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...) Capacity Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM) Memory 4 x DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz*, ECC / non-ECC UDIMM Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest update Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM) Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots 6 PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, ... 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. Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2100...
...) Capacity Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM) Memory 4 x DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz*, ECC / non-ECC UDIMM Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest update Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM) Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots 6 PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, ... 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. Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2100...
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1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. ASUS E500 G5 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access.
1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. ASUS E500 G5 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access.
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1.6 Internal features The ASUS E500 G5 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Expansion card locks 5. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive... removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7
1.6 Internal features The ASUS E500 G5 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Expansion card locks 5. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive... removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7
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ASUS E500 G5 2-3 3. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside.
ASUS E500 G5 2-3 3. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside.
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Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS E500 G5 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS E500 G5 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS E500 G5 2-7 2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS E500 G5 2-7 2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
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Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS E500 G5 2-9 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket. DIMM slot key... until the retaining clip snaps back into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to both of the DIMM. Apply force to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when...
Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS E500 G5 2-9 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket. DIMM slot key... until the retaining clip snaps back into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to both of the DIMM. Apply force to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when...
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... outward. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Bay locks 3. Refer to use. Remove the metal cover of the chassis. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS E500 G5 2-11 2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for...
... outward. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Bay locks 3. Refer to use. Remove the metal cover of the chassis. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS E500 G5 2-11 2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for...
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... bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of the HDD cage. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 Locate the HDD cage lock, press the it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it...
... bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of the HDD cage. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 Locate the HDD cage lock, press the it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it...
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... HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS E500 G5 2-15
... HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS E500 G5 2-15
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Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS E500 G5 2-17 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS E500 G5 2-17 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into the PCI-E slot. 4. Expansion card PCI-E slot 5. PCI-E latch ASUS E500 G5 2-19
Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into the PCI-E slot. 4. Expansion card PCI-E slot 5. PCI-E latch ASUS E500 G5 2-19
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... install an M.2 card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with it. • Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it. ASUS E500 G5 2-21 Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with the screw you removed in...
... install an M.2 card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with it. • Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it. ASUS E500 G5 2-21 Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with the screw you removed in...
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Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as USB ... LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. On your computer. 4. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the USB Flashback port. 3. ASUS E500 G5 2-23 2.10 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the...
Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as USB ... LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. On your computer. 4. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the USB Flashback port. 3. ASUS E500 G5 2-23 2.10 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the...
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Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I210-AT & I219-LM)* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C3 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. HDMI 1.4b port 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 7. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. DisplayPort 2. VGA port 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 4 5. ASUS E500 G5 2-25
Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I210-AT & I219-LM)* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C3 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. HDMI 1.4b port 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 7. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. DisplayPort 2. VGA port 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 4 5. ASUS E500 G5 2-25
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2.11.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS E500 G5 2-27
2.11.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS E500 G5 2-27
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.... DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. 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 BIOS Flashback button 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
.... DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. 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 BIOS Flashback button 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
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... jumper will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 3.3 Jumpers 1. ASUS E500 G5 3-5 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
... jumper will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 3.3 Jumpers 1. ASUS E500 G5 3-5 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
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ASUS E500 G5 3-7 The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 3. The actual cause may vary from case to the Q-Code table on the next page for troubleshooting. Refer to case.
ASUS E500 G5 3-7 The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 3. The actual cause may vary from case to the Q-Code table on the next page for troubleshooting. Refer to case.
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... supports HD Audio. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS E500 G5 3-9 2. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you...
... supports HD Audio. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS E500 G5 3-9 2. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you...