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... Serial number label 1-2 1.3 ESC500 G4 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-7 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-9 2.5 Front panel cover 2-10 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover 2-10 2.6 5.25-inch drives 2-11 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD...
... Serial number label 1-2 1.3 ESC500 G4 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 2-2 2.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-7 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-9 2.5 Front panel cover 2-10 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover 2-10 2.6 5.25-inch drives 2-11 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD...
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... a RAID set 5-13 5.2.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.2.3 Deleting a volume 5-16 5.2.4 Preferences 5-17 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Installing an operating system 6-2 6.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 6-2 6.2 Support DVD information 6-9 6.2.1 Running the support DVD 6-9 6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 6-10 6.3 Software information 6-11 6.4 AI Suite 3...6-11 6.4.1 Ai Charger 6-14 6.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 6-15 6.4.3 EZ Update 6-16 6.4.4 System Information 6-18 6.4.5 Mobo Connect 6-20 6.4.6 USB BIOS Flashback 6-21 6.4.7 Push Notice 6-23 6.5 Audio...
... a RAID set 5-13 5.2.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.2.3 Deleting a volume 5-16 5.2.4 Preferences 5-17 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Installing an operating system 6-2 6.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 6-2 6.2 Support DVD information 6-9 6.2.1 Running the support DVD 6-9 6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 6-10 6.3 Software information 6-11 6.4 AI Suite 3...6-11 6.4.1 Ai Charger 6-14 6.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 6-15 6.4.3 EZ Update 6-16 6.4.4 System Information 6-18 6.4.5 Mobo Connect 6-20 6.4.6 USB BIOS Flashback 6-21 6.4.7 Push Notice 6-23 6.5 Audio...
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...-wire power cable and plug for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels...
...-wire power cable and plug for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels...
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... and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This...
... and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This...
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...Instructions 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 (+). Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. x Used to the ASUS contact information. Example: At DOS prompt, type...all ASUS hardware and software products. Command Example: + + Means that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual ...
...Instructions 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 (+). Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. x Used to the ASUS contact information. Example: At DOS prompt, type...all ASUS hardware and software products. Command Example: + + Means that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual ...
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... 2* M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x1 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242) Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Storage Bays I = internal 3 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays A or S will be hot-swappable 1 x Internal 2.5" HDD/SSD Bays 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/VGA - Maximum shared memory of 512MB 2 x 5.25" media bays (Options: DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 1-3
... 2* M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x1 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242) Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Storage Bays I = internal 3 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays A or S will be hot-swappable 1 x Internal 2.5" HDD/SSD Bays 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/VGA - Maximum shared memory of 512MB 2 x 5.25" media bays (Options: DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 1-3
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... of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. ASUS ESC500 G4 2-23 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Simply insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three...
... of the USB port that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. ASUS ESC500 G4 2-23 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Simply insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three...
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... switch 10. BIOS Flashback button 15. Intel® C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 9. Power-on button 17. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 socket 3 (M.2 X1_1; LGA1151 CPU socket 3. M.2 X1_2) 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 USB1112; TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-17 2-4 3-16 2-7 3-5 3-15 3-7 3-11 3-6 3-19 3-8 3-13 3-18 2-23 3-4 3-4 3-20 3-14 3-13 3-10 3-19 3-12 3-12 ASUS ESC500 G4 3-3 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin...
... switch 10. BIOS Flashback button 15. Intel® C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 9. Power-on button 17. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. M.2 socket 3 (M.2 X1_1; LGA1151 CPU socket 3. M.2 X1_2) 18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 USB1112; TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-17 2-4 3-16 2-7 3-5 3-15 3-7 3-11 3-6 3-19 3-8 3-13 3-18 2-23 3-4 3-4 3-20 3-14 3-13 3-10 3-19 3-12 3-12 ASUS ESC500 G4 3-3 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin...
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... timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-5
... timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot up when the DIMM is tested. 3. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to boot after turning on the computer. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-5
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POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the EPU switch is solved. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-9
POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the EPU switch is solved. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-9
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... transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-15 We recommend you to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB...
... transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS ESC500 G4 3-15 We recommend you to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB...
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... Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS ESC500 G4 4-3 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program...
... Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS ESC500 G4 4-3 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program...
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...; USB 3.1 controller of your system. ASUS ESC500 G4 4-35 M.2 are no function. SATA6G_56 are no function when any M.2 device is present. [SATA6G_56] SATA6G_56 is always available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to...
...; USB 3.1 controller of your system. ASUS ESC500 G4 4-35 M.2 are no function. SATA6G_56 are no function when any M.2 device is present. [SATA6G_56] SATA6G_56 is always available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to...
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... 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for each fan. CPU Fan Max. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] [Disabled] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for CPU Fan speed. Configuration options: [0 sec...
... 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for each fan. CPU Fan Max. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] [Disabled] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for CPU Fan speed. Configuration options: [0 sec...
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... drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS ESC500 G4 5-3 To set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in BIOS: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks...
... drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS ESC500 G4 5-3 To set to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in BIOS: 1. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks...
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... user guide Click to display free software for you wish to install the selected items 6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. To read . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver Installation Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the support CD Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Run the Support DVD. 2. Support DVD...
... user guide Click to display free software for you wish to install the selected items 6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. To read . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver Installation Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the support CD Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Run the Support DVD. 2. Support DVD...
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on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily.
on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily.
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... Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. 6.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-Click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button 6-26 Analog and digital connector...
... Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. 6.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-Click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button 6-26 Analog and digital connector...
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Reset type detection (soft/hard). E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 A-3 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or 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 ASL (see...
Reset type detection (soft/hard). E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4 A-3 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or 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 ASL (see...
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... End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices 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 ASUS ESC500 G4 A-5 Out...
... End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices 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 ASUS ESC500 G4 A-5 Out...