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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 2-13 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 C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 2-13 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 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Advanced menu 3-11 3.5.1 CPU...3.5.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-14 3.5.14 PCH-FW Configuration 3-14 3.6 Boot menu 3-15 3.7 Tool menu 3-17 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-17 3.7.2 Secure Erase 3-17 3.7.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-19 3.7.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-19 3.7.5 IPMI HWM 3-19 3.7.6 Graphics Card Information 3-19 3.8 Exit menu 3-20 3.9 Server Mgmt menu ...
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 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Advanced menu 3-11 3.5.1 CPU...3.5.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-14 3.5.14 PCH-FW Configuration 3-14 3.6 Boot menu 3-15 3.7 Tool menu 3-17 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-17 3.7.2 Secure Erase 3-17 3.7.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-19 3.7.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-19 3.7.5 IPMI HWM 3-19 3.7.6 Graphics Card Information 3-19 3.8 Exit menu 3-20 3.9 Server Mgmt menu ...
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...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 ...SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers 5-8 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-8 Appendix WS C422 PRO/SE block diagram (48-Lane A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
...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 ...SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers 5-8 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-8 Appendix WS C422 PRO/SE block diagram (48-Lane A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
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... parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings... through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional ...
... parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings... through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional ...
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...Line-in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB Type-C® & Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 Supports BIOS FlashBack™) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-... layer for front and rear headphone outputs - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to audio outputs - DTS Headphone: X - WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary Audio Rear Panel I /O Ports (continued on the next page) x Impedance sense for left and right track, ensuring both sound...
...Line-in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB Type-C® & Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 Supports BIOS FlashBack™) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports 8-... layer for front and rear headphone outputs - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to audio outputs - DTS Headphone: X - WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary Audio Rear Panel I /O Ports (continued on the next page) x Impedance sense for left and right track, ensuring both sound...
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...ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function Thunderbolt 3 support - Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with compatible ASUS ROG devices - File Transfer ASUS... Q-Design - Enhanced ESD protection AURA Sync - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ASUS Special Features DIGI+...
...ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset (continued on CPU (VROC) ready ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function Thunderbolt 3 support - Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 cards M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with compatible ASUS ROG devices - File Transfer ASUS... Q-Design - Enhanced ESD protection AURA Sync - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ASUS Special Features DIGI+...
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CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Tuning Wizard - xiii Multi-language BIOS MemOK! WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Form Factor UEFI BIOS - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Stylish M.2 Heat-sink solution ATX Form Factor 12" x 9.6" • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - EZ Flash3 -
CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Tuning Wizard - xiii Multi-language BIOS MemOK! WS C422 PRO/SE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Form Factor UEFI BIOS - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Stylish M.2 Heat-sink solution ATX Form Factor 12" x 9.6" • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - EZ Flash3 -
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... system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. function. • The MemOK! A message will begin automatic ...settings. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to ...
... system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. function. • The MemOK! A message will begin automatic ...settings. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to ...
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4. Chapter 1 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
4. Chapter 1 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.
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These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SATA 6G_34; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb...
These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SATA 6G_34; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb...
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The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Chapter 1 19. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 18.
The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Chapter 1 19. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_2 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to use U.2 devices. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 18.
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The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-31 M.2_2(Socket 3)) These sockets allow you to use U.2 devices. Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage ...
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-31 M.2_2(Socket 3)) These sockets allow you to use U.2 devices. Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage ...
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...'s failure to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-13 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the light...
...'s failure to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-13 We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the light...
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USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. Please ... that you connect your devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 5. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. BIOS FlashBack™ button 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports...
USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. Please ... that you connect your devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 5. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. BIOS FlashBack™ button 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports...
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... Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-15 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
... Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-15 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
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... (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to put the system on . If you turned on the power, the ... on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper ...
... (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. For systems with the last device on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to put the system on . If you turned on the power, the ... on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper ...
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...BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. BIOS... for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you...
...BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. BIOS... for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you...
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...buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief ...onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices...
...buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief ...onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices...
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... the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode... or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the system status...
... the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode... or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the system status...
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... the hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from EZ Mode to configure the...
... the hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from EZ Mode to configure the...