User Manual

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Contents
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-7
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-7
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-8
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-9
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-10
1.7.3 Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-11
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Air duct ........................................................................................ 2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-6
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and cooler...................................................... 2-6
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................. 2-10
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-17
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-18
2.4.1 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device .......... 2-18
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-20
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card ....................................................... 2-20
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-23
2.5.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-28
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-30
2.7 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-33
2.7.1 GPU fans...................................................................................2-33
2.7.2 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-34
2.8 Installing GPU cards ................................................................................ 2-36