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... 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 Pro E500 G7 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-8 1.7 LED information 1-9 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 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 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 Pro E500 G7 specifications summary 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-8 1.7 LED information 1-9 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-9 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs 1-10 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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... the ASUS W580/SYS motherboard. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz (continued on -board Connectors 3 x Internal 3.5" Storage bays 1 x Internal 2.5" Storage bays 3 x M.2 connectors 8 x SATA 7-pin connectors Default Cable 4 x SATA 6G cables Networking VGA 2 x Intel® I225-LM 2.5GbE LAN CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA - 1.3 Pro E500 G7 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G7 is shared with PCIe x16_3. Core Logic Total Slots Intel® W580 Chipset 4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to ASUS server...
... the ASUS W580/SYS motherboard. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz (continued on -board Connectors 3 x Internal 3.5" Storage bays 1 x Internal 2.5" Storage bays 3 x M.2 connectors 8 x SATA 7-pin connectors Default Cable 4 x SATA 6G cables Networking VGA 2 x Intel® I225-LM 2.5GbE LAN CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA - 1.3 Pro E500 G7 specifications summary The ASUS Pro E500 G7 is shared with PCIe x16_3. Core Logic Total Slots Intel® W580 Chipset 4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to ASUS server...
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1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply module. Power connector VGA port DisplayPort HDMI port DVI port LAN port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port Audio ports HDMI Display/Port DVI VGA OUT 2.5G 10 TYPE C SPDIF OUT REAR 2.5G C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Single power supply 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents PCIe latch Expansion slots ASUS Pro E500 G7 1-7
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply module. Power connector VGA port DisplayPort HDMI port DVI port LAN port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port Audio ports HDMI Display/Port DVI VGA OUT 2.5G 10 TYPE C SPDIF OUT REAR 2.5G C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Single power supply 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents PCIe latch Expansion slots ASUS Pro E500 G7 1-7
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... AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 the front or rear panel. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS Pro E500 G7 Pedestal server system includes the...
... AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 the front or rear panel. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. 1.6 Internal features The ASUS Pro E500 G7 Pedestal server system includes the...
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... vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in any further to ensure proper sitting of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get...the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-9 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on...
... vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in any further to ensure proper sitting of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get...the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-9 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on...
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Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the chassis. Pull the bay locks outward. If your system came with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the bay you intend to use. Refer to the Removing the front panel cover section for additional 5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-11...
Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the metal cover of the chassis. Pull the bay locks outward. If your system came with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the bay you intend to use. Refer to the Removing the front panel cover section for additional 5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. Metal cover Screw driver ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-11...
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2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the hard disk drive bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of screws. 3. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the HDD cage. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it clicks in place. ASUS Pro E500 G7 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 Refer to the...
2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the hard disk drive bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of screws. 3. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of the HDD cage. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it clicks in place. ASUS Pro E500 G7 Screw hole (HDD cage) Screw holes (HDD) 2-13 Refer to the...
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...) then press the USB BIOS FlashBack™ button for this motherboard. 2. On your computer. 4. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to support new CPUs. ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-23 Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB storage device. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility...
...) then press the USB BIOS FlashBack™ button for this motherboard. 2. On your computer. 4. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to support new CPUs. ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-23 Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB storage device. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility...
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... woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-25 Intel® LAN I225 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 9 and 10 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C6 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port 11. HDMI 1.4b port 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. 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...
... woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out ASUS Pro E500 G7 2-25 Intel® LAN I225 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 9 and 10 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C6 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port 11. HDMI 1.4b port 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 7 and 8 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. 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...
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...20. Serial port connector 23. BIOS FlashBack™ button 11. Thermal Sensor connector 16. LGA1200 CPU socket 3. Fan connectors 4. USB 2.0 connectors 13. Clear RTC RAM 15. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 7. Reset button 21. Thunderbolt™ header 19. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 6. M.2 slot (Key E) Page 3-15 2-4 3-13 2-7 3-11 3-18 3-16 3-9 3-8 3-7 3-14 3-12 3-10 3-5 3-17 3-18 3-10 3-19 3-10 3-4 3-17 3-12 3-10 3-13 3-20 ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors 2. LPT and Q-Code switch 18...
...20. Serial port connector 23. BIOS FlashBack™ button 11. Thermal Sensor connector 16. LGA1200 CPU socket 3. Fan connectors 4. USB 2.0 connectors 13. Clear RTC RAM 15. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 7. Reset button 21. Thunderbolt™ header 19. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 6. M.2 slot (Key E) Page 3-15 2-4 3-13 2-7 3-11 3-18 3-16 3-9 3-8 3-7 3-14 3-12 3-10 3-5 3-17 3-18 3-10 3-19 3-10 3-4 3-17 3-12 3-10 3-13 3-20 ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors 2. LPT and Q-Code switch 18...
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Reset button Press the 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. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow 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. The button also lights up the...
Reset button Press the 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. 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow 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. The button also lights up the...
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... system boot failure! After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-5 3.3 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. If the steps above do not help, remove...
... system boot failure! After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-5 3.3 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. If the steps above do not help, remove...
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... actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. USB BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED flashes when you press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for troubleshooting. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-7 The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update.
... actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. USB BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED flashes when you press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for troubleshooting. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to case. 2. ASUS Pro E500 G7 3-7 The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for BIOS update.
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... 3: Motherboard Information The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is removed or replaced. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. System panel connector This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin...
... 3: Motherboard Information The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is removed or replaced. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. System panel connector This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin...
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...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that came with the help of the CAP file varies depending on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. We...
...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that came with the help of the CAP file varies depending on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. We...
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... motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS Pro E500 G7 4-3 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please refer to update...
... motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS Pro E500 G7 4-3 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please refer to update...
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... the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Network Stack is enabled. Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. XHCI Hand-off This item is set to [Enabled]. Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro E500 G7 4-43 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and...
... the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Network Stack is enabled. Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. XHCI Hand-off This item is set to [Enabled]. Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pro E500 G7 4-43 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and...
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... . Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to complete the installation. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to exit? (Y/N): 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click...
... . Follow the succeeding screen instructions to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to complete the installation. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Press to exit or press to return to exit? (Y/N): 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click...
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... for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of the Architectural Protocols 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 G7 A-5
... for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of the Architectural Protocols 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 G7 A-5