Motherboard WS C422 PRO/SE
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary.............................................................. ix Package contents......................................................................................................
Contents Chapter 3: Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode........................................................................... 3-4 3.2.3 EZ Tuning Wizard.......................................
Contents Chapter 4: 4.1 4.2 4.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................. 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS........................... 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS..................................... 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................
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: 1. 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. 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.
WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0 Support Depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel® C422 Chipset 8 x DIMM, Max. 1TB, DDR4 2933*/2666/2400/2133** MHz, RDIMM/ LRDIMM Quad Channel Memory Architecture Memory * Only on selected models, with 1 DIMM per channel. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin.
WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary Realtek ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality s
WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 3.
WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary DIGI+ Power Control - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design Turbo LAN Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function Thunderbolt 3 support - Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.
WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary UEFI BIOS - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash3 ASUS Special Features - EZ Tuning Wizard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Multi-language BIOS MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Stylish M.2 Heat-sink solution Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12” x 9.6” • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x WS C422 PRO/SE motherboard 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA bracket cable Cables 1 x USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 2 x M.2 screws kits 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI® bridge Accessories 1 x ASUS SLI® bridge 1 x COM port brackets 1 X I/O shield Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA2066 CPU SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) 1 bag of screws DIMM Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 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.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Layout contents 1-4 1-20 1-10 1-19 1-12 10. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 1-14 11. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) 12. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3)) 13. U.2 connector (U.2) 14. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 17. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) 18. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL2) 19. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 20.
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Skylake/Cascade Lake-W Series Processors. Chapter 1 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA2066 socket. 1-4 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
1.1.4 System memory Chapter 1 The motherboard comes with eight (8) 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.
Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB RDIMMs; and 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB LRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 For Intel® Skylake/Cascade Lake-W Series Processors, you may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the quad-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
1.1.5 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. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x4_1 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (max.
48-Lane CPUs PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Chapter 1 VGA / PCIe configuration Single VGA / PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) Dual VGA / PCIe cards Triple VGA / PCIe cards x16 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x16 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 N/A N/A x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 N/A N/A N/A PCIe 3.0 x16_1 1-8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • The PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot is not recommended for VGA cards or PCIe cards running at x8 mode or above.
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1. Chapter 1 Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
3. MemOK! button Chapter 1 Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fails to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. System will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. 1-10 • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Chapter 1 Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
1.1.7 1. Jumpers CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Chapter 1 The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.
3. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Chapter 1 This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set to pins 2–3 for others. 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.
5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Chapter 1 6. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
1.1.8 1. Onboard LEDs Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Chapter 1 Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. 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.
3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. Chapter 1 4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.
5. Q-Code LED Chapter 1 The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code 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. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.
1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) Chapter 1 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default.
2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Chapter 1 This connector 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 connector. 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. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Chapter 1 These connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.
5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) Chapter 1 This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6.
7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. Chapter 1 8. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately.
9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports a chassis-mounted function. Chapter 1 • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. This connector may be disabled depending on the model.
11. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL2) Chapter 1 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
12. 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. Chapter 1 • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This connector is for the front panel SMBus cable. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) Chapter 1 These connectors are for 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. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
14. 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 1 This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB9. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 15.
16. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) Chapter 1 This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.
18. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. Chapter 1 19. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with the M.2_2 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to use U.2 devices.
20. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3)) Chapter 1 These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRSTe (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise). • The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector.
21. MicroSD card slot (Micro SD) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). 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. 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.
22. Aura RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) Chapter 1 This connector is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
23. Aura Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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. 2.1.1 CPU installation Chapter 2 Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
Triangle mark Triangle mark Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
2.1.3 Chapter 2 2-4 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 3. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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ATX power connection Chapter 2 2.1.5 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
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2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector Chapter 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.
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2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 To install M.2 type 22110 storage device to M.2_2 and/or M.2 type 2280 storage device to M.2_1 M.2_1 M.2_2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
To install M.2 type 2242/2260/2280 storage device to M.2_2 and/or M.2 type 2242/2260 storage device to M.2_1 Chapter 2 M.2_1 M.2_2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ 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 BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. 2. Visit https://www.asus.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 2. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 34 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Intel LAN port (LAN1)* 10.
* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Green 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 1 Gbps connection Ready to wake up from S5 mode LAN port Chapter 2 You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port’s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers 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: a. 6. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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.
3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.
3.2.3 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. RAID setup Creating RAID To create RAID: Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click Yes to enable RAID. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Chapter 3 1. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU or SATA, then click Next.
4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). Chapter 3 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. 3-8 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6.
3.3 My Favorites Chapter 3 My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: from the BIOS screen to open 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as or press on your keyboard.
3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 3.5 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.
Autonomous Core C-State This item allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.5.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.5.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed.
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection The items in this menu allow you to configure the Serial Port Console Redirection settings. 3.5.
Intel LAN1 / LAN2 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN / LAN2 controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.9 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.5.
3.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
3.7 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice.
Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped.
3.7.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
3.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: Chapter 3 3-22 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 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. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.8 Exit Menu for details. 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.
Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4 The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. The screenshots shown in this section are for reference purposes only. 4.1.
4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 1.
5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: 128 KB - RAID 10: 64 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 6.
Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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: From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 1.
4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased separately. • The HYPER M.2 X16 Card is purchased separately. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Skylake / Cascade Lake-W Series Processors. • Refer to section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector.
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5.
6. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: 128 KB - RAID 10: 64 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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: From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 1.
Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® 10. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver.
A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7.
4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Name: Volume 0 RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks: dssdsdsds Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync:aaaaaaaaaa Create volume [HELP] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3.
5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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 . The following screen appears: Name Volume0 [DELETE VOLUME MENU] Level Drives RAID0 (Stripe) 2 Capacity 298.0GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [HELP] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press . The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1.
Multi GPU Support Multiple GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX™ mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX™-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD certified.
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Chapter 5 To install two CrossFireX™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare two CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.1.4 Chapter 5 5. Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install three CrossFireX™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare three CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
5.1.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 5.1.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology 1. In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX™. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX™. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology Chapter 5 The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI® (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI® mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI® technology.
Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Chapter 5 4. SLI® bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
4. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI® bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Chapter 5 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.4 3-way SLI® bridge Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Screen Resolution. B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings. B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B1.
Enabling SLI® settings Chapter 5 From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI® rendered content. When done, click Apply.
Appendix Appendix WS C422 PRO/SE block diagram (48-Lane) ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE A-1
Q-Code table Appendix Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status C
Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module speci
Appendix Code 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 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset 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 ini
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