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... 2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-25 2.14.1 Rear I/O connection 2-25 2.14.2 Audio I/O connection 2-27 2.15 Starting up for the first time 2-29 2.16 Turning off the computer 2-29 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-8 3.5 Internal connectors 3-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar...
... 2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-25 2.14.1 Rear I/O connection 2-25 2.14.2 Audio I/O connection 2-27 2.15 Starting up for the first time 2-29 2.16 Turning off the computer 2-29 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-8 3.5 Internal connectors 3-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar...
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... supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Command Example: + + Means that you complete a task. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells...
... supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. Command Example: + + Means that you complete a task. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells...
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... / Optical Drive) - 8 x S ATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (PCI-E Gen3 x4 link, NGFF 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230) or - 7 x SATA 6GB/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s) Intel® RST (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to 2 x internal 2.5" SSD with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 1 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 SFF 1-3 1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary...
... / Optical Drive) - 8 x S ATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (PCI-E Gen3 x4 link, NGFF 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230) or - 7 x SATA 6GB/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s) Intel® RST (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to 2 x internal 2.5" SSD with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 1 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 SFF 1-3 1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary...
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ODD and card reader cover Headphone port Microphone port USB 2.0 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Power button and Power LED HDD access LED Reset button MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY C/SUB USB BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort USB 3.0 SIDE HDMI Open the ODD and card reaBIOSder cover for easy access. 1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the card reader and optical drive. Card reader (Optional) Optical Drive (Optional) MIC IN ...
ODD and card reader cover Headphone port Microphone port USB 2.0 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Power button and Power LED HDD access LED Reset button MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY C/SUB USB BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort USB 3.0 SIDE HDMI Open the ODD and card reaBIOSder cover for easy access. 1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the card reader and optical drive. Card reader (Optional) Optical Drive (Optional) MIC IN ...
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Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to the COM1 connector. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-21 Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Connect the COM port to avoid physical injury. 2. Align the COM port to the rear panel: 1. CC//SSUUBB C/SUB RREEAARR REAR DisplayPort DDiissppllaayyPPoorrtt SSPPDDIIFF OOUUTT SPDIF OUT HDMI HHDDMMII 2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port To install a COM port to the screw holes on the rear I/O cover, then secure the COM port using two (2) screws. 3. Remove the metal cover of the rear COM port.
Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to the COM1 connector. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-21 Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Connect the COM port to avoid physical injury. 2. Align the COM port to the rear panel: 1. CC//SSUUBB C/SUB RREEAARR REAR DisplayPort DDiissppllaayyPPoorrtt SSPPDDIIFF OOUUTT SPDIF OUT HDMI HHDDMMII 2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port To install a COM port to the screw holes on the rear I/O cover, then secure the COM port using two (2) screws. 3. Remove the metal cover of the rear COM port.
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ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-25 Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I219-LM & I210-AT)* 4. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 7. 2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.14.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. DisplayPort 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6 6. HDMI port 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 8.
ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-25 Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I219-LM & I210-AT)* 4. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 7. 2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.14.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. DisplayPort 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6 6. HDMI port 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 8.
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... panel case lights up for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-29 Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. 2.16 Turning off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. For systems with a surge protector. 5. External storage devices (starting...
... panel case lights up for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-29 Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. 2.16 Turning off mode, depending on sleep mode or soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. For systems with a surge protector. 5. External storage devices (starting...
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.... LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2) Page 2-7 3-19 3-7 3-20 3-21 3-16 3-22 3-15 2-23 3-6 3-12 3-20 3-18 3-17 3-7 3-14 3-15 3-21 3-11 3-14 3-13 3-16 3-13 3-5 3-18 3-4 2-4 3-6 ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) 23. Power-on button 27. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 6. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 18. Q-Code LED 20. BIOS Flashback button 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 15. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons...
.... LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2) Page 2-7 3-19 3-7 3-20 3-21 3-16 3-22 3-15 2-23 3-6 3-12 3-20 3-18 3-17 3-7 3-14 3-15 3-21 3-11 3-14 3-13 3-16 3-13 3-5 3-18 3-4 2-4 3-6 ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) 23. Power-on button 27. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 6. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 18. Q-Code LED 20. BIOS Flashback button 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 15. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons...
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..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Shorting the CLRTC1 jumper will cause system boot failure! ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-5 Plug the power cord and turn ON...
..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Shorting the CLRTC1 jumper will cause system boot failure! ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-5 Plug the power cord and turn ON...
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Set to pins 2-3 to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to disable it. This feature is enabled by default. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 4. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-7
Set to pins 2-3 to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to disable it. This feature is enabled by default. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 4. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-7
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... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. The Diagnosis LEDs provide the most probable cause of the onboard LED. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED.
... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. The Diagnosis LEDs provide the most probable cause of the onboard LED. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED.
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... support.asus.com to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. 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 update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type...
... support.asus.com to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. 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 update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type...
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... pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. This section explains how to configure your selections from the available options using this motherboard. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Setup program is designed to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this utility. Even...
... pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. This section explains how to configure your selections from the available options using this motherboard. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Setup program is designed to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this utility. Even...
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... PXE boot option will not be created. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Device power-up delay to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set Device power-up delay in seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to the host controller properly...
... PXE boot option will not be created. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Device power-up delay to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set Device power-up delay in seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to the host controller properly...
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... can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; Some OS require HDD handles to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to set CSM Support to be checked. Use the or to 5. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to 50. 4.4.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Disabled] This option allows you set the display mode for IPSEC Certificate. IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Enables or disables support for option ROM. The...
... can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; Some OS require HDD handles to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to set CSM Support to be checked. Use the or to 5. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to 50. 4.4.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Disabled] This option allows you set the display mode for IPSEC Certificate. IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Enables or disables support for option ROM. The...
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... for BBS boot options. VGA Support [EFI Driver] [Auto] [EFI Driver] Only legacy OpRom with initialization of a minimal set Quiet Boot to enable or disable boot with Legacy OS, and logo will NOT be shown during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. • To select the boot device during POST. USB Support [Full Intial] [Disabled] [Partial Initial] [Full Initial] All USB devices will...
... for BBS boot options. VGA Support [EFI Driver] [Auto] [EFI Driver] Only legacy OpRom with initialization of a minimal set Quiet Boot to enable or disable boot with Legacy OS, and logo will NOT be shown during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. • To select the boot device during POST. USB Support [Full Intial] [Disabled] [Partial Initial] [Full Initial] All USB devices will...
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...menu > SATA And RST Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 5-3 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install...
...menu > SATA And RST Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 5-3 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install...
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... to display the utility main menu. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. The RAID BIOS setup screens...
... to display the utility main menu. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. 5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. The RAID BIOS setup screens...
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... to return to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to the USB flash drive. The following warning message appears...
... to return to complete the installation. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to the USB flash drive. The following warning message appears...
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... Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep...
... Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep...