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... 1.3 ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-5 1.6 Internal features 1-6 1.7 LED information 1-7 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-6 2.4.1 DIMM installation 2-7 2.5 Assembly module 2-8 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module 2-8 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover 2-9 2.6 5.25-inch drive 2-10 2.7 Card reader 2-11 2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD...
... 1.3 ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-5 1.6 Internal features 1-6 1.7 LED information 1-7 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-6 2.4.1 DIMM installation 2-7 2.5 Assembly module 2-8 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module 2-8 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover 2-9 2.6 5.25-inch drive 2-10 2.7 Card reader 2-11 2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD...
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... 4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM) Memory Memory Type 4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2133/2400 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update ** Memory frequency supported depends on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-3 Supports HDMI with cage by requests) Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210 GbE LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) Integrated Graphics Processor x 1 Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort -
... 4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM) Memory Memory Type 4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2133/2400 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update ** Memory frequency supported depends on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-3 Supports HDMI with cage by requests) Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210 GbE LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) Integrated Graphics Processor x 1 Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort -
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...BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort DVI-D port USB 2.0 ports BIOS USB 3.0 SIDE HDMI HDMI 1.4b port DisplayPort USB 3.0 ports Audio ports Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 Optical S/PDIF Out port BIOS Flashback button Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and the power supply module. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The ESC500 G4 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access...
...BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort DVI-D port USB 2.0 ports BIOS USB 3.0 SIDE HDMI HDMI 1.4b port DisplayPort USB 3.0 ports Audio ports Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 Optical S/PDIF Out port BIOS Flashback button Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and the power supply module. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The ESC500 G4 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access...
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ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power supply unit 2. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. System fan 3. Card readers (Optional) 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power supply unit 2. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. System fan 3. Card readers (Optional) 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
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DVI-D port 6. USB 3.0 ports 56. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. HDMI port 7. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-19 Intel® LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function 8. Power-on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 12 2. DisplayPort 3. 2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.12.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on Button 10.
DVI-D port 6. USB 3.0 ports 56. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. HDMI port 7. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-19 Intel® LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function 8. Power-on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 12 2. DisplayPort 3. 2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.12.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on Button 10.
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... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 2.13 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Turn on test. The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for assistance. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-23 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by...
... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 2.13 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Turn on test. The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for assistance. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-23 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by...
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... USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) 25. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 21. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 5. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) 15. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) 18. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 22. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 19. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 20. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin...
... USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) 25. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 21. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 5. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) 15. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) 18. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 22. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 19. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 20. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin...
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... boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3.2 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS memory system setup...
... boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3.2 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS memory system setup...
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The LED will either remain lit or remain off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off when ME has entered recovery mode. 4. ME LED (MELED1) This onboard LED shows the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of ME. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-9 3.
The LED will either remain lit or remain off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off when ME has entered recovery mode. 4. ME LED (MELED1) This onboard LED shows the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of ME. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-9 3.
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... Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed (continued on . E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 3-11 Reset type detection (soft/hard...
... Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed (continued on . E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 3-11 Reset type detection (soft/hard...
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... returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI...
... returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI...
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...; The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on card cable connected to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is for the storage add-on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native...
...; The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on card cable connected to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is for the storage add-on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native...
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... power. 3-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The message LED is for the system power button. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Connect the chassis power LED cable...
... power. 3-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The message LED is for the system power button. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Connect the chassis power LED cable...
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... enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. The firmware chip on . Do this program. Press and select Yes to ensure optimum performance. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports...
... enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. The firmware chip on . Do this program. Press and select Yes to ensure optimum performance. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports...
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...] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type...
...] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type...
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Hardware flow control uses two wires to re-start /stop signals. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] Allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] Allows...
Hardware flow control uses two wires to re-start /stop signals. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] Allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] Allows...
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... Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you to select the delay time of reporting if this port has a Mechanical Presence Switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled] Allows control of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Selecting [Enabled] will start a COMERSET initialization sequence to the device on eSATA [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Any RAID volume can span internal and eSATA drives...
... Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you to select the delay time of reporting if this port has a Mechanical Presence Switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled] Allows control of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Selecting [Enabled] will start a COMERSET initialization sequence to the device on eSATA [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Any RAID volume can span internal and eSATA drives...
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... ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-41 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of network devices. Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning] Allows you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting from network. Set the booting order of devices installed in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Boot Option...
... ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-41 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of network devices. Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning] Allows you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting from network. Set the booting order of devices installed in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Boot Option...
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...RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C236 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Press to the SATA connector on each RAID controller. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial...
...RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C236 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Press to the SATA connector on each RAID controller. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial...
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... 279.3GB 279.3GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Reset Disks to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for reference only...
... 279.3GB 279.3GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Turn on your screen. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Reset Disks to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for reference only...
