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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ...
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ...
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... 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-13 1-21 1-14 1-15 1-23 1-32 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-3 DIMM slots 2. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 11. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 20. TPM connector 24. VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 26. Power button 29. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 30. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 33. M.2 slot 35. SATA 6Gb/s connector...
... 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-13 1-21 1-14 1-15 1-23 1-32 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-3 DIMM slots 2. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 11. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 20. TPM connector 24. VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 26. Power button 29. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 30. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 33. M.2 slot 35. SATA 6Gb/s connector...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-5 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-5 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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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 Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to reboot the system.
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 Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to reboot the system.
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Chapter 1 6. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to function. PCH_MFG1 jumper The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-13
Chapter 1 6. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to function. PCH_MFG1 jumper The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-13
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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. 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.
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-17 Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to indicate that the on card. 4. BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to the storage device or storage device add-on -board BMC is functional. Chapter 1 3.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-17 Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to indicate that the on card. 4. BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to the storage device or storage device add-on -board BMC is functional. Chapter 1 3.
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Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 7.
Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 7.
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... audio module to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 2. Chapter 1 3. We recommend 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 this connector to avail...
... audio module to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 2. Chapter 1 3. We recommend 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 this connector to avail...
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6. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23 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. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23 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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... 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 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 Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector...
... 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 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 Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector...
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14. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Fan connector The Fan connector allows you to connect fans to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system.
14. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Fan connector The Fan connector allows you to connect fans to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system.
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 16. 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 ...
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 16. 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 ...
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-31 VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VPP_I2C1 connector is generally used for communication with Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 19. System Management Bus connector The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. Chapter 1 18. This connector is used for the storage backplane with the system and power management-related tasks.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-31 VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VPP_I2C1 connector is generally used for communication with Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 19. System Management Bus connector The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. Chapter 1 18. This connector is used for the storage backplane with the system and power management-related tasks.
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Contact your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the CPU heatsink and CPU before...; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Chapter 2 CPU Carrier Triangle mark 2 CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover...
Contact your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the CPU heatsink and CPU before...; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Chapter 2 CPU Carrier Triangle mark 2 CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover...
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-3 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 1.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-3 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 1.
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2.1.3 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-5
2.1.3 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-5
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2.1.7 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-9
2.1.7 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-9
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Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-13 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. This may have .... If this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update...
Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-13 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. This may have .... If this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update...