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... it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification or explanation and to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains...
... it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification or explanation and to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains...
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... 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® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing...
... 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® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing...
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... 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. 5. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This...
... 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. 5. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This...
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...174; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0 Support Depends on the CPU types. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin. ** Memory capacity supported depends on the next page) ix WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB LGA2066 Socket for CPU RAID...
...174; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 support - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0 Support Depends on the CPU types. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin. ** Memory capacity supported depends on the next page) ix WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB LGA2066 Socket for CPU RAID...
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... button also lights up the system. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches...
... button also lights up the system. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches...
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Chapter 1 3. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-13 Set to pins 1-2 for others. 4. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 for PMBus, set to select PSU PMBus version.
Chapter 1 3. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to activate the VGA feature. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-13 Set to pins 1-2 for others. 4. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 for PMBus, set to select PSU PMBus version.
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... a starting point for troubleshooting. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in error on the server is solved. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE...
... a starting point for troubleshooting. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in error on the server is solved. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE...
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-21 A TPM system also helps enhance network security...
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. The TPM module is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-21 A TPM system also helps enhance network security...
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These are not jumpers! ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP...
These are not jumpers! ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP...
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... connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The signal is for the system power LED. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL2) This connector supports...
... connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The signal is for the system power LED. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL2) This connector supports...
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... RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip...
... RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip...
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... different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as WSCSE.CAP for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-1
... different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as WSCSE.CAP for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-1
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... allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). PCIe Speed This item allows your system to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Control. Autonomous Core C-State This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
... allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). PCIe Speed This item allows your system to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Control. Autonomous Core C-State This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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... switch off . When set system wake and sleep settings. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIE4_1] [PCIE16_1] [PCIE16_2] [PCIE16_3] [PCIE16_4] 3.5.14 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ErP Ready This item allows you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.5.11 HDD/SSD SMART...
... switch off . When set system wake and sleep settings. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Thunderbolt Disabled] [PCIE4_1] [PCIE16_1] [PCIE16_2] [PCIE16_3] [PCIE16_4] 3.5.14 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ErP Ready This item allows you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.5.11 HDD/SSD SMART...
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... set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-15 Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. The following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices...
... set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-15 Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. The following items appear only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices...
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... press to AHCI. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.7.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on Intel SATA port. When you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Use the left/right arrow key to...
... press to AHCI. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.7.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on Intel SATA port. When you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Use the left/right arrow key to...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) RSTe SATA Controller then press to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. 4. Set the SATA Mode Selection item to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise menu. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module...
...; Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) RSTe SATA Controller then press to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. 4. Set the SATA Mode Selection item to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise menu. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module...
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... installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 4-11 If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver...
... installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 4-11 If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver...
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... screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI...
... screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: RAID Configurations Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI...
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... Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...
... Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...