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ASUS ESC700 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 ESC700 G2 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Accessories Optional Items ESC700 G2 1 x ASUS ESC700 G2 User's Guide 1 x ESC700 G2 Support DVD 1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 64-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x ...
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Accessories Optional Items ESC700 G2 1 x ASUS ESC700 G2 User's Guide 1 x ESC700 G2 Support DVD 1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 64-Bit (for OS bundled SKU) 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x ...
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...1066 MHz, non-ECC/ECC UDIMM * Refer to USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x LAN ports 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC700 G2 1-3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 (for Windows® only) 3 x Internal 3.5" SATA HDD Cages 1 x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN (PHY) 1 x ... Xeon® E3-1200 / Core™i3-2100 series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC700 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P9X79 WS SYS motherboard.
...1066 MHz, non-ECC/ECC UDIMM * Refer to USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x LAN ports 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC700 G2 1-3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 (for Windows® only) 3 x Internal 3.5" SATA HDD Cages 1 x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN (PHY) 1 x ... Xeon® E3-1200 / Core™i3-2100 series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC700 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P9X79 WS SYS motherboard.
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ASUS ESC700 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) ...
ASUS ESC700 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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1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. ASUS P9X79 WS/SYS motherboard 4. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC700 G2 1-7 Front I/O board 9. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3. Smart card reader (optional) 8.
1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. 1 2 4 3 5 6 78 9 1. Optical drive (optional) 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. ASUS P9X79 WS/SYS motherboard 4. CPU heatsink and fan assembly 5. Internal HDD bays ASUS ESC700 G2 1-7 Front I/O board 9. Power supply unit 2. 120mm system fan 3. Smart card reader (optional) 8.
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Hardware setup ASUS ESC700 G2 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Hardware setup ASUS ESC700 G2 2- Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Slide the left side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it aside. 3 ASUS ESC700 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 ESC700 G2 2-3 3. Carefully lift the cover and set it is disengaged from the chassis.
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..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with... the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...
..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with... the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...
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ASUS ESC700 G2 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU_FAN connector! 2 Do not forget to plug this connector.
ASUS ESC700 G2 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU_FAN connector! 2 Do not forget to plug this connector.
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... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, use of the following: - ASUS ESC700 G2 2-11 ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation...
... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, use of the following: - ASUS ESC700 G2 2-11 ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation...
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To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive 1. Swing out the HDD cage. Pull out the bay locks on the HDD cage. 4. Lift up the secure tab on the HDD cage. 3. 2.5 Installing hard disk drives The workstation system provides three (3) internal Serial ATA hard disk drive bays. Refer to the previous section to remove the side cover. 2. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-13
To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive 1. Swing out the HDD cage. Pull out the bay locks on the HDD cage. 4. Lift up the secure tab on the HDD cage. 3. 2.5 Installing hard disk drives The workstation system provides three (3) internal Serial ATA hard disk drive bays. Refer to the previous section to remove the side cover. 2. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-13
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... 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover 1. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-15 An optical drive that comes standard/optional with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the top side of the chassis. Locate the front...
... 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover 1. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-15 An optical drive that comes standard/optional with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the top side of the chassis. Locate the front...
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DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. 6. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-17 Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to keep the system from becoming unstable. Use either the 15-pin SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector. 5. Reinstall the front panel cover and side covers when done.
DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to the back connectors of the hard disk drive. 6. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-17 Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to keep the system from becoming unstable. Use either the 15-pin SATA power connector OR the legacy 4-pin power connector. 5. Reinstall the front panel cover and side covers when done.
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... the card. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! Remove the left side cover from the chassis. 3. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-19 To install an expansion card 1.
... the card. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! Remove the left side cover from the chassis. 3. ASUS ESC700 G2 2-19 To install an expansion card 1.
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PCIEx16_6 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS ESC700 G2 2-21 Asmedia USB3.0-2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - LAN1 (82579V) - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - Asmedia USB3.0-1 shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller 1 - - PCIEx16_4 shared - - - - - - - LAN2 (82574L) - - - SATA Controller 2 - - - - PCIEx16_5 shared - - - - - - - VIA1394 - ...
PCIEx16_6 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS ESC700 G2 2-21 Asmedia USB3.0-2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - LAN1 (82579V) - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - Asmedia USB3.0-1 shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller 1 - - PCIEx16_4 shared - - - - - - - LAN2 (82574L) - - - SATA Controller 2 - - - - PCIEx16_5 shared - - - - - - - VIA1394 - ...
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System fan cable 8. Front panel USB 2.0 cable ASUS ESC700 G2 2-23 You do not need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you will remove pre-installed components to install additional ... to install. • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. System panel cable 7. Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. Card Reader cable 4. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC700 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...
System fan cable 8. Front panel USB 2.0 cable ASUS ESC700 G2 2-23 You do not need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you will remove pre-installed components to install additional ... to install. • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. System panel cable 7. Front panel USB 3.0 cable 5. Card Reader cable 4. 2.9 Connecting cables The ESC700 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...
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Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-
Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-
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Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to switch for fan pin selection. 2. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for the front fans and rear fans control. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-5
Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to switch for fan pin selection. 2. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for the front fans and rear fans control. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-5
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...switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-7 Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DIAG_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer ...to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...
...switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-7 Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DIAG_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer ...to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-9
EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3. ASUS ESC700 G2 3-9