Asus E500 G5 SFF Servers & Workstation User Manual

E500 G5 SFF

Workstation

User Guide

E15658

Revised Edition V4

July 2019 ii

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

Electrical Safety .............................................................................................vii

Operation Safety ............................................................................................vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

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

Serial number label ....................................................................................1-2

E500 G5 SFF specifications summary .....................................................1-3

Front panel features ...................................................................................1-5

Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-6

Internal features .........................................................................................1-7

LED information .........................................................................................1-8

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

Chassis stand .............................................................................................2-2

Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Removing the chassis cover .......................................................2-3

CPU installation ..........................................................................................2-4

Cooling system installation ......................................................................2-6

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

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.5.1 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-9

Assembly module ....................................................................................2-10

2.6.1

2.6.2

Removing the assembly module ...............................................2-10

Replacing the assembly module and front cover ......................2-11

5.25-inch drive ..........................................................................................2-12

Card reader ...............................................................................................2-13

3.5” Storage devices ................................................................................2-14

2.10 2.5” Storage device ..................................................................................2-16

2.11 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-18

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

2.11.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ......................................................2-20

2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port ............................................2-21

2.12 System fan ................................................................................................2-22

2.13 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................2-23

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2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection ...............................................2-25

2.14.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-25

2.14.2 Audio I/O connection .................................................................2-27

2.15 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-29

2.16 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-29

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1

3.2

Motherboard layout ....................................................................................3-2

Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................3-4

3.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................3-8

3.5 Internal connectors ..................................................................................3-12

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................4-2

4.1.2

4.1.3

ASUS EzFlash Utility...................................................................4-3

BUPDATER utility .......................................................................4-4

BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ......................................................................4-7

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.2.4

4.2.5

Menu bar .....................................................................................4-7

Menu items..................................................................................4-8

Submenu items ...........................................................................4-8

Navigation keys ...........................................................................4-8

4.2.6

4.2.7

4.2.8

General help................................................................................4-8

Configuration fields .....................................................................4-8

Pop-up window............................................................................4-8

4.2.9 Scroll bar .....................................................................................4-8

Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9

Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.5

4.4.6

4.4.7

4.4.8

CPU Configuration ....................................................................4-11

Power & Performance ...............................................................4-13

Server ME Configuration ...........................................................4-15

Trusted Computing....................................................................4-15

ACPI Settings ............................................................................4-16

APM Configuration ....................................................................4-16

Runtime Error Logging Settings ................................................4-17

Onboard LAN Configuration ......................................................4-17

Contents

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................4-18

4.4.10 Intel TXT Information.................................................................4-21

4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................4-21

4.4.12 USB Configuration ....................................................................4-22

4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration.....................................................4-23

4.4.14 CSM Configuration ....................................................................4-24

4.4.15 NVMe Configuration ..................................................................4-25

4.4.16 WHEA Configuration .................................................................4-25

4.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration...............................................................4-25

4.4.18 iSCSI Configuration ..................................................................4-26

Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-27

4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .............................................4-27

4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration ...............................................................4-29

Security menu ..........................................................................................4-33

Boot menu ................................................................................................4-36

Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-38

4.9 Tool menu .................................................................................................4-38

4.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-39

4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings .........................................4-39

4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................4-40

3.11 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................4-40

4.11.1 System Event Log .....................................................................4-42

4.11.2 BMC self test log (for WS C246M PRO/SE only) ......................4-43

4.11.3 BMC network configuration (for WS C246M PRO/SE only) ...... 4-43

4.11.4 View System Event Log ............................................................4-45

4.11.5 BMC User Settings (for WS C246M PRO/SE only) ..................4-45

4.12 Save & Exit menu .....................................................................................4-45

Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

5.1

5.2

RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-2

5.1.1

5.1.2

RAID definitions ..........................................................................5-2

Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................................5-3

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................5-3

5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ..........................................................5-3

Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .............................5-4

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ....................................................................5-5

5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................5-7

5.2.3 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

utility ............................................................................................5-8

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5.3

5.3

Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................5-8

5.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® ...................................5-8

Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........................5-9

5.3.1

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

Creating a RAID set ..................................................................5-10

Changing a Volume Type..........................................................5-12

Deleting a volume .....................................................................5-13

Preferences ...............................................................................5-14

Appendix

WS C246M PRO block diagram .............................................................................. A-2

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

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

Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................................A-6

REACH ....................................................................................................A-7

ENERGY STAR Qualified Product ...............................................................A-8

EPEAT Registered Products ........................................................................A-8

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

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. 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 service.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

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

• Before using the server, make sure 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.

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.

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

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

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About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

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

5. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key>

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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 (+).

Command

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

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S

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.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name E500 G5 SFF

Accessories 1 x E500 G5 SFF Support CD

1 x Windows 10 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled model M12 language pack)

1 x AC Power Cable

1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 10)

1 x COM port cable

Optional Items Smart Card Reader

Anti-Virus CD pack

DVD-RW or DVD-ROM

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

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 figure 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.

E500 G5 SFF xxS0xxxxxxxx

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary

The ASUS E500 G5 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation board.

Processor / System Bus

LGA1151 socket for Intel

Intel ®

® Xeon

Pentium™ processors / Intel ®

® Processor E-2100/E-2200 Family /

9th/8th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel

Celeron™ processors*

®

Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology

Core Logic

Memory

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list

Intel ® C246 Chipset

4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU)

Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)

4 x DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM*

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List)

Expansion

Slots

Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)

Total PCI/PCI-X

/PCI-E Slots

3

Slot Type

PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, x1 Gen3 Link, from PCH

PCIEX16_1: PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen3 Link

PCIEX8_1: PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH

Intel ® C246 Chipset:

Disk

Controller

SATA

Controller

Storage Bays

Networking

Graphic

LAN

VGA

- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (PCI-E Gen3 x4 link, NGFF 2280 /

2260 / 2242 / 2230) or

- 7 x SATA 6GB/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s)

Intel ® RST (Windows & Linux)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to 2 x internal 2.5” SSD with

cage by requests)

1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x4 link,

NGFF 2280/2260/2242/2230)

1 x Intel ® I210-AT GbE LAN

1 x Intel ® I219-LM GbE LAN

Integrated Graphics Processor x 1

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA

- Supports HDMI 1.4 with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz

- Supports VGA with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

Realtek ® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Audio

Auxiliary Storage Device

Bay (Floppy / Optical

Drive)

1 x 5.25" media bays

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

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E500 G5 SFF specifications summary

Front I/O

Rear I/O Ports

Switch/LED

Security Options

OS Support

Dimension

(HH x WW x DD)

Net Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & HDD not included)

Power Supply

Power Rating

Environment

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Headphone port

1 x Microphone port



2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x HDMI

1 x DisplayPort

1 x VGA

2 x RJ-45 ports

1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports (5 + 1 Audio jacks)

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Reset switch

1 x HDD Access LED

Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)

Windows ® 10

* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.

410 mm x 96 mm x 330 mm

6 Kg

300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply

300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply, Bronze

(100-127/220-240Vac, 6-3A, 60/50Hz, Class I)

Operating temperature: 10 ° C ~ 35 ° C

Non operating temperature: -40 ° C ~ 70 ° C

Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.


1.4 Front panel features

The E500 G5 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access.

ODD and card reader cover

Headphone port

Microphone port

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

HDD access LED

Power button and

Power LED

Reset button

USB BIOS Flashback

SPDIF OUT

Card reader (Optional) Optical Drive (Optional)

ASUS E500 G5 SFF


BIOS

SPDIF OUT

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and the power supply module.

Intel ® LAN port 1 and 2

COM port (optional) Expansion slots

Power connector

Single power supply

DisplayPort

HDMI port

VGA port



USB 2.0 ports

Audio ports

Optical S/PDIF Out port

• Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the LED descriptions.

• * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only.

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1.6 Internal features

The ASUS E500 G5 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:

1. Power supply unit

2. System fan

3. ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation Board

4. Expansion card locks

5. Optical drive (Optional)

6. Card reader (Optional)

7. Front I/O board (hidden)

8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden)

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

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY


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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED Power LED

LED

Power LED

Color

Blue

HDD Access LED Orange

Display status

ON

OFF

Blinking


BIOS

SPDIF OUT

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

Description

System power ON

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

ACT/LINK LED


SPDIF OUT

BIOS

SPEED LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

Status

ACT/LINK LED

Description

OFF

GREEN

BLINKING

No link

Linked

Data activity

Status

OFF

ORANGE

GREEN

SPEED LED

Description

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps connection

1 Gbps connection


Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

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2.1 Chassis stand

To install the chassis stand:

1. Attach the two stand pieces to each other. A clicking sound can be heard when the stand pieces are securely attached to each other.

2. Peel the rubber foot padding off (A), and push it firmly into the rubber foot padding slot

(B) as shown in the illustration below.

3. Attach the chassis stand to the chassis.

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.2 Chassis cover

2.2.1 Removing the chassis cover

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

• Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

• The images of the workstation shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the chassis cover:

1. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the chassis cover.

2. Slightly pull the chassis cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis, then lift to remove the chassis cover.


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2.3 CPU installation

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket for Intel

E-2100/E-2200 Family / Intel

Pentium™ processors / Intel

®

® Celeron™ processors.

® Xeon ® Processor

9th/8th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel ®

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket.

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

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, 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.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1151 socket.

• 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.


Load plate

Load lever

ASUS E500 G5 SFF

Retention lock

Load lever

Retention tab

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

CPU notches

Alignment key

Load lever

Retention tab

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2.4 Cooling system installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.5 System memory

The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) slots.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Recommended memory configurations


Memory configurations

You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB unbuffered and ECC and non-ECC DDR4

DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 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.


2.5.1 DIMM installation

To remove a DIMM


2.6 Assembly module

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, card reader, and 3.5” HDD, you should first remove the front panel cover and assembly module.

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

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

2.6.1 Removing the assembly module

To remove the assembly module:

1. Locate the front panel cover latches and lift both latches gently to remove the front panel cover.

2. Pull the assembly module lock towards the front (A) to release the assembly module from the chassis, then lift the assembly module to remove it (B).


2.6.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover

To replace the assembly module and front panel cover:

1. Align the assembly module with the chassis and insert it into the chassis.

2. Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module.

3. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover. Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure.


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2.7 5.25-inch drive

To install a 5.25-inch drive to the assembly module:

1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.6.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.

2. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the 5.25-inch drive with two

(2) screws into the screw holes on the left side of the assembly module.

4. Connect the SATA cable to the

SATA connector of the drive.

5. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive.

6. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.6.2

Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information.

Screw holes


2.8 Card reader

To install a card reader to the assembly module:


2. Insert and carefully push the card reader into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the card reader with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module, and one (1) screw on the left side of the assembly module.

Screw holes

4. Connect the connector to the bundled USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable, then connect the USB 3.2

Gen 1 cable to the USB3_12 connector on the motherboard.

Refer to section 3.5 Internal connectors for the location of the USB3_12 connector.


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2.9 3.5” Storage devices

The server system supports two (2) 3.5-inch storage devices via the assembly module.

To install a 3.5-inch storage device to the right storage bay:


2. Insert and carefully push the storage device into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the storage device with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module.






Screw holes


To install a 3.5-inch storage device to the left storage bay:


2. Insert and carefully push the storage device into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the storage device with four

(4) screws into the screw holes shown in the illustration.






Screw holes

Screw holes


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2.10 2.5” Storage device

The server system supports a 2.5-inch storage device via the assembly module.

To install a 2.5-inch storage device to the right HDD bay:


2. Align the storage device with the screw holes on the 2.5” storage device cage, then place the storage device in to the cage.

3. Secure the storage device to the cage using the bundled four (4) screws.

4. Insert and carefully push the cage into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.


5. Secure the cage with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module.






Screw holes


2.11 Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIE x1_1 slot

2

3

PCIE x16_1 slot

PCIE x8_1 slot


2.11.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Remove the screw from the metal bracket lock.

Metal bracket lock

2. Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B).

3. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot, then secure it with a screw.

Expansion card

PCI-E slot

4. Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously.


2.11.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards

To install an M.2 card:

1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard.

2. Remove the screw on the stand screw.

3. Prepare the M.2 card.

4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1).

5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.

NGFF1

Stand screw

Screw

Screw hole

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• Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it.

• Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it.


2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port

To install a COM port to the rear panel:

1. Remove the metal cover of the rear COM port.

Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury.

2. Align the COM port to the screw holes on the rear I/O cover, then secure the COM port using two (2) screws.

3. Connect the COM port to the COM1 connector.


2.12 System fan

This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective.

To remove the system fan:

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the FRNT_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

2. Slide the system fan away from the power supply unit, then lift the system fan to remove it from the chassis.

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Follow the previous instructions in reverse order if you want to reinstall the system fan.


2.13 BIOS update utility


USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to support new CPUs. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to start the update process.

To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB storage device.

• We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.

• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as WSC246MP.CAP

for this motherboard.

2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.

USB BIOS Flashback port

3. Shut down your computer.

4. On your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the

Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.

5. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.


• Refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for more information of the Flashback LED.

• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS in Chapter 4.

• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC jumper while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please press and hold the BIOS_FLBK button for 3 seconds again to restart the process.

• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the

BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. Please check the following when this happens:

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The USB drive should only contain a single partition.

The USB drive should be formatted to a FAT32, FAT16, or NTFS filesystem.

- The BIOS filename should be correctly named, and in the root folder of the USB drive.

- If the problem persists, the USB drive may not be compatible, please try another

USB drive of a different brand/model.

Then retry the flashback by pressing the BIOS flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED starts to blink .


2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection

2.14.1 Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

1.

DisplayPort

2.

VGA port

3. Intel ® LAN port 1 and 2

(I219-LM & I210-AT)*

4.

HDMI port

5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6

6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

8. Optical S/PDIF Out port

9.

Audio I/O ports**

* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.


* LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED

Status

Off

Orange

Description

No link

Linked

Orange (Blinking) Data activity

Orange (Blinking then steady)

Ready to wake up from S5 mode

Speed LED

Status Description

Off 10 Mbps connection

Orange 100 Mbps connection

Green 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

LAN port

You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port’s

LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled.

** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port

Headset

2-channel

Light Blue Line In

Lime Line Out

Pink

Orange

Black

Mic In

–

–

4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Line In Line In Side Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In

–

Mic In Mic In

Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out


2.14.2 Audio I/O connection

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2-channel Speakers


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Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers


2.15 Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Ensure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.

For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the

ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a

“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep

One short beep

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Description

VGA detected

Quick boot set to disabled

No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

2.16 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.



Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

Motherboard Information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

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3.1 Motherboard layout

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Refer to 3.5 Internal connectors and 2.14.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots

1. DDR4 DIMM slots

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1)

3. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

4. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

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

6. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3;

4-pin REAR_FAN1)

7. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)

8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB78)

9. BIOS Flashback button

10.

ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

11. Intel ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)

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

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

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

15. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)

16. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

17.

Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

18. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)

19. Q-Code LED

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

21. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

22. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)

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

24. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

25. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1)

26. Power-on button

27. LGA1151 CPU socket

28. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2)

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3.2 Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

1. Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The LED near 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.

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3.3 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 short-circuit the CLRTC1 jumper. Shorting the

CLRTC1 jumper 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.


2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® I210-AT Gigabit (LAN_

SW2) controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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

This jumper allows you to force Intel ® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted.


4. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)

This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.

5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.

This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.


3.4 Onboard LEDs

1. Diagnosis LEDs

The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-

On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.

The Diagnosis 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.

2. 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.


3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1)

The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.

4. ME LED (MELED1)

The ME LED is an onboard LED that blinks when the ME is operating properly.


5. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1)

The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.

6. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)

The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.


7. Q-Code LED

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

• The Q-Code LED provides 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.


3.5 Internal connectors

1. Intel ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)

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 configuration with the Intel

Intel ® C246 chipset.

® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard

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. 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.

We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

3. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

The TPM module is purchased separately.


4. 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.

5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB

3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to

5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

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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.


6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB78)

The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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

7. Storage device 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.


8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3; 4-pin REAR_FAN1)

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.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!

Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.


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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• 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.

• 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 is only enabled for WS C246M PRO/SE.

• 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.

• 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 LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the

HDD.

• 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 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• 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.


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11. 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.

• Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable.

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

This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

• Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2)

This 2-pin connector is 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.

• Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

12. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1)

This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to monitor.


13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit

(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1 power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.


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

The SGPIO1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data.

15. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU

(power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.


16. Chassis Intrusion (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.

17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)

This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.


18. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)

This connector allows you to install an M.2 device.

• NGFF1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2230 /

2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices.

• When the NGFF1 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 8 (SATA 6

Gbps_8) will be disabled.

• These sockets support IRST (Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology).

The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.


Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

3. BUPDATER

Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility.

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the system.

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

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 file.

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4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility.

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

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

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

<Enter> to enable it.

Current Platform

Platform : WS C246M PRO

Version : 0201

Build Date :04/20/2018

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

New Platform


FS0 System Volume Information

Windows

<DIR>

<DIR>

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

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press <Enter>.

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

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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

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

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

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

4.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.

2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

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

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>.

A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP


The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

Current Platform


New Platform


Build Date :05/24/2018

Start Programming Flash.

Write

75%

DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!

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 finished! Please restart your system.

C:\>


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This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware 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 first 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 file for this motherboard.


4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Security

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the chipset settings

For changing the security settings

Boot

Monitor

For changing the system boot configuration

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

For configuring options for special functions Tool

Event Logs

Server Mgmt

For changing the event log settings

For changing the server mgmt settings

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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4.2.3 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Chipset, Security,

Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

4.2.4 Submenu items

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

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

4.2.5 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.

4.2.6 General help

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

4.2.7 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected.

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

4.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

4.2.9 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.


4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language.

Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.

To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the

Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.

System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY]

Allows you to set the system date.

System Time [HH:MM:SS]

Allows you to set the system time.


4.4 Advanced menu

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

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

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4.4.1 CPU Configuration

C6DRAM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in C6 state.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled]

Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX).

Configuration options: [Software Controlled] [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to

[Enabled] or [Software Controlled] .

Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs]

Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type.

Configuration options: [No change in Owner EPOCHs] [Change to New Random

EPOCHs] [Manual User Defined Owner EPOCHs]

SGX Launch Control Policy [Unlocked]

Allows you to select the behavior of SGX Launch Control Policy.

Configuration options: [Intel Locked] [Unlocked] [Locked]


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The following items appear only when you set SGX Launch Control Policy to [Locked] .

SGX LE Public Key Hash 0-3 [0]

Allows you to set the Bytes of the Software Guard Extensions (SGX)

Launch Enclave Public Key Hash.

The following item appears only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to

[Enabled] .

PRMRR Size [128MB]

Allows you to set the PRMMR Size.

Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]

CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override.


The following item appears only when you set CPU Flex Ratio Override to [Enabled] .

CPU Flex Ratio Settings [33]

Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio.

This value must be between the Max Efficiency Ratio (LFM) and the Maximum nonturbo ratio set by the Hardware (HFW).

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

This Item allows you to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.


Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]

This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.


Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Enable this item to allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by

Vanderpool Technology.


Active Processor Cores [All]

This item allows you to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

BIST [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable BIST (Built-In Self Test) on reset.


AES [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).



Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by

Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect.


4.4.2 Power & Performance

CPU - Power Management Control

Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]

This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset vector.

Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]

Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.


Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH will dynamically increase CPU frequency in order to enter pkg C-State faster to reduce overall power. RTH is controlled through MSR 1FC bit 20.


Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.


HDC Control [Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Disable HDC.

Can be enable by OS if OS native support available.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled.


C-States [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU power management, this allows the CPU to enter

C-state when not it is not 100 % utilized.



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The following items appears only when you set C-States to [Enabled] .

Enhanced C-States [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.


C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3]

This item allows you to configure the C-state auto demotion.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3]

C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]

This item allows you to configure the C-state Un-demotion.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3]

Package C-State Demotion [Disabled]

This item allows you to configure the Package C-State Demotion.


Package C-State Un-demotion [Disabled]

This item allows you to configure the Package C-state Un-demotion.


Package C-state Limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select the maximum package C-state limit setting.

Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7S] [C8] [C9] [C10] [CPU Default]

[Auto]

Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring.


GT - Power Management Control

RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable standby support.


Maximum GT frequency [Default Max Frequency]

This item allows you to set the maximum GT frequency limit. Choose between 350MHz

(RPN) and 1150 MHz (RP0). Values beyond the range will be clipped to the min/max supported by SKU.

Configuration options: [Default Max Frequency] [100Mhz]-[1200Mhz]

Disable Turbo GT Frequency [Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Disabled Turbo GT Frequency

GT Frequency is not limited.


4.4.3 Server ME Configuration

TPM Device Selection [PTT]

Allows you to select the TPM device.

Configuration options: [PTT] [dTPM]

4.4.4 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support.



4.4.5 ACPI Settings

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Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.


The following items appears only when you set Enable ACPI Auto Configuration to

[Disabled] .

Enable Hibernation [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the system’s ability to Hibernate (OS/S4

Sleep State).


This option may not be effective with some operating systems.

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable Lock of Legacy Resources.


4.4.6 APM Configuration

ErP [Disabled]

Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled] , all other PME options will be switched off.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (S4+S5)] [Enable (s5)]


The following items appears only when you set ErP to [Disabled] .

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

[Power On] , the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State] , the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Disables the PCI or PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Enables the PCI or PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

When set to [Enabled] , the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and

Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.

4.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings

Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System.


4.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration

Onboard I210 LAN Configuration

Intel I210 LAN1

LAN Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.


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


Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Due to Intel ® limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] or [iSCSI] is selected.

Intel I219 LAN Configuration

LAN Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.


4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

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COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.


The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled] .

Console Redirection Settings

These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.

The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.


Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set.

[VT100+]

[VT-UTF8]

[ANSI]

Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.

Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.

Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.

Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.

[None]

[Even]

[Odd]

None parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd

[Mark]

[Space] parity bit is always 1 parity bit is always 0

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.)

The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit.

Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.


Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.


Resolution 100x31 [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable extended terminal resolution.


Putty Keypad [VT100]

This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.

Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]


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Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1]

Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy

OPROM Messages.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Resolution [80x24]

Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection.

Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

Redirect After POST [Always Enable]

Allows you to select the redirection after POST.

Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader]

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management

Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.


The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled] .

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]


Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]


Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]


Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]


4.4.10 Intel TXT Information

You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu.

4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings

Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

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.


SR-IOV Support [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has

SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices.


BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked.



4.4.12 USB Configuration

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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list.

Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OS(s) without XHCI hand-off support.


USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support.


Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.


USB hardware delays and time-outs

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to set the USB transfer time-out value.

Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to set the device reset time-out value.

Configuration options: [10 sec] 20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]


Device power-up delay [Auto]

Allows you to set the maximum time the device takes before the device reports itself to the host controller properly.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears only when you set Device power-up delay to [Manual] .

Device power-up delay in seconds [5]

Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 40.

Mass Storage Devices

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]

4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration

Allows you to configure the network stack configuration.

Network Stack [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack.


The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled] .

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created.


Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created.


Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created.


Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created.



IPSEC Certificate [Enabled]

Enables or disables support for IPSEC Certificate.


PXE boot wait time [0]

Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5.

Media detect count [1]

Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.

4.4.14 CSM Configuration

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CSM Support [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.


The following items appear only when you set CSM Support to [Enabled] .

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This allows you to set the GA20 option.

[Upon Request]

[Always]

GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.

Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]

This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.

[Immediate] Execute the trap right away.

[Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

HDD Connection Order [Adjust]

This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD handles to be adjusted.

Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep]

Boot Option filter [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]


Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/

Video OpROM.

Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy]

Other PCI devices [Legacy]

This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,

Storage, or Video.

Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy]

4.4.15 NVMe Configuration

You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.

4.4.16 WHEA Configuration

Whea Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support.


4.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration

Allows you to configure the Tls Auth.


4.4.18 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.


4.5 Chipset menu

The Chipset menu allows you to change the platform settings.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration

Memory Configuration

Memory Test on Warm Boot [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Base Memory Test Run on Warm Boot.


Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting.

Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2667]

ECC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.


Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler.


Fast Boot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Fast Boot.



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PEG Port Configuration

PEG 0:1:0

Max Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to set the Max Link Speed.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75]

Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

The values range from 0 to 255.

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]

Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.

Configuration options: [1.0x] [0.1x] [0.01x] [0.001x]

PEG0 Physical Slot Number [1]

Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 8191.

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VT-d [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable VT-d capability.


CRID Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CRID control for Intel SIPP.


Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment. This is enabled automatically if the aperture size is set to 2048MB.


The following item is configurable only when you set VT-d to [Enabled] .

X2APIC Opt Out [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out.


4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration


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PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express clock gating for each root port.


DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]

Port8xh Decode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode.


The following item appears only when you set Port8xh Decode to [Enabled].

Port8xh Decode Port# [0]

Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port availability.

Configuration options: [0] - [23]

SATA And RSTe Configuration

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.


The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled] .

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation.

Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID]

Serial ATA Port 0-5

Port 0-7 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.


Hot Plug [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.


Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device.


SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]

Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk drive

Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]

HD Audio Configuration

HD Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio.



The following items appear only when you set HD Audio to [Enabled] .

Audio DSP [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Audio DSP.


The following item appears only when you set Audio DSP to [Enabled] .

Audio DSP Compliance Mode [Non-UAA (IntelSST)]

Allows you to specify the DSP enabled system compliance.

[Non-UAA (IntelSST)] IntelSST driver support only

[UAA (HDA Inbox/IntelSST)] HD Audio Inbox or IntelSST driver support

NHLT (DMIC/BT/I2S configuration) is published for non-UAA only.

Audio Link Mode [HD Audio Link]

Allows you to select the audio link mode.

Configuration options: [HD Audio Link] [SSP (I2S)] [Soundwire] [Advanced Link Config]

The following items appear only when you set Audio Link Mode to [Advanced Link

Config] .

HDA Link [Enabled]


DMIC #0 [Enabled]


DMIC #1 [Enabled]


SSP #0 [Disabled]


SSP #1 [Enabled]


SSP #2 [Enabled]


SNDW #1 [Disabled]


SNDW #2 [Enabled]






HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard]

Allows you to select the HDA-Link Codec.

Configuration options: [Platform Onboard] [External Kit]


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HD Audio Advanced Configuration iDisplay Audio Disconnect [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable iDisplay Audio Disconnect.


Codec Sx Wake Capability [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Codec Sx Wake Capability.


PME Enable [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PME wake of HD Audio controller during

POST.


The following item is configurable only when you set Audio Link Mode to [Soundwire] .

Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting [Non-ACT Topology]

This item allows you to select the Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting.

Configuration options: [Non-ACT Topology] [ACT Topology]

HD Audio Link Frequency [24 MHz]

Allows you to select the HD Audio Link Frequency.

Configuration options: [6 MHz] [12 MHz] [24 MHz] iDisplay Audio Link Frequency [96 MHz]

Allows you to select the iDisplay Audio Link Frequency.

Configuration options: [48 MHz] [96 MHz] iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode [2T Mode]

Allows you to select the iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode.

Configuration options: [1T Mode][2T Mode]

LAN Wake from DeepSx [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable wake from DeepSx by the assertion of LAN_WAKE# pin.


SLP_LAN# Low on DC Power [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable SLP_LAN# Low on DC Power.


Disqualify GBE Disconnect And ModPhy PG [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable Disqualify GBE Disconnect And ModPhy PG.



4.6 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 configure the System

Mode state.

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.


To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.


User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.


To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.


To clear a user password:

1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.

Secure Boot

This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

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Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key

(EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.


Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.

Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]


Restore Factory Keys

This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases.

Reset to Setup Mode

This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.

Key Management

This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key

Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Factory Key Provision [Disabled]

Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup

Mode.


Restore Factory keys

This item will install all Factory Default keys.

Reset to Setup Mode

This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.

Export Secure Boot Variables

This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.

Configuration options: [Set New] [Append]


Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.

Configuration options: [Set New] [Append]

Device Guard Ready

Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB

Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.

Restore DB defaults

Restore DB variable to factory defaults.

Platform Key (PK)

Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete]

Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures

(DBX)

Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete]

Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Update] [Append]

4.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

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Setup Prompt Timeout [1]

Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.



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.

Fast Boot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. This has no effect for BBS boot options.


The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled] .

Sata Support [All Sata Devices]

[Last Boot HDD Only] Only last booted HDD device will be available in POST.

[All Sata Devices] All SATA devices will be available in OS and POST.

VGA Support [EFI Driver]

[Auto]

[EFI Driver]

Only legacy OpRom with Legacy OS, and logo will NOT be shown during POST.

Efi driver will still be installed with EFI OS.

USB Support [Full Intial]

[Disabled]

[Partial Initial]

[Full Initial]

All USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot.

USB Mass Storage and specific USB port/device will NOT be available before OS boot.

All USB devices will be available in OS and POST.

PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]

If this option is disabled, PS2 devices will be skipped.


Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]

If this option is disabled, Network Stack Driver will be skipped.


Redirection Support [Disabled]

If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled.


The following item appears only when you set Quiet Boot to [Disabled] .

POST Report [5 sec]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.

Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]


4.8 Monitor menu

This menu displays the system temperature, fan speed, and power status. You can also change the fan settings in this menu.

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Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode]

The following items appear only when you set Fan Speed Control to [Manual Speed

Mode] .

REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-3 Duty% [50]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the

<+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100.

4.9 Tool menu

ASUS EZ Flash

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the

ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.


4.10 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.


The following items appear only when you set Smbios Event Log to [Enabled] .

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Choose options for reacting to a full Smbios Event Log.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Smbios Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.


MECI [1]

This option allows you to set the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255.

METW [60]

This option allows you to set the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter.


Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99.

Custom Options

Log EFI Status Code [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes.


The following item appears only when you set Log EFI Status Code to [Enabled] .

Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard

Smbios Type (Not all may be translated).


4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.

3.11 Server Mgmt menu

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BMC related items are for WS C246M PRO/SE only, and are disabled for WS C246M PRO.

BMC Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC.



The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled] .

Wait for BMC [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable wait for BMC response for specified time out.


FRB-2 Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).


FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes]

Allows you to select the FRB-2 Timer Expiration value.

Configuration options: [3 minutes] [4 minutes] [5 minutes] [6 minutes]

FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing]

Allows you to select the how the system should respond in FRB-2 Timer expires.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]

This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management

Software after the OS loads.


The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled] .

OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]

Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.

Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes]

OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the

OS Boot Watch Timer expires.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]

Serial Mux [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration.


BMC Warm Reset

This item allow you to perform a BMC warm reset.


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4.11.1 System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

• The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled] .

• All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Custom EFI Logging Options

Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]

Allows you to select which codes to log.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code]


4.11.2 BMC self test log (for WS C246M PRO/SE only)

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

Erase Log [Yes, On every reset]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On every reset]

When Log is Full [Clear Log]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.

Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more]

4.11.3 BMC network configuration

(for WS C246M PRO/SE only)

The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.

Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.

To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the

Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.


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IPV4

DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN

Configuration Address source [Unspecified]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by

BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] [DynamicBmcNonDhcp]

IPV6

DM_LAN1

IPV6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.


The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled] .




Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Shared LAN

IPV6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support.


The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled] .




Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]


4.11.4 View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.

4.11.5 BMC User Settings (for WS C246M PRO/SE only)

The sub-items in this configuration allow you to add, delete, or change BMC user settings.

4.12 Save & Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Save Changes and Reset

Exit System setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

Exit System setup without saving any 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.



Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

5

5.1 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 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.

5.1.1 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 configuration 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 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration 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 configuration you get all the benefits of both

RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

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5.1.2 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 configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

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 Chipset menu > PCH-IO Configuration menu > SATA And RST

Configuration , then press <Enter>.

3. Set SATA Mode Selection to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System

Acceleration] .

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

5.1.4 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 ® C246 chipset.

Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility.


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5.2 Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility

The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup.

To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:

1. Turn on the system.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Devices:

Port Device Model Serial #

0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4

1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL

2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8

3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H

Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

149.0GB Non-RAID Disk




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.

The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.

Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:

Name: Volume 0

RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Disks: dssdsdsds

Strip Size: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Capacity: aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Sync: aaaaaaaaaa

Create volume

[HELP]

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.

2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.

4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:

[SELECT DISKS]

Port Device Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume.

[ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done


5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.

6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <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.

7. When the Capacity 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>. The following warning message appears:

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N)

9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.


5.2.2 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 utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:

[DELETE VOLUME MENU]

Name Level

Volume0

Drives Capacity Status Bootable

RAID0 (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes

[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)

[ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume

2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press

<Delete>. The following warning message appears:

[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N):

3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.


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5.2.3 Exiting the Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option

ROM utility

To exit the utility:

1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit , then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears:

[CONFIRM EXIT]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.

5.3 Creating a RAID driver disk

5.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

®

To install the RAID driver for Windows ® OS:

1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver.

2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse .

3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID , and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK .

4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.

To set up a Windows ® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive.


5.3 Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

(Windows)

The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID

10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the

Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

You need to manually install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a

Windows ® operating system.

To enter the Intel ® system:

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating

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.

You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.


5.3.1 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 .

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• 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 .


6. Confirm 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 .


5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type

To change the volume type in Volume Properties :

1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field.

2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type .

3. You can 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:

RAID 10:

RAID 5:

128KB

64KB

64KB

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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.


5.3.3 Deleting a volume

Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.

To delete a volume:

1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete.

2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears.

3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.


5.3.4 Preferences

System Preferences

Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.

•

•

E-Mail Preferences

Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:

• Storage system information

Storage system warnings

Storage system errors


Appendix

Appendix

A

WS C246M PRO block diagram

A-2 Appendix

4F

54

55

56

57

58

59

5A

5B

5C – 5F

E0

E1

E2

E3

E4 – E7

E8

E9

EA

EB

EC – EF

F0

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5 – F7

F8

F9

Q-Code table

Code

00

02

03

04

06

10

11 – 14

15 – 18

19 – 1C

2B – 2F

30

31

32 – 36

37 – 3A

3B – 3E

4F

50 – 53

Description

Not used microcode

CACHE_ENABLED

PCH initialization

CPU_EARLY_INIT

PEI Core is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started

Pre-memory PCH initialization is started

Memory initialization

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Memory Installed

CPU post-memory initialization

Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started

Post-Memory PCH initialization is started

DXE IPL is started

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed

DXE IPL is started

Unspecified memory initialization error

Memory not installed

Invalid CPU type or Speed

CPU mismatch

CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

Internal CPU error

Reset PPI is not available

Reserved for future AMI error codes

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

S3 Boot Script execution

Video repost

OS S3 wake vector call

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

S3 Resume Failed

S3 Resume PPI not Found

S3 Resume Boot Script Error

S3 OS Wake Error


Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

Recovery process started

Recovery firmware image is found

Recovery firmware image is loaded

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

Recovery PPI is not available

Recovery capsule is not found


ASUS ESC500 G4 A-3

A-4

Code

FA

FB – FF

60

61

62

63 – 67

68

69

6A

6B – 6F

70

71

72

95

96

97

98

92

93

94

73 – 77

78

79

7A – 7F

90

91

99

9A

9B

9C

9D

9E – 9F

A0

A1

A6

A7

A8

A9

A2

A3

A4

A5

AA

AB

Description

Invalid recovery capsule


DXE Core is started

NVRAM initialization

Installation of the PCH Runtime Services

CPU DXE initialization is started

PCI host bridge initialization

System Agent DXE initialization is started

System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)

PCH DXE initialization is started

PCH DXE SMM initialization is started

PCH devices initialization

PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)

ACPI module initialization

CSM initialization

Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

Driver connecting is started

PCI Bus initialization is started

PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

PCI Bus Enumeration

PCI Bus Request Resources

PCI Bus Assign Resources

Console Output devices connect

Console input devices connect

Super IO Initialization

USB initialization is started

USB Reset

USB Detect

USB Enable

Reserved for future AMI codes

IDE initialization is started

IDE Reset

IDE Detect

IDE Enable

SCSI initialization is started

SCSI Reset

SCSI Detect

SCSI Enable

Setup Verifying Password

Start of Setup


Setup Input Wait


Appendix

D5

D6

D7

D8

D1

D2

D3

D4

D9

DA

DB

DC

Code

AC

AD

AE

AF

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

B8– BF

D0

Description


Ready To Boot event

Legacy Boot event

Exit Boot Services event

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

Legacy Option ROM Initialization

System Reset

USB hot plug

PCI bus hot plug

Clean-up of NVRAM

Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

Reserved for future AMI codes

CPU initialization error

System Agent initialization error

PCH initialization error

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

No Space for Legacy Option ROM

No Console Output Devices are found

No Console Input Devices are found

Invalid password

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

Flash update is failed

Reset protocol is not available

Code

03

04

05

30

40

AC

AA

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)

Description

System is entering S3 sleep state



System is waking up from the S3 sleep state

System is waking up from the S4 sleep state

System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.

System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

ASUS ESC500 G4 A-5

A-6

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 manufacturer’s 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 modifications 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)

D

é

claration de conformit

é

de Innovation, Sciences et

D

é

veloppement

é

conomique 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)

Appendix

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at

ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. 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.

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

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ENERGY STAR Qualified Product

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the

ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor is automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes of user inactivity; the computer is automatically set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on the keyboard, or press the power button.

Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. In addition, please visit http://www.

energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.

Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems.

EPEAT Registered Products

The public disclosure of key environmental information for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product

Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is available at https://csr.asus.com/ english/article.aspx?id=41. More information about EPEAT program and purchase guidance can be found at www.epeat.net.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address

Telephone

Fax

Web site

4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

+886-2-2894-3447

+886-2-2890-7798 https://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

Fax

Online Support

+86-21-38429911

+86-21-58668722 ext: 9101

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Address

Telephone

Fax

Web site

4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

+886-2-2894-3447

+886-2-2890-7798 https://www.asus.com/tw/


Telephone

Online Support

+886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-tw

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)

Address

Telephone

Fax

Web site

No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

+86-21-5442-1616

+86-21-5442-0099 https://www.asus.com.cn


Telephone

Online Support

+86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn

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ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address

Fax

Web site

+1-510-608-4555 https://www.asus.com/us/


Support fax

General support

Online support

+1-812-284-0883

+1-812-282-2787

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address

Fax

Web site

Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

+49-2102-959911 https://www.asus.com/de/


Telephone

Support Fax

Online support

+49-1805-010923

+49-2102-959911

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=de-de

ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)

Address

Telephone

Web site

Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,

Czech Republic

+420-596766888 https://www.asus.com/cz/


Telephone

Fax

E-mail

Online Support

+420-596-766-891

+420-596-766-329

[email protected]

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=cs-cz

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ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)

Address

Web site

Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands https://www.asus.com/nl/


Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292

Fax

E-mail [email protected]

Online Support

+31-(0)591-666853

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl

ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Address

Web site

Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland https://www.asus.com/pl/


Telephone +48-225718033

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl

ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)

Address

Telephone

Web site г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия

(495) 640-32-75 https://www.asus.com/ru/


Telephone

Online Support

008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)

https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=ru-ru

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