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First Edition
August 2019
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary ................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...............................................................1-11
1.4 System memory .......................................................................................1-13
Chapter 2: BIOS Information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................2-4
2.3 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 2-9
Appendix
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter2:BIOSInformation
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE Motherboard
Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x M.2 vertical bracket
1 x ASUS 2-Way VGA Holder
Application DVD 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x User manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
Intel® Socket 2066 for Intel® Xeon™ W-Series Processors*
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
** The support of these features depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel® C422 Chipset
Memory
Intel® Xeon™ W-Series Processors (4-core above)
- 8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM
Memory*
- Quad channel memory architecture
* Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU installed and Memory.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Expansion
slots
48-Lane CPU(CLX-W, SKL-W)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16/x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (max. at x8 mode)*
* PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with U.2_2. Disable U.2_2 in BIOS settings to allow
PCIEX16_3 to run at x8 mode.
Multi-GPU
Support
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology*
* This support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards.
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Storage
Intel® Xeon™ W-Series Processors support with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Virtual RAID (VROC) Support
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support
(PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support
(PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x U.2_2 connector (supports U.2 NVMe device)*
Intel® C422 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (both SATA &
PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports**
- 1 x U.2_1 connector (supports U.2 NVMe device)
* U.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. A user may make a change to BIOS setting which
will allow PCIEX16_3 to run at x8.
** The SATA6G_1 shares bandwidth with M.2_1. SATA_1 will be disabled if M.2_1 is
populated by a SATA device.
LAN
Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN
Intel® I219-LM Gigabit LAN
ASUS LANGuard
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
Audio
Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input
- Internal audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and
speakers
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
- Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-
lateral interference
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.
USB
Intel® C422 Chipset
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at back panel, 3 type A + 1 type C
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ASUS
Exclusive
Features
<Performance>
5-Way Optimization
- Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly consolidates better
CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app
usages.
DIGI+ Power Control
- CPU Power: Digital 12 Power Stages
- DRAM Power: 1+1 Phase
EPU
Fan Xpert 4
UEFI BIOS
CrashFree BIOS 3
EZ Flash 3
EZ Tuning Wizard
<Connectivity>
Intel® VROC Ready
ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-INs function
Turbo LAN
ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
<EZ DIY>
OLED with ASUS LiveDash Utility
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Slot
Special
Features
ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment
ASUS 5X Protection III
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- DIGI+ VRM: Digital 12 Power Stages
AI Suite 3
Ai Charger
ASUS Control Center Express
Thermal
Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
- Fin with heatpipe solution heatsink and 22110 M.2 heatsink design
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Back Panel
I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port(black)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, 3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports
Internal I/O
Connectors
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode from PCH)
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
support (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode from CPU)
1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
support (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode from CPU)
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors
1 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header
1 x TPM header
1 x NODE connector supports FAN Extension Card II
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 6-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x COM connector
1 x VROC_HW_KEY
1 x System Panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x Reset button
1 x Q_Code
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.0, Multi-
language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F1 General Help, F2
Previous Values, F3 MyFavorite, F5 Optimized Default, F6 QFan Control, F7 EZ
mode/Advanced Mode, F9 Search, F10 Save, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F12 Print
Screen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
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Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS Support Windows® 10 64-bit
Form factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Product Introduction
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
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1.2.1 Layout contents
DDR4 DIMM slots
Install2GB,4GB,8GB,16GB,and32GBDDR4DIMMsintotheseDIMMsockets.
Formoredetails,referto1.4 System memory.
CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and AIO pump
fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_
OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3, 4-pin AIO_PUMP
FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on
themotherboard,ensuringthattheblackwire
of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
AIO_PUMP PWM
AIO_PUMP IN
AIO_PUMP PWR
GND
AIO_PUMP FAN
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN1~3
CPU_OPT
CPU OPT PWM
CPU OPT IN
CPU OPT PWR
GND
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. DDR4DIMMslots 1-2
2. CPU,CPUoptional,chassis,andAIOpumpfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pin
CPU_OPT,4-pinCHA_FAN1~3,4-pinAIO_PUMPFAN) 1-2
3. Intel®LGA2066CPUsocket 1-3
4. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinEATX12V_1-2,6-pinEATX12V3) 1-3
5. M.2sockets(M.2_1-3(SOCKET3)) 1-3
6. USB3.2Gen1connector(20-1pinU32G1_34;20-1pinU32G1_12) 1-4
7. SATA6Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1-6) 1-4
8. Mini-SASHDconnector(U.2_1-2) 1-4
9. VROC_HW_KEYconnector(4-pinVROC_KEY) 1-4
10. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL) 1-5
11. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB1112;USB910) 1-5
12. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-6
13. ThermalSensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR) 1-6
14. Nodeconnector(12-1pinNODE) 1-6
15. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-6
16. USBBIOSFlashbackbutton 1-7
17. Power button 1-7
18. Q-CodeLED 1-7
19. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-8
20. PCIExpress3.0/2.0x16slots 1-8
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Intel® LGA2066 CPU socket
Install Intel®LGA2066CPUintothissurfacemountLGA2066socket,whichis
designed for Intel®Xeon™W-SeriesProcessorsFamily(4-coreabove)processors.
Formoredetails,referto1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,
8-pin EATX12V_1-2, 6-pin EATX12V3)
CorrectlyorienttheATXpowersupplyplugs
intotheseconnectorsandpushdownrmly
untiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
EATX12V3
EATX12V_1-2
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
GND
GND
EATXPWR
PIN 1
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
EATX12V_1-2
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
GND
GND
EATXPWR
PIN 1
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug,orconnectboththe8-pinand6-pinpower
plugs.
• The8-pinPowerPlugLEDlightsuptoindicatethatthe8-pinpowerplugisnot
connected.
• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovides
aminimumpowerof350W.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand8-pinpowerplugs.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
M.2 sockets (M.2_1-3(SOCKET3))
These sockets allow you to install
M.2(NGFF)SSDmodules.
M.2_2-3(SOCKET3)M.2_1(SOCKET3)
• TheM.2_1socketsupportsverticalMKeyand2242/2260/2280/22110storage
devices(bothSATA&PCIE3.0x4modefromPCH).
• TheM.2_2andM.2_3socketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280/22110storage
devices(PCIe3.0x4modefromCPU).
TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_34;
20-1 pin U32G1_12)
ConnectaUSB3.2Gen1moduletoanyofthese
connectorsforadditionalUSB3.2Gen1frontorrear
panelports.TheseconnectorscomplywithUSB3.2
Gen1specicationsandprovidesfasterdatatransfer
speedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-
chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0
U32G1
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
SATA 6Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/shard
diskdrivesviaSerialATA6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
GND
RSATA_TXP
RSATA_TXN
GND
RSATA_RXN
RSATA_RXP
GND
SATA6G
Mini-SAS HD connector (U.2_1-2)
TheMini-SASHDconnectorallowsyoutoconnecta
Mini-SASHDcabletosupportcongurationssuchasU.2
devicesorfourSATAdevices.
U.2
VROC_HW_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaKEY
moduletoenableCPURAIDfunctionswithIntel®
CPURSTe.
• TheKEYmoduleispurchasedseparately.
• DuetoCPUbehavior,CPURAIDfunctionswithIntel®CPURSTeonlysupports
Intel®Core™X-seriesProcessors(6-coreorabove)andIntel®SSDmodules.
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System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mounted
functions.
• System power LED (4-pin PWR_LED)
This4-pinconnectorisforthesystempower
LED.ConnectthechassispowerLED
cable to this connector. The system power
LEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem
power,andblinkswhenthesystemisin
sleep mode.
• SystempowerLED(2-pinor3-1pinPLED)
The2-pinor3-1pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.
• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.
• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWR_SW)
This connector is for the system power button.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
• Chassisintrusionconnector(2-pinCHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112; USB910)
ConnectaUSBmodulecabletothisconnector,then
install the module to a slot opening at the back of the
systemchassis.ThisUSBconnectorscomplywith
USB2.0specicationsandsupportsupto480Mbps
connection speed.
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
USB1112
PIN 1
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdataof
thesystemsetupinformationsuchasdate,time,andsystem
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwo
pins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del> key during the boot process and
enterBIOSsetuptore-enterdata.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
Thermal Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)
TheThermalSensorconnectorallowsyoutoconnecta
sensortomonitorthetemperatureofthedevicesandthe
critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the
thermalsensorandplaceitonthedeviceorthemotherboard’s
component to detect its temperature.
Node connector (12-1 pin NODE)
TheNodeconnectorallowsyoutoconnectNode
compatibledevices.
Visitwww.asus.comformoreinformationaboutthedevicesandthelatestcompatibility
list.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)
system,whichsecurelystorekeys,digitalcerticates,
passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance
networksecurity,protectdigitalidentities,andensures
platform integrity.
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USB BIOS Flashback button
USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringthe
existingBIOSoroperatingsystem.SimplyinsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSB
port,presstheUSBBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreeseconds,andtheBIOSis
updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1. InsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBFlashbackport.
WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversionfor
better compatibility and stability.
2. Visithttps://www.asus.com/support/anddownloadthelatestBIOSversionfor
this motherboard.
3. RenametheleasPWCA.CAP,thencopyittoyourUSBstoragedevice.
4. Shutdownyourcomputer.
5. Onyourmotherboard,presstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreeseconds
untiltheFlashbackLEDblinksthreetimes,indicatingthattheBIOS
Flashback function is enabled.
Power button
PressthePowerbuttontopowerupthesystem,orputthesystemintosleepor
soft-offmode(dependingontheoperatingsystemsettings).
ThePWR_LEDnearthebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedtoapower
source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable
beforeremovingorinstallinganymotherboardcomponent.
Q-Code LED
TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthe
system status.
• TheQ-CodeLEDprovidesthemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastarting
pointfortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.
• PleaserefertotheQ-CodetableintheAppendix section for more details.
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel
audioI/OmodulethatsupportsHDAudiostandard.
ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodule
cable to this connector.
AAFP
AGND
NC
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
ThismotherboardsupportsthreePCIExpress3.0/2.0x16graphiccardsthat
complywiththePCIExpressspecications.ActualPCIExpressspeedsvariesper
BIOSsettings.
• InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0x16_1slot(black)foraPCIExpressx16
graphics card to get better performance.
• ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1/2/3when
usingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.
VGA configuration
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3
Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 N/A
3-Way VGA/PCIe cards x16 x16 x8
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1. USB 2.0 portsThesefour4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.
2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus3.2(USB3.2)ports
areforUSB3.2Gen2devices.
• USB3.2Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata
transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.2Gen1devicestoUSB3.2Gen1portsand
yourUSB3.2Gen2devicestoUSB3.2Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance
foryourdevices.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port.This9-pinUniversalSerialBus3.2(USB3.2)portisfor
USB3.2Gen2devices.
• USB3.2Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata
transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.2Gen1devicestoUSB3.2Gen1portsand
yourUSB3.2Gen2devicestoUSB3.2Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance
foryourdevices.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
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4. LAN (RJ-45) port.TheseportsallowGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork
(LAN)throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking) Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange(Blinking
thensteady)
ReadytowakeWakeup
fromS5mode
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port.This24-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portisforUSB
(TypeC)devices.
6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsarefor
USB3.2Gen1devices.
• USB3.2Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.2Gen1devicestoUSB3.2Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.2Gen1devices.
7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsarefor
USB3.2Gen1devices.
• USB3.2Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.2Gen1devicestoUSB3.2Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.2Gen1devices.
8. Optical S/PDIF OUT port.Thisportallowsyoutoconnectampliedspeakers,
headphones,orSony/PhillipsDigitalInterconnectFormat(S/PDIF)compliantdevices.
9. Audio I/O ports.Refertotheaudiocongurationtablebelowforthefunctionofthe
audioportsin2,4,5.1,or7.1-channelconguration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue Line In Line In Line In SideSpeakerOut
Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink MicIn MicIn MicIn MicIn
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA2066socket
designed for the Intel®Xeon™W-SeriesProcessorsFamily(4-core
above)processors.
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA2066socketonly.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2066socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
Installing the CPU
B
B
B
A
A
A
C
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Triangle mark
Triangle mark
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe
heatsink and fan if necessary.
B
B
A
A
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1.4 System memory
Overview
ThemotherboardcomeswitheightDDR4(DoubleDataRate4)DualInlineMemoryModules
(DIMM)slots.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:
Recommended memory configurations
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(8DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList)
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B
A
A
1
2
BA
Installing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need
to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS
Update utility.
2.1.1 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares,
drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utility, you can also manually update the saved
BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
BIOS Information
2
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
Model Name: Pro WS C422-ACE
version: 0302
Release Date: 05/22/2019
Click to automatically
update your
motherboard’s
driver, software and
firmware
Click to find and
select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a
boot logo Click to update
the BIOS
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3
The ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the
Internet without having to use a bootable oppy disk or 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. See section 2.3 Exit
Menu for details.
• Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press <Enter> to enable it.
2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via USB or Internet.
Via USB
a) Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then
select by USB.
b) Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
d) Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder eld.
e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to
perform the BIOS update process.
Via the Internet
a) Select by Internet.
b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then
press <Enter>.
c) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
3. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB ash 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!
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS
le.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into
PWCA.CAP.
• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the
BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power‑On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>
or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to
enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for
details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2 Motherboard overview
for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.
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2.2.1 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, fan prole and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup
Mode item in the Boot menu.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
Selects the display language
of the BIOS setup program
Displays a quick overview
of the system status
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Loads optimized
default settings
Creates storage RAID and
configures system overclocking
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Saves the changes
and resets the system
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority
Click to go to Advanced mode
Search on the FAQ
Search(F9)
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2.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.
Menu items General help
Menu bar Language Qfan Control(F6)
MyFavorite(F3) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
Search(F9)
Scroll bar
Configuration fields
Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode
Displays a quick overview
of the system status
Search on the FAQ
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Language
This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.
Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.
My Favorites (F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently‑
used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.
Q-Fan Control (F6)
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
Search (F9)
This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to
nd the related item listing.
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 conguration
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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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:
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.
General help
At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key
to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user‑congurable.
A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Hot keys
This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation
keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
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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 <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available USB devices.
2.3 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.
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Appendix
Appendix
Q-Code table
Code Description
00 Not used
01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
02 AP initialization before microcode loading
03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading
04 PCH initialization before microcode loading
06 Microcode loading
07 AP initialization after microcode loading
08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading
09 PCH initialization after microcode loading
0B Cache initialization
0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
0E Microcode not found
0F Microcode not loaded
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
54 Unspecied memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
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Q-Code table
Code Description
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery rmware image is found
F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
FA Invalid recovery capsule
FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
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Q-Code table
Code Description
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
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Code Description
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
Q-Code table
A-4 Appendices
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.
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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE A-5
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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE
KC: Korea Warning Statement
A-6 Appendices
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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.
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WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på:
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
A-8 Appendices
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE A-9
A-10 Appendices