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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 2.5 ...
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 2.5 ...
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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... 3-17 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... 3-17 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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... menus. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and...
... menus. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and...
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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. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit... booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. 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. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit... booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-11
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... 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. 2. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or...
... 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. 2. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or...
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Please check the following when this means that the BIOS updating process is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-13 The USB drive should be formatted to a FAT32, FAT16, or NTFS filesystem. - The BIOS filename should only contain a single partition. - Then retry the flashback by pressing the BIOS flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating...
Please check the following when this means that the BIOS updating process is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C246 PRO 2-13 The USB drive should be formatted to a FAT32, FAT16, or NTFS filesystem. - The BIOS filename should only contain a single partition. - Then retry the flashback by pressing the BIOS flashback button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating...
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...BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS... keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is ...
...BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS... keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is ...
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...BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS...update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS... setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS... Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS...after changing any BIOS setting, load ... detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen ...
...BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS...update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS... setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS... Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS...after changing any BIOS setting, load ... detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen ...
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...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO... 3-21 Key in the BIOS Flash....
...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO... 3-21 Key in the BIOS Flash....
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...of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the Setup menus. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to discard... changes and exit. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for each of the parameters on system stability, compatibility,and ...
...of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the Setup menus. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to discard... changes and exit. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for each of the parameters on system stability, compatibility,and ...
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... the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash ...3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO...
... the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash ...3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO...
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... item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.... See section 3.8 Exit Menu for details. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure...
... item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.... See section 3.8 Exit Menu for details. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure...
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... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-25 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-25 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...