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.... ii No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by any warranty to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this product is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or...
.... ii No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by any warranty to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this product is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or...
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... 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-17 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing...
... 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-13 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-17 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing...
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...® SLI® graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation...
...® SLI® graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation...
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... devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x VROC_HW_Key 2 x CPU Fan connectors 2 x Channel Fan connectors 1 x PUMP Fan connector 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Thunderbolt header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x M.2 Fan connector 1 x System panel 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x U.2 connectors 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button Windows® 10 64-bit...
... devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x VROC_HW_Key 2 x CPU Fan connectors 2 x Channel Fan connectors 1 x PUMP Fan connector 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Thunderbolt header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x M.2 Fan connector 1 x System panel 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x U.2 connectors 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button Windows® 10 64-bit...
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 21. Power-on button 24. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page 1-5 1-19 1-4 1-18 2-13 1-21 1-22 1-10 1-15 1-16 1-20 1-23 1-26 1-17 1-12 1-26 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-21 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-3 Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E3) 11. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 21. Power-on button 24. BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page 1-5 1-19 1-4 1-18 2-13 1-21 1-22 1-10 1-15 1-16 1-20 1-23 1-26 1-17 1-12 1-26 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-11 1-14 1-9 1-9 1-16 1-21 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-3 Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot (x16/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot (x16/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot (x16/x8 mode) ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot (x16/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot (x16/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_6 slot (x0/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_7 slot (x16/x8 mode) ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-13 Chapter 1 The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. M.2 LEDs (M.2_1_LED; This motherboard supports PCIe SSD devices only. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when...
ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-13 Chapter 1 The POST State LEDs provide the most probable cause of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. M.2 LEDs (M.2_1_LED; This motherboard supports PCIe SSD devices only. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. SATA 6G_34; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_56; SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C422 chipset. SATA 6G_34; These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-15 SATA 6G_56; SATA 6G_78) These connectors connect...
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... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 6. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-19
... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 6. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-19
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Chapter 1 8. U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 9. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-21
Chapter 1 8. U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 9. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-21
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... the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the system chassis. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. 12. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-23 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to detect...
... the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to a slot opening at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the system chassis. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. 12. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-23 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to detect...
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... 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 14. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-25...
... 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. Addressable RGB header (4-pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 14. ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 1-25...
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.... ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-13 In case of the FlashBack™ LED. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the system fails to boot up, please contact your motherboard, press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power...
.... ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 2-13 In case of the FlashBack™ LED. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the system fails to boot up, please contact your motherboard, press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power...
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... change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...
... change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...
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... the SATA Mode Selection is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. SMART Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_8 This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed This...
... the SATA Mode Selection is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. SMART Status Check SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_8 This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed This...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set system wake and sleep settings. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off . Refer to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. USB Single Port Control This item...
... Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set system wake and sleep settings. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off . Refer to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. USB Single Port Control This item...
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... ports run at RAID mode together. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. If you are set the item to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support...
... ports run at RAID mode together. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to [Disabled]. 5. If you are set the item to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support...
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... containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: RAID Support Select the drive to continue. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the...
... containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: RAID Support Select the drive to continue. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the...
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... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-17 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option...
... RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G 4-17 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option...
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... Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S3 sleep state System is in PIC mode. BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description 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...
... Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S3 sleep state System is in PIC mode. BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description 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...