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1.3 ESC700 G4 specifications summary The ASUS ESC700 G4 is supported via RSTe, Hyper M.2 x 16 card, and Intel...Ports Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for the latest updates. Hyper M.2 x 16 card and VROC_HW_Key are to www.asus.com for CPU RAID** Storage Bays I = internal A or S will be purchased separately. *** NVMe RAID type and...ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports (or optional card reader) 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC700 G4 1-3 Refer to 1TB Memory Memory Type 8 x DDR4 2933*/2666/2400/2133** MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM * Only on the CPU installed. ...
1.3 ESC700 G4 specifications summary The ASUS ESC700 G4 is supported via RSTe, Hyper M.2 x 16 card, and Intel...Ports Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for the latest updates. Hyper M.2 x 16 card and VROC_HW_Key are to www.asus.com for CPU RAID** Storage Bays I = internal A or S will be purchased separately. *** NVMe RAID type and...ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports (or optional card reader) 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC700 G4 1-3 Refer to 1TB Memory Memory Type 8 x DDR4 2933*/2666/2400/2133** MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM * Only on the CPU installed. ...
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Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are unavailable if the optional card reader is purchased. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader (optional)* USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Power LED Reset button Power button HDD access LED * The USB 2.0 ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC700 G4 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The ESC700 G4 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design.
Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are unavailable if the optional card reader is purchased. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader (optional)* USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Power LED Reset button Power button HDD access LED * The USB 2.0 ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC700 G4 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The ESC700 G4 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design.
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Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC700 G4 1-7 Expansion card locks 5. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC700 G4 Pedestal workstation includes the basic components as shown: RESET 1. WS C422 PRO/SE Workstation Motherboard 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. If ...
Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC700 G4 1-7 Expansion card locks 5. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC700 G4 Pedestal workstation includes the basic components as shown: RESET 1. WS C422 PRO/SE Workstation Motherboard 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. If ...
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Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-3 3. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4.
Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-3 3. Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4.
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2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC700 G4 2-7
2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC700 G4 2-7
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..., some memory modules for the latest QVL. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-9 Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. and 32...
..., some memory modules for the latest QVL. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-9 Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. and 32...
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Failure to do so may cause damage to the chassis. RESET Assembly lock 2. Front panel assembly ASUS ESC700 G4 2-11 Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the ...
Failure to do so may cause damage to the chassis. RESET Assembly lock 2. Front panel assembly ASUS ESC700 G4 2-11 Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the ...
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4. Prepare the 5.25-inch drive. 5. Bay locks 7. Reinstall the front panel cover. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 8. Connect the SATA cable to secure the drive in place. SATA power cable SATA cable ASUS ESC700 G4 2-13 Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 6. Push the bay locks to the SATA connector of the drive. 9.
4. Prepare the 5.25-inch drive. 5. Bay locks 7. Reinstall the front panel cover. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 8. Connect the SATA cable to secure the drive in place. SATA power cable SATA cable ASUS ESC700 G4 2-13 Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 6. Push the bay locks to the SATA connector of the drive. 9.
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Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 7. Connect the SATA cable and SATA power cable to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 6. 5. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the 3.5-inch HDD. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-15
Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 7. Connect the SATA cable and SATA power cable to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 6. 5. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the 3.5-inch HDD. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-15
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6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 8. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-17 Connect a SATA cable and a SATA power cable to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 7. Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.
6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 8. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-17 Connect a SATA cable and a SATA power cable to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 7. Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.
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48-Lane CPUs VGA / PCIe configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA / PCIe card Dual VGA / PCIe cards Triple VGA / PCIe cards x16 (single VGA x16 x16 recommended) N/A x16 x16 N/A N/A x16 N/A N/A N/A • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • The PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot is not recommended for VGA cards or PCIe cards running at x8 mode or above. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-19
48-Lane CPUs VGA / PCIe configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Single VGA / PCIe card Dual VGA / PCIe cards Triple VGA / PCIe cards x16 (single VGA x16 x16 recommended) N/A x16 x16 N/A N/A x16 N/A N/A N/A • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • The PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot is not recommended for VGA cards or PCIe cards running at x8 mode or above. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-19
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PCIe latch ASUS ESC700 G4 2-21 Lift the PCIe latch inwards until it clicks into the PCIe slot. 4. Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Expansion card PCIe slot 5.
PCIe latch ASUS ESC700 G4 2-21 Lift the PCIe latch inwards until it clicks into the PCIe slot. 4. Align and insert the expansion card into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. Expansion card PCIe slot 5.
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...™ port. 2.10 BIOS update utility BIOS Flashback™ BIOS Flashback™ allows you to use BIOS Flashback™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to your USB storage device. 4. Shut down your local...updating process is not operating properly. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-23 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as WSCSE.CAP, then ...
...™ port. 2.10 BIOS update utility BIOS Flashback™ BIOS Flashback™ allows you to use BIOS Flashback™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to your USB storage device. 4. Shut down your local...updating process is not operating properly. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-23 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as WSCSE.CAP, then ...
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... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS ESC700 G4 2-25 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...
... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS ESC700 G4 2-25 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...
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... 1-18 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-12 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-25 1-21 1-11 1-21 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-13 1-28 1-33 1-17 1-9 1-9 1-19 1-29 1-22 1-14 1-13 1-32 ASUS ESC700 G4 3-3 CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) 2. M.2_2(Socket 3)) 13...
... 1-18 1-31 1-30 1-32 1-12 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-25 1-21 1-11 1-21 1-30 1-28 1-29 1-13 1-28 1-33 1-17 1-9 1-9 1-19 1-29 1-22 1-14 1-13 1-32 ASUS ESC700 G4 3-3 CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) 2. M.2_2(Socket 3)) 13...
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... memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power...5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-5 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
... memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power...5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-5 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-7 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. 3.3 Jumpers 1.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-7 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. 3.3 Jumpers 1.
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ASUS ESC700 G4 3-9 Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. 6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. 5. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC.
ASUS ESC700 G4 3-9 Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. 6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. 5. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC.
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Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is functional. 3. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is generated. 4. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-11
Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is functional. 3. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is generated. 4. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-11
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... hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-13 SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 3.5 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
... hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-13 SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 3.5 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;