IIIContentsContents ...................................................................................................... IIIRevision history .......................................................................................... IIISafety information ...................................................................................... IVChapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Key features.................................................................................. 1-21.2 System overview .......................................................................... 1-31.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................ 1-31.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8 ................................................................ 1-41.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-51.4 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-61.4.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................ 1-61.4.2 TS500-E5/RX8 ................................................................ 1-71.5 System specifications ................................................................. 1-8Chapter 2: Components2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink ............................................. 2-22.2 Upgrading system memory ......................................................... 2-32.3 Upgrading hard disk drives......................................................... 2-42.4 Upgrading hard disk drive cage ................................................. 2-52.5 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E module .......................................... 2-62.6 Installing ASUS PIKE 1078 module ............................................ 2-72.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board .............................. 2-82.8 Upgrading graphics card............................................................. 2-92.9 Upgrading power supply unit ................................................... 2-102.10 Rackmount rail kit ...................................................................... 2-112.11 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-12Revision historyRevision Revision history DateV1 First release of TS500-E5 configuration guide August 2008V2 Update PIKE 1064E order P/N and description March 2009