damage to the components when CAUTION:

trying to complete a task.

: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.NOTE

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

This chapter describes the general

features of the chassis kit. It includes

sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2

*ASUS System Web-based Management

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E

Chassis ASUS Rackmount ChassisR20D 2U

Motherboard ASUS Z9PE-D16 Server Board

Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply

1 x SATA HDD Backplane (RS720-E7/RS12)

1 x SATA/SAS HDD Backplane with expander (RS720-E7/RS12-E)

12 x hot-swap HDD trays

1 x Front I/O Shield

1 x Front USB Board

4 x System Fans (80 x 38mm)

1 x Redundant Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R20A)

1 x Air Duct

Accessories 1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E User’s Guide

1 x ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide

1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws

1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD

1 x ASMB6 Series DVD

1 x ASMB6 User’s Guide

2 x AC Power Cable

1 x Friction Rail Kit

1 x Air Duct

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must

take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the gure below.

With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team

members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

RS720-E7/RS12

ASUS RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E 1-3

1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS720-E7/RS12 and RS720-E7/RS12-E feature the ASUS Z9PE-D16

server board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011 Xeon ® series processors, plus

other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

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Model Name RS720-E7/RS12 RS720-E7/RS12-E

Processor / System Bus

2 x Intel ® LGA 2011

Intel®

Xeon ® E5-2600 Processor Family

QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s

Core Logic Intel®

C602-A

ASUS Features

Smart Fan √

ASWM

Enterprise √

Memory

Total Slots 16 DDR3 DIMM Slots (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU)

Capacity

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)

Maximum up to 512GB (RDIMM)

Maximum up to 512GB (LRDIMM)

Memory Type

DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM

DDR3 1066/1333 ECC UDIMM/Non-ECC UDIMM

DDR3 1066/1333 LR-DIMM

Memory Size

1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (RDIMM)

1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* (UDIMM)

8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (LRDIMM)

Expansion Slots

Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots 6

Slot Type

Low-prole slots:

- Slot 1: PCI-E x16 (X8 Gen3 link, MIO supported, White,

from CPU 1)

- Slot 2: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, Auto switch to p13-x8 link if

PCIE 1 is occupied, White, from CPU 1)

- Slot 3: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2)

- Slot 4: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, White, from CPU 1)

- Slot 5: PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2)

- Slot 6: PCI-E x16 (X8 Gen3 link, Black, from CPU 2)

Additional Slot 1 x PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (White, from CPU 1)

Storage SATA Controller

Intel®

C602-A :

<AHCI>

2 SATA 6Gb/s ports; 4 SATA

3Gb/s ports

Intel®

RSTe (for Windows

only)

(Support software RAID 0,

1, 10 & 5)

LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/

Windows)

(Support software RAID 0,

1, 10)

N/A

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*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Model Name RS720-E7/RS12 RS720-E7/RS12-E

Storage SAS

Controller

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS

6G RAID card (Support RAID 0,

1, 10 & 1E)

ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port

SAS 6G RAID card (Support

RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, & 50)

ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS

6G HW RAID card (Support

RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)

ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS

6G RAID card (Support RAID 0,

1, 10 & 1E)

ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS

6G HW RAID card (Support

RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)

HDD Bays

I = internal

A or S will

be hot-

swappable

8 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS

HDD Bays (available only

when an optional ASUS

PIKE SAS RAID card is

installed)

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA HDD

Bays

12 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS

HDD Bays (when an

ASUS PIKE SAS RAID

card is installed)

Networking LAN 1 x Quad Port Intel ® Ethernet Controller i350 LAN

Graphic VGA ASPEED ®

AST2300 + 16MB VRAM

Onboard I/O

5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)

1 x Internal A Type USB Port

1 x VGA port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

OS Support

Windows ®

Server 2008 R2

Windows ®

Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit

Windows ®

7 32/64-bit

RedHat ® Enterprise Linux AS5.6/6.0 32 / 64-bit

CentOS 5.6 32 /64-bit

SuSE ® Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 32 / 64-bit

(Subject to change without any notice)

Management

Solution

Out of Band

Remote

Hardware

Default ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise ®

Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615mm x 444mm x 87mm (2U)

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not inclu ded)

23 Kg

Power Supply 1+1 Redundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply

(following different conguration by region)

Environment

Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation temperature:

-40°C–70°C

Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)

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• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN

do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

• *The port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only.

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.

The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors

on the motherboard.

PS/2 keyboard port

USB ports

LAN port 1

VGA port

6 Expansion slots

LAN port 2

Power cord

connector

PS/2 mouse port

Redundant power

supply

DM_LAN 1 port *

LAN port 3

LAN port 4

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy

disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a

oppy disk.

*WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1. Power supply and power

fan

2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Server

Board

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1–

12 (SAS and SATA)

6. Front USB I/O Board

(USB-R20A)

7. Front LED Board (FPB-

R20A)

A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please

remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat

dissipation.

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Message LED

LAN2/4 LED

HDD Access LED

LAN1/3 LED

Power LED

Location LED

LED Icon Display

status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD

Access

LED

OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message

LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

1. Without ASMB6-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

2. With ASMB6-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is

indicated

Location

LED

OFF Normal status

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to

turn off)

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

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1.7.3 HDD status LED

SATA/SAS HDD LED Description

HDD Activity LED (Green)

OFF HDD not present

ON HDD present, no activity

Blinking 1. Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD

2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED)

HDD Status LED (Red)

OFF HDD not present

ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately

Blinking 1. RAID rebuilding

2. Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED)

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN ORANGE 100 Mbps connectionLinked

BLINKING GREEN 1 Gbps connectionData activity

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

This chapter lists the hardware setup

procedures that you have to perform

when installing or removing system

components.

Chapter 2

Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4

2. Press the left load lever with your

thumb (A), then move it to the left

(B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket

pins, do not remove the PnP cap

unless you are installing a CPU.

4. Press the right load lever with your

thumb (C), then move it to the right

(D) until it is released from the

retention tab. Lift the load lever in

the direction of the arrow (E).

3. Slightly lift the load lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Load lever

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7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and then close the load plate (I).

5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the

load plate (G).

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Triangle

mark

6. Position the CPU over the socket,

ensuring that the triangle mark is on

the top-right corner of the socket.

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8. Push down the right load lever (J),

ensuring that the edge of the load

plate is xed by the lever (K).

9. Insert the right load lever under the

retention tab.

10. Push down the left load lever (L),

and then insert the lever under the

retention tab (M).

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The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it

gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek

professional medical help.

Some heatsinks come with pre-

applied thermal paste. If so, skip

this step.

11. Apply some Thermal Interface

Material to the exposed area of

the CPU that the heatsink will be

in contact with, ensuring that it is

spread in an even thin layer.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8

2. Twist each of the four screws with

a Philips (cross) screwdriver just

enough to attach the heatsink to

the motherboard. When the four

screws are attached, tighten them

one by one to completely secure

the heatsink.

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, ensuring that the four

fasteners match the holes on the

motherboard.

To install the airduct:

1. Locate the three screws on the

motherboard and remove the three

screws.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a

diagonal sequence.

A B

2. Remove the three screws from

motherboard.

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4. Use the three screws that including

in the package, tighten them one

by one to completely secure the

airduct.

3. Place the airduct on the

motherboard, ensuring that the

three fasteners match the holes on

the motherboard.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with eight (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual

Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RDIMMs or 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* with

ECC/Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM

sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

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• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the

same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS web site.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and

Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for

the dual-channel or triple-channel conguration. Any excess memory from

the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you

install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory

for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we

recommend that you do any of the following:

• Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

OS.

• Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on

the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)

chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1

Megabyte/MB).

Memory population table

CPU1Conguration

A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

CPU1+CPU2Conguration

A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

12 DIMMs

16 DIMMs

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-12

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends,

then insert the DIMM vertically

into the socket. Apply force to both

ends of the DIMM simultaneously

until the retaining clip snaps back

into place, and the DIMM cannot

be pushed in any further to ensure

proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing

the retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM

matches the DIMM slot key on the

socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

1. Press the retaining clip outward to

unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the

motherboard package.

• Refer to the user guide for qualied vendor lists of the memory modules.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.

The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch

damage.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force

a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/

SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.

To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD:

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the

spring lock to the right, then pulling

the tray lever outward. The drive tray

ejects slightly after you pull out the

lever.

spring lock

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

3. Take note of the drive tray holes.

Each side has three holes to t

different types of hard disk drives.

Use two screws on each side to

secure the hard disk drive.

4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive

on the tray, then secure it with four

screws.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-14

5. Carefully insert the drive tray and

push it all the way to the depth of

the bay until just a small fraction of

the tray edge protrudes.

6. Push the tray lever until it clicks,

and secures the drive tray in place.

The drive tray is correctly placed

when its front edge aligns with the

bay edge.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to

install other SATA/SAS drive(s).

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/

SAS interface on the backplane.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections

describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard

components.

ASUS RS720-E7/RS12 and RS720-E7/RS12-E supports low-prole expansion

cards only.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

2. Align the card golden ngers with

the slot, and then press rmly

until the card is completely seated

on the slot.

1. Remove the two screws on the

metal bracket lock, and then set

it aside. Remove the metal slot

cover opposite the slot where you

wish to install an expansion card.

3. Place the metal bracket lock, and

secure it with two screws.

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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link)

The onboard PCIE 3 and 5 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE

4 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1; The onboard PCIE 2 provide one x16 Gen3

link to CPU1 (Auto switch to p37-x8 link if PCIE 1 is occupied). These slots support

VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)

The onboard PCIE 6 provides one p37-x8 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE 1 slots

provide one p37-x8 Gen3 link to CPU1 (MIO supported.). These slot supports VGA

Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.6 PIKE slot

The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily.

Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.

The PIKE Interface is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only.

PIKE slot (from CPU 1)

PCIE 2 (x16 Gen3 link, Auto switch to p37-x8 link if PCIE 1 is

occupied, White, from CPU 1)

PCIE 1 (x8 link, Gen3 link, MIO supported, White, from CPU 1)

PCIE 6 (x8 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)

PCIE 5 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)

PCIE 4 (x16 Gen3 link, White, from CPU 1)

PCIE 3 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)

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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

RS720-E7/RS12

MODE_SEL2: Set to pin 1-2 to

enable SGPIO function (default).

SGPIO1/2:

Connects to

the SGPIO1/2

connector on the

motherboard. (For

SAS HDD 1-8 and

ASUS PIKE RAID

card or 3rd party

RAID card)

SGPIO3*: Connects to the SGPIO3 connector on

the motherboard. (For 3rd party RAID card only)

SGPIO3_SB1*:

Connects to

the SGPIO

connector on the

motherboard to

support C602 SATA

SGPIO function.

MODE_SEL1: Set to pin 1-2 to

enable SGPIO function (default).

BPSMB1:

Connects to the

auxiliary panel

connector on the

motherboard.

X A_SDIN

A_SDOUT

GND

A_SLOAD

A_SCLK

SGPIO1/2/3

pindenition

Connects a 8-pin plug

from power supply

Connects to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.

Install an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card or a 3rd

party RAID card before using these ports.

Connects to the Intel ® C602 SATA connectors on

the motherboard by factory default.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20

Connects a 8-pin plug

from power supply

Connects to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.

With all eight SAS cables connected, a total number

of 12 SAS HDDs can be supported (SAS expander).

BPSMB1: Connects to the Front panel SMB (6-1

pin FPSMB) connector on the auxiliary panel

connector on the motherboard.

PIN 1

+5VSB

AUX_CHASSIS#

GND

AUX_LOCLED1

AUX_BMCLOCLED#

AUX_BMCLOCBNT#

GND

AUX_BMCLOCLED#

AUX_LOCLED2

I2C8SCL

GND

I2C8SDA

+5V

AUX_LAN1LINK_ACT#

AUX_LAN3LINK_#

AUX_LAN2LINK_#

AUX_LAN4LINK_ACT#

3 4 45

RS720-E7/RS12-E

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2.8 Removable/optional components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing

or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components

into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components:

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply module (optional)

3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

4. ASUS ASMB6-iKVM (optional)

Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Press inward to release the system

fan.

2. Lift the fan, then set aside.

3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

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2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.

1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on

the motherboard.

2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID

card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE

RAID card slot. Ensure that it is

completely seated on the PIKE

RAID card slot.

4. Tighten the screw to secure the

PIKE card on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-24

2.8.4 Installing ASMB6 series management board(Default)

Follow the steps below to install an ASMB6 series management board on your

motherboard.

To install the server management board:

1. Locate the ASMB6 connector on the motherboard.

2. Place the board on the ASMB6

connector of the motherboard,

aligning with the pin connectors.

Refer to the Appendix section

for the location of the ASMB6

connector on supported

motherboards.

3. Press the board rmly until it is

completely seated in place.

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5. Insert the LAN cable plug

to the DM_LAN 1 port

(dedicated LAN) or LAN

port 1 (shared LAN) for

server management.

DM_LAN 1 LAN port 1

4. When installed, the board appears

as shown.

LAN port 2

LAN port 3

LAN port 4

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2

Fixing latch

3.1.1 Attachingthexinglatchestotheserver

Refer to the gures below for the locations to attach the two xing latches to the

two sides of the server with four screws.

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

Your friction rail kit package contains:

• One pair of rack rails

• One pair of xing latches

• 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers

Rack railsFixing latchesFront end Rear end

Latch screws Rail screws

Rail Washers

Chapter 3: Installation options3-4

Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:

DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip

of the mounting hole.

DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of

the server rack.

6. When mounting the server to the rack,

ensure to include the side knots on the

two sides of the server in the rack rail

holders, as shown in the right gure.

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3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack

1. Place the server on the rack rails, and then push the server all the way to the

depth of the rack.

To uninstall the server from the rack

1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.

2. Pull the server from the rack.

Remember to press the latches

on both sides to release the

server from the rack.

2. Tighten the two rack screws to

secure the server in place.

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient

air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology.

6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan

connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable

matches the ground pin of the connector.

5. SAS connector -- PSAS connectors

SAS connector - PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS

hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate.

If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID

10, or RAID 5 conguration.

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed.

Product specificaties

Merk:	Asus
Categorie:	Server
Model:	RS720-E7/RS12

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