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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS C246 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS C246 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 ...
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai ...17 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-20 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-21 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-21 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-21 3.10 Exit menu 3-22 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 iv
Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai ...17 3.8 Boot menu 3-17 3.9 Tool menu 3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-20 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-21 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-21 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-21 3.10 Exit menu 3-22 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-22 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-22 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-23 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-25 iv
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...Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 Appendix WS C246 PRO block diagram A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
...Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 Appendix WS C246 PRO block diagram A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
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... and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to perform when...procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ...
... and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to perform when...procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ...
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x WS C246 PRO specifications summary Audio Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports (5+1 Audio jacks) - 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (9-pin) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-... connector - 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector - 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) - 1 x COM port header - 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button - 1 x Power-on button - 1 x Reset button 16 MB Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0a, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Windows 10/64 bit RedHat...
x WS C246 PRO specifications summary Audio Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports (5+1 Audio jacks) - 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (9-pin) - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-... connector - 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector - 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) - 1 x COM port header - 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button - 1 x Power-on button - 1 x Reset button 16 MB Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0a, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Windows 10/64 bit RedHat...
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LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2_2) 6. BIOS Flashback button 9. Power-on button 12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) ...Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-20 1-13 1-12 2-12 1-18 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-10 1-15 1-14 1-16 1-14 1-17 ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2_2) 6. BIOS Flashback button 9. Power-on button 12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) ...Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-20 1-13 1-12 2-12 1-18 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-10 1-15 1-14 1-16 1-14 1-17 ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
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... 1 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and repeat steps 1 - 2 to re- The...
... 1 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and repeat steps 1 - 2 to re- The...
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The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the ...problem is solved. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-11...
The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the ...problem is solved. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-11...
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... Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. When M.2_2 slot runs in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)]. • SATA6G_2 port shares bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C246 chipset. ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item...
... Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. When M.2_2 slot runs in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)]. • SATA6G_2 port shares bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C246 chipset. ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item...
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... recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to the USB Flashback port. 3. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.... • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to as WS246P.CAP for this motherboard...
... recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to the USB Flashback port. 3. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.... • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to as WS246P.CAP for this motherboard...
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... button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this happens: - Please check the following when this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be compatible, please try another USB drive of a different brand/model. Wait until the ...; Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC jumper while BIOS update is completed. In case of the Flashback LED. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-13 The USB drive should be formatted to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in the root folder of the USB drive. - If the problem persists, the...
... button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this happens: - Please check the following when this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be compatible, please try another USB drive of a different brand/model. Wait until the ...; Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC jumper while BIOS update is completed. In case of the Flashback LED. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-13 The USB drive should be formatted to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in the root folder of the USB drive. - If the problem persists, the...
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... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-15 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Off YELLOW BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps... connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-15 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Off YELLOW BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps... connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Black - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
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... or call your monitor complies with the last device on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back... of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled One continuous beep..., the system may have failed a power-on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance...
... or call your monitor complies with the last device on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back... of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled One continuous beep..., the system may have failed a power-on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance...
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... CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
... CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.8 Exit Menu for information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what ...
... reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.8 Exit Menu for information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what ...
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... display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Refer to switch EZ System... of the system status EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Search(F9) Chapter 3 Enables or disables Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system.
... display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Refer to switch EZ System... of the system status EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Search(F9) Chapter 3 Enables or disables Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system.
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Search(F9) Scroll bar Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Chapter 3 Menu items ...
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Search(F9) Scroll bar Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Chapter 3 Menu items ...
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... bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the...
... bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the...
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... cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on...an item is a brief description of the selected item. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to the removable storage device. Press the Up/Down arrow...to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items ...
... cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on...an item is a brief description of the selected item. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to the removable storage device. Press the Up/Down arrow...to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items ...
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans' operating speed.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans' operating speed.