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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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... Check your system package for the 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 Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x Windows...
... Check your system package for the 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 Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x Windows...
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...® E3-1200 v2 or 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i3 Processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC500 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P8C WS motherboard. Model Name Operating System Processor / System Bus supported Core Logic Memory Expansion Slots Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size... (for Windows only) HDD Bays Networking LAN (Support 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
...® E3-1200 v2 or 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i3 Processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC500 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P8C WS motherboard. Model Name Operating System Processor / System Bus supported Core Logic Memory Expansion Slots Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size... (for Windows only) HDD Bays Networking LAN (Support 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
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ASUS ESC500 G2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. Optical Drive Empty 5.25-inch bay Smart Card Reader (...
ASUS ESC500 G2 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. Optical Drive Empty 5.25-inch bay Smart Card Reader (...
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Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3. ASUS P8C WS motherboard 4. Smart card reader (optional) 8. Front I/O board 9. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC500 G2 1-7
Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3. ASUS P8C WS motherboard 4. Smart card reader (optional) 8. Front I/O board 9. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC500 G2 1-7
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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. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-
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3. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. Slide the left side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside. 3 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-3
3. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis. 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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ASUS ESC500 G2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ... 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 process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd Generation Core...
ASUS ESC500 G2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ... 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 process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd Generation Core...
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS ESC500 G2 2-9
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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To remove a DIMM B A ASUS ESC500 G2 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM • Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 2 3 2.4.4. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the wrong direction to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction.
To remove a DIMM B A ASUS ESC500 G2 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM • Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1 2 3 2.4.4. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the wrong direction to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction.
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Push in the bay locks to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-15 Swing back the HDD cage. 7. Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from becoming unstable. 5. With the ...
Push in the bay locks to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-15 Swing back the HDD cage. 7. Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from becoming unstable. 5. With the ...
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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. Release the bay locks. 3. 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. Select the drive bay you intend to secure the optical drive ASUS ESC500 G2 2-17
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. Release the bay locks. 3. 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. Select the drive bay you intend to secure the optical drive ASUS ESC500 G2 2-17
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Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot No. 2.7 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot No. 2.7 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
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... on BIOS setup. 2. Connect the VGA cable to the card. See Chapter 4 for PCI Steering 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC500 G2 2-21 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
... on BIOS setup. 2. Connect the VGA cable to the card. See Chapter 4 for PCI Steering 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC500 G2 2-21 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
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To remove the system fan: 1. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. 2.8 Removing the system fan You may need to remove the system fan. This section tells how to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-23 Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use.
To remove the system fan: 1. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. 2.8 Removing the system fan You may need to remove the system fan. This section tells how to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. ASUS ESC500 G2 2-23 Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. 3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use.
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Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. System fan cable 7. System panel cable 9. Front panel audio module cable 6. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC500 G2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information ...
Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. System fan cable 7. System panel cable 9. Front panel audio module cable 6. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC500 G2 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information ...
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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- This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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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...