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... options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails 3-2 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D24 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Q-Code table 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu...
... options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails 3-2 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D24 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Q-Code table 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... 5-28 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-30 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-30 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-31 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-34 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-35 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-37 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-38 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-43 5.8 Monitor menu 5-44 5.9 Security menu 5-45 5.10 Boot menu 5-48 5.11 Tool menu 5-49...
... 5-28 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration 5-30 5.5.4 QPI Configuration 5-30 5.5.5 Memory Configuration 5-31 5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-34 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-35 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-37 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-38 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-43 5.8 Monitor menu 5-44 5.9 Security menu 5-45 5.10 Boot menu 5-48 5.11 Tool menu 5-49...
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...replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for... the system. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. This server system is heavy. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information...
...replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! Place the server on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for... the system. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. This server system is heavy. This product is equipped with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information...
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...Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS ...Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. This chapter includes the motherboard ...
...Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 5: BIOS ...Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. This chapter includes the motherboard ...
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... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Used... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in brackets. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. xii ...
... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Used... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Keys enclosed in brackets. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. xii ...
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You may have to Chapter 6 for the following items. ESC8000 G3 Chassis ASUS 3U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD* 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of the above GPU cards. If any of Screws 3 x AC Power ... SATA RAID driver disk. Optional Items 1 x PEM-FDR 1 x PEB-10G/57840-2S 1 x PEB-10G/57811-1S 1 x PIKE II 3108 1 x PIKE II 3008 • ASUS System Web-based Management The system does not include a USB floppy drive. 1.1 System package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
You may have to Chapter 6 for the following items. ESC8000 G3 Chassis ASUS 3U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD* 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of the above GPU cards. If any of Screws 3 x AC Power ... SATA RAID driver disk. Optional Items 1 x PEM-FDR 1 x PEB-10G/57840-2S 1 x PEB-10G/57811-1S 1 x PIKE II 3108 1 x PIKE II 3008 • ASUS System Web-based Management The system does not include a USB floppy drive. 1.1 System package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon® processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Storage SATA Controller ESC8000 G3... LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS Controller Optional kits:* ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card * Requires extra mini SAS HD to mini SAS ...
...ASUS ESC8000 G3 servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D24 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon® processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Storage SATA Controller ESC8000 G3... LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS Controller Optional kits:* ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card * Requires extra mini SAS HD to mini SAS ...
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ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x External Serial Port Front I/O 4 x Front USB ports (2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0) 1 x VGA Port Rear I/O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM) Windows® Server 2012...
ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC8000 G3 HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays hot-swappable Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB 1 x External Serial Port Front I/O 4 x Front USB ports (2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0) 1 x VGA Port Rear I/O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM) Windows® Server 2012...
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1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN ports Locate LED Full-length/Full-height expansion slots Half-length/Low-profile expansion slot Dedicated Management LAN port The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. 1-6 Chapter...-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays 1.5 Rear panel features The LAN ports and system power socket are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN ports Locate LED Full-length/Full-height expansion slots Half-length/Low-profile expansion slot Dedicated Management LAN port The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. 1-6 Chapter...-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays 1.5 Rear panel features The LAN ports and system power socket are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server.
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... the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. Asset tag (hidden) 6. Half-length/Low-Profile PCI-E Expansion slot ...(hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Hot-swap HDD tray (SAS and SATA...
... the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC8000 G3 1-7 A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. ASUS Z10PG-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. Asset tag (hidden) 6. Half-length/Low-Profile PCI-E Expansion slot ...(hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Hot-swap HDD tray (SAS and SATA...
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...; • • • 12 DIMMs • ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-15 Make sure that you have installed the CPU, the CPU heatsink, and the CPU air duct before installing the DIMMs. Doing so will prevent issues in installing the DIMMs next to the CPU. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible...
...; • • • 12 DIMMs • ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-15 Make sure that you have installed the CPU, the CPU heatsink, and the CPU air duct before installing the DIMMs. Doing so will prevent issues in installing the DIMMs next to the CPU. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible...
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... (B) as shown. Prepare the GPU air duct and the GPU accelerator. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it is bundled with black/white connector. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-25 mylar GPU air duct (for Nvidia/AMD GPUs) mylar For Nvidia 300W or above GPU cards, it to use the dedicated VGA power cables... with the system and included in the accessory box. Locate and remove the screw on the metal shutter at the middle of the server (A) then remove the metal shutter (B). 2. The Nvidia 300W GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the GPU card...
... (B) as shown. Prepare the GPU air duct and the GPU accelerator. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it is bundled with black/white connector. ASUS ESC8000 G3 2-25 mylar GPU air duct (for Nvidia/AMD GPUs) mylar For Nvidia 300W or above GPU cards, it to use the dedicated VGA power cables... with the system and included in the accessory box. Locate and remove the screw on the metal shutter at the middle of the server (A) then remove the metal shutter (B). 2. The Nvidia 300W GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the GPU card...
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Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the PCIE slot on the rear bracket. 10. Repeat step 1-9 if you need to install another GPU accelerator to PCIE9 slot. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Secure the GPU card to the chassis with one screw on the power bar and two screws on the server system. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. 9. Install the next GPU accelerator to the next available slot adjacent to the bracket. 8.
Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the PCIE slot on the rear bracket. 10. Repeat step 1-9 if you need to install another GPU accelerator to PCIE9 slot. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Secure the GPU card to the chassis with one screw on the power bar and two screws on the server system. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. 9. Install the next GPU accelerator to the next available slot adjacent to the bracket. 8.
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... other end of the server. 5. Remove the pre-installed cables connected to the ISAS1 and ISAS2 connector on the backplane. It is recommended that the latch of the cable is facing the side of the cable ISAS1 ISAS2 backplane 2-33 mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS cable ASUS ESC8000 G3 latch of the chassis...
... other end of the server. 5. Remove the pre-installed cables connected to the ISAS1 and ISAS2 connector on the backplane. It is recommended that the latch of the cable is facing the side of the cable ISAS1 ISAS2 backplane 2-33 mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS cable ASUS ESC8000 G3 latch of the chassis...
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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
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... the server chassis and insert into the mounting hole on the other rack rail. Secure the rail components to the rack post. 7. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3...
... the server chassis and insert into the mounting hole on the other rack rail. Secure the rail components to the rack post. 7. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G3...
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...washer in step 6 of the rack. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on both sides then gently pull the server from the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options RESET 1 2 thumbscrew thumbscrew To unmount the server from the rack: Loosen the thumbscrews on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at ...least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in place. 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the depth of section 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails, make sure to remove the rail screw and the rail washer first before proceeding ...
...washer in step 6 of the rack. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on both sides then gently pull the server from the rack. 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation options RESET 1 2 thumbscrew thumbscrew To unmount the server from the rack: Loosen the thumbscrews on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at ...least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in place. 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the depth of section 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails, make sure to remove the rail screw and the rail washer first before proceeding ...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server.
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... main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... 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. ASUS ESC8000 G3 5-7
... main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... 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. ASUS ESC8000 G3 5-7
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...]. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are empty, a 'start' signal can be sent to re-start /.... 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. Once the buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can prevent data loss from buffer oveflow. Hardware flow...
...]. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are empty, a 'start' signal can be sent to re-start /.... 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. Once the buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can prevent data loss from buffer oveflow. Hardware flow...