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... Audio CODEC Auxiliary Storage Device 2 x 5.25" media bays Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 1-3 Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2100/E-2200 Family / Intel® 9th/8th Generation Core™...
... Audio CODEC Auxiliary Storage Device 2 x 5.25" media bays Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) (Options: No ODD / DVD-RW or DVD-ROM) (continued on the next page) ASUS E500 G5 1-3 Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2100/E-2200 Family / Intel® 9th/8th Generation Core™...
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ASUS E500 G5 1-5 Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design.
ASUS E500 G5 1-5 Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Reset button Power button Power LED HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. 1.4 Front panel features The E500 G5 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design.
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... supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan (optional) 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E500 G5 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING... HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7 If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4.
... supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan (optional) 3. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS E500 G5 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING... HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS E500 G5 1-7 If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS WS C246 Pro motherboard 4.
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ASUS E500 G5 2-3 Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. 3.
ASUS E500 G5 2-3 Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. 3.
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Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS E500 G5 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS E500 G5 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
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2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS E500 G5 2-7
2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS E500 G5 2-7
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... ends of the memory modules. Align a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. ASUS E500 G5 2-9 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with...
... ends of the memory modules. Align a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. ASUS E500 G5 2-9 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with...
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Remove the front panel cover. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS E500 G5 2-11 The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for more information. 2. 2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the ...
Remove the front panel cover. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS E500 G5 2-11 The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for more information. 2. 2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the ...
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... the HDD cage. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the chassis. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Locate...
... the HDD cage. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the chassis. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. ASUS E500 G5 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Locate...
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... chassis. Align and insert the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown. HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS E500 G5 2-15 Lay the system on its screw holes align with the holes on a flat and stable surface. 4. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it all...
... chassis. Align and insert the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown. HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS E500 G5 2-15 Lay the system on its screw holes align with the holes on a flat and stable surface. 4. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it all...
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Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS E500 G5 2-17 2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS E500 G5 2-17 2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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PCI-E latch ASUS E500 G5 2-19 Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into the PCI-E slot. 4. Expansion card PCI-E slot 5.
PCI-E latch ASUS E500 G5 2-19 Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into the PCI-E slot. 4. Expansion card PCI-E slot 5.
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Remove the screw on the motherboard. Stand screw 3. ASUS E500 G5 2-21 2.8.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. NGFF1 2. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)). 5. Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention ...
Remove the screw on the motherboard. Stand screw 3. ASUS E500 G5 2-21 2.8.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. NGFF1 2. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)). 5. Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention ...
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Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to as ... device to save it as USB storage device. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for this motherboard. 2. ASUS E500 G5 2-23 Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to support new CPUs. On your computer. 4. 2.10 BIOS update utility USB...
Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to as ... device to save it as USB storage device. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for this motherboard. 2. ASUS E500 G5 2-23 Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to support new CPUs. On your computer. 4. 2.10 BIOS update utility USB...
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HDMI 1.4b port 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C3 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 4 5. Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I210-AT & I219-LM)* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 8. DisplayPort 2. ASUS E500 G5 2-25 VGA port 3. DVI-D port 7.
HDMI 1.4b port 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C3 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 4 5. Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 (I210-AT & I219-LM)* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 8. DisplayPort 2. ASUS E500 G5 2-25 VGA port 3. DVI-D port 7.
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2.11.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS E500 G5 2-27
2.11.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS E500 G5 2-27
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... (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-12 3-14 2-4 2-7 3-15 3-8 3-7 2-23 3-13 3-4 3-4 3-11 3-5 3-10 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-12 ASUS E500 G5 3-3 Reset button 11.
... (20-3 pin PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-12 3-14 2-4 2-7 3-15 3-8 3-7 2-23 3-13 3-4 3-4 3-11 3-5 3-10 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-12 ASUS E500 G5 3-3 Reset button 11.
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS E500 G5 3-5 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. To erase...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS E500 G5 3-5 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. To erase...
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The actual cause may vary from case to the Q-Code table on the next page for troubleshooting. Refer to case. 3. The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ASUS E500 G5 3-7
The actual cause may vary from case to the Q-Code table on the next page for troubleshooting. Refer to case. 3. The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for details. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ASUS E500 G5 3-7
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... is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS E500 G5 3-9 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. We recommend that supports HD Audio. 2. The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel...
... is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS E500 G5 3-9 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. We recommend that supports HD Audio. 2. The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel...