Motherboard Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE
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Contents Safety information........................................................................................................ v About this guide.......................................................................................................... vi Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary................................................ vii Connectors with shared bandwidth......................................................................... xii Package contents..............................
Appendix Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-3400 CPU)...................................... A-1 Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-2400 CPU)...................................... A-2 Q-Code table............................................................................................................. A-3 Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-7 Warranty.........................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing 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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary CPU Intel® Socket LGA4677 for Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Chipset Intel® W790 Chipset 8 x DIMM, Max.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary Front USB (Total 7 ports) USB - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports - 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Realtek S1220A 7.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 2 x SlimSAS connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x VROC Key header USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x COM Port header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x M.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - Safeslot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) Special Features - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 AI Suite 3 - TPU - DIGI+ VRM - Turbo app - PC Cleaner Software Features ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUSTeK.
Connectors with shared bandwidth A A A A A A A Intel® Xeon® W-3400 Processors Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Processors PCIEX16(G5)_1 x16 x16 PCIEX16(G5)_2 x16 - PCIEX16(G5)_3 x16 x16 PCIEX16(G5)_4 x16 - PCIEX16(G5)_5 x16 x16 PCIEX16(G5)_6 x8 - PCIEX16(G5)_7 x16 x16 Configuration A Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. We recommend selecting a chassis case which supports 7 or more expansion slots.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x Thermistor cable pack 1 x VRM fan holder 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 rubber package Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 backplate rubber package 1 x Screw package for M.
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Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-29 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-32 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 slot 7. Micro SD card socket 8. SATA 6GB/s port 9. SlimSAS port 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. USB 2.0 connector 13.
1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a LGA4677 socket designed for Intel® Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors. Chapter 1 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA4677 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA4677 socket. • The CPU fits 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.
2. DIMM slots Chapter 1 The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. • Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processors do not support DIMM_C1, DIMM_D1, DIMM_G1, and DIMM_H1 • The DIMM slots for this motherboard are one-DIMM per channel.
Memory configurations You may install ECC DDR5 RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 You may install varying memory sizes in between channels. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. 1-6 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
3. Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processors do not support PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_4, PCIEX16(G5)_6, M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots. Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and PCIe bifurcation configuration.
PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots A. Intel® Xeon® W-3400 Processors Chapter 1 Slot Description 1 PCIEX16(G5)_1 2 PCIEX16(G5)_2 3 PCIEX16(G5)_3 4 PCIEX16(G5)_4 5 PCIEX16(G5)_5 6 PCIEX16(G5)_6 7 PCIEX16(G5)_7 B. Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Processors Slot Description 1 PCIEX16(G5)_1 2 PCIEX16(G5)_2 3 PCIEX16(G5)_3 4 PCIEX16(G5)_4 5 PCIEX16(G5)_5 6 PCIEX16(G5)_6 7 PCIEX16(G5)_7 1-8 Quantity of identifiable M.
4. Fan and Pump headers Chapter 1 The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the W_PUMP+ header.
5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 The recommended installation for a single and for double PSUs will differ, please refer to the ATX power connection section for more information.
6. M.2 slot Chapter 1 The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® Xeon® W-3400 Series Processors** - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) - M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots will be disabled once an Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processor is installed. • Intel® W790 Chipset: - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.
7. MicroSD card slot The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events. Chapter 1 Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the memory card. 1-12 • Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both.
8. SATA 6Gb/s ports Chapter 1 The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_5-8 ports, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with Intel® VROC through the onboard Intel® W790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 9.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® module is purchased separately. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.
12. USB 2.0 header Chapter 1 The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 13. BMC switch The BMC switch allows you to enable or disable the BMC.
14. BMC Thermal Sensor header Chapter 1 The BMC Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard through BMC. Connecting the T sensor cables and setting BMC_SW to enabled will allow you to view the sensor readings in both the BIOS and on the web UI. 15. COM Port connector The COM (Serial) Port connector allows you to connect a COM port module.
16. Fixed Dedicated BMC LAN IP switch Chapter 1 The Fixed Dedicated BMC LAN IP switch allows you to set a fixed IP (10.10.10.10) when set to enabled. 17. FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to reboot the system. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot to the button. This button set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings.
18. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. Chapter 1 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. 19.
20. LED headers Chapter 1 The LED headers allow you to connect external LEDs to the Message LED, LAN1 LED, LAN2 LED. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN_LED1, LAN_LED2) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. LEDs connected to these pins are synchronized with the respective activity LEDs on the LAN ports. • Message LED (2-pin MSG_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
22. Location button and LED headers The Location button and LED headers allow you to connect a locator button and locator LED on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator, and the LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Chapter 1 23. • The location button can be controlled through BMC if it is connected to this header. • The location LED connected to this header will synchronize with the Location LED (LOC_LED) M.2 slot (Key E) The M.
24. Power Supply SMBus connector Chapter 1 The Power Supply SMBus connector allows you to connect the SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read the PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 25.
26. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to modify the settings causing a boot failure. Press this button at anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 27. SMART PSU switch This switch allows you to select PSU PMBus version.
28. Start button Chapter 1 Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on the operating system settings).
29. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED.
30. Thermal Sensor header 31. Chapter 1 The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. TPM header The TPM header allows you to connect a TPM module, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
32. VGA switch The VGA switch allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Chapter 1 Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this switch. 33. • If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled.
34. VROC Key header Chapter 1 The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key header allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® VROC. The VROC hardware key is purchased separately.
Chapter 1 • Each PCIe slot coming from the CPU is categorized as it’s own individual VMD Domain, with the exception of PCIEX16(G5)_6, M.2_1, and M.2_2 - these three form their own VMD Domain. If you wish to create a bootable RAID using the PCIe slots from CPU or PCIe from the PCH, you can only do so on individual VMD Domains, for more information please refer to the table below: PCIe Slot PCIEX16(G5)_1 PCIEX16(G5)_2 PCIEX16(G5)_3 PCIEX16(G5)_4 PCIEX16(G5)_5 PCIEX16(G5)_7 PCIEX16(G5)_6 M.2_1 M.
36. Q-LEDs Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 37. BMC LED The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status.
38. Location LED The Loaction LED helps you locate the system in a server room. Chapter 1 39. Message LED The Message LED will light up when this client device reports an error to the host device. Once the error has been resolved, or when the BMC has been reset, the LED will turn off again.
Processor Catastrophic Error LED The Processor Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 41. 8-pin Power Plug LED Chapter 1 40. The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
42. 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED The 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED lights up to indicate if the 8-pin power plug PCIE_8PIN_PCIE is not connected.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. Installing the CPU and heatsink • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA4677 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets.
Chapter 2 Be careful not to drop anything onto the socket after removing the PNP cap, as the pins on the socket may be damaged as a result.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.3 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • The illustrations only show the installation steps for a single M.2 slot, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots if you wish to install an M.2 to another M.2 slot. • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.
3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below: • To install an M.2 to M.2_1 and M.2_2 slot For 22110 length A. Remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 length screw hole by rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it towards the M.2 slot and removing it from the latch hole. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. Chapter 2 C.
D. (optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate to the 2260 M.2 length screw hole if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. Chapter 2 Thermal pad 2-6 Bundled rubber for M.2 backplate E. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. F. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place.
For 2280 length A. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 position so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. C. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2260 M.2 length screw hole and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. E. Rotate the M.
For 2242 and 2260 length A. Remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 length screw hole by rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it towards the M.2 slot and removing it from the latch hole. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. C. Remove the thermal pad of the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to, then install the M.2 Q-latch. D. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Chapter 2 Thermal pad 2-8 M.
E. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2242 M.2 length screw hole and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. Follow this step only if you wish to install a single sided M.2 storage device to type 2260. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. G. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. Chapter 2 F.
• To install an M.2 to M.2_3 slot For 2280, 22110 length A. (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Follow step A only when you wish to install an 22110 length M.2 to M.2_3. B. (optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.2 if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber installed by default is compatible with double sided M.
For 2242, 2260 length A. (optional) Remove the M.2 rubber. Follow this step only if you wish to install an M.2 to type 2242. B. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. C. Install the M.2 Q-Latch to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. D. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. F. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.
4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsinks. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 5. Replace the heatsinks. 6. Secure the heatsinks using the screws on the heatsink.
2.1.4 Additional cooling kit installation Chapter 2 To install the VRM fan holder • When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • Please check the compatibility of the additional cooling kit and your CPU cooling system before installing the additional cooling kit to avoid incompatibility between the additional cooling kit and the CPU cooling system. • You may install up to three (3) 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm x 28mm fans.
2.1.5 Motherboard installation Chapter 2 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 2. Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ATX power connection Chapter 2 2.1.6 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
Chapter 2 The PCIE_6P_PWR connector provides additional power for your PCIe X16 slots.
To avoid damages, please refer to the following configurations when installing the PSU(s). Single PSU installation ATX_PWR(1) ATX_12V(2)_1 Chapter 2 ATX_12V(1)_1 PCIE_8P(1)_PWR* PCIE_6P(1)_PWR* * Connecting this power connector is optional. You can connect this power connector if you need additional power for PCIe expansion cards. If you wish to use a single PSU configuration, please ensure that the PSU provides a minimum power of 1500W.
Dual PSU installation PSU 1 ATX_PWR(1) Chapter 2 ATX_12V(1)_1 ATX_12V(1)_2 PCIE_8P(1)_PWR* PCIE_6P(1)_PWR* * Connecting this power connector is optional. You can connect this power connector if you need additional power for PCIe expansion cards. This power connector must ONLY be connected to PSU 1.
2.1.7 SATA device connection Chapter 2 OR 2.1.
2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Chapter 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 2.0 USB 3.
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2.1.11 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 Chapter 2 3 5 2-22 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. • The illustration to the left is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna are purchased separately.
2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 2. Launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your USB storage device. 3. Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn on the power supply (no need to power on the system).
For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 2.3 Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 2. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3. Intel® 10Gb Ethernet ports 4. VGA port from AST2600 5. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. USB 2.0 ports 11 and 12 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 1 and 2 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C7 10.
* Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED LAN port * Intel® 10Gb Ethernet port LED indications Chapter 2 Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF No link GREEN Linked GREEN 10 Gbps BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 5 Gbps
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Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.
2.4 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: Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
BIOS Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.3 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: 1.
3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Support
Appendix Appendix Appendix Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-3400 CPU) Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE A-1
Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-2400 CPU) Appendix A-2 Appendix
Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
Q-Code table Code Appendix E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed 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 triggere
Q-Code table Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is sta
Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.
Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related UKCA Directives. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Appendix English ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Warranty EN: ASUS Guarantee Information • ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS Commercial Guarantee. • This ASUS Commercial Guarantee is provided independently and in addition to the statutory Legal Guarantee and in no way affects or limits the rights under the Legal Guarantee. CR: Informacije o ASUS jamstvu • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo.
Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE SW: ASUS garantiinformation • ASUS erbjuder en frivillig kommersiell tillverkningsgaranti. • ASUS förbehåller sig rätten att tolka bestämmelserna i ASUS kommersiella garanti. • Denna kommersiella garanti från ASUS tillhandahålles separat och som tillägg till den lagstadgade garantin, och påverkar eller begränsar på intet sätts rättigheterna under den lagstadgade garantin. För all garantiinformation, besök https://www.asus.com/se/support/.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support.