Asus RS720-E9-RS12-E - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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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 .................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-8
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-11
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-11
1.7.4 Q-Code table ............................................................................. 1-12
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink .................................................. 2-3
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................... 2-7
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-14
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket .................. 2-14
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-15
2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-21
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 .................. 2-24
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 .................. 2-26
2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3
(for model without rear bay only)............................................... 2-28
2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 .................. 2-30
2.5.5 Replacing the ASUS PIKE II card ............................................. 2-32
2.5.6 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ...................... 2-35
2.5.7 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card
(for model with rear bay only).................................................... 2-38
2.5.8 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-40
2.5.9 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................ 2-41
2.5.10 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-44