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... 2.9 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-35 2.9.1 Rear I/O connection 2-35 2.9.2 Audio I/O connections 2-37 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-10 3.5 Internal connectors 3-13 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar...
... 2.9 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-35 2.9.1 Rear I/O connection 2-35 2.9.2 Audio I/O connections 2-37 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-10 3.5 Internal connectors 3-13 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar...
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.... • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Restricted Access Location The product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where: • Access can only be taken. • Access is through the use of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
.... • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Restricted Access Location The product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where: • Access can only be taken. • Access is through the use of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use the power cable with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
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...USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 and keyboard mouse port 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 5 x Audio Jacks Front Switch/LED: Switch/LED Other Options OS Support Management Solution 1 x Power switch / LED 1 x Reset switch 1 x HDD Access LED Cooler kit for passive GPU support Windows® 10 Software Out of Band Remote Management * Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for NVMe support)* * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on Chip (Intel® VROC). Networking LAN * NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E900 G4...
...USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 and keyboard mouse port 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 5 x Audio Jacks Front Switch/LED: Switch/LED Other Options OS Support Management Solution 1 x Power switch / LED 1 x Reset switch 1 x HDD Access LED Cooler kit for passive GPU support Windows® 10 Software Out of Band Remote Management * Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for NVMe support)* * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on Chip (Intel® VROC). Networking LAN * NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E900 G4...
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Keyboard / Mouse port USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Lan ports Audio ports USB BIOS Flashback TYPE C 10 USB3.1 USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Expansion slots 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents Redundant power supply* * The power supply unit may vary between models ASUS E900 G4 COM port Optional I /O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the motherboard rear I /O port 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the system fan, and the power supply ...
Keyboard / Mouse port USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Lan ports Audio ports USB BIOS Flashback TYPE C 10 USB3.1 USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Expansion slots 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents Redundant power supply* * The power supply unit may vary between models ASUS E900 G4 COM port Optional I /O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the motherboard rear I /O port 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the system fan, and the power supply ...
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... disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Expansion card locks (hidden) 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. GPU bar 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. Storage device bay (Top) 8. Storage device bay (Bottom) 9. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E900 G4 1-9 GPU fan 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E900 G4...
... disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Expansion card locks (hidden) 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. GPU bar 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. Storage device bay (Top) 8. Storage device bay (Bottom) 9. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E900 G4 1-9 GPU fan 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E900 G4...
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... caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for three seconds to the USB Flashback port. If this motherboard. 3. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 4.1 Managing and updating your local ASUS Service Center. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three...
... caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for three seconds to the USB Flashback port. If this motherboard. 3. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 4.1 Managing and updating your local ASUS Service Center. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three...
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... connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4.channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker...
... connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4.channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker...
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... VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS E900 G4 2-39 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes...
... VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS E900 G4 2-39 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes...
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...26 3-27 ASUS E900 G4 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_ FAN1-2) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) 6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 7. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 18. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) 24. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 25. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin...
...26 3-27 ASUS E900 G4 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_ FAN1-2) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) 6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 7. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 18. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) 24. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 25. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin...
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... when VGA controller settings is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled. • BMC Remote Management Function will still be disabled on the client device. Ensure the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this jumper. • If a VGA Card is set to activate the VGA feature. 8. ASUS E900 G4 3-9 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.
... when VGA controller settings is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled. • BMC Remote Management Function will still be disabled on the client device. Ensure the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this jumper. • If a VGA Card is set to activate the VGA feature. 8. ASUS E900 G4 3-9 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.
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... triggered by a system management software. The green LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in error on the server is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below...
... triggered by a system management software. The green LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in error on the server is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below...
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...) model. ASUS E900 G4 3-11 The read or write activities of any device connected to light up. 4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. This LED is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add...
...) model. ASUS E900 G4 3-11 The read or write activities of any device connected to light up. 4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. This LED is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add...
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... function can support devices such as shown. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to prevent system boot failure! Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER...
... function can support devices such as shown. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to prevent system boot failure! Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER...
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... the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Do this program. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
... the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Do this program. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
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... enable or disable CSM Support. Option ROM Messages This allows you to set the CSM Support to control the BIOS reaction on devices for option ROM. 4.6.10 USB Configuration The items in this option is useful when any RT code is connected. 4.6.13 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration Allows you set the display mode for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. this menu allow disabling GA20; Configuration options...
... enable or disable CSM Support. Option ROM Messages This allows you to set the CSM Support to control the BIOS reaction on devices for option ROM. 4.6.10 USB Configuration The items in this option is useful when any RT code is connected. 4.6.13 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration Allows you set the display mode for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. this menu allow disabling GA20; Configuration options...
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... hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to change the fan settings. 4.12 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. Boot Option...
... hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to change the fan settings. 4.12 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. Boot Option...
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... RAID controller. Press to the Platform Configuration menu > PCH Configuration menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS E900 G4 5-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on how to use , you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached...
... RAID controller. Press to the Platform Configuration menu > PCH Configuration menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS E900 G4 5-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on how to use , you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached...
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... Installing hard disk drives, and Setting the RAID mode sections in this section are connected to display the utility main menu. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to move through the menus and select the menu options. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS 1 ST3300656SS 2 ST3300656SS 3 ST3300656SS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] Serial # HWAS0000991753TR 37VN00009846RAJ1 397600009846UEDY GWC50000991756G6 Size 279.3GB 279.3GB 279.3GB 279.3GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk...
... Installing hard disk drives, and Setting the RAID mode sections in this section are connected to display the utility main menu. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to move through the menus and select the menu options. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS 1 ST3300656SS 2 ST3300656SS 3 ST3300656SS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] Serial # HWAS0000991753TR 37VN00009846RAJ1 397600009846UEDY GWC50000991756G6 Size 279.3GB 279.3GB 279.3GB 279.3GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk...
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... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS E900 G4 5-23 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support DVD then click OK to continue. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Select the drive to continue. 5. 4. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the Windows Server installation disc. Setup...
... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS E900 G4 5-23 Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the support DVD then click OK to continue. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Select the drive to continue. 5. 4. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the Windows Server installation disc. Setup...
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... 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 Code...
... 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 Code...