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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS ESC500 G2 1-
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS ESC500 G2 1-
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...following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component ESC500 G2 ASUS T10A Pedestal Chassis ASUS P8C WS 1 x 500W/700W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Bronze/Silver 1 x 120x120mm System Fan Accessories 1 x Intel® LGA1155 CPU Cooler 1 x ASUS ESC500 G2 User's Guide 1 x ESC500 G2 Support DVD 1 x Windows 7 Professional ...label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC500 G2 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component ESC500 G2 ASUS T10A Pedestal Chassis ASUS P8C WS 1 x 500W/700W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Bronze/Silver 1 x 120x120mm System Fan Accessories 1 x Intel® LGA1155 CPU Cooler 1 x ASUS ESC500 G2 User's Guide 1 x ESC500 G2 Support DVD 1 x Windows 7 Professional ...label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC500 G2 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... / System Bus supported Core Logic Memory Expansion Slots Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Type ESC500 G2 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional. 1 x Socket LGA1155 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 Processor Family Intel® 3rd/2nd... software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 3 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays 2 x Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G2 1-3 The workstation supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 v2 or 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i3 Processors, plus other latest technologies through the...
... / System Bus supported Core Logic Memory Expansion Slots Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Type ESC500 G2 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional. 1 x Socket LGA1155 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 Processor Family Intel® 3rd/2nd... software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) 3 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays 2 x Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G2 1-3 The workstation supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 v2 or 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i3 Processors, plus other latest technologies through the...
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1.4 Front panel features The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. ASUS ESC500 G2 1-5 Optical Drive Empty 5.25-inch bay Smart Card Reader (optional) Microphone / Headphone ports USB 2.0/USB 3.0 ports Reset button Power LED (blue) HDD access LED (orange) ...
1.4 Front panel features The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. ASUS ESC500 G2 1-5 Optical Drive Empty 5.25-inch bay Smart Card Reader (optional) Microphone / Headphone ports USB 2.0/USB 3.0 ports Reset button Power LED (blue) HDD access LED (orange) ...
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ASUS P8C WS motherboard 4. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC500 G2 1-7 Smart card reader (optional) 8. Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. Front I/O board 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3.
ASUS P8C WS motherboard 4. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC500 G2 1-7 Smart card reader (optional) 8. Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. Front I/O board 9. 1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3.
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ASUS ESC500 G2 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS ESC500 G2 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Slide the left side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside. 3 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-3
Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Slide the left side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside. 3 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-3
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... Server/Workstation Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU.... • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
... Server/Workstation Processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU.... • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS ESC500 G2 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS ESC500 G2 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM • Ensure to prevent DIMM notch damage. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. • Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 2 3 2.4.4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To remove a DIMM B A ASUS ESC500 G2 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM • Ensure to prevent DIMM notch damage. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. • Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 2 3 2.4.4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To remove a DIMM B A ASUS ESC500 G2 2-13
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ASUS ESC500 G2 2-15 With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw ...
ASUS ESC500 G2 2-15 With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw ...
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Insert the drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 4. Release the bay locks. 3. 2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives To install 5.25-inch drives 1. Push in the bay locks to use and remove the drive slot plate cover. 2. Select the drive bay you intend to secure the optical drive ASUS ESC500 G2 2-17
Insert the drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 4. Release the bay locks. 3. 2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives To install 5.25-inch drives 1. Push in the bay locks to use and remove the drive slot plate cover. 2. Select the drive bay you intend to secure the optical drive ASUS ESC500 G2 2-17
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Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5 PCI1 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) ASUS ESC500 G2 2-19 2.7 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5 PCI1 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) ASUS ESC500 G2 2-19 2.7 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... next page for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for PCI Steering 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC500 G2 2-21 Otherwise, conflicts will be automatically disabled. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 4 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5 13...
... next page for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for PCI Steering 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC500 G2 2-21 Otherwise, conflicts will be automatically disabled. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 4 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5 13...
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Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. This section tells how to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. 2.8 Removing the system fan You may need to remove the system fan. To remove the system fan: 1. Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-23
Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. This section tells how to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. 2.8 Removing the system fan You may need to remove the system fan. To remove the system fan: 1. Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-23
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Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. Front panel audio module cable 6. Front panel USB 2.0 cable 4. System fan cable 7. System panel cable 9. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC500 G2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to disconnect these cables unless you intend to the motherboard 1. 24-pin EATX power plug 2. 8-...
Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. Front panel audio module cable 6. Front panel USB 2.0 cable 4. System fan cable 7. System panel cable 9. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC500 G2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to disconnect these cables unless you intend to the motherboard 1. 24-pin EATX power plug 2. 8-...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. ASUS ESC500 G2 3-
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. ASUS ESC500 G2 3-
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...) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-5 3-21 2-11 3-17 3-6 3-15 3-12 3-13 3-7 3-22 3-10 3-14 3-15 3-19 3-18 3-16 3-16 3-5 3-4 3-11 3-18 ASUS ESC500 G2 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...
...) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-5 3-21 2-11 3-17 3-6 3-15 3-12 3-13 3-7 3-22 3-10 3-14 3-15 3-19 3-18 3-16 3-16 3-5 3-4 3-11 3-18 ASUS ESC500 G2 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors...