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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.5 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.6 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.7 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-10 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-11 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-11 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.5 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.6 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.7 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-10 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-11 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-11 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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... 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 3-2 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility 3-3 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-5 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.2.3 Menu items 3-7 3.2.4 Submenu items 3-7 3.2.5 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.6 General help 3-7 3.2.7 Configuration fields 3-7 3.2.8 Pop-up window 3-7 3.2.9 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-8 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Performance ...
... 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 3-2 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility 3-3 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-5 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.2.3 Menu items 3-7 3.2.4 Submenu items 3-7 3.2.5 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.6 General help 3-7 3.2.7 Configuration fields 3-7 3.2.8 Pop-up window 3-7 3.2.9 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-8 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Performance ...
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... Tool menu 3-20 3.15 Save & Exit menu 3-20 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 4-2 4.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 4-3 4.2.1 Creating a RAID set 4-4 4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 4-6 4.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID...
... Tool menu 3-20 3.15 Save & Exit menu 3-20 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 4-2 4.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 4-3 4.2.1 Creating a RAID set 4-4 4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 4-6 4.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID...
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...11 4.3.1 Creating a RAID set 4-12 4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 4-14 4.3.3 Deleting a volume 4-15 4.3.4 Preferences 4-16 4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 4-17 4.4.1 Creating a RAID set 4-18 4.4.2 Deleting a RAID set 4-20 4.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation 4-21 Chapter 5: ... 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 C621E SAGE block diagram A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-9 vi
...11 4.3.1 Creating a RAID set 4-12 4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 4-14 4.3.3 Deleting a volume 4-15 4.3.4 Preferences 4-16 4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 4-17 4.4.1 Creating a RAID set 4-18 4.4.2 Deleting a RAID set 4-20 4.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation 4-21 Chapter 5: ... 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 C621E SAGE block diagram A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-9 vi
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... motherboard. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFire™ graphics cards. Chapter...
... motherboard. Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFire™ graphics cards. Chapter...
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..., natural and immersive sound with ASMB9 Card (continued on the next page) xi ASUS PIKE card (Optional) - WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Audio Workstation Unique Features WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) 2 x Intel® i210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller 2 x ... Power Connector - Beat Thermal Choke - ProCool Power Connector - Digi+ VRM - Dr. Mos - Front panel audio connector (AAFP) - USB BIOS Flashback - DTS Connect - Digi+ VRM - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, front Panel MIC Jackretasking - High quality 120 dB SNR...
..., natural and immersive sound with ASMB9 Card (continued on the next page) xi ASUS PIKE card (Optional) - WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Audio Workstation Unique Features WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) 2 x Intel® i210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller 2 x ... Power Connector - Beat Thermal Choke - ProCool Power Connector - Digi+ VRM - Dr. Mos - Front panel audio connector (AAFP) - USB BIOS Flashback - DTS Connect - Digi+ VRM - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, front Panel MIC Jackretasking - High quality 120 dB SNR...
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... Model Name Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (1 x Type-C™ and 1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x USB 2.0 port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 KB port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen...
... Model Name Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (1 x Type-C™ and 1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x USB 2.0 port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x PS/2 KB port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel® LAN) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 8-channel Audio I/O 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen...
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...; Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit EEB Form Factor, 12"x 13" • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. WS C621E SAGE specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Operating System Form Factor WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) CPU Power -
...; Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit EEB Form Factor, 12"x 13" • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. WS C621E SAGE specifications summary Model Name ASUS Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Operating System Form Factor WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) CPU Power -
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1...
... cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1...
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PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-13 IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to function. Chapter 1 6.
PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to update the BIOS ME block. 7. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-13 IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to function. Chapter 1 6.
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..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID]. 2. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1.
..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID]. 2. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1.
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... blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Insert a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS Flashback is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest...
... blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Insert a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS Flashback is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-11 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. LAN (RJ-45) ports 1, 2* (Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is ...
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-11 Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. LAN (RJ-45) ports 1, 2* (Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is ...
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...a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-15 Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to green after ...let the system enter the soft-off . 3. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . At power on the system front panel case lights up for more than four seconds...
...a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-15 Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the BIOS setting. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to green after ...let the system enter the soft-off . 3. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . At power on the system front panel case lights up for more than four seconds...
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... disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-1 BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to one USB port on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB...
... disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-1 BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to one USB port on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB...
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... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Build Date :05/24/2017 FS0 System Volume Information WS-C621E-SAGE-ASUS-0204 Windows Chapter 3 [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter...
... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Build Date :05/24/2017 FS0 System Volume Information WS-C621E-SAGE-ASUS-0204 Windows Chapter 3 [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter...
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.... 2. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and single... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-3
.... 2. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and single... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-3
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...ASUS Tek. Please restart your system. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. Write 75% DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE... Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Build Date ...
...ASUS Tek. Please restart your system. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. Write 75% DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE... Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Build Date ...
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...program so that you can change the power management settings. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-5 This requires you to reconfigure your system using this last option only if the first two ...failed. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference...
...program so that you can change the power management settings. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-5 This requires you to reconfigure your system using this last option only if the first two ...failed. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference...
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3.2.1 Menu items BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help 3.2.2 Menu bar Navigation keys The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3
3.2.1 Menu items BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help 3.2.2 Menu bar Navigation keys The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3