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...1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 Pro E500 G6 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 1-9 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 Cooling system 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 2-13...
...1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 Pro E500 G6 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 1-9 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 Cooling system 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 2-13...
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...and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-7 3.5 Internal connectors 3-9 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Knowing BIOS 4-2 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-3 4.2.1 EZ Mode 4-4 4.2.2 Advanced Mode 4-5 4.2.3 Q-Fan Control 4-8 4.3 My Favorites 4-10 4.4 Main menu 4-12 4.5 Ai Tweaker menu 4-14 4.6 Advanced menu 4-32 4.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration 4-33 4.6.2 CPU Configuration 4-34 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-38 4.6.4 PCH Configuration 4-39 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 4-40 4.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 4-41 4.6.7 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-42 4.6.8 USB Configuration 4-42...
...and switches 3-4 3.3 Jumpers...3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs 3-7 3.5 Internal connectors 3-9 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Knowing BIOS 4-2 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-3 4.2.1 EZ Mode 4-4 4.2.2 Advanced Mode 4-5 4.2.3 Q-Fan Control 4-8 4.3 My Favorites 4-10 4.4 Main menu 4-12 4.5 Ai Tweaker menu 4-14 4.6 Advanced menu 4-32 4.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration 4-33 4.6.2 CPU Configuration 4-34 4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-38 4.6.4 PCH Configuration 4-39 4.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration 4-40 4.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 4-41 4.6.7 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-42 4.6.8 USB Configuration 4-42...
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...type (SATA mode & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)* M.2 1 x M.2_2 socket3, up to www.asus.com for the latest update. 1.3 Pro E500 G6 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G6 is shared with PCIEX16_4 Intel® RST (Windows®) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (Support Intel® Optane memory) Storage Bays Storage Bay MB on the next page) ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-3 resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz (continued on -board Connectors 3 x Internal 3.5" Storage bays 1 x Internal 2.5" Storage bays 2 x M.2 connectors 8 x SATA 7-pin connector Default Cable Networking VGA 4 x SATA 6G cables...
...type (SATA mode & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)* M.2 1 x M.2_2 socket3, up to www.asus.com for the latest update. 1.3 Pro E500 G6 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G6 is shared with PCIEX16_4 Intel® RST (Windows®) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (Support Intel® Optane memory) Storage Bays Storage Bay MB on the next page) ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-3 resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz (continued on -board Connectors 3 x Internal 3.5" Storage bays 1 x Internal 2.5" Storage bays 2 x M.2 connectors 8 x SATA 7-pin connector Default Cable Networking VGA 4 x SATA 6G cables...
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ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-5 Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Empty 5.25-inch bay Reset button Power button HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. 1.4 Front panel features The Pro E500 G6 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions.
ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-5 Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 2.0 ports* Headphone port Microphone port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Empty 5.25-inch bay Reset button Power button HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for easy access. 1.4 Front panel features The Pro E500 G6 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions.
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... disk drive. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. Expansion card locks 5. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal storage bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on...
... disk drive. If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-7 Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. Expansion card locks 5. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal storage bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on...
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... to wake up from S5 mode Description 10/100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-9 1.7.2 10 USB 3.1 Rear panel LEDs DVI VGA OUT USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED HDMI Display/Port DVI VGA OUT 2.5G 10 TYPE C SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY SIDE REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Intel® I219-LM 1G LAN ports LED indications KY Activity Link LED Speed LED...
... to wake up from S5 mode Description 10/100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-9 1.7.2 10 USB 3.1 Rear panel LEDs DVI VGA OUT USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED HDMI Display/Port DVI VGA OUT 2.5G 10 TYPE C SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY SIDE REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Intel® I219-LM 1G LAN ports LED indications KY Activity Link LED Speed LED...
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...motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide bundled in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS Pro E500 G6...of the memory modules. Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with ...
...motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide bundled in only one direction. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on the socket. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS Pro E500 G6...of the memory modules. Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with ...
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ASUS Pro E500 G6 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the chassis. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it clicks in place...
ASUS Pro E500 G6 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 HDD cage lock HDD cage 4. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Remove the side cover of screws. 3. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the chassis. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it clicks in place...
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...174; LAN I225 4. HDMI 1.4b port 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 2. DVI-D port 8. Rear Speaker Out Line In Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-25 Intel® LAN I219 5. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports* * : Refer to the tables below for audio port definitions. * Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset...
...174; LAN I225 4. HDMI 1.4b port 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4 10. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 2. DVI-D port 8. Rear Speaker Out Line In Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-25 Intel® LAN I219 5. 2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I /O ports* * : Refer to the tables below for audio port definitions. * Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset...
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...13 ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. LPT and Q-Code switch (3-pin LPT_P80_SW) 11. Power-on button 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1200 CPU socket 3. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Thermal Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 15. Q-Code LED 9. BIOS FlashBack™ button 10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
...13 ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. LPT and Q-Code switch (3-pin LPT_P80_SW) 11. Power-on button 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 21. LGA1200 CPU socket 3. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Thermal Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 15. Q-Code LED 9. BIOS FlashBack™ button 10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
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... reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons...
... reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons...
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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-5 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! Use a metal object such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as...
... do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-5 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure! Use a metal object such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as...
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...; LED flashes when you press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for troubleshooting. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-7 The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting...
...; LED flashes when you press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for troubleshooting. 3.4 Onboard LEDs 1. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-7 The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting...
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.... When M.2_1 slot runs in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)]. • SATA6G_2 port shares bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® W480 chipset. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-9
.... When M.2_1 slot runs in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)]. • SATA6G_2 port shares bandwidth with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® W480 chipset. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-9
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... sensor or switch. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis...
... sensor or switch. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are for reference only, please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. The name of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are for reference only, please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. The name of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating...
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... the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS Pro E500 G6 4-3 The BIOS screen include navigation keys and...
... the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS Pro E500 G6 4-3 The BIOS screen include navigation keys and...
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... to your motherboard's user manual for the location of the USB ports. 4.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro E500 G6 4-43 Support XHCI by XHCI drivers in this menu may vary according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in...
... to your motherboard's user manual for the location of the USB ports. 4.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro E500 G6 4-43 Support XHCI by XHCI drivers in this menu may vary according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in...
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... the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. ASUS Pro E500 G6 5-11 Press to exit or press to return to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1.
... the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. ASUS Pro E500 G6 5-11 Press to exit or press to return to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1.
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... Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved 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 Pro E500 G6 A-5
... Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved 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 Pro E500 G6 A-5