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... 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration 5-23 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration 5-24 5.6 Platform Configuration menu 5-24 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-25 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-27 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-28 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-28 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-29 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration 5-30 5.7.3 ... Logs menu 5-37 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-37 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-37 5.9 Server Mgmt menu 5-38 5.10 Security menu 5-39 5.11 Boot menu 5-41 5.12 Tool menu 5-42 5.13 Save & Exit menu 5-42 v
... 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration 5-23 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration 5-24 5.6 Platform Configuration menu 5-24 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-25 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-27 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-28 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-28 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-29 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration 5-30 5.7.3 ... Logs menu 5-37 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-37 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-37 5.9 Server Mgmt menu 5-38 5.10 Security menu 5-39 5.11 Boot menu 5-41 5.12 Tool menu 5-42 5.13 Save & Exit menu 5-42 v
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...the power cable from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper ... the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or...
...the power cable from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper ... the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to fix it by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or...
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...for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. viii About this guide Audience This user... Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations....
...for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. viii About this guide Audience This user... Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations....
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...enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ Command Means that you must type the command ...for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to the ASUS contact information. CAUTION: Information to prevent...
...enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ Command Means that you must type the command ...for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to the ASUS contact information. CAUTION: Information to prevent...
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...following items. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x Front PIKE II cables 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS CPU 8-... x Rail Kit 2 x CPU carriers 1 x PIKE II RAID Card Optional Items 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Redundant Power Supply Module • ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 ...
...following items. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x Front PIKE II cables 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS CPU 8-... x Rail Kit 2 x CPU carriers 1 x PIKE II RAID Card Optional Items 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Redundant Power Supply Module • ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 ...
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1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st Gen Intel®...per Channel) Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory (DCPMM) * 2933MHz will drop to 2666MHz when using 2DPC configurations ** Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 32GB (RDIMM) 64GB, 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB,...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st Gen Intel®...per Channel) Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory (DCPMM) * 2933MHz will drop to 2666MHz when using 2DPC configurations ** Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 32GB (RDIMM) 64GB, 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB,...
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... SAS/HBA/Storage bracket Location button Power button USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED Steel handle 2 1 ESC4000 G4X Steel handle Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays Asset tag Power button Steel handle Location button ESC4000 G4S Steel handle 2 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front panel LED Hot-swap 2.5-inch.../Port 80 LED Front panel LED 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel.
... SAS/HBA/Storage bracket Location button Power button USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED Steel handle 2 1 ESC4000 G4X Steel handle Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays Asset tag Power button Steel handle Location button ESC4000 G4S Steel handle 2 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front panel LED Hot-swap 2.5-inch.../Port 80 LED Front panel LED 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel.
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1.5 Rear panel features The expansion slots and system power socket is for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot VGA port USB 3.0 ports LAN port 2 LAN port 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power ...
1.5 Rear panel features The expansion slots and system power socket is for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot VGA port USB 3.0 ports LAN port 2 LAN port 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power ...
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1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ESC4000 G4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FAN7 6. 7. 8. A protection ...film is pre-attached to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server...
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ESC4000 G4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FAN7 6. 7. 8. A protection ...film is pre-attached to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server...
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... fans 4. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden...
... fans 4. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden...
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...system for proper heat dissipation. ESC4000 G4S FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 1. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. A protection film is... pre-attached to use a floppy disk. SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Cache Vault Power...
...system for proper heat dissipation. ESC4000 G4S FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 1. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. A protection film is... pre-attached to use a floppy disk. SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Cache Vault Power...
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.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may...
.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may...
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An additional Cache Vault Flash Module can also be installed in the rear of the system: ESC4000 G4 1. Remove the default cable from the bracket (A), then push the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket towards the rear to remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage ... motherboard and the backplane. 2. 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system (ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S only) or the riser bracket located in the ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S server systems. To install an ASUS PIKE II card to the front...
An additional Cache Vault Flash Module can also be installed in the rear of the system: ESC4000 G4 1. Remove the default cable from the bracket (A), then push the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket towards the rear to remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage ... motherboard and the backplane. 2. 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system (ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S only) or the riser bracket located in the ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S server systems. To install an ASUS PIKE II card to the front...
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14. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system. 2 1 2 1 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B). 2 1 2 1 15.
14. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system. 2 1 2 1 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B). 2 1 2 1 15.
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Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 18. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 2 1 17. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the server system (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the cable from the Cache 2 1 Vault Flash Module (B). 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-31 16.
Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 18. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 2 1 17. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the server system (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the cable from the Cache 2 1 Vault Flash Module (B). 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-31 16.
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15. Reinstall the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-37 Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the two screws removed earlier. 16. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the server system, then secure the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 17.
15. Reinstall the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-37 Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the two screws removed earlier. 16. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the server system, then secure the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 17.
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Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. connector 1 connector 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system with the thumbscrews that you removed earlier (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). 19. 18.
Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. connector 1 connector 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system with the thumbscrews that you removed earlier (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). 19. 18.
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...; For a steady power input, use PSUs with input voltages. The combined output power varies with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with the server system package. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
...; For a steady power input, use PSUs with input voltages. The combined output power varies with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with the server system package. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to the server chassis with two screws. accelerator and bracket assembly 17. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the motherboard. Attach the other end of the accelerator ... available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 1 18. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. 15. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-55 14. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.
Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to the server chassis with two screws. accelerator and bracket assembly 17. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the motherboard. Attach the other end of the accelerator ... available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 1 18. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. 15. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-55 14. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3