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...®) (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 Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket (LGA1200) Intel® Xeon® W-1200 Series Processors (up to 125W) Intel® 10th Generation... LAN 1 x Intel® I219-LM Gigabit LAN CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA - 1.3 Pro E500 G6 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G6 is shared with 4 x SATA ports. 1 x M.2_1 socket3, up to 2280 type (SATA mode & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)* M.2 1 x...
...®) (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 Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket (LGA1200) Intel® Xeon® W-1200 Series Processors (up to 125W) Intel® 10th Generation... LAN 1 x Intel® I219-LM Gigabit LAN CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA - 1.3 Pro E500 G6 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G6 is shared with 4 x SATA ports. 1 x M.2_1 socket3, up to 2280 type (SATA mode & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)* M.2 1 x...
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1.4 Front panel features The Pro E500 G6 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. 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. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for the LED descriptions.
1.4 Front panel features The Pro E500 G6 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. 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. 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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Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-7 If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage ...rear panel. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS W480/SYS motherboard 4. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS Pro E500 G6 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1.
Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-7 If you need to use a floppy disk, connect the USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage ...rear panel. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS W480/SYS motherboard 4. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS Pro E500 G6 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1.
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ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-9 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up from S5 mode Description 10/100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection ...
ASUS Pro E500 G6 1-9 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up from S5 mode Description 10/100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection ...
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Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. 3. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-3 Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside.
Remove the cover and set it from the chassis. 4. 3. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-3 Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it aside.
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Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS Pro E500 G6 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
Load plate Load lever Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key Load lever Retention lock ASUS Pro E500 G6 Load lever Retention tab 2-5
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-7 2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-7 2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... the DIMM. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in... any further to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the...
... the DIMM. Hold the DIMM by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in... any further to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the...
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... locks 3. Remove the front panel cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to use. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-11 The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for more information. 2. Pull the bay locks outward. If your system came with three 5.25-inch drive bays...
... locks 3. Remove the front panel cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to use. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-11 The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for more information. 2. Pull the bay locks outward. If your system came with three 5.25-inch drive bays...
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... and insert the 3.5-inch HDD into the drive bay ensuring that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the HDD cage. ASUS Pro E500 G6 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the...
... and insert the 3.5-inch HDD into the drive bay ensuring that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the HDD cage. ASUS Pro E500 G6 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the...
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HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-15 Lay the system on its screw holes align with the holes on a flat and stable surface. 4. Push it up (A), then swing the HDD cage ...
HDD cage lock HDD cage Matching screw holes 2.5-inch HDD/SSD ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-15 Lay the system on its screw holes align with the holes on a flat and stable surface. 4. Push it up (A), then swing the HDD cage ...
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2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-17
2.8 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x16_2 slot PCIE x16_3 slot PCIE x16_4 slot ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-17
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PCIe latch ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-19 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. 4. Lift the PCIe latch inwards until it clicks into the PCIe slot.
PCIe latch ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-19 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. 4. Lift the PCIe latch inwards until it clicks into the PCIe slot.
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... and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)). 5. Prepare the M.2 card. 4. Locate the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)) on the stand screw. Remove the screw on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-21 Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with the screw you removed in...
... and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)). 5. Prepare the M.2 card. 4. Locate the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)) on the stand screw. Remove the screw on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-21 Screw Screw hole • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with the screw you removed in...
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... and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to a USB storage device. • We recommend you to start the update process. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-23 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save it as W480S.CAP for three seconds to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal...
... and stability. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it to a USB storage device. • We recommend you to start the update process. ASUS Pro E500 G6 2-23 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save it as W480S.CAP for three seconds to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal...
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... 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 VGA port 3. DisplayPort 2. DVI-D port 8.
... 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 VGA port 3. DisplayPort 2. DVI-D port 8.
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.... LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-15 2-4 3-13 2-7 3-11 3-16 3-9 3-8 2-23 3-6 3-14 3-12 3-5 3-17 3-17 3-4 3-4 3-10 3-12 3-10 3-13 ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Power-on button 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Front...
.... LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 3-15 2-4 3-13 2-7 3-11 3-16 3-9 3-8 2-23 3-6 3-14 3-12 3-5 3-17 3-17 3-4 3-4 3-10 3-12 3-10 3-13 ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314; 4-pin Type-A USB9) 13. Power-on button 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Front...
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... a metal object such as system passwords. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-5
... a metal object such as system passwords. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-5
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... cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-7 Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process...
... cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-7 Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process...
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..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-9 3.5 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10...
..., you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Pro E500 G6 3-9 3.5 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10...