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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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... Multi-GPU support Storage 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...
... Multi-GPU support Storage 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...
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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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...ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE ...ASUS website for the software manual. Digital 7 + 1 Phase Power Design DRAM Power - ASUS Q-Code (80 port) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Digital 2 Phase Power Design Dual Front Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support ASUS Q-Design - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS SafeSlot Designed - 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...
...ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE ...ASUS website for the software manual. Digital 7 + 1 Phase Power Design DRAM Power - ASUS Q-Code (80 port) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Digital 2 Phase Power Design Dual Front Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support ASUS Q-Design - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS SafeSlot Designed - 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...
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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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M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to connect a KEY module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The KEY module is purchased separately. 10. 9. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 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
M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to connect a KEY module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The KEY module is purchased separately. 10. 9. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 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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... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-25 The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not...
... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-25 The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not...
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... [Enable Auto] to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for optimized performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of 25°C or lower for...
... [Enable Auto] to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for optimized performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of 25°C or lower for...
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... Test settings. 3.6.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the system Super IO Chip parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is... Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to change the settings for security device. 3.6.2 ACPI Settings The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices.
... Test settings. 3.6.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the system Super IO Chip parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is... Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to change the settings for security device. 3.6.2 ACPI Settings The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for the CPU and other system devices.
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... the display mode for option ROM. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.6.10 CSM Configuration This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow you to change ... Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 3.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. GateA20 Active This allows you to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on INT19 trapping by Option ROM....
... the display mode for option ROM. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.6.10 CSM Configuration This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow you to change ... Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 3.6.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. GateA20 Active This allows you to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on INT19 trapping by Option ROM....
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...or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - 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 ...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 CPU C6 Report. 3.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration This menu displays and provides options to enable or disable ...
...or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - 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 ...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 CPU C6 Report. 3.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration This menu displays and provides options to enable or disable ...
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... Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers then press to Chapter 3 for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design, [U.2_1 to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-17 Refer to display ...the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to 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...
... Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers then press to Chapter 3 for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design, [U.2_1 to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-17 Refer to display ...the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to 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...