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... three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 5-9 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix Pro WS C621 64L SAGE block diagram A-1 Pro WS C621 64L SAGE/10G block diagram A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-10 vi
... three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 5-9 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix Pro WS C621 64L SAGE block diagram A-1 Pro WS C621 64L SAGE/10G block diagram A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information A-10 vi
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... www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® C621 PCH 12 x DIMM (6-channel), Max. 1,536GB DDR4 2933/2666 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 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...
... www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® C621 PCH 12 x DIMM (6-channel), Max. 1,536GB DDR4 2933/2666 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 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...
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... sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF output - Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Audio Workstation Unique Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 2 x Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN Controllers 1 x Dual port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN Controllers ASMedia® ASM3142 - 3 x USB...
... sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF output - Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Audio Workstation Unique Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 2 x Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN Controllers 1 x Dual port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN Controllers ASMedia® ASM3142 - 3 x USB...
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... 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 ... Panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrution connector (2-pin) 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree Technology WOL by PME, PXE ASUS Control Center WOL by PME, PXE ASUS Control Center ASMB9-iKVM (on-board) Windows® 10 64-bit CEB Form Factor, 12" x...
... 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 ... Panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrution connector (2-pin) 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree Technology WOL by PME, PXE ASUS Control Center WOL by PME, PXE ASUS Control Center ASMB9-iKVM (on-board) Windows® 10 64-bit CEB Form Factor, 12" x...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series motherboard 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x COM port flat cable 1 x USB cable (2 ports) with bracket 1 x VGA port flat cable (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series motherboard 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x COM port flat cable 1 x USB cable (2 ports) with bracket 1 x VGA port flat cable (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 • Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. • The components on the motherboard may differ between models, some components may only be available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 • Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. • The components on the motherboard may differ between models, some components may only be available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) 17. Power button 29. Storage Add-on Card LED connector 7. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Page 1-5 1-27 1-4 1-30 1-12 1-22 1-12 1-11 1-26 1-32 1-31 1-25 1-20 1-21 1-24 1-25 1-11 1-28 1-29 1-26 1-13 1-10 1-22 1-24 1-31 1-19 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 VROC...
... 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) 17. Power button 29. Storage Add-on Card LED connector 7. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Page 1-5 1-27 1-4 1-30 1-12 1-22 1-12 1-11 1-26 1-32 1-31 1-25 1-20 1-21 1-24 1-25 1-11 1-28 1-29 1-26 1-13 1-10 1-22 1-24 1-31 1-19 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 VROC...
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-13 PCH_MFG1 jumper The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. Chapter 1 6. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to function.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-13 PCH_MFG1 jumper The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. Chapter 1 6. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to function.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Chapter 1 8. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA Controller jumper allows you to enable the onboard VGA. Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Chapter 1 8. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA Controller jumper allows you to enable the onboard VGA. Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-15 Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Chapter 1 9. 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.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-15 Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Chapter 1 9. 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.
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BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 4. Chapter 1 3. Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is functional. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-17
BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 4. Chapter 1 3. Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is functional. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-17
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Chapter 1 7. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA connector allows you to connect a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. 6. The M.2 device is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23
Chapter 1 7. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA connector allows you to connect a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. 6. The M.2 device is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23
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...; Reset button connector (RESET) The 2-pin connector allows you to the connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is only available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button connector (PWRSW) The 3-1 pin connector...
...; Reset button connector (RESET) The 2-pin connector allows you to the connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is only available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button connector (PWRSW) The 3-1 pin connector...
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... 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... you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED. • Locator LED connector (LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) The 2-pin connector allows you to light up the Locator LED. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 16.
... 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... you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED. • Locator LED connector (LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) The 2-pin connector allows you to light up the Locator LED. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29 Chapter 1 16.
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ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-31 Chapter 1 18. This connector is used for the storage backplane with the system and power management-related tasks. 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.
ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-31 Chapter 1 18. This connector is used for the storage backplane with the system and power management-related tasks. 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.
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... a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to connect the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface. Chapter 1 21. 20. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The microSD card slot allows you to log BMC events. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you use only...
... a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to connect the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface. Chapter 1 21. 20. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The microSD card slot allows you to log BMC events. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you use only...
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... the latest BIOS version for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G: WSC64LG.CAP, then copy it to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for this motherboard. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the...
... the latest BIOS version for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G: WSC64LG.CAP, then copy it to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for this motherboard. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the...
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Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. 10G LAN (RJ-45) ports* 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. We strongly recommend that you connect your .... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 8. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your devices. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 4.
Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. 10G LAN (RJ-45) ports* 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. We strongly recommend that you connect your .... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 8. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your devices. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 4.
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... Installation Black - 4.channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE) Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (...) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN port LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 100 Mbps ...
... Installation Black - 4.channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE) Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (...) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN port LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 100 Mbps ...
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EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0101 Build Date :04/14/2019 New Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0202 Build Date :05/24/2019 FS0 System Volume Information Pro-WS-C621-64L-SAGE-10G-ASUS-0202 Windows Chapter 3 [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash...
EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0101 Build Date :04/14/2019 New Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0202 Build Date :05/24/2019 FS0 System Volume Information Pro-WS-C621-64L-SAGE-10G-ASUS-0202 Windows Chapter 3 [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash...