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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard... 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-...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard... 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-...
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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 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-19 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-19 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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... 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 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID ...cards 5-9 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix WS C422 SAGE/10G block diagram (48-Lane A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
... 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 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID ...cards 5-9 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-10 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5-10 Appendix WS C422 SAGE/10G block diagram (48-Lane A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-10 v
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...vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when ... and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It...
...vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when ... and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It...
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... + File Transfer ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS MemOK! (continued on the next page) xi EZ Tuning Wizard - Enhanced ESD protection AURA Sync - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset UEFI BIOS - EZ Flash3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Shield - CrashFree BIOS 3 - WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Features ASUS SafeSlot and SafeSlot...
... + File Transfer ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS MemOK! (continued on the next page) xi EZ Tuning Wizard - Enhanced ESD protection AURA Sync - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS BIOS FlashBack™ Onboard Button: Power/Reset UEFI BIOS - EZ Flash3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Shield - CrashFree BIOS 3 - WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Features ASUS SafeSlot and SafeSlot...
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... CMOS button 2 x U.2 connectors 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button Windows® 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...
... CMOS button 2 x U.2 connectors 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button Windows® 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...
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... Page 1-5 1-19 1-4 1-18 2-13 1-21 1-22 1-10 1-15 1-16 1-20 1-23 1-26 1-17 1-12 1-26 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-21 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-3 MemOK! System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 17. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. SATA 6G_78) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1-2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 3. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 11. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. Power-on button 24. SATA 6G_34; RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1) 18.
... Page 1-5 1-19 1-4 1-18 2-13 1-21 1-22 1-10 1-15 1-16 1-20 1-23 1-26 1-17 1-12 1-26 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-21 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-3 MemOK! System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 17. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. SATA 6G_78) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1-2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 3. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 11. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. Power-on button 24. SATA 6G_34; RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER1) 18.
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... the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to boot during the tuning process, the...
... the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button to boot during the tuning process, the...
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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 SAGE/10G 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 SAGE/10G 1-11
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... (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_56; ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to SATA 6 Gb/s hard...
... (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_56; ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to SATA 6 Gb/s hard...
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... port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. Insert a USB storage device to automatically update the BIOS. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. To use a USB 2.0 storage device...
... port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. Insert a USB storage device to automatically update the BIOS. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. To use a USB 2.0 storage device...
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... disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-13 If the BIOS program is enabled. This may have risks. Chapter 2 Refer... to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the ...
... disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-13 If the BIOS program is enabled. This may have risks. Chapter 2 Refer... to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the ...
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... and 11 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 5. Audio I /O connection BIOS FlashBack™ port Rear panel connectors 1. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C® port EC1 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN1)* 4. Optical S/PDIF... your devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN2)* 3.
... and 11 (bottom port supports BIOS FlashBack™) 5. Audio I /O connection BIOS FlashBack™ port Rear panel connectors 1. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C® port EC1 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN1)* 4. Optical S/PDIF... your devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Intel® 10G LAN port (LAN2)* 3.
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...In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-15 Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In -... In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. * 10G LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Off Green Green (Blinking) Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 100...
...In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-15 Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In -... In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. * 10G LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Off Green Green (Blinking) Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 100...
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... power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). While the tests are off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... up . If you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the...
... power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). While the tests are off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... up . If you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the...
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... requests you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default...
... requests you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default...
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... value. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear ...CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for ...
... value. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear ...CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for ...
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ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays a quick overview of the system status Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays...
ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays a quick overview of the system status Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays...
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... the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you want to your BIOS screen. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the... fans to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. ...
... to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you want to your BIOS screen. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-5 Click this button to manually tweak the... fans to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. ...