ESC500 G4 SFF Workstation User Guide
E13700 Revised Edition V3 December 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ........................................................................................................................ vi Federal Communications Commission Statement...........................................vi REACH .......................................................................................................vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii Electrical Safety.........................
Contents 2.13 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-23 2.14 Turning off the computer......................................................................... 2-23 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-4 3.
Contents 4.5 Security Menu............................................................................................ 4-37 4.6 Boot Menu.................................................................................................. 4-40 4.7 Monitor Menu............................................................................................. 4-42 4.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 4-42 4.9 Save & Exit menu..........
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.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
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, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.3 ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation board.
ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort Rear I/O 2 x RJ-45 ports 1 x DVI-D 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports (6 x Audio jacks) 1 x USB Flashback button 2 x USB 3.0 ports Front I/O Onboard I/O 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x M.2 Socket (Support SATA 6Gb/s & PCIE Gen3 x 4 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242) 1 x TPM header Windows 10 Windows 7 32bit/64bit OS Support * Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
1.4 Front panel features The ESC500 G4 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access. Optical Drive (Optional) Card readers (Optional) HDD access LED Power LED Headphone port Microphone port USB 2.0 ports Reset button Power button C/SUB LINE IN REAR LINE OUT SPDIF OUT USB BIOS Flashback MIC IN SIDE Rear panel features HDMI 1.5 USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Power supply unit 2. System fan 3. ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. Card readers (Optional) 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED (hidden) HDD Access LED Description System power ON C/SUB LINE IN REAR LINE OUT MIC IN DVI SPDIF OUT USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 ON BIOS No activity Read/write data into the HDD OFF Blinking Orange Rear panel LEDs KY LINE IN LINE OUT DVI C/SUB REAR MIC IN SPDIF OUT SIDE USB BIOS Flashback DisplayPort HDMI SPEED LED BIOS MIC IN SIDE BIOS USB 3.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover. • Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the workstation shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To remove the chassis cover: 2-2 1.
2.2 CPU installation The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6/v5 processors. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Load lever Retention tab CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment key Alignment key Load plate Load lever Load lever Retention tab Retention lock 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
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2.5 Assembly module Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, card reader, and 3.5” HDD, you should first remove the front panel cover and assembly module. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module To remove the assembly module: 2-8 1. Locate the front panel cover latches and lift both latches gently to remove the front panel cover. 2.
2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover To replace the assembly module and front panel cover: 1. Align the assembly module with the chassis and insert it into the chassis. 2. Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module. 3. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover. Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure.
2.6 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive to the assembly module: 1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information. 2. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the 5.25-inch drive with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the left side of the assembly module. Screw holes 2-10 4. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive. 5.
2.7 Card reader To install a card reader to the assembly module: 1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information. 2. Insert and carefully push the card reader into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the card reader with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module, and one (1) screw on the left side of the assembly module. Screw holes 4.
2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports two (2) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the assembly module. To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drive to the right HDD bay: 1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information. 2. Insert and carefully push the HDD into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3.
To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drive to the left HDD bay: 1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information. 2. Insert and carefully push the HDD into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the HDD with four (4) screws into the screw holes shown in the illustration. Screw holes Screw holes 4. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive. 5.
2.9 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 2-14 Slot Description 1 PCIE 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIE 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIE 3.
2.9.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the screw from the metal bracket lock. Metal bracket lock 2. Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 3. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot, then secure it with a screw. Expansion card PCI-E slot 4. Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously.
2.9.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 3. Prepare the M.2 card. 4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). 5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2. Screw NGFF1 Screw hole Stand screw 2-16 • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.
2.10 System fan This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective. To remove the system fan: 1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard. 2. Slide the system fan away from the power supply unit, then lift the system fan to remove it from the chassis.
2.11 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to as USB storage device.
2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.12.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 12 6. 2. DisplayPort 7. 3. DVI-D port 8. HDMI port USB 3.0 ports 56. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function USB BIOS Flashback button 4. Intel LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Power-on Button 10. Audio I/O ports** ® * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
2.12.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.13 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
3.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 3.4 Internal connectors and 2.12.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. DDR4 sockets 2-6 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 3-20 3. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-6 4. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 3-24 5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_ FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4) 3-19 6. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 3-18 7. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 3-16 8.
3.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
6. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) This jumper allows SATA5 and SATA6 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA5 and SATA6 support feature. • DOM1_PWR1 activates SATA5 support feature. • DOM2_PWR2 activates SATA6 support feature.
3.3 1. Onboard LEDs Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
3. ME LED (MELED1) This onboard LED shows the status of ME. The LED will either remain lit or remain off when ME has entered recovery mode. 4. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
5. Q-Code LEDs (QCODE1) The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C – 0D 0E 0F 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
Code E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B Description S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI pro
Code 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot eve
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA 3-14 Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
3.4 1. Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-8 connectors [Gray]) Supported by the Intel® C236 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. 4. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default.
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. 6. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8.
9. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4) 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. 10. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 12. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
13. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 14. • This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. • When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 8 (SATA6G_8) will be disabled. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) 3. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2) These connectors connect the front panel SMBus cable. These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
17. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3022 Build date: 04/10/2017 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3301 Build date: 05/17/2017 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 4.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.
4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, and Event Logs) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 4.2.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.4.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.
Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging System. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Error Enabling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI/PCI Error Enabling [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCI/PCI Error Enabling.
System Agent (SA) Configuration Allows you to set System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. When aperture size is set to 2048 MB, this is disabled automatically.
GTT Size [8MB] This option allows you to select the GTT Size. Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB] Aperture Size [256MB] This option allows you to select the Aperture Size. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1024MB] [2048MB] [4096MB] The Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting [2048MB] aperture. To use this feature, please disable CSM Support. DVMT Pre-Allocated [64MB] This option allows you to select DVMT 5.
LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] This option allows you to select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes ill be supported only on primary display.
DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Vc1 Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vc1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Vcm Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vcm. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [L1] This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link.
Max Link speed [Auto] Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width [Auto] Allows you to force PEG link to retrain selected value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] [Force X8] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. [Disabled] No power saving. [Auto] BIOS will power down unused lanes based in the max possible link width. ASPM [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIE ASPM.
Max TOLUD [Dynamic] Allows you to set the maximum value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Configuration options: [Dynamic] [1 GB] [1.25 GB] [1.5 GB] [1.75 GB] [2 GB] [2.25 GB] [2.5 GB] [2.75 GB] [3 GB] [3.25 GB] [3.5 GB] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
USB Configuration USB Precondition [Disabled] Allows you to precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] xDCI Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable xDCI (USB OTG Device). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Port Disable Override [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to the controller.
Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous] Allows you to configure Serial IRQ mode. Configuration options: [Quiet] [Continuous] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
PCI/PCIE Subsystem Settings PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device tp generation PERR#.
4.4.4 Platform Configuration USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value.
Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management.
APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
WHEA Configurations WHEA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.
Hyper-threading [Enabled] This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
CPU C states [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable C1E. When [Enabled] is selected, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3] Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C-State.
4.4.6 SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
The following item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID0 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID1 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID10 feature.
IRRT Only on eSATA [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Any RAID volume can span internal and eSATA drives. Only IRRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives. Smart Response Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OROM UI Normal Delay [4 sec] Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status.
4.4.7 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support.
4.4.8 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.
Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 4.4.9 NVMe controller and Drive information You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 4.4.10 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 4.5 Security Menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed.
Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .
Secure Boot Menu This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] Key Management This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom].
Save all Secure Boot variables Save the secure boot variables to a selected file system. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key] Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key] [Append Key] Authorized TimeStamps Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key] OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key] 4.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning] Allows you to set an action when chassis intrusion has occured. [Warning] Warning beep and pause at intrusion message for 3 seconds. [Halt] Halt at intrusion message. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
4.7 Monitor Menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to set the fan speed. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Mode] 4.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
4.9 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
4.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appears only when you set Smbios Event Log to [Enabled].
When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable logging of System boot event.
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C236 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for both Windows® OS and Linux). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections 5.1.
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive.
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ID Name 1 Volume0 [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3.
5.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. 2. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 3. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size. 4. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
5. Confirm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 6. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties.
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
5.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 5-16 1. From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.
5.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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