ESC700 G3 Workstation User Guide
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................................................ vi REACH .......................................................................................................vii Australia statement notice...............................................................................vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii About this guide......
Contents Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches................................................................. 3-4 3.3 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-9 3.4 Onboard LEDs........................................................................................... 3-10 3.
Contents 4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2....................................................................... 4-58 4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3........................................................... 4-60 4.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater.................................................................. 4-60 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 5.2 RAID configurations................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions.......................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name ESC700 G3 Accessories 1 x ESC700 G3 Support CD 1 x AC Power Cable Optional Items DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Smart card reader If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below.
1.3 ESC700 G3 specifications summary The ASUS ESC700 G3 is a workstation featuring the ASUS X99-WS/SYS server board.
ESC700 G3 specifications summary 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode) fan control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clea
1.4 Front panel features The ESC700 G3 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 easy access. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Card readers Power LED USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Headphone port Microphone port Reset button Power button HDD access LED Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
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 700W Gold Single power supply USB 2.0 ports USB BIOS flashback button Gigabit LAN port 1 Gigabit LAN port 2 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The ASUS ESC700 G3 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS X99-WS/SYS Server Board 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal HDD/SSD bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Display status Power LED ON OFF Blinking HDD Access LED 1.7.
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To remove the side cover: 1.
3. Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis. 4. Remove the cover and set it aside.
2.2 CPU installation The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed for Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
C A B A B Triangle mark B A ASUS ESC700 G3 Triangle mark 2-5
A A B C B Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad 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.
Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dualchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU.
2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
2.5 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover: 1. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the chassis. Assembly lock 2.
2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the chassis. If your system came with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the front panel cover. Refer to the Removing the front panel cover section for more information. 2.
4. Prepare the 5.25-inch drive. 5. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 6. Push the bay locks to secure the drive in place. Bay locks 7. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive. 8. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 9. Reinstall the front panel cover.
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 the HDD cage. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of screws. 3.
5. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 7. Connect the SATA cable and SATA power cable to the 3.5-inch HDD.
Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD To install a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD: 1. Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Prepare the 2.5-inch HDD/SDD and the bundled set of screws. 3. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 4. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B). 5. Align and insert the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown.
6. Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 7. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 8. Connect a SATA cable and a SATA power cable to the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.
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. Slot Description 40-LANE 28-LANE 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot* 5 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_5 slot PCIe 3.0/2.
2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Press the PCI-E latch (A), hold it by its edge then lift it towards the rear (B). Edge of the PCI-E latch PCI-E latch 3. Remove the screw (A) that secures the metal bracket to the chassis then remove the metal bracket (B).
4. 5. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Expansion card PCI-E slot Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. PCI-E latch 6. 2-20 (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket.
2.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 40-LANE CPU VGA configuration 40-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 PCIe 3.0/2.0 PCIe 3.0/2.0 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x16_3 x16_4 x16_5 Single VGA/PCIe card N/A x16 N/A N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards N/A x16 x16 N/A N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards N/A x16 x16 N/A x8 Quintuple VGA/ PCIe cards x8 x8 x8 x8 x8 28-LANE CPU VGA configuration 28-LANE CPU PCI Express 3.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2-22 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x16_4 PCIe x16_5 SMBUS Controller Intel® SATA Controller 1 Intel® SATA Controller 2 Intel® LAN1 (i210) Intel® LAN2 (i210) Intel® xHCI Intel® EHCI 1 Intel® EHCI 2 HD Audio shared – – – shared – – – shared – – – shared – – – – shared – – shared – – shared – – – – – shared – – – – shared – – – – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.9 System fan This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective. To remove the system fan: 1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Remove the four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use.
2.10 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at http://support.asus.com and save it to as USB storage device.
2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 78 (lower port supports 5. USB BIOS Flashback) USB 3.0 ports 56 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN2)* 7. Audio I/O ports** 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for the LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® X99 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller.
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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the light blue port.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
3.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 3.5 Internal connectors and 1.5 Rear panel features for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2-8 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) 3-23 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, 4-pin REAR_FAN1, 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3) 3-22 4. EPU switch 3-7 5. TPU switch 3-6 6. Reset button 3-4 7. Power-on button 3-4 8. EZ XMP switch 3-8 9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 3-20 10.
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DIAG_DRAM LED. • The DIAG_DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed.
4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance. 3-6 • Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance.
5. EPU switch Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when you enable the EPU switch. Refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup.
6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to enhance the DIMM’s speed and performance. The EZ XMP LED (XLED1) lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. For the location of the EZ XMP LED, refer to section 3.4 Onboard LEDs.
3.3 1. Jumpers CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. Chassis Fan control setting jumper (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection.
3.4 1. Onboard LEDs Diagnosis LEDs (DIAG_VGA, DIAG_HDD, DIAG_DRAM, DIAG_CPU) The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (PowerOn-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is enabled.
3. EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch.
5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes sectio
Code FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (S
Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime 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 of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initializatio
3.5 1. Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
3. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56/SATAEXPRESS_1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default.
4. Serial ATA 3.0 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SSATA_1-4 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. 5.
6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; US1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 48 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR12V; 8-pin EATX12V; 8-pin EATX12V1; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. 13. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
14. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 15. • This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices. The thermistor cable is purchased separately.
16. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
4.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. For changing the basic system configuration Main Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
4.2.2 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: from the BIOS screen to open 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.
Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10).
4.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: from the BIOS screen to open 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save or press on your as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click keyboard.
4.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
4.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Strap to [100MHz], [125MHz], [167MHz], or [250MHz]. Source Clock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the source clock based on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm dbl] [5Ohm dbl] [4Ohm dbl] [3Ohm dbl] [2Ohm dbl] PLL Selection [Auto] This item is set to LC PLL by default for better stability. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is far away from 100 MHz.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the base clock frequency of the DRAM frequency ratio. [Auto] The DRAM ratio is set to its optimized settings. [100:100] The DRAM ratio is set to 100:100. [100:133] The DRAM ratio is set to 100:133.
Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Timing T1] – [Timing T3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L [Auto] Configuration options
Third Timings tRRDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRRDD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWWDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWWDD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRWDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRDD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRWSR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tCCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tUWRDR [Auto] Configur
DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) [
DRAM IO-L (CHB D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHC D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHD
Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQ De-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Transmitter DQ Pre-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Receiver DQS De-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.60] Transmitter DQS Pre-emphasis [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90] - [1.
MISC DRAM Eventual Voltage (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto] Use <+> or <-> to adjust the eventual voltages of the DIMM slots. The values range from 0.8 V to 1.9 V with a 0.10 V increment. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] This item allows you to set a DRAM clock period. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [19] Memory optimize Control [Auto] This item allows you to optimize the memory control.
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. [T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking.
Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and its features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency which decreases the average power consumption the average heat production.
Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Disable this item to protect the CPU from damage by over-voltage or enable to choose a high voltage for overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] You can only enable this item if you enable the CPU OverVoltage jumper on your motherboard. Refer to section 3.1 Motherboard layout for the location of the CPU Overvoltage jumper. Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The voltage you set is affected by the offset value. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval.
CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking. Disabling this item prevents the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Enabled]. SVID Voltage Override[Auto] This item allows you to set a VCCIN for the CPU during initial part of POST. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 2.440 V at 0.001 V increment.
VTTDR Voltage (CHA/CHB) [Auto] This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the left. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.2000 V to 1.0000 V at 0.00625 V increment. VTTDR Voltage (CHC/CHD) [Auto] This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the DRAM on the right. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.2000 V to 1.0000 V at 0.00625 V increment.
4.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
4.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for logical processor threads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU states [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled].
4.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed.
4.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] Enable this item for “ASUS Hyper kit” card, or disable this item for M.2 devices.
SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
4.6.4 System Agent Configuration DMI Configuration The item in this menu allows you configure the Direct Media Interface. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] This item allows you to run the DMI at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCI-E Configuration The items in this menu allow you to select the operating speeds of the PCIe slots. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to select the operating speed of the PCIEX16_1 slot.
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) The item in this menu allows you to configure the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d). Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM via the DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCTP [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Management Component Transport Protocol.
4.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Auto] The xHCI is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system.
xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 3.1 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.
4.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. SA - PCI Express SA SMI ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L1 only] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support for the downstream devices.
4.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled].
Intel LAN Controller (LAN1-LAN2) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Intel PXE OPROM (LAN1-LAN2) [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel® LAN controller.
4.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss.
4.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] This item allows you to disable/enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.10 NVMe Configuration This item allows you to view the NVMe controller and drive information.
4.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU1 Temperature / TR1 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and the motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU FAN 1&2, REAR FAN1, FRNT FAN1, FRNT FAN2&3 modes This item allows you to select a specific speed for your CPU and front fans. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set the CPU FAN 1&2 and FRNT FAN1 mode to [Manual]. Duty% [50] This item allows you to set a duty cycle percentage to meet the thermal requirement for your system. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 100 with an interval of 5.
4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST.
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This item allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Executes the trap for INT19 immediately. [Postponed] Executes the trap during legacy boot. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item allows you to decode the 64-bit capable devices above 4G address space. Ensure that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI Mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] [Other OS] This item allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode.
KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default KEK This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default dbx This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
4.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. GPU Post This item shows the installed graphics cards in your motherboard. It also shows the recommended number of graphics card to install to your motherboard for best performance. 4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
4.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
4.9.3 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
4.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
4.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
3. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.
Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: X99-WS/SYS VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 10/30/2014 PATH: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 X99-WS_SYS.CAP 8390626 2014-06-30 21:14:34 Drives panel Files panel Note 3. 4.
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 solution. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.1.
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Name: Volume 0 RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks: dssdsdsds Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync:aaaaaaaaaa Create volume [HELP] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3.
5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: [DELETE VOLUME MENU] Name Volume0 Level Drives RAID0 (Stripe) 2 Capacity 298.0GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [HELP] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, then press . The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder. 5. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating system. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive.
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
6.1 Installing an operating system 6.2 • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 7, 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8, and 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8.1 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. The AHCI/RAID Driver menu contains the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user guides. Click or tap an item to open the folder of the user guide. Click or tap to display the ASUS contact information.
6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read about your motherboard’s utility guide: 1. Click or tap Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read.
6.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 6.4 ASUS Utilities Your motherboard supports the following utilities: • USB Charger+ To install these utlities on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.
Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 OS 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions. 2. From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3. 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear, try the following steps: 6-6 a. Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app. b.
6.4.1 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode of the BIOS Setup program. Launching USB Charger+ From your desktop, click/tap USB Charger+.
6.5 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play convenience.
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