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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 ...heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 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 2-12 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 ...
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 ...heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 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 2-12 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 ...
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...® technology 5-7 5.2.1 Requirements 5-7 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics 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...
...® technology 5-7 5.2.1 Requirements 5-7 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics 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...
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... x DIMM, Max. 1TB, DDR4 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz, RDIMM/LRDIMM Quad Channel Memory Architecture * Only on selected models, with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2_1 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe mode...Intel® VROC is purchased separately. WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
... x DIMM, Max. 1TB, DDR4 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz, RDIMM/LRDIMM Quad Channel Memory Architecture * Only on selected models, with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M .2_1 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe mode...Intel® VROC is purchased separately. WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LGA2066 Socket for Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
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...) & 113dB SNR input (Line-in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10. 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB Type-C® & Type A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 2 x Intel LAN ...for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Audio Back Panel I /O Ports Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software DIGI+ Power Control - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ...
...) & 113dB SNR input (Line-in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10. 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB Type-C® & Type A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue) 2 x Intel LAN ...for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design - WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Audio Back Panel I /O Ports Supporting ASUS Control Center (ACC) Management IT software DIGI+ Power Control - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ...
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... 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. xii WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor 1 x Aura Addressable Strip...
... 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. xii WS C422 SAGE/10G specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Operating system support Form factor 1 x Aura Addressable Strip...
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...19. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1-2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 3. Intel®... EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Q-Code LEDs 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. VROC_HW_KEY connector ...
...19. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1-2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 3. Intel®... EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Q-Code LEDs 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. VROC_HW_KEY connector ...
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... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_56; Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. These ...connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS 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®...
... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_56; Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. These ...connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS 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®...
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... the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-23 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 11. Serial port connector...
... the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-23 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 11. Serial port connector...
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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 * 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 * 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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Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-11 For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). a.
Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-11 For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). a.
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...BIOS by Internet: 1. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-27 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.... Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select via ...
...BIOS by Internet: 1. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-27 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.... Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select via ...
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... enterprise resource planning, and other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ... Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 strips both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you get all ...
... enterprise resource planning, and other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ... Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 strips both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you get all ...
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... range from 4 KB to select strip size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. RAID 10: 64 KB - The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. The following are typical values: - Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-9 When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the...
... range from 4 KB to select strip size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. RAID 10: 64 KB - The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. The following are typical values: - Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-9 When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the...
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When prompted to start installing Windows® 10. 2. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-11 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. Click Load Driver. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1.
When prompted to start installing Windows® 10. 2. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-11 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. Click Load Driver. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1.
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... BE LOST. RAID 10: 64 KB - When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-15 The default... value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . Use the...
... BE LOST. RAID 10: 64 KB - When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128 KB. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-15 The default... value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . Use the...
