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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 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumpers 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-11 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumpers 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-11 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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...WS C246 PRO specifications summary LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E Family (Coffee Lake) / Intel® 9th/8th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel® Pentium™ CPU processors / Intel® Celeron™ processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Chipset Memory * Refer to www.asus....com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® C246 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, ECC/...
...WS C246 PRO specifications summary LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E Family (Coffee Lake) / Intel® 9th/8th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel® Pentium™ CPU processors / Intel® Celeron™ processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Chipset Memory * Refer to www.asus....com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® C246 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, ECC/...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS WS C246 PRO 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Check with ...the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the latest ...
...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Check with ...the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the latest ...
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.... 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to clear the Real Time Clock...
.... 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to clear the Real Time Clock...
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... SATA mode, the SATA6G_2 port will be disabled. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • These sockets support Intel® Optane memory. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x2 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280...
... SATA mode, the SATA6G_2 port will be disabled. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • These sockets support Intel® Optane memory. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x2 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7.
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... BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Press on...
... BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Press on...
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...heat production. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating ... settings. After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-13 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed on the motherboard. See section 1.1.7 Jumper for...
...heat production. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating ... settings. After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-13 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed on the motherboard. See section 1.1.7 Jumper for...
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... your system. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-21 This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Load Profile This item allows you to key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version..., and then select Yes. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple ...
... your system. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C246 PRO 3-21 This feature is installed in the BIOS Flash. Load Profile This item allows you to key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version..., and then select Yes. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that saved your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple ...
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... is loaded Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Appendix Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B...
... is loaded Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Appendix Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B...