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...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: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ ...10 Appendix WS C621E SAGE block diagram A-1 Q-Code table...A-2 Notices ...A-5 ASUS contact information A-9 vi
...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: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ ...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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... WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) Dual Intel® Socket-P / LGA-3647 square for 1st and 2nd Gen Xeon® Scalable Processor Family (205W) UPI 9.6, 10.4 GT/s Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * The Intel® Turbo Boost & Hyper-Threading Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
... WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) Dual Intel® Socket-P / LGA-3647 square for 1st and 2nd Gen Xeon® Scalable Processor Family (205W) UPI 9.6, 10.4 GT/s Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * The Intel® Turbo Boost & Hyper-Threading Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support...
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WS C621E SAGE specifications summary 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...
WS C621E SAGE specifications summary 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...
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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 - Digital 2 Phase Power Design Dual Front Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash Utility - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS SafeSlot Designed - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ DIY - Multi-language BIOS TPM header UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot...
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 - Digital 2 Phase Power Design Dual Front Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash Utility - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS SafeSlot Designed - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ DIY - Multi-language BIOS TPM header UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS C621E SAGE Series motherboard 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA bracket cable 1 X USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS HB SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port brackets 2 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS C621E SAGE Series motherboard 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x VGA bracket cable 1 X USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS HB SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port brackets 2 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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The KEY module is purchased separately. 10. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to connect a KEY module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 9. Chapter 1 • This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
The KEY module is purchased separately. 10. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to connect a KEY module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 9. Chapter 1 • This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-25 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 13. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2) Connect the fan ... the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-25 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 13. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2) Connect the fan ... the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
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...Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for optimized ...performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Core Optimizer [Disabled]...
...Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for optimized ...performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Core Optimizer [Disabled]...
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... you to configure the SMART Self Test settings. 3.6.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-11 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will...
... you to configure the SMART Self Test settings. 3.6.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-11 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will...
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...you to change the USB-related features. 3.6.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 3.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to control the BIOS reaction on the system. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices This item determines ...[UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Network / Storage / Video This option allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: ...
...you to change the USB-related features. 3.6.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 3.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to control the BIOS reaction on the system. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices This item determines ...[UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Network / Storage / Video This option allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: ...
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...Report. Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-17 Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo Allows you to switch...] [Enabled] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control CPU C6 Report Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [C0...
...Report. Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-17 Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo Allows you to switch...] [Enabled] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control CPU C6 Report Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [C0...
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...U.2_4], or [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support CPU RAID configuration as OS drives, but OS RAID may not be built across the different [items] mentioned above. • [PCIEX16_1], or [... or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on Hyper M.2 cards installed on the [items] mentioned above. • [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on installed Intel® P3500 or P3600 SSD. 4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-17
...U.2_4], or [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support CPU RAID configuration as OS drives, but OS RAID may not be built across the different [items] mentioned above. • [PCIEX16_1], or [... or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on Hyper M.2 cards installed on the [items] mentioned above. • [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on installed Intel® P3500 or P3600 SSD. 4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-17