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Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60/24 Hz - 1.3 ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation board. Supports HDMI with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz - Maximum shared memory of ...Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to ASUS server AVL for the latest update ** Memory frequency supported depends on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-3 Supports DisplayPort with cage by requests) Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210 GbE LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary ...
Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60/24 Hz - 1.3 ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation board. Supports HDMI with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz - Maximum shared memory of ...Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to ASUS server AVL for the latest update ** Memory frequency supported depends on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-3 Supports DisplayPort with cage by requests) Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210 GbE LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary ...
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... BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort USB 3.0 1.5 HDMI Rear panelBIOS features SIDE The rear panel includes a slot for easy access. 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... 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 LED descriptions. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-5
... BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT REAR DisplayPort USB 3.0 1.5 HDMI Rear panelBIOS features SIDE The rear panel includes a slot for easy access. 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... 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 LED descriptions. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-5
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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. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. 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 Card readers (Optional) 7. System fan 3. ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board 4. Power supply unit 2.
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. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. 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 Card readers (Optional) 7. System fan 3. ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board 4. Power supply unit 2.
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... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection USB 3.0 USB BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-7
... BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection USB 3.0 USB BIOS Flashback DVI SPDIF OUT ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 1-7
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Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th/6th Generation Intel® ...; E3-1200 v6/v5 processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for other sockets on the...
Ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th/6th Generation Intel® ...; E3-1200 v6/v5 processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for other sockets on the...
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2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-5
2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-5
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2.4.1 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-7
2.4.1 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-7
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Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure. 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover To replace the assembly module and front panel cover: 1. Align the assembly module with the chassis and insert it into the chassis. 2. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-9 Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module. 3. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover.
Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure. 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover To replace the assembly module and front panel cover: 1. Align the assembly module with the chassis and insert it into the chassis. 2. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-9 Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module. 3. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover.
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... module for the location of the assembly module. Secure the card reader with the holes on the motherboard. Refer to the assembly module: 1. Screw holes 4. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-11
... module for the location of the assembly module. Secure the card reader with the holes on the motherboard. Refer to the assembly module: 1. Screw holes 4. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-11
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.... 2. Remove the assembly module from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 5. Refer to the SATA connector of the drive. 6. Screw holes ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-13
.... 2. Remove the assembly module from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 5. Refer to the SATA connector of the drive. 6. Screw holes ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-13
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Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 3. Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously. Remove the screw from the metal bracket lock. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot, then secure it with a screw. Metal bracket lock 2. Expansion card PCI-E slot 4. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-15 2.9.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 3. Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously. Remove the screw from the metal bracket lock. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot, then secure it with a screw. Metal bracket lock 2. Expansion card PCI-E slot 4. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-15 2.9.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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Slide the system fan away from the power supply unit, then lift the system fan to reinstall the system fan. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-17 Power supply unit Follow the previous instructions in the event that you want to remove it was damaged or became defective. To remove the ...
Slide the system fan away from the power supply unit, then lift the system fan to reinstall the system fan. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-17 Power supply unit Follow the previous instructions in the event that you want to remove it was damaged or became defective. To remove the ...
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2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.12.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on Button 10. Intel® LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Power-on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 6. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-19 DisplayPort 3. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function 8. HDMI port 7. USB 3.0 ports 56. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. USB 2.0 ports 12 2.
2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.12.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on Button 10. Intel® LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Power-on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 6. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-19 DisplayPort 3. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function 8. HDMI port 7. USB 3.0 ports 56. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. USB 2.0 ports 12 2.
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2.12.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-21
2.12.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-21
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... a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. 2.14 Turning off . 3. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-23 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
... a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. 2.14 Turning off . 3. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 2-23 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
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...3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-3 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press to use... DOS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Tek. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using EzFlash Utility: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
...3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-3 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press to use... DOS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Tek. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using EzFlash Utility: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
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The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! C:\> ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-5 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The BIOS update is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Write 75% DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3022 Build date: 04/10/2017 New Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3301 Build date: 05...
The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! C:\> ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-5 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The BIOS update is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Write 75% DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3022 Build date: 04/10/2017 New Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3301 Build date: 05...
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... settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-7
... settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-7
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
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... Error Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable SERR propagation [No] Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Enable PERR propagation [No] Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-11
... Error Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable SERR propagation [No] Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Enable PERR propagation [No] Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration ASUS ESC500 G4 SFF 4-11