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... Serial number label 1-2 1.3 E500 G5 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-7 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-9 2.5 Front panel cover 2-10 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover 2-10 2.6 5.25-inch drives 2-11 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD...
... Serial number label 1-2 1.3 E500 G5 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-7 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-9 2.5 Front panel cover 2-10 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover 2-10 2.6 5.25-inch drives 2-11 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD...
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...and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-6 3.5 Internal connectors 3-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Knowing BIOS 4-2 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-3 4.2.1 EZ Mode 4-4 4.2.2 Advanced Mode 4-5 4.2.3 Q-Fan Control 4-8 4.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 4-10 4.3 My Favorites 4-12 4.4 Main menu 4-14 4.5 Ai Tweaker menu 4-14 4.6 Advanced menu 4-15 4.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration 4-15 4.6.2 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-15 4.6.4 PCH Configuration 4-15 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 4-16 4.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 4-17 4.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
...and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-6 3.5 Internal connectors 3-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Knowing BIOS 4-2 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-3 4.2.1 EZ Mode 4-4 4.2.2 Advanced Mode 4-5 4.2.3 Q-Fan Control 4-8 4.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 4-10 4.3 My Favorites 4-12 4.4 Main menu 4-14 4.5 Ai Tweaker menu 4-14 4.6 Advanced menu 4-15 4.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration 4-15 4.6.2 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-15 4.6.4 PCH Configuration 4-15 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 4-16 4.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 4-17 4.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration...
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... x4 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242) 1 x Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN 1 x Intel® I219-LM GbE LAN (Supports teaming function) Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Auxiliary Storage Device 2 x 5.25" media bays Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 1-3 1.3 E500 G5 specifications summary The ASUS E500 G5 is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C246 PRO motherboard.
... x4 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242) 1 x Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN 1 x Intel® I219-LM GbE LAN (Supports teaming function) Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Auxiliary Storage Device 2 x 5.25" media bays Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 1-3 1.3 E500 G5 specifications summary The ASUS E500 G5 is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C246 PRO motherboard.
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... PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan (optional) 3. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal HDD/SSD bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive...
... PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan (optional) 3. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal HDD/SSD bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive...
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... the HDD cage. HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Align and insert the 3.5-inch HDD into the drive bay ensuring that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the HDD cage. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of screws. 3. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD...
... the HDD cage. HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Align and insert the 3.5-inch HDD into the drive bay ensuring that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the HDD cage. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of screws. 3. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD...
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... CPU socket 4. Reset button 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. Q-Code LED 8. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-12 3-14 2-4 2-7 3-15 3-8 3-7 2-23 3-13 3-4 3-4 3-11 3-5 3-10 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-12 ASUS E500 G5 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Fan...
... CPU socket 4. Reset button 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. Q-Code LED 8. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-12 3-14 2-4 2-7 3-15 3-8 3-7 2-23 3-13 3-4 3-4 3-11 3-5 3-10 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-12 ASUS E500 G5 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Fan...
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... open-case system. The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working...
... open-case system. The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working...
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Use a metal object such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. ASUS E500 G5 3-5 Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
Use a metal object such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. ASUS E500 G5 3-5 Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
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... cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. The actual...
... cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. The actual...
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... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings...
... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings...
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... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS E500 G5 4-3 After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do...
... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS E500 G5 4-3 After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do...
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... User Password items on the motherboard. Select the auto mode to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. See section 3.3 Jumper for this menu allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Main menu The Main menu screen...
... User Password items on the motherboard. Select the auto mode to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. See section 3.3 Jumper for this menu allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Main menu The Main menu screen...
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...] ASUS E500 G5 4-15 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Power Management Control This item allows you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 4.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the PCI Express slots. CPU - Configuration options...
...] ASUS E500 G5 4-15 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Power Management Control This item allows you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 4.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the PCI Express slots. CPU - Configuration options...
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... want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Intel Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Optane System Acceleration Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_8...
... want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Intel Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Optane System Acceleration Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_8...
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... individual USB ports. ASUS E500 G5 4-17 If no USB device is x2. [SATA5/6/7/8 mode] Supports all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for the location of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to switch off . Refer to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN1-2 Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller...
... individual USB ports. ASUS E500 G5 4-17 If no USB device is x2. [SATA5/6/7/8 mode] Supports all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for the location of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to switch off . Refer to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN1-2 Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller...
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... boot options. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the connected devices. 4.6.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for each fan. 4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 4.6.11 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive...
... boot options. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the connected devices. 4.6.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for each fan. 4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 4.6.11 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. 4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD...
... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. 4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click...
...; Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click...
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... not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error 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 Recovery firmware image is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04...
... not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error 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 Recovery firmware image is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04...
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... 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 Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output 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 ASUS E500 G5 A-5 Out...
... 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 Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output 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 ASUS E500 G5 A-5 Out...
