Safety information
- About this guide
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 3: Installation Options
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
Appendix

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Revised Edition V4

February 2020

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Contents

Safety information .................................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-7

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-9

1.6 Internal features .......................................................................................1-11

1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-12

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover............................................................. 2-2

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover .......................................................... 2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-4

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink .................................................. 2-4

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-7

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................... 2-7

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket .................... 2-9

2.4 Front panel assembly ..............................................................................2-10

2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly .......................................... 2-10

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ....................................... 2-10

2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives ....................................................................2-11

2.5.1 Removing the HDD module cage.............................................. 2-11

2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage................................................ 2-12

2.5.3 Removing the backplane........................................................... 2-13

2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive ...................... 2-14

2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) ........................................................ 2-16

Contents

2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives .....................................................................2-18

2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ........................................................ 2-18

2.7 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-19

2.7.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-19

2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-21

2.7.3 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-24

2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-26

2.8 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-27

2.8.1 Motherboard connections.......................................................... 2-27

2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ................................................... 2-28

2.9 Removable components ..........................................................................2-30

2.9.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-30

2.9.2 Redundant power supply module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) ........................................................ 2-32

2.9.3 Chassis footpads....................................................................... 2-33

Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting ................................................. 3-2

3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server .......................................................3-2

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................................3-3

3.4 Mounting the server to the rack ...............................................................3-4

3.5 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-5

Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

4.1 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................4-2

4.2 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................4-4

4.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-5

4.4 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 4-10

4.5 Internal connectors ..................................................................................4-13

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 5-3

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4

Contents

5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 5-7

5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8

5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8

5.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 5-8

5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8

5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8

5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 5-8

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9

5.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................5-9

5.5 Performance Tuning menu ......................................................................5-10

5.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-12

5.6.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12

5.6.2 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 5-12

5.6.3 SMART Self Test ...................................................................... 5-12

5.6.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-12

5.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 5-13

5.6.6 Onboard LAN Conguration ...................................................... 5-13

5.6.7 APM .......................................................................................... 5-14

5.6.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-14

5.6.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-14

5.6.10 CSM Conguration .................................................................... 5-15

5.6.11 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 5-15

5.6.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-15

5.6.13 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 5-15

5.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU .................................................... 5-15

5.7 Platform Configuration menu .................................................................5-16

5.7.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-16

5.7.2 Miscellaneous Conguration ..................................................... 5-16

5.7.3 Server ME Conguration ........................................................... 5-16

5.7.4 Runtime Error Logging .............................................................. 5-16

Contents

5.8 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................5-17

5.8.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-17

5.8.2 Common RefCode Conguration .............................................. 5-17

5.8.3 UPI Conguration ...................................................................... 5-17

5.8.4 Memory Conguration ............................................................... 5-17

5.8.5 IIO Conguration ....................................................................... 5-17

5.8.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-18

5.9 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-19

5.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-19

5.9.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-19

5.10 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-19

5.10.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 5-19

5.10.2 BMC network conguration ....................................................... 5-19

5.10.3 View System Event Log ............................................................ 5-19

5.11 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-19

5.12 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-19

5.13 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-20

5.14 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-21

5.15 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-21

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

6.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................6-2

6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2

6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 6-3

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-3

6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .......................................................... 6-3

6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility .............................................................6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5

6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7

6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8

6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility ................................................ 6-8

6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9

6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................ 6-11

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Contents

6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ......................6-12

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13

6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15

6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16

6.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 6-17

6.4 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager .................................................................6-18

6.4.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-19

6.4.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 6-21

6.4.3 Changing the RAID level ........................................................... 6-22

6.4.4 Exiting the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager ................................ 6-23

6.5 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager (Windows) ..............................................6-24

6.5.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-25

6.5.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 6-27

6.5.3 Changing the RAID level ........................................................... 6-28

6.5.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 6-29

6.6 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS ......................................................... 6-31

6.6.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-32

6.6.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 6-34

6.6.3 Installing the RAID controller driver

during Windows® 10 OS installation .......................................... 6-35

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2

7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID drive ................................ 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2

7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ..............................7-11

7.3 Running the Support DVD .......................................................................7-11

7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation ............................................7-14

7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ..................................7-16

7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................7-19

Appendix

WS C621E SAGE block diagram ............................................................................ A-2

Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-3

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-9

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, 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.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced

engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

package.

• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables

are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used

batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying

the system.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use

the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic

knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front

panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when

installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation Options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This

chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and

describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7. Chapter 7: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different

system components.

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management

utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

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 (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>

Command Means that you must type the command

exactly as shown, then supply the required

item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the

command line: format A:/S

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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Product Introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new

technologies it supports.

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* 2 x 2.5” Hot-swap storage bays when a PIKE card is installed.

** ASUS System Web-based Management

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name TS700-E9-PS4, TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS4, TS700-E9-RS8

Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal / 5U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board

Component

1 x 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module

(TS700-E9-PS4/PS8; optional)

1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply Module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8; optional) or

1 x 1300W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply Module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8; optional)

4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays

(Front panel, TS700-E9-PS4, TS700-E9-RS4)

8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays

(Front panel, TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS8)

2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays (Rear panel, TS700-E9-RS4/8 only)*

1 x SAS/SATA backplane (TS700-E9-PS4, TS700-E9-RS4)

2 x SAS/SATA backplanes (TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS8)

1 x Front I/O Board

3 x System Fans (Front: 2 x 80mm x 38mm; Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm)

Accessories

1 x Support DVD (including the User Guide)

1 x ACC Instruction card**

1 x ASMB9 Instruction card

1 x AC Power Cable (TS700-E9-PS4/PS8)

2 x AC Power Cables (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8)

1 x VGA Cable (TS700-E9-RS8)

2 x CPU Carriers

2 x CPU Heatsinks

Optional

Items

1 x Second 800W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply Module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8; optional)

1 x Second 1300W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply Module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8; optional)

1 x DVD-ROM / DVD-RW

1 x ASMB9 Card

1 x ASUS LAN Card

1 x ASUS TS700-E9-PS4/PS8, TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit

1 x ASUS PIKE RAID Card

ASUS TS700-E9 Series 1-3

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the

product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure

below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members

can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

xxS0xxxxxxxx

TS700-E9-PS4

xxS0xxxxxxxx

TS700-E9-RS4

xxS0xxxxxxxx

TS700-E9-PS8

xxS0xxxxxxxx

TS700-E9-RS8

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS TS700-E9-PS4/PS8, TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone

server system featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board. The server supports Intel®

Socket-P / LGA-3647 square for Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (205W) plus other latest

technologies through the chipsets onboard.

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Model Name TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 TS700-E8-RS4/RS8

Processor Support / System

Bus

2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)

1st Gen Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family (up to 205W)*

2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family (up to 205W)*

UPI 10.4 GT/s

* Support of these CPU types depends on the configuration with

other key parts, such as GPU, PIKE, or LAN card.

Core Logic Intel® PCH C621

Memory

Total Slots 12 (6-channel per CPU, 6 DIMM per CPU)

Capacity Maximum up to 1536GB

Memory Type

DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS

* 2933MHz will drop to 2666MHz when using 2DPC configurations.

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

* Maximum memory capacity support depends on CPU type

Memory Size

4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (RDIMM)

32GB, 64GB (LRDIMM)

64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM 3DS)

Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.

Expansion

Slots (follow

SSI Location #)

Total PCI/PCI-E

Slots 7

Slot Type

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (Gen3 x16 link), FH, FL

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (single Gen3 x16 link, dual Gen3 x8/x8

link), FH, FL

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (Gen3 x8 link), FH, FL

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (Gen3 x16 link), FH, HL

Micro SD Card

Slot

* This is only supported when the ASMB9 card is installed.

Storage

SATA Controller

Intel® Lewisburg PCH

- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (gray)

Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10

& 5)

ASMedia® SATA RAID Controller*

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

SAS Controller

Optional kits:

ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card

ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card

12G SAS Support

ASUS TS700-E9 Series 1-5

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Model Name TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 TS700-E9-RS4/RS8

HDD Bays

I = internal

A or S = hot-

swappable

4 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage

Bays (TS700-E9-PS4 only)

8 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage

Bays (TS700-E9-PS8 only)

1 x M.2 Socket 3, supporting

type 22110 / 2280 / 2260

/ 2242 (PCIe Gen3 x4 and

SATA mode)

* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID

on CPU (Intel® VROC)

4 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage

Bays (TS700-E9-RS4 only)

8 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage

Bays (TS700-E9-RS8 only)

1 x M.2 Socket 3, supporting

type 22110/2280/2260/2242

(PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA

mode)

2 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage

Bays (Rear panel)**

* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID

on CPU (Intel® VROC)

** 2 x 2.5” Hot-swap storage bays

when a PIKE card is installed

Networking LAN 2 x Intel® i210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller

Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB*

* This is only supported when the ASMB9 is installed.

Auxiliary Storage Device Bay

(Floppy / Optical Drive)

3 x 5.25” media bays

(Options: No Device / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM)

Front I/O Ports

1 x Headphone jack

1 x Microphone jack

2 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Rear I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C™)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)

1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

1 x PS/2 KB port

2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel® LAN)

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

8-channel Audio I/O

Switch/LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch

1 x Location LED

1 x Reset switch

1 x HDD Access LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Power LED

LAN 1-2 LED

Security Options Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)

Chassis Intusion Switch

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Model Name TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 TS700-E9-RS4/RS8

OS Support

Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)

Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)

Windows 10 64-bit RS3

RHEL 7.4 Server Edition

RHEL 7.3 Server Edition

RHEL 6.9 Server Edition

CentOS 7.4 (1708)

CentOS 7.3 (1611)

CentOS 6.9

Ubuntu 17.10 Server 64-bit

Ubuntu 17.10 Desktop 64-bit

Red Hat Linux RHEL 7.4 Workstation Edition

SUSE Linux SLED 12 SP3

SUSE Linux SLED 12 SP2

SUSE Linux Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 64-bit

SUSE Linux Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 64-bit

Fedora 26 Server 64-bit

Fedora 26 Workstation 64-bit

* Support versions are subject to change without notice. Refer to

www.asus.com for updates.

Management

Solution

Software ASUS Control Center (Classic)

Out of Band

Remote

Management

(optional) ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) 455 mm x 217.50 mm x 545.00 mm

Net Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & HDD not

included)

18.33kg 18.33kg

Power Supply and Rating

Single 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum

Power Supply

Rating: 100-240V, 12-8A, 50-

60Hz, Class I

800W 80 PLUS Platinum

Redundant Power Supply

Module

Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac,

9A / 4.5A, 50 / 60Hz, Class I

1300W 80 PLUS Platinum

Redundant Power Supply

Module

Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac,

13.8A / 8.5A, 47Hz-63Hz, Class I;

or DC 240V, 6.5A

Environment

Operating temperature: 10°C – 35°C

Non operation temperature: -40°C – 70°C

Non operation humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

ASUS TS700-E9 Series 1-7

1.4 Front panel features

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

Optical drive (optional)

2 x Empty 5.25-inch

bays

Power button

Reset button

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

2 x USB 2.0 ports

4-bay HDD module

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

Location LED

(Reserved)

Security lock

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

ports

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

TS700-E9-PS4, TS700-E9-RS4

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USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.

Optical drive (optional)

2 x Empty 5.25-inch

bays

Power button

Reset button

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

2 x USB 2.0 ports

8-bay HDD module

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

Location LED

(Reserved)

Security lock

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

ports

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS8

ASUS TS700-E9 Series 1-9

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

1.5 Rear panel features

* The lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function.

** Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is installed.

TS700-E9-PS4/PS8

Power connector

Single power supply

Expansion slots

120mm x 38mm

system fan

PS/2 keyboard/

mouse combo port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports*

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port

BIOS Flashback button

LAN (RJ-45) port 2**

LAN (RJ-45) port 1**

Audio I/O ports

COM port

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USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

TS700-E9-RS4/RS8

Power connectors

Redundant power supply

2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays

Expansion slots

120mm x 38mm

system fan

PS/2 keyboard/

mouse combo port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports*

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port

BIOS Flashback button

LAN (RJ-45) port 2**

LAN (RJ-45) port 1**

Audio I/O ports

* The lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function.

** Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is installed.

*** VGA port is only supported when VGA cable is installed.

COM port

VGA port***

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-PS4/PS8) or

800W 80PLUS Platinum 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8)

2. 120mm x 38mm system fan

3. ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. Optical drive (optional)

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. 4-bay HDD module

(Second set with backplane; TS700-E9-PS8 and TS700-E9-RS8 only)

9. 4-bay HDD module

(First set with backplane, TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9-RS4 only supports this set)

10. 2 x 80mm x 38mm system fans (hidden beside the backplane)

11. 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only)

The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive

to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.

*WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any

system component.

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

LED Icon Display

status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD

Access

LED

OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message

LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware temperature overheat is detected. Use ACC to

check the abnormal status.

HDD Status

LED

Green Bridge board connected to backplane; Installed HDD is in

good condition

Red HDD failure

Green/Red

Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

LAN port 3 LAN port 1

Q-Code

Logger Management

USB BIOS

Flashback

SPDIF OUT

USB3.0

side

MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

rear c/sub

Message LED

HDD Status LED

Power LED

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

HDD access LED

Location LED

(Reserved)

HDD Activity LED

The Power LED, HDD Status LED and Message LED are visible even if the

system front bezel is closed.

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USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have

to perform when installing or removing system components.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Hardware Information

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2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• Ensurethatyouunplugthepowercordbeforeremovingthesidecover.

• The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system may vary with models,

buttheinstallationstepsarethesameforallmodels.

• Takeextracarewhenremovingthesidecover.Keepyourngersfromcomponents

inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other

sharp-edged parts.

To remove the side cover:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the side cover.

2. Slidethesidecoverforabouthalfaninchtowardtherearuntilitisdisengagedfromthe

chassis.

3. Carefully lift the side cover and set it aside.

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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis

edge.

2. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place.

3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

ThemotherboardcomeswithtwosurfacemountLGA3647socketsdesignedfortheIntel®

Xeon®Skylake-SPproductfamilyseriesprocessors.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

1. Remove the chassis side cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.

2. LocatetheCPUsocketonthemotherboard.

• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.

• Uponpurchaseoftheserversystem,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand

thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap

ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard

components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/

transit-related.

• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP

cap.

EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA3647socketonly.DONOTinstall

aCPUdesignedforothersocketsontheLGA3647socket.

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3. RemovethePnPcapfromthesockets.

Topreventdamagetothesocketpins,donotremovethePnPcapunlessyouareinstalling

a CPU.

EnsurethatthetrianglemarkontheCPU

matchesthetrianglemarkontheCPU

Carrier.

5. AligntheCPUandCPUCarrierinthecorrect

orientation,andthenplacetheheatsinkson

topoftheCPUsockets.

TheCPUandCPUCarriertsinonlyone

correctorientation.DONOTforcetheCPU

andCPUCarrierintothesockettoprevent

damagingtheCPUpinsonthesocket.

4. AlignthetrianglemarkontheCPUwiththe

trianglemarkontheCPUCarrier(A),install

theCPUintotheCPUCarrieruntilitclicks

rmlyintoplace(B),andtheninstalltheCPU

Carrierintotheheatsinkuntilitclicksrmlyin

place(C).

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6. Twisteachofthefourscrewswitha

screwdriver in the sequence shown in

the diagram just enough to attach the

heatsinktothemotherboard.Whenthe

four screws are attached, tighten them

onebyoneinthesamesequenceto

completelysecuretheheatsink.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

Themotherboardcomeswithtwelve(12)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.

ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:

2.3.2 Memory Configurations

Youmayinstall4GB,8GB,16GB,and32GBRDIMMs;and32GB,and64GBLRDIMMs

intotheDIMMsockets.

• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull

memoryload(12DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.

• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,

we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code

(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory

modules.

• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.

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Dual CPU configuration

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 J1 K1 L1 M1

2 DIMMs P- - - - - P-----

4 DIMMs P P - - - - P P - - - -

6 DIMMs P P P - - - P P P - - -

8 DIMMs P P -P P -P P -P P -

12 DIMMs PPPPPPPPPPPP

Dual CPU configuration

YoucanrefertothefollowingrecommendedmemorypopulationforadualCPUconguration.

Single CPU configuration

YoucanrefertothefollowingrecommendedmemorypopulationforasingleCPUconguration.

Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1)

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1

1 DIMM P-----

2 DIMMs P P - - - -

4 DIMMs P P -P P -

6 DIMMs P P P P P P

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

3. HoldtheDIMMatbothendstheninsert

theDIMMintothesocket.Applyforceto

bothendsoftheDIMMsimultaneously

untiltheretainingclipclicksintoplace

andtheDIMMisseatedsecurelyin

place.

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Press the retaining clip outward to

unlocktheDIMMsocket.

2. AlignaDIMMonthesocketsuchthat

thenotchontheDIMMmatchesthe

DIMMslotkeyonthesocket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

1. Press the retaining clip outward to

unlocktheDIMM.

2. RemovetheDIMMfromthesocket.

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

• ToinstalltwoormoreDIMMs,refertotheuserguidebundledwiththemotherboard

package.

• Refertotheuserguideforqualiedvendorlistsofthememorymodules.

SupporttheDIMMlightlywithyourngerswhenpressingtheretainingclips.TheDIMM

mightgetdamagedwhenitipsoutwithextraforce.

AlwaysinserttheDIMMintothesocketVERTICALLYtopreventDIMMnotchdamage.

ADIMMiskeyedwithanotchsothatittsinonlyonedirection.DONOTforceaDIMMinto

asocketinthewrongdirectiontoavoiddamagingtheDIMM.

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2.4 Front panel assembly

Beforeyoucaninstalla5.25-inchdrive,youshouldrstremovethefrontpanelassembly(front

bezelandfrontpanelcover).

2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly

To remove the front panel assembly:

1. Locatethethreehookedtabsonthechassisside

rail.

2. Shiftthehookedtabsandtakeoffthefrontbezel.

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly

To reinstall the front panel assembly:

1. Hooktheothersideofthefrontpanel

assemblytothechassis.

2. Swingthefrontpanelassemblyand

snapitbackintoplace.

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2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives

Thesystemcomeswithtwosetsofharddiskdrivemodules.TS700-E9-PS4andTS700-E9-

RS4supportstherstsetasdefault.TS700-E9-PS8andTS700-E9-RS8supportsbothsets.

Eachharddiskdrivemodule,includingexternallyremovabletraysformountingfourhot-swap

SATA/SASharddiskdrives,allowsyoutoaccessthedrivetraysbysimplyopeningthefront

bezel.

AnHDDmodulecagecomeswithaSATAorSASbackplane.TakenoteofthetypeofHDD

modulecageyoupurchasebeforebuyingharddisks.

2.5.1 Removing the HDD module cage

1. DisconnectallthecablesfromtheSATA/SASbackplaneontheHDDmodulecage.

2. LeveltheHDDmodulecagelatchcounterclockwise.TheHDDmodulecagewillbe

pushed out of the chassis.

3. Remove the HDD module cage.

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2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage

1. FindaHDDtray.LocateanemptybayandinserttheHDDtrayintothebay.

2. LeveltheHDDmodulecagelatchcounterclockwise.

3. InserttheHDDmodulecageintothebay.

4. WhentheHDDmodulecageiscompletelyinserted,thecagelatchwillbepushedback

clockwise.

5. Lockthecagelatchproperly.

6. ConnecttheappropriatecablestotheSATA/SASbackplaneontheHDDmodulecage.

Bydefault,onlyTS700-E9-PS8andTS700-E9-RS8supportsthesecondsetofHDD

module.

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2.5.3 Removing the backplane

DONOTremovethebackplaneunlessnecessary!

4. Firmlyholdthebackplane,andturnit

in the direction of the arrow.

5. Removethebackplanefromthe

module.

1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from

the chassis.

2. DisconnectallcablesfromtheSATA/

SASbackplane.

3. Loosenthefourscrewsonthe

backplane.

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2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

drivetrayoutofthebay.

3. Takenoteofthedrivetrayholes.

Eachsidehasthreeholestot

differenttypesofharddiskdrives.

Use two screws on each side to

securetheharddiskdrive.

4. PlaceaSATA/SASharddiskdrive

on the tray, and then secure it with

four screws.

2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive

1. Releaseadrivetraybypushingthe

springlocktotheright,andthenpulling

the tray lever outward. The drive tray

ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

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5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push

itallthewaytothedepthofthebay

until just a small fraction of the tray

edge protrudes.

Wheninstalled,theSATA/SASconnectoronthedriveconnectstotheSATA/SASinterface

onthebackplane.

6. Pushthetrayleveruntilitclicks,and

secures the drive tray in place. The

drive tray is correctly placed when its

frontedgealignswiththebayedge.

7. Repeatsteps1to6ifyouwishtoinstall

asecondSATA/SASdrive.

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6. OrientandplacetheSSDintothe

tray.

 EnsurethattheSSDisttedrmly

inside the drive tray and that the four

screws of the SSD matches the four

screws holes of the drive tray.

3. Placethedrivetrayonaatsurface.

4. Release the screws on each side of

the drive tray to release the drive tray

metalbeam.

5. Findtheharddiskdriveyouwantto

installanditsbundledscrews.

Whenthedrivetrayisout,itscaseisfacingdownwards.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

drivetrayoutofthebay.

2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only)

Thesystemcomeswithtwohot-swap2.5-inchharddiskdrivesontherearpanelformounting

SATA/SASorSSDharddiskdrives.

Toinstalla2.5-inchharddiskdrive:

1. Releaseadrivetraybypushingthe

springlocktotheright,andthen

pulling the tray lever outward. The

drive tray ejects slightly after you pull

out the lever.

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Wheninstalled,theSATA/SASconnectoronthedriveconnectstotheSATA/

SASinterfaceonthebackplane.

9. Repeatsteps1to8toinstallother2.5-inchharddiskdrives.

7. Carefullyinsertthedrivetraywith

its case facing downwards and

pushitallthewaytothedrivebay.

8. Lockthesecuretabtosecurethe

drive tray in place.

Whenthedrivetrayassemblyisproperlyinstalled,youwillseetheedgeofthedrivetrayis

in align with the chassis cover.

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2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives

Ensuretounplugthepowercablebeforeinstallingorremovinganysystemcomponents.

Failuretodosomaycausedamagetothemotherboardandothersystemcomponents!

Youmustremovethefrontpanelassemblybeforeinstallinga5.25-inchdrive.

2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive

3. ConnecttheSATAcabletotheSATA

connectoronthebackofthedrive.

4. Connect the 4-pin power connector from the

power supply to the power connector on the

backofthedrive.

The system comes with three 5.25-inch

drivebayslocatedontheupperfrontpart

ofthechassis.Anopticaldrivethatcomes

standardwiththesystempackageoccupies

theuppermostbay(labeled1).Thelowerbays

(labeled2and3)areavailableforadditional

5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch hard

driveadapterforinstalling3.5-inchziporoppy

diskdrives.

1. Unscrew and remove the metal cover

ofthebaywhereyouwanttoinstallthe

5.25-inch drive.

2. Insertthedriveintothebayandslide

thebaylocktotherightuntilitclicksin

place.

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2.7 Expansion slots

Removethemetalslotcoverbeforeinstallinganexpansioncard.

Ensuretounplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingexpansioncards.Failureto

dosomaycauseseveredamagetothemotherboardandothersystemcomponents!

2.7.1 Installing an expansion card

1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitand

makethenecessaryhardwaresettingsforthecard.

• Supportsuptotwodouble-deckedGPUcards,dependingonthecongurationand

otherkeyparts,suchastheCPUorPSUoptions.

• Ensuretocheckthepowerrequirementsofyourexpansioncards,asdifferentvoltage

values(220V/110V)mayresultindifferentpowerratings(1200W/1000W)andmay

inuencetheamountofexpansioncardsyoursystemmaysupport.

2. Removethesidechassiscover.Laythesystemonitssideonaat,stablesurface.

4. Remove the metal slot cover.

3. Release the screws on the metal slot

cover where you wish to install the

expansioncard.

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8. Connectthe8-pinATXpower

connectorofthepowercabletothe

powersupplymoduletogetexternal

power supply.

5. Alignthecard’sgoldenngers

with the slot, and then press

rmlyuntilthecardiscompletely

seated on the slot.

6. Securetheexpansioncardwiththe

screws that you removed earlier in

step 3.

7. WheninstallingaPCIex16graphics

cardthatrequiresexternalpower

supply,connectthe6+2pin

connectorofthebundledpower

cabletothegraphicscard.

Refertothefollowingstepstoinstalladouble-deckGPUcard.

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2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card

YoucaninstallanASUSPIKEIIcardontheprovidedPCI-Eslotonboard.

ToinstallanASUSPIKEIIcard:

1. Removethedefaultcablefromthebackplane.

2. Remove the screw on the metal cover and then remove the metal cover, put them

aside for future use.

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connect to ASUS PIKE II

connector 2

connect to ASUS PIKE II

connector 1

3. PrepareyourASUSPIKEIIcard.

4. InserttheexpansioncardintothePCI-Eslot.Ensurethatthegoldenngersaretotally

inserted into the slot.

5. Connectthetwomini-SASHDcablestotheASUSPIKEIIcard.

Connectonlyone(1)mini-SASHDcabletoASUSPIKEIIconnector1forTS700-E9-PS4

andTS700-E9-RS4.

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connector 1

connector 2

6. Connectconnector1ontheASUSPIKEIIcardtoconnector1onthebackplaneand

connector2ontheASUSPIKEIIcardtoconnector2onthebackplaneusingtwomini-

SASHDcables.

Connectonlyone(1)mini-SASHDcabletobackplaneconnector1forTS700-E9-PS4and

TS700-E9-RS4.

OnlyuptofourSASissupportedwhenusingthePIKEIIcard.

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2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card

Afterinstallingtheexpansioncard,congureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.

1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter5for

informationonBIOSsetup.

2. AssignanIRQtothecard.Refertothefollowingtables.

3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.

Standard Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 KeyboardController

2 - ProgrammableInterrupt

3* 11 CommunicationsPort(COM2)

4* 12 CommunicationsPort(COM1)

5* 13 --

614 FloppyDiskController

7* 15 --

83SystemCMOS/RealTimeClock

9* 4 ACPIModewhenused

10* 5 IRQHolderforPCISteering

11* 6 IRQHolderforPCISteering

12* 7 PS/2CompatibleMousePort

13 8 NumericDataProcessor

14* 9 PrimaryIDEChannel

15* 10 SecondaryIDEChannel

*TheseIRQsareusuallyavailableforPCIdevices.

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Expansion slots

PCIEX16_1 1xPCIEx16(x16Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_2 1xPCIEX16(x8Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_3 1xPCIEx16(x16/x8Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_4 1xPCIEX16(x0/x8Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_5 1xPCIEx16(x16Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_6 1xPCIEx16(x8Gen3Link)

PCIEX16_7 1xPCIEx16(x16Gen3Link)

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2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card

YoucaninstallanM.2expansioncardontheprovidedM.2socketonboard.

ToinstallanM.2expansioncard:

1. RemovethescrewontheM.2socketandsetitaside.

2. FindyourM.2expansioncard.

3. AlignandinserttheM.2cardintotheM.2slotonboardasshown.

4. Secure the M.2 card with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1.

Theillustrationsbelowvarywithmodels.Theinstallationstepsarethesame.

M.2 socket

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2.8 Cable connections

• Thebundledsystemcablesarepre-connectedbeforeshipment.Youdonotneedto

disconnectthesecablesunlessyouwillremovepre-installedcomponentstoinstall

additional devices.

• RefertoChapter4fordetailedinformationontheconnectors.

2.8.1 Motherboard connections

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 24-pinATXpowerconnector(frompowersupplytomotherboard)

2. 8-pin12Vpowerconnectors(frompowersupplytomotherboard)

3. 6-pin12Vpowerconnector(frompowersupplytomotherboard)

4. Systemfanconnectors(frommotherboardtosystemfans)

5. USB3.1Gen1connector(frommotherboardtofrontI/Oboard)

6. USB2.0connector(frommotherboardtofrontI/Oboard)

7. SATAconnector(systemdefault;frommotherboardtoopticaldriveorfront3.5-inch

SATA/SASbackplane)

8. U.2connector(systemdefault;frommotherboardtorear2.5-inchSATA/SAS

backplane)

9. Systemauxiliarypanelconnector(frommotherboardtofrontI/Oboard)

10. Systempanelconnector(frommotherboardtofrontI/Oboard)

WS C621E SAGE

RESET

Intel®

C621

Super

I/O

ICS

ASM

1082R

ASM

1082R

ASM

1074

LCMXO2

1200UHC

BUZZ1

ASPEED

AST2500

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

DDR4 DIMM_K1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_L1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_M1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_J1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_H1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_G1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_C1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_D1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_E1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_F1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

CPU1CPU2

SMART_PSU1

PSUSMB

EATX12V1EATX12V2 EATXPWR1

DIMMTRIP1

FRNT_FAN4

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA_E1

SATA5

SATA6

SATA7

SATA8

SATA_E2

FRNT_FAN5

EATX12V3

U.2_4

U.2_3

U.2_1 U.2_2

HDLED1

BMC_JTAG_EN1

BMCLED1

REAR_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

USB3.1_EC1

USB3.1_EA2

LAN1_USB3_12

LAN2_USB3_34

ASM

3142

ASMB9

SGPIO1

FRNT_FAN1

SMBUS1

CLRTC

DIMMTRIP2

ME_RCVR1

COM1

MSD1

FRNT_FAN2

FRNT_FAN3

PANEL1

AUX_PANEL1

INTRUSION1

SBPWR1

MESLED1

HDDLED1

PECI1

DOM1_PWR1

NGFF1

TPM

VPP_I2C1

USB78 USB3_E34 USB3_E12

VGA_SW1

IPMI_SW1

AAFP

SML1LINK1

SML0LINK1 VGA_HDR1

VROC_KEY1

PCH_MFG1

SPI1

LOCLED1

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX16_3

PCIEX16_4

PCIEX16_5

PCIEX16_7

PCIEX16_6

Intel

i210AT

Intel

i210AT

BIOS_FLBK

KB_USB910

AUDIO

PWR_SW

RST_SW Q_CODE

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2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

Thesystemcomeswithapre-installedSATA/SASbackplane.TheSATA/SASbackplane

hasfour22-pinSATA/SASconnectorstosupportSerialATAharddiskdrivesandSAShard

diskdrives.Thebackplanedesignincorporatesahot-swapfeaturetoalloweasyconnection

orremovalofSATA/SASharddisks.TheLEDsonthebackplaneconnecttothefrontpanel

LEDstoindicateHDDstatus.Seesection1.7 LED information for details.

Front side

ThefrontsideoftheSATA/SASbackplanefacesthefrontpanelwheninstalled.Thisside

includesfourSATA/SASconnectorsforthehot-swapdrivetrays.

EachSATA/SASconnectorislabeled(HDD1,HDD2,

HDD3,HDD4)soyoucaneasilydeterminetheir

counterpartconnectorsatthebacksideofthebackplane.

Refertothetableforreference.

Drive status LEDs

HDD1

HDD2

HDD3

HDD4

HDD1

HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector

HDD 1 HDD1 CON1

HDD 2 HDD2 CON2

HDD 3 HDD3 CON3

HDD 4 HDD4 CON4

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Back side

ThebacksideoftheSATA/SASbackplanefacestherearpanelwheninstalled.Thisside

includesthepowerconnectorsandSATA/SASinterfacesforthemotherboardSerialATA

connectorsortheSAScard.

BPSMB1

PWR1

MSAS_HD1

Connectors Description

MSAS_HD1 ConnectstoSATASGPIO1connectoronthemotherboardor

connectstoSATA/SASconnectorsontheASUSPIKEIIcard.

BPSMB1 Connects to AUX_PANEL1connectoronthemotherboard

PWR1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply

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2.9.1 System fans

Removing the front system fan

1. Remove the two screws that secure the right

side cover. Then remove the side cover.

2.9 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing

system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to

removethefollowingcomponents:

1. Systemfans(frontandrear)

2. Redundant power supply module

3. Chassis footpads

2. Locatethefrontsystemfannearthe

5.25-inchdrivebays.

3. Squeezethefrontsystemfanlatches

(stepA)andpulloutthefrontsystemfan

(stepB),asshownintherightgure.

4. Follow the previous instructions in

reverse to reinstall the front system fan.

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

USB BIOS

Flashback

TYPE C

USB3.0

USB3.1

MIC IN

LINE OUT LINE IN

REAR

SPDIF OUT C/SUB

LAN port 3 LAN port 1

Q-Code

Logger Management

USB BIOS

Flashback

SPDIF OUT

USB3.0

side

MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

rear c/sub

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Removing the rear system fan

1. Pulltherearsystemfanlatchesoutwards(A)toreleasetherearsystemfan(B),as

showninthegurebelow.

2. UnplugthesystemfancablefromtheREAR_FAN1connectoronthemotherboard,

then remove the rear system fan from the server system.

Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan.

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2.9.2 Redundant power supply module

(TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only)

To install the redundant power supply module:

1. Locatetheredundantpowersupply

you want to remove on the rear

panel of your chassis. Move the

handle on it upward.

2. Press the latch to the left and pull

the power supply module out of the

system chassis.

3. Insertthereplacementpowersupply

module into the chassis. You will

hear a sound when the power supply

module is secured in place.

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2.9.3 Chassis footpads

Thebareboneserversystemisshippedwithfourfootpadsattachedtothebottomofthe

chassisforstability.Youneedtoremovethesefootpadsifyouwishtoinstallthesystemtoa

rack.RefertoChapter3:InstallationOptionsofthisuserguide,andtothe“RackmountKit”

user guide for instructions.

To remove the footpads:

1. Laythesystemchassisonitsside.

2. Removethefootpadbyrotatingit

counterclockwisewithaPhillips(cross)

screwdriver.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the

other three footpads.

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This chapter describes how to install the optional components

and devices into the barebone server.

Installation Options

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3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting

• Theitemsrequiredfortheoptionalcongurationsdescribedinthischapterarenot

includedinthestandardbarebonesystempackage.Theseitemsarepurchased

separately.

• Werecommendthatyouallotatleast1Uspaceabovetheserversystemtoensure

optimalthermalperformance.

Removing the footpads

Refertosection2.9.3Chassisfootpadsforinstructionsonremovingthefootpads.

Removing the top cover

Unscrewandslidethetopcovertoward

therearpanel,andthenliftitupfromthe

chassis.

3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server

2. Slidetheinnerrailintotherailontopof

the chassis.

3. Alignthescrewholesontheinnerrail

andthechassistop,andthensecurethe

inner rail to the chassis top with screws.

1. Pressthelockonsideoftherail

andslidetheinnerrailoutfromthe

rackmountrailkit.

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4. Repeatthepreviousstepstosecure

theotherinnerrailtothebottomofthe

chassis with screws.

1U space

3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack

To attach the rails to the rack:

1. Selectoneunitofspace(1U)onthe

rackwhereyouwishtoinstallthe

server.

2. Driveintwoscrewsontherackrails.

5. Usethreescrewstosecuretheside

hookstobothrails.

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3.4 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack:

1. Aligntheserverrailswiththerackrails.

2. Pressthelockonsideoftherailandslidetheserverintotherack.

3. Whentheserverisfullyslideintotherack,securebothsidesusingscrews.

5. Findtherear1Uspacethatcorrespondstothefront1Uspacewhereyouattachedthe

rail.Driveintwoscrewsontheouterholestosecuretherearend.

6. Fromtherackfront,ndthecorresponding1Uspaceforthesecondrailpair.

7. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair.

3. Alignthefrontendholesofarackrail

pairtothe1Uspace.

4. Driveintwoscrewsontheouterholesto

securethefrontend.

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3.5 Rail kit dimensions

Outer rail length (unit: mm; installed to the rack)

Minimumlengthwhenclosed:731mm;maximumlength:850.5mm

731

850.5

Inner rail length (unit: mm; installed to the chassis)

Inner and outer rail assembly maximum length (unit: mm)

Totallength:687.5+850.5=1538mm

45 90 120

410

555

4.3

145.2

LATCH LOCK IN LOCK OUT

RACK POST = 731~850.5mm

45±2

TRAVEL = 687.5±4mm

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This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief

descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

Motherboard Information

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4.1 Motherboard layout

Refer to 4.5 Internal connectors and 1.5 Rear panel features for more information about

rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2-7

2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_

FAN1-2)

4-20

3. LGA3647 CPU socket 2-4

4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1;

8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3)

4-23

5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) 4-24

6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7

7. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-6

8. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) 4-6

9. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4) 4-16

10. Intel® C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8) 4-13

11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2) 4-13

12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-22

13. Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-15

14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-21

15. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-26

16. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-15

17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-5

18. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-7

19. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 4-25

20. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) 4-17

21. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34) 4-19

22. PCH_MFG1 Setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-8

23. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) 4-17

24. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-9

25. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 4-18

26. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-8

27. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-25

28. Q-Code LEDs 4-12

29. Reset button 4-4

30. Power-on button 4-4

31. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-24

32. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 4-16

33. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 4-14

34. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-14

35. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) 4-26

36. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-27

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4.2 Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-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.

1. Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake

up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source

indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before

removing or installing any motherboard component.

2. Reset button

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

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4.3 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the

CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins

2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to

reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to

clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.

3. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1)

This jumper allows SATA8 to support SATADOM which do not need external power

connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA8 support feature.

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4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set

to pins 2–3 for others.

5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) rmware

when it becomes corrupted.

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6. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)

This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.

7. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)

This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.

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8. 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.

• If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will

still be enabled.

• BMC Remote Management Function will still be available when VGA controller

settings is set to disabled, but the display will be disabled on the client device.

Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power

supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this jumper.

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4.4 Onboard LEDs

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to

indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder

that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or

plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of

the onboard LED.

2. Location LED (LOCLED1)

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when

triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate

and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.

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3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)

This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS

add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA,

or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.

4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its

initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB

management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED

blinks after system initiation nishes.

This LED is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model.

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5. Q-Code LEDs

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system

status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.

• 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.

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4.5 Internal connectors

1. Intel® C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8)

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

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)

through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset.

These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID].

2. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s

signal cables.

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3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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.

4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or

SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

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6. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

The TPM module is purchased separately.

5. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor

or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and

sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default

setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the

function.

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7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

8. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4)

This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express

storage.

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9. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1)

This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

• This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices.

• This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes.

• The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.

10. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1)

This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions

with Intel® CPU RSTe.

The KEY module is purchased separately.

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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

11. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

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12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34)

These connectors allow 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 benets 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 efciency,

and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.

The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the

operating system’s setting.

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13. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the

black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow

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.

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1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system

power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message

LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event

occurrence.

This connector may be disabled depending on the model.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker

allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written

to the HDD.

5. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the

system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating

system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the

system is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without

turning off the system power.

14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator

LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This connector connects the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2)

These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the

Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator

button is pressed.

4. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)

This connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state

of the system locator.

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Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit

(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a

minimum power of 350 W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2 power plugs. Otherwise,

the system will not boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a

system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or

may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with

1000W power or above to ensure the system stability, and recommend connecting the

6-pin EATX12V3 power plug.

16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2;

6-pin EATX12V3)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and

push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

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18. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

17. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB)

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.

This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB card.

Power supply is required to meet PMBus specication and customized BMC FW may be

needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support

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19. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)

This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.

20. 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.

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21. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and

general purpose data.

22. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9)

The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management

Board card.

• This connector is only enabled when ASMB9 Card is installed.

• The Baseboard Management Card is only available with the WS C621E SAGE (BMC)

model.

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23. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)

Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) when an

ASMB9 Card is installed.

• 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.

• The MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal

use under the OS.

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BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS

parameters are also provided.

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

 TorecovertheBIOSusingabootableUSBashdiskdrivewhentheBIOSlefailsor

gets corrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

 UpdatestheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk.

3. BUPDATER

 UpdatestheBIOSinDOSmodeusingabootableUSBashdiskdrive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrivein

case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using

the BUPDATER utility.

5.1.1 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 update a corrupted BIOS

leusingaUSBashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSle.

PrepareaUSBashdrivecontainingtheupdatedmotherboardBIOSbeforeusingthis

utility.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

TorecovertheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive:

1. InserttheUSBashdrivewiththeoriginalorupdatedBIOSletooneUSBportonthe

system.

2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS

recoverynished.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause

system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the

ASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSle.

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.

4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS

then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

6. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheBIOSlethenpress<Enter>.

7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

TheASUSEzFlashUtilityfeatureallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk

without having to use a DOS-based utility.

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays

may not be the same as shown.

To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:

1. InserttheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSletotheUSBport.

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press

<Enter> to enable it.

Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this

utility.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit

FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>

Windows <DIR>

WS-C621E-SAGE-ASUS-0204 <DIR>

Current Platform

Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE

Version : 0201

Build Date :05/05/2017

New Platform

Version : 0204

Build Date :05/24/2017

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• Thisfunctioncansupport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!

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays

may not be the same as shown.

TheBUPDATERutilityallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSleinDOSenvironmentusinga

bootableUSBashdiskdrivewiththeupdatedBIOSle.

Updating the BIOS file

ToupdatetheBIOSleusingtheBUPDATERutility:

1. VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comanddownloadthelatestBIOSleforthe

motherboard.SavetheBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrive.

2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at

support.asus.comtothebootableUSBashdiskdriveyoucreatedearlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:

 BUPDATER/i[lename].CAP

where[lename]isthelatestortheoriginalBIOSleonthebootableUSBashdisk

drive, then press <Enter>.

A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name]CAP

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press

<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

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 Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot

failure!

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

4. Rebootthesystemfromtheharddiskdrive.

The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

Current Platform

Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE

Version : 0201

Build Date :05/05/2017

New Platform

Version : 0204

Build Date :05/24/2017

Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!

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5.2 BIOS setup program

Thismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablermwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingthe

provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.

UsetheBIOSSetupprogramwhenyouareinstallingamotherboard,reconguringyour

system,orpromptedto“RunSetup.”Thissectionexplainshowtocongureyoursystem

using this utility.

EvenifyouarenotpromptedtousetheSetupprogram,youcanchangethecongurationof

your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or

changethepowermanagementsettings.Thisrequiresyoutorecongureyoursystemusing

the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them

intheCMOSRAMofthermwarechip.

ThermwarechiponthemotherboardstorestheSetuputility.Whenyoustartupthe

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues

with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,

or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the

systemoffthenbackon.Dothislastoptiononlyifthersttwofailed.

TheSetupprogramisdesignedtomakeitaseasytouseaspossible.Beingamenu-driven

program,itletsyouscrollthroughthevarioussub-menusandmakeyourselectionsfromthe

availableoptionsusingthenavigationkeys.

• ThedefaultBIOSsettingsforthismotherboardapplyformostconditionstoensure

optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS

settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press

<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

• 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(www.asus.com)todownloadthelatestBIOSleforthis

motherboard.

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar Configuration fields

Menu items

5.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main   Forchangingthebasicsystemconguration

Ai Tweaker  Forchangingtheoverclockingsettings

Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Platform Configuration For changing the platform settings

Socket Configuration Forchangingthesocketsettings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing

the fan settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot   Forchangingthesystembootconguration

Tool   Forconguringoptionsforspecialfunctions

Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options

Toselectanitemonthemenubar,presstherightorleftarrowkeyonthekeyboarduntilthe

desired item is highlighted.

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5.2.3 Menu items

Thehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.For

example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Platform

Conguration,SocketConguration,EventLogs,ServerMgmt,Monitor,Security,Boot,Tool,

and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

5.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.

To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

5.2.5 Navigation keys

AtthebottomrightcornerofamenuscreenarethenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetup

program.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.

5.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

5.2.7 Configuration fields

Theseeldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser-congurable,youcan

changethevalueoftheeldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser-

congurable.Acongurableeldisenclosedinbrackets,andishighlightedwhenselected.

Tochangethevalueofaeld,selectitandpress<Enter>todisplayalistofoptions.

5.2.8 Pop-up window

Selectamenuitemandpress<Enter>todisplayapop-upwindowwiththeconguration

options for that item.

5.2.9 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.

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Ai Overclock Tuner

AllowsyoutoselecttheCPUoverclockingoptionstoachievethedesiredCPUinternal

frequency.

Congurationoptions:[Auto][Manual][OCTune]

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].

BCLK Frequency

ThisitemallowsyoutosettheBCLK(baseclock)frequencytoenhancethesystem

performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz

to 300.0 MHz.

WerecommendyoutosetthevaluebasedontheCPUspecication,ashighBCLK

frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [OC Tune].

OC Tune Level

AllowsyoutoselecttheOCTuneLevel.

Congurationoptions:[Level1][Level2][Level3]

5.3 Main menu

WhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenu

provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system

date and time.

5.4 Ai Tweaker menu

TheAiTweakermenuitemsallowyoutocongureoverclocking-relateditems.

BecautiouswhenchangingthesettingsoftheAiTweakermenuitems.Incorrecteld

values can cause the system to malfunction

ThecongurationoptionsforthissectionvarydependingontheCPUandDIMMmodelyou

installed on the motherboard.

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5.5 Performance Tuning menu

The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for

different scenarios.

Optimized Performance Setting [Default]

Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios.

[Default] Defaultsettings.

[ByBenchmark] Optimizefordifferentkindsofbenchmarks.Selectthisoption,thenselecta

benchmarktypefromthe>> list.

[ByWorkload] Optimizefordifferentkindsofworkloads.Selectthisoption,thenselecta

workloadtypefromthe>> list.

Congurationoptions:

[Peak Frequency Optimized] - Applies settings with performance and

power consumption balance. Recommended for users that need higher

performance.

[Latency Optimized] - Applies settings with low latency results.

Recommended for latency-sensitive users.

[Power Efficient Optimized]-Appliessettingswithpowerefciency.

Recommended for general users.

[HPC] - Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Recommend

for traditional HPC applications.

Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized Performance

Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark].

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Core Optimizer [Disabled]

Enablethisitemtokeeptheprocessoroperatingattheturbofrequency.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

LinuxsupportmayvarybyversionoftheOS.

Engine Boost [Disabled]

Enable this item to boost the CPU’s frequency.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Level1][Level2][Level3(Max)]

Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance.

Power Balancer [Disabled]

Select[EnableAuto]todynamicallyadjustthefrequencyofallCPUcoresbasedonthe

current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy

efciency.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][EnableAuto][EnableManual]

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5.6 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrecteld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

5.6.1 Trusted Computing

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoucongureBIOSsupportforsecuritydevice.

5.6.2 ACPI Settings

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutocongurethesystemACPIparameters.

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBIOSACPIAutoConguration.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Enable Hibernation

Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

This option may be not be effective with some OS.

ACPI Sleep State

Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND

button is pressed.

Congurationoptions:[SuspendDisabled][S3(SuspendtoRAM)]

5.6.4 Super IO Configuration

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutocongurethesystemSuperIOChipparameters.

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1.

Serial Port

Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.6.3 SMART Self Test

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutoconguretheSMARTSelfTestsettings.

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The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled].

Change Settings

Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.

Congurationoptions:[Auto][IO=3F8h;IRQ=4;][IO=3F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,

12;][IO=2F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;][IO=3E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,

12;][IO=2E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]

5.6.6 Onboard LAN Configuration

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutoconguretneonboardLANparameters.

Onboard I210 LAN Configuration

Intel LAN1 Enable

AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntelLAN.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN1 Enable to [Enabled].

Intel LAN ROM Type

AllowsyoutoselecttheIntelLANROMtype.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]

Intel LAN2 Enable

AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntelLAN.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN2 Enable to [Enabled].

Intel LAN ROM Type

AllowsyoutoselecttheIntelLANROMtype.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]

5.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutoconguretheSerialPortConsoleRedirectionsettings.

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5.6.7 APM

AllowsyoutoconguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.

Restore AC Power Loss

Whensetto[PowerOff],thesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.Whenset

to[PowerOn],thesystemwillrebootafteranACpowerloss.Whensetto[LastState],the

system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power

loss.

Congurationoptions:[PowerOff][PowerOn][LastState]

Power On By PCIE

[Disabled] DisablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] EnablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

Power On By RTC

[Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days) and

Hour/Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser-congurablewithsetvalues.

5.6.8 PCI Subsystem Settings

AllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.

Load RT32 Image

AllowsyoutoenableordisableRT32ImageLoading.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding

Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address

space.Itonlyworksifthesystemsupports64-bitPCIdecoding.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SR-IOV Support

This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has

SRIOV capable PCIe devices.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCIE OPROM Slot Options

PCIE1-7 Slot OPROM

This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.6.9 Network Stack Configuration

TheitemsinthismenuallowyoutocongureIpv4/Ipv6PXEsupport.

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5.6.10 CSM Configuration

ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheCSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)itemstofully

support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.

CSM Support

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled].

GateA20 Active

This allows you to set the GA20 option.

[UponRequest] GA20canbedisabledusingBIOSservices.

[Always] DonotallowdisablingGA20;thisoptionisusefulwhenanyRT

code is executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

Congurationoptions:[ForceBIOS][KeepCurrent]

INT19 Trap Response

This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.

[Immediate] Executethetraprightaway.

[Legacyonly] Executethetrapduringlegacyboot.

Boot Option filter

ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheLegacy/UEFIROMspriority.

Congurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacy][Legacyonly][UEFIonly]

Network / Storage / Video

ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheexecutionofUEFIandLegacyPXE/Storage/

Video OpROM.

Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]

Other PCI devices

ThisitemdeterminestheOpROMexecutionpolicyfordevicesotherthanNetwork,

Storage, or Video.

Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]

5.6.13 iSCSI Configuration

AllowsyoutoconguretheiSCSiparameters.

5.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU

AllowsyoutoconguretheviewtheRAIDvolumesandVMDcontrollersonthesystem.

5.6.11 NVMe Configuration

You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.

5.6.12 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

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5.7.1 PCH Configuration

WhileenteringSetup,theBIOSautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofSATAdevices.The

SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

PCH SATA Configuration

SATA Controller

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller to [Enabled].

Configure SATA as

AllowsyoutoidentifytheSATAportconnectedtoSolidStateDriveorHardDiskDrive.

Congurationoptions:[AHCI][RAID]

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheSupportAggressiveLinkPower(SALP)

Management.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SATA Port 0-7

Port 0-7

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.7 Platform Configuration menu

The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings.

TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsofthePlatformCongurationmenuitems.

Incorrecteldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.

5.7.2 Miscellaneous Configuration

Active Video

Allows you to select the video type.

Congurationoptions:[OnboardDevice][OffboardDevice]

5.7.3 Server ME Configuration

Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system.

5.7.4 Runtime Error Logging

DisplaysthesystemerrorsandalsoallowsyoutoconguretheWHEAsettingsonyour

system.

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5.8 Socket Configuration menu

TheIntelRCSetupmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesocketsettings.

5.8.1 Processor Configuration

The items in this menu show the processor-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects.

Hyper-threading [ALL]

This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing

the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.8.2 Common RefCode Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Common RefCode Settings.

5.8.3 UPI Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the UPI Settings.

5.8.4 Memory Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Memory Settings.

Memory Topology

Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

5.8.5 IIO Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the IIO Settings.

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5.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Power Management Settings.

CPU P State Control

Boot performance mode

Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode.

Congurationoptions:[MaxPerformance][MaxEfcient][SetbyIntelNodeManager]

Energy Efficient Turbo

AllowsyoutoenableordisableEnergyEfcientTurbo.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Turbo Mode

Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Hardware PM State Control

Hardware P-States

Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][NativeMode][OutofBandMode]

[NativeModewithnoLegacySupport]

CPU C State Control

CPU C6 Report

Allows you to select CPU C6 Report.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled][Auto]

OS ACPI Cx

Allows you to select OS ACPI Cx Report.

Congurationoptions:[ACPIC2][ACPIC3]

Package C State Control

Package C State

AllowsyoutoselectPackageCState.

Congurationoptions:[C0/C1state][C2state][C6(nonRetentionstate)]

[C6(Retentionstate)][NoLimit][Auto]

CPU Thermal Management

CPU T State Control

Software Controlled T-States

Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States.

Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU - Advanced PM Tuning

Energy Perf BIAS

Power Performance Tuning

Congurationoptions:[OSControlsEPB][BIOSControlsEPB]

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5.9.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.

5.9 Event Logs menu

TheEventLogsmenuallowstoveiwandcongureSmbiosEventlogsettings.

5.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press<Enter>tochangetheSmbiosEventLogconguration.

5.10 Server Mgmt menu

TheServerMgmtmenuitemsallowyoutosetBMCandSELcongurations.

TheitemsinthismenuisonlyenabledfortheWSC621ESAGE(BMC)model.WSC621E

SAGE does not support the items in this menu.

5.10.1 System Event Log

AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.

5.10.2 BMC network configuration

Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.

5.10.3 View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.

5.11 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change

the fan settings.

5.12 Security menu

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The

menualsoenablesordisablestheSecureBootstateandletstheuserconguretheSystem

Mode state.

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5.13 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The

number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices

installed in the system.

• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogo

appears.

• ToaccessWindowsOSinSafeMode,pleasepress<F8>afterPOST.

Network Device BBS Priorities

Thisitemallowsyoutosetthebootingfromnetwork.

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and

allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.

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5.14 Tool menu

TheToolmenuitemsallowyoutocongureoptionsforspecialfunctions.Selectanitemthen

press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Start EzFlash

Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the

ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.

5.15 Save & Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit System setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Exit System setup after saving the changes.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen

dependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfrom

the selected device.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this

menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

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RAID Conguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and

conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.

Chapter 6: RAID Conguration

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6.1 RAID configurations

The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility

with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support.

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.

6.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in

parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a

sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access

and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to

a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications

to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID

conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use

two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be

of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among

the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and

higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,

relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.

Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having

to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both

RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive

and three new drives for this setup.

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6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install

identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conguration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables to the ASMedia® SATA ports for for ASMedia RAID or

Intel® SATA ports for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

Refer to Chapter 4 for details on the location of the ASMedia® and Intel® SATA ports.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

Follow this section only when you wish to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility.

You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA

hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset.

To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Platform Configuration menu > PCH Configuration menu > PCH SATA

Configuration, then press <Enter>.

3. Set Configure SATA as to [RAID Mode].

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities

Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities

embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the

Intel® C621 chipset.

Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID conguration utility.

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The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you

to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk

drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus

and select the menu options.

The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not

exactly match the items on your screen.

To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility:

1. Turn on the system.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.

Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and

have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to the Installing hard

disk drives, and Setting the RAID mode sections in this manual for more information.

[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Disks:

ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility

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6.2.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then

press <Enter>.

4. From the Disks item eld, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to

include in the RAID set.

5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a

disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>

when you are done.

[ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select[ ]Change

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Syne:

Create Volume

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

Volume0

RAID0(Strips)

Select Disks

128KB

0.0 GB

N/A

[TAB]-Next

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

[ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

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6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0,

10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to

128 KB. The following are typical values:

RAID 0: 128KB

RAID 10: 64KB

RAID 5: 64KB

We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for

multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

7. In the Capacity eld item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and

press <Enter>. The default value eld indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

8. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.

9. From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return

to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

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6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set

you want to delete then press <Del>.

3. Press <Y> to conrm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main

menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.

[ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID

WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

[DEL]-Delete Volume

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

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6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID

Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

To reset a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.

2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want

to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the

selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.

3. Press <Y> in the conrmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the

utility main menu.

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk

1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures

and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility

To exit the utility:

1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.

2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

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Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.

6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID

This option is only for the RAID 1 set.

Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk

If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays

the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array

with other installed non-RAID disks.

To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk:

1. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage

Technology option ROM utility.

2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild

the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then press

<Enter> to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit.

Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):

Port Drive Model Serial # Size

X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB

“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign

a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.

[ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit

[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]

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3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status

of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.

4. Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.

5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or click

the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage Manager

utility.

6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid

Storage Console.

7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status. When

nished, the status is changed to “Normal”.

Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk

If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the

status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and

rebuild the RAID array.

To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:

1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same

specication into the same SATA Port.

Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.

2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other

non-RAID disk.

[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]

RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted

ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable

1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes

Physical Devices:

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

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6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility

You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-

RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty.

To set the boot array in the BIOS:

Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

1. Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.

2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.

3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot

menu section of Chapter 5 for more details.

4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.

5. When the conrmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.

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6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

(Windows)

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID

10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the

Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.

1. Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.

2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.

Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and

optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize

your storage system.

To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating

system:

You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a

Windows® operating system.

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6.3.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.

2. Click Next.

3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.

4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.

5. Click Next.

• If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when

prompted.

• If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click

Advanced.

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6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.

This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can

continue using other applications during this time.

7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.

You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before

adding any data.

The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume

Properties.

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6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type

To change the volume type in Volume Properties:

1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes eld.

2. From the Volume Properties eld, select Type: RAID 1 Change type.

We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for

multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks

to include in the new volume if needed.

4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click

OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are

typical values:

RAID 0: 128KB

RAID 10: 64KB

RAID 5: 64KB

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6.3.3 Deleting a volume

Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before

you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.

To delete a volume:

1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes eld you

want to delete.

3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return

to the main menu.

2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties eld. The following screen appears.

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6.3.4 Preferences

System Preferences

Allow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or

errors here.

E-Mail Preferences

Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:

• Storage system information

• Storage system warnings

• Storage system errors

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6.4 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager

The ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from

Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the

Southbridge.

To launch the ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager:

1. Turn on the system.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<r> to display the RAID Manager main menu.

Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives. You

can refer to the Installing hard disk drives section in this manual for more information.

The navigation keys at the right of the screen allow you to move through the menus

and select the menu options.

The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not

exactly match the items on your screen.

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

>> Select Configure Controller

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

B03:D00:F0 Normal Mode (non-RAID)

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Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID)

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status:

RAID Size:

Size Role

160.04 GB

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID)

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status:

RAID Size:

Size Role

160.04 GB

All Data will be lost, sure to process?(y/n)_

6.4.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the RAID manager main menu, select the controller you wish to congure and

press <Enter>.

2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then

press <Enter>.

3. Press <Y> to continue the RAID process, or press <N> to select another RAID level.

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Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID)

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status:

RAID Size:

Size Role

160.04 GB

RAID Name: ASMT106x_ V0Fast

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: RAID 0

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status: Good

RAID Size: 320.07 GB

Size Role

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 0

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 1

Mode Change is completed.

4. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

5. Once the RAID set has been created, the Current Mode, Status, RAID Size, and HDD

roles should display the RAID information.

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Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: RAID 0

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status: Good

RAID Size: 320.07 GB

Size Role

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 0

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 1

All data will be deleted, are you sure?(y/n)_

6.4.2 Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. From the RAID Manager main menu, select the controller you wish to congure and

press <Enter>.

2. From the Congure Controller menu, select Remove RAID and press <Enter>.

3. Press <Y> to conrm deletion of the selected RAID set, or press <N> to return to the

Congure Controller menu.

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6.4.3 Changing the RAID level

Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives

when you change to a different RAID level.

To change the RAID level:

1. From the RAID Manager main menu, select the controller you wish to congure and

press <Enter>.

2. From the Congure Controller menu, select a new RAID level you wish to change to

and press <Enter>.

3. Press <Y> to continue the RAID process, or press <N> to select another RAID level.

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: RAID 0

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status: Good

RAID Size: 320.07 GB

Size Role

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 0

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 1

All data will be deleted, are you sure?(y/n)_

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: RAID 0

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status: Good

RAID Size: 320.07 GB

Size Role

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 0

160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 1

RAID Name: ASMT106x_ V0Fast

4. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

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6.4.4 Exiting the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager

To exit the RAID Manager:

1. From the RAID Manager menu, press <Esc>.

2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the RAID Manager main menu.

Leave RAID Manager? (y/n)_

Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07

Remove RAID disks with attached HDD

Enter : Confirm the selection

Esc : Exit

, : Move to Up/Down item

>> Remove RAID

>> Create RAID 0

>> Create RAID 1

Current Mode: RAID 1

No. Model Name

P0 ST3160812AS

P1 ST3160812AS

Status: Good

RAID Size: 160.02 GB

Size Role

160.04 GB RAID 1 Primary

160.04 GB RAID 1 Mirror

Mode Change is completed.

5. Once the RAID set has been created, the Current Mode, Status, RAID Size, and HDD

roles should display the RAID information.

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6.5 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager (Windows)

The ASMedia 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from

Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the

Southbridge.

To enter the ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager under Windows operating system:

You do not need to manually install the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager on a Windows®

operating system.

1. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD

automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.

2. Click on the Utilities tab, then click on Asmedia 106x RAID Manager to launch the

RAID Manager.

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6.5.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the RAID Manager main menu, select Mode Change from the left menu.

2. Select the device set you wish to RAID from the drop-down menu to the top right.

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3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.

At least two (2) array disks must be checked to be able to RAID.

4. Select your RAID level from the check box to the right.

Selecting Normal will delete the RAID set.

5. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process.

6. The following message will appear, press OK to continue the RAID process, or press

Cancel to select another RAID level.

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6. Once the RAID set has been created, the RAID information should be displayed on the

RAID Information menu.

6.5.2 Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. Select Mode Change from the left menu.

2. Select Normal from the check box to the right.

3. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process.

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6.5.3 Changing the RAID level

Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives

when you change to a different RAID level.

To change the RAID level:

1. Select Mode Change from the left menu.

2. (optional) Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the disks or additional disks to include

in the new RAID set.

3. Select your new RAID level from the check box to the right.

Selecting Normal will delete the RAID set.

4. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process.

6. The following message will appear, press OK to delete the RAID set, or press Cancel

to return to the RAID Manager menul.

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5. The following message will appear, press OK to continue the RAID process, or press

Cancel to select another RAID level.

6.5.4 Preferences

System Preferences

Allows you to set automatic run on system startup or minimize on notication.

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E-Mail Preferences

Allow you to congure the email details, as well as the notication events to send an email

when they happen.

Event Log

Allows you to view the event log of the RAID set, you may also choose to clear all events.

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6.6 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS

This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.

• The KEY module is purchased separately.

• Due to chipset behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports

Intel® SSD modules.

• Refer to section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY

connector.

• Due to hardware design, [U.2_1 to U.2_4], or [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or

[PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and

PCIEX16_6] can support CPU RAID conguration as OS drives, but OS RAID may not

be built across the different [items] mentioned above.

• [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or

[PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on Hyper M.2

cards installed on the [items] mentioned above.

• [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on installed Intel® P3500 or

P3600 SSD.

To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD

Controllers then press <Enter> to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu.

Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at

RAID mode together.

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6.6.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press

<Enter>. The following screen appears:

2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to

create, and then press <Enter>.

4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press

<Enter> and select X to enable this function.

5. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the

RAID set.

6. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID

array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. 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.

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7. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you

want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume

and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.

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2. When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID

volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.

6.6.2 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 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete

and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:

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6.6.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows®

10 OS installation

After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to the

independent drives or bootable array. 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.

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4. 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. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support

DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and

click Next.

8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.

Driver Installation

This chapter provides the instructions for installing the

necessary drivers for different system components in both

Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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7.1 RAID driver installation

After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an

operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the

instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.

7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive

When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB ash drive.

You can create a USB ash drive with RAID driver in Windows by copying the les from the

support DVD to the USB ash drive.

To copy the RAID driver to a USB ash drive in Windows environment:

1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.

2. Connect a USB ash drive to your system.

3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD.

4. Click

Drivers > C620 INTEL RAID > Windows > Driver and then copy the RAID driver

folder to the USB ash drive.

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver

During Windows® Server 2012 R2 OS installation

To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2012 R2 OS:

1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2012 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the

screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2012 R2.

2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only

(advanced).

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3. Click Load Driver.

4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of

the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB ash drive).

• 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.

• Or you may connect a USB ash drive containing the RAID controller driver.

Click Browse to continue.

5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB ash drive

and then click OK to continue.

6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.

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7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver,

• Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc.

• Remove the USB ash drive.

Select the drive to install Windows and click Next.

8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.

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3. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following

command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid,

then press <ENTER>.

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.x

To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:

1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD.

2. Press <Tab> to edit options.

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4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press

<Enter>.

5. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one

you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>.

OK Cancel

Main Menu

Yes No

Driver Disk Sou8rce

You have multiple devices which could

serve as source for a driver disk.

Which would you like to use?

sdc

sdd

sdb

sr0

Do you have a driver disk?

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6. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select

OK, then press <Enter>.

The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system.

7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press

<Enter>.

More Driver Disks?

Yes No

Insert Driver Disk

OK Back

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation.

Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb

and press “OK” to continue.

Do you wish to load any more

driver disks?

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Preparing the Linux Driver

Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver.

When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit

SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1.

1. Copy the image le into the Linux system.

Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-ga-x86_64.img

2. Create a folder.

Example: image

3. Mount the image le into the image folder using this command format:

mount -oloop [image le name] image

Example: mount -oloop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-

ga-x86__64.img image

4. Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive.

5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image.

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3. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.

Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS

To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

OS:

1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.

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6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.

4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the

command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options eld, and press <Enter>.

5. When below screen appears, select the USB oppy disk drive (sda) as the driver

update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>.

Please choose the Driver Update medium.

sda: USB Floppy

other device

OK Back

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7.2 Management applications and utilities installation

When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the

main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is displayed.

1. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and

utilities.

2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server

2016.

The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management

applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.

The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:

1. Drivers

2. Utilities

3. Manual

4. Contact

The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012

R2 and on the Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS).

7.3 Running the Support DVD

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.

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7.3.2 Utilities menu tab

The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

7.3.1 Drivers menu tab

The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

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7.3.3 Manual menu

The Manual menu provides a list of supplementary user guides.

You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.

7.3.4 Contact information menu

The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links

if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

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7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation

This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on

the system.

You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating

system.

To install the Intel® chipset device software:

1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD

automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.

3. Click the item Intel® Chipset Device Software from the menu.

4. The

Intel® Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start the

installation.

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6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process.

7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.

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5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.

7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver

This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter

Driver on the system.

To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Log on with Administrator privileges.

3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.

4. Click Intel® I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver in the Drivers menu of the main

screen to start the installation.

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6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections Install Wizard window appears.

7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.

8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation.

By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell

Module are ticked.

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9. Click Install to start the installation.

10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.

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7.6 VGA driver installation

This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter

(VGA) driver.

You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system.

To install the ASPEED VGA driver:

1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD

automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.

3. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation.

4. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation.

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6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

5. Click Install to start the installation process.

Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer

to when conguring the motherboard.

Appendix

A-2 Appendix

WS C621E SAGE block diagram

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Q-Code table

Code Description

00 Not used

02 microcode

03 CACHE_ENABLED

04 PCH initialization

06 CPU_EARLY_INIT

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

4F DXE IPL is started

54 Unspecied 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

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

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Code Description

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 specic)

70 PCH DXE initialization is started

71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

72 PCH devices initialization

73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

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

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Code Description

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

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7 Conguration 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

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)

Code Description

03 System is entering S3 sleep state

04 System is entering S4 sleep state

05 System is entering S5 sleep state

30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

A-6 Appendix

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• 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 to 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

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)

ASUS TS700-E9 Series A-7

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the

Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit

https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded

under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major

failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also

entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality

and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at

https://www.asus.com/support/.

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and

makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global

environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on

regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on

regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS

REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations

Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits

use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in

homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except

for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

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.

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Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of

the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng

các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

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.

Ecodesign Directive

European Union announced a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for

energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Specic Implementing Measures are aimed at

improving environmental performance of specic products or across multiple product types.

ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be

found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/

Technical Support

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=zh-tw

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)

Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Telephone +86-21-5442-1616

Fax +86-21-5442-0099

Web site https://www.asus.com.cn

Technical Support

Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=zh-cn

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ASUS contact information

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site https://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

General support +1-812-282-2787

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en-us

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

Fax +49-2102-959911

Web site https://www.asus.com/de/

Technical Support

Telephone +49-1805-010923

Support Fax +49-2102-959911

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=de-de

ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)

Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,

Czech Republic

Telephone +420-596766888

Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/

Technical Support

Telephone +420-596-766-891

Fax +420-596-766-329

E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=cs-cz

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ASUS contact information

ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)

Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands

Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/

Technical Support

Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292

Fax +31-(0)591-666853

E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=nl-nl

ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland

Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/

Technical Support

Telephone +48-225718033

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=pl-pl

ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)

Address г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия

Telephone (495) 640-32-75

Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/

Technical Support

Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=ru-ru

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