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... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part...
... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part...
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... installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
... installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to the following parts: 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
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... 3DS * Maximum memory capacity support depends on the next page) x Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x Socket-P (LGA-3647) Intel® Xeon W-3200 Processor Family (up to 205W) Intel® Xeon Processor Scalable Family (up to 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA mode)* * The M.2 socket shares bandwidth with PCIEX4_1 when using M.2 PCIe mode device. (continued on CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified...
... 3DS * Maximum memory capacity support depends on the next page) x Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x Socket-P (LGA-3647) Intel® Xeon W-3200 Processor Family (up to 205W) Intel® Xeon Processor Scalable Family (up to 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA mode)* * The M.2 socket shares bandwidth with PCIEX4_1 when using M.2 PCIe mode device. (continued on CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified...
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... SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Operating System Form Factor Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector support additional 1 external port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 external ports 10 x SATA 6Gbps connectors 1 x M.2 connector, up to 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA mode) 2 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) 8 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) 1 x TPM connector (14-1 pin) 1 x COM connector 1 x VROC key connector 1 x Front Panel...
... SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Operating System Form Factor Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector support additional 1 external port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 external ports 10 x SATA 6Gbps connectors 1 x M.2 connector, up to 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA mode) 2 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) 8 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) 1 x TPM connector (14-1 pin) 1 x COM connector 1 x VROC key connector 1 x Front Panel...
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... you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-1
... you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-1
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... connector 10. System Management Bus connector 12. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) 17. SATADOM Power jumper 18. TPM connector 24. Reset button 28. Front Panel Audio connector 32. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 33. M.2 slot 35. Fan connector 3. Storage Add-on Card LED connector 7. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 11. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 20. Q-Code LED 27. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 30. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE...
... connector 10. System Management Bus connector 12. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) 17. SATADOM Power jumper 18. TPM connector 24. Reset button 28. Front Panel Audio connector 32. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 33. M.2 slot 35. Fan connector 3. Storage Add-on Card LED connector 7. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 11. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 20. Q-Code LED 27. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 30. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot 3 PCIe x4_1 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x16_4 slot ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot 3 PCIe x4_1 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x16_4 slot ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-7
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The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on the operating system settings). Reset button Press the Reset button to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-9 Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1.
The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on the operating system settings). Reset button Press the Reset button to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-9 Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1.
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-15 Baseboard Management Controller setting (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Baseboard Management Controller jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Chapter 1 9.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-15 Baseboard Management Controller setting (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Baseboard Management Controller jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Chapter 1 9.
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... [AHCI Mode] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide...
... [AHCI Mode] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide...
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...3. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that you to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-21 Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ASMedia® SATA 6 Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.
...3. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that you to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-21 Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ASMedia® SATA 6 Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.
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6. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 device is purchased separately. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA connector allows you to connect a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. Chapter 1 7.
6. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 device is purchased separately. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA connector allows you to connect a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. Chapter 1 7.
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.... USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 10. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-25 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector...
.... USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 10. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-25 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector...
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Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. Fan connector The Fan connector allows you to connect fans to the fan connectors. 14.
Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. Fan connector The Fan connector allows you to connect fans to the fan connectors. 14.
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Press the button to connect the Locator button. Chapter 1 16. The Location LED helps visually locate and identify the server in error on a server rack. • Locator button connector (LOCATORBTN) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Locator LED. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Auxiliary Panel connector is for additional front or rear panel features. • Front panel SMB connector (FPSMB) The 6-1 pin connector allows you to connect the front panel SMBus. • LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED...
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Press the button to connect the Locator button. Chapter 1 16. The Location LED helps visually locate and identify the server in error on a server rack. • Locator button connector (LOCATORBTN) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Locator LED. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Auxiliary Panel connector is for additional front or rear panel features. • Front panel SMB connector (FPSMB) The 6-1 pin connector allows you to connect the front panel SMBus. • LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED...
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In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-13 If this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter...
In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-13 If this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when SATA Controller is installed to malfunction. 3.7.1 PCH Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 3.7.3 Workstation ME Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the WHEA settings on your system. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.7.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when SATA Controller is installed to malfunction. 3.7.1 PCH Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 3.7.3 Workstation ME Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the WHEA settings on your system. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE...
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... to change the SEL event log configuration. 3.10.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. 3.13 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the booting order of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS...
... to change the SEL event log configuration. 3.10.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. 3.13 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the booting order of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS...
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... each RAID controller. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on how to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Press to [RAID Mode]. 4. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set Configure SATA as to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Enter...
... each RAID controller. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on how to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Press to [RAID Mode]. 4. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set Configure SATA as to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Enter...
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... screen instructions to continue. 5. Click Browse to continue. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Select the drive to insert the installation...
... screen instructions to continue. 5. Click Browse to continue. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Select the drive to insert the installation...