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ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Skylake/Cascade Lake-W Series Processors ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel® Skylake/Cascade Lake-W Series Processors ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x8 mode) ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (max. 1.1.5 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. at x8 mode) ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (max. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-9 The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and...
... unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-9 The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and...
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-11 4.
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-11 4.
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Chapter 1 3. Set to pins 1-2 for others. 4. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-13 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 for PMBus, set to activate the VGA feature. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version.
Chapter 1 3. Set to pins 1-2 for others. 4. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-13 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 for PMBus, set to activate the VGA feature. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version.
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... to case. 2. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in error on the server is solved. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
... to case. 2. Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in error on the server is solved. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-15 Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Chapter 1 5. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-17 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details.
Chapter 1 5. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for troubleshooting. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-17 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for more details.
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-19 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. Chapter 1 2. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-19 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. Chapter 1 2. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
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... Mb/s connection speed. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-21 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...
... Mb/s connection speed. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-21 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...
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... water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan...
... water cooling device. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ connector. 9. CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan...
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... power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-25 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Pressing the power...
... power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-25 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Pressing the power...
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... one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-27
... one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-27
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VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-29 Chapter 1 16. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.
VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-29 Chapter 1 16. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.
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M.2_2(Socket 3)) These sockets allow you to use U.2 devices. Chapter 1 20. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-31 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key ...
M.2_2(Socket 3)) These sockets allow you to use U.2 devices. Chapter 1 20. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-31 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. Adjust the BIOS settings to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key ...
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... LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-33 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. The...
... LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 1-33 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. The...
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The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models.
The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in opening/ closing the double latch. CPU installation Please note the order in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this manual. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 3.
ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 3.
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2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-7
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE 2-7