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... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to this information. The source code... by sending a request to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to this information. The source code... by sending a request to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
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Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. viii Conventions ...
Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. viii Conventions ...
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...; 10 64-bit CEB Form Factor, 12" x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x TPM Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen...
...; 10 64-bit CEB Form Factor, 12" x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x TPM Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
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...BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS... requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as WSCTG.CAP for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options.
...BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS... requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as WSCTG.CAP for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options.
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... setting, load the default settings to the default value. Do this option only if you in this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...
... setting, load the default settings to the default value. Do this option only if you in this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to...
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... the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-3 Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can ...
... the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-3 Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can ...
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... from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-5 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot...Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Menu bar The menu bar on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. For changing the ...
... from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-5 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot...Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Menu bar The menu bar on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. For changing the ...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-7
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Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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... to proceed with Secure Erase. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is... SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup SSDs might be performed to erase the contents of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu...
... to proceed with Secure Erase. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is... SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup SSDs might be performed to erase the contents of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu...
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... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3....failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-25 If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for ...
... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3....failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-25 If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for ...
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The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) Goldfingers The CrossFireX™ bridge is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Prepare two CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. CrossFireX™ bridge (bundled with ...
The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) Goldfingers The CrossFireX™ bridge is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Prepare two CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. CrossFireX™ bridge (bundled with ...
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... the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Prepare three CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 5. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-3 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources...
... the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Prepare three CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 5. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-3 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources...
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... connectors to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the connectors are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect...
... connectors to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the connectors are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect...
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..., but the installation steps remain the same. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-7 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI® mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that you to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots...
..., but the installation steps remain the same. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-7 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI® mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that you to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots...
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... or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. To install three SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. SLI® bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Refer to the...
... or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. To install three SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. SLI® bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Refer to the...
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.... 4-way SLI® bridge ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-9 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI® bridge 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the...
.... 4-way SLI® bridge ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 5-9 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI® bridge 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the...