Motherboard Pro WS 621-64L SAGE Series
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary........................................ x Package contents......................................................................................................
Contents 3.2 BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 3-6 3.2.2 Menu bar...................................................................................... 3-6 3.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 3-7 3.2.4 Submenu items............................................................................ 3-7 3.2.5 Navigation keys.....................................................................
Contents 3.8 3.9 3.10 Socket Configuration menu..................................................................... 3-16 3.8.1 Processor Configuration............................................................ 3-16 3.8.2 UPI Configuration....................................................................... 3-16 3.8.3 Memory Configuration................................................................ 3-16 3.8.4 IIO Configuration..................................................................
Contents 4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS.......................................................... 4-17 4.4.1 Creating a RAID set................................................................... 4-18 4.4.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 4-20 4.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation........................................... 4-21 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multi GPU Support AMD CrossFireX™ technology..........
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. 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.
Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x Socket-P (LGA-3647) CPU Intel® Xeon W-3200 Processor Family (up to 205W) Intel® Xeon Processor Scalable Family (up to 205W) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Chipset Intel® C621 PCH 12 x DIMM (6-channel), Max. 1,536GB Memory DDR4 2933/2666 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS * Maximum memory capacity support depends on CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.
Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 2 x Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN Controllers 1 x Dual port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN Controllers ASMedia® ASM3142 ASMedia® ASM3142 - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (2 ports at rear, 1 port at mid-board) -2xU SB 3.2 Gen2 ports (2 ports at rear) Intel® C621 PCH - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (4 ports at rear, 2 ports at mid-board) -2xU SB 2.
Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name Pro WS C621-64L SAGE 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 external ports 1 x M.2 connector, up to 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA mode) 10 x SATA 6Gbps connectors 1 x M.2 connector, up to 22110 (PCIe 3.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series motherboard 10 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x COM port flat cable Cables 1 x USB cable (2 ports) with bracket 1 x VGA port flat cable (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) 1 x M.2 screws kit Accessories 1 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 • Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. • The components on the motherboard may differ between models, some components may only be available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G.
Page 1-5 1-27 1-4 1-30 1-12 1-22 1-12 1-11 1-26 10. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 1-32 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 1-31 1-25 1-20 1-21 1-24 1-25 1-11 1-28 1-29 1-26 1-13 1-10 1-22 1-24 1-31 1-19 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-13 1-21 1-14 1-15 System Management Bus connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector SATA 6Gb/s connector ASMedia® SATA 6 Gb/s connector VROC Key connector USB 3.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon W-3200 Processor Family Processors. Chapter 1 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA3647 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA3647 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
1.4 System memory Chapter 1 The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory 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 16 GB and 32 GB RDIMMs; 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs; and 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMM 3DS into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (12 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor.
1.5 Expansion slots Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot 3 PCIe x4_1 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x16_4 slot ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Recommended VGA configuration Chapter 1 Slot Description Single GPU 2-way GPU 3-way GPU 4-way GPU 4-way GPU (Xeon W-3200) (Xeon Scalable) PCIE 3.0 x16_1 x16 x16 x16 x16 x16 PCIE 3.0 x16_2 - - x16 x16 x8 PCIE 3.0 x4_1 - - - - - PCIE 3.0 x16_3 - x16 x16 x16 x16 PCIE 3.0 x16_4 - - - x16 x8 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.
1.6 1. Onboard buttons Power button Chapter 1 Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on the operating system settings). The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the Reset button to reboot the system.
1.7 1. Onboard jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper Chapter 1 The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from the default pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5 to 10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
2. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper Chapter 1 Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event. 3. SATADOM Power jumper Set to pins 2-3 to enable SATA8 port to support SATADOM devices.
4. PMBus 1.2 PSU Select jumper The PMBus 1.2 PSU Select jumper allows you to select the PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for others. Chapter 1 5. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper Set to pins 2-3 to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when the ME becomes corrupted.
6. PCH_MFG1 jumper Chapter 1 The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
8. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA Controller jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the onboard VGA. Chapter 1 Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this jumper. 1-14 • If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled.
9. Baseboard Management Controller setting (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Chapter 1 The Baseboard Management Controller jumper allows you to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
1.8 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED Chapter 1 The Standby Power LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, in soft-off mode, or connected to a power source. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 2. Location LED The Location LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software.
3. Storage Device Activity LED Chapter 1 The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 4. BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.
5. Catastrophic Error LED The Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. Chapter 1 6. Message LED The Message LED lights up when a BMC event log is generated.
7. Q-Code LED Chapter 1 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 troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.
1.9 1. Internal connectors SATA 6Gb/s connector Chapter 1 The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset. 1-20 • The connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default.
2. ASMedia® SATA 6 Gb/s connector Chapter 1 The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 3. Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
4. Storage Add-on Card LED connector The Storage Add-on Card LED connector allows you to connect the storage device activity LED cable from a storage add-on card. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device add-on card. Chapter 1 Refer to section Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the Storage Device Activity LED. 5. TPM connector The TPM connector allows you to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
6. VGA connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Chapter 1 The VGA connector allows you to connect a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. 7. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 device is purchased separately.
8. VROC Key connector The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. Chapter 1 The VROC hardware key is purchased separately. 9. Serial Port connector The Serial (COM) Port connector allows you to connect a serial port module. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.
12. USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. Chapter 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 13.
14. Fan connector Chapter 1 The Fan connector allows you to connect fans to cool the system. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power.
15. System Panel connector The System Panel connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 PANEL1 is only available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only. 1-28 • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin connectors allow you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
16. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Chapter 1 The Auxiliary Panel connector is for additional front or rear panel features. • Front panel SMB connector (FPSMB) The 6-1 pin connector allows you to connect the front panel SMBus. • LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED. • Locator LED connector (LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Locator LED.
17. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 1-30 • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect both the EATX12V1 and EATX12V2 8-pin power plugs, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
18. VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Chapter 1 The VPP_I2C1 connector is used for the storage backplane with Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 19. System Management Bus connector The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. This connector is generally used for communication with the system and power management-related tasks.
20. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector The Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) connector allows you to connect the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface. The SGPIO interface controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Chapter 1 21. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. CPU and heatsink installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA3647 socket only. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
1 3 2 The CPU and heatsink assembly fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. 4 The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inchlbf is recommended.
Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series Chapter 2 2.1.
3. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.4 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR 2-6 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.
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2.1.6 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Chapter 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.
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2.1.8 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
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2.2 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. Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. LAN (RJ-45) ports* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 8. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. 10G LAN (RJ-45) ports* 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 7. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 8. * and **: Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors Audio I/O ports** Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
* LAN ports LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE) Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) 10 Mbps connection Green ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 1 Gbps connection LAN port Ready to wake up from S5 mode Intel® X550 10GbE LAN port LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) Chapter 2 Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Desc
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.
2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3 The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.
3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0101 Build Date :04/14/2019 Start Programming Flash.
3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar General help Configuration fields Navigation keys 3.2.
3.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Monitor, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. 3.4 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.
3.5 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Front Panel Type This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
3.6.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the system Super IO Chip parameters. Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN2 Enable to [Enabled]. Intel LAN2 ROM Type Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Onboard X550 LAN Configuration (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Intel LAN1 & LAN2 Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN1 & LAN2 Enable to [Enabled].
Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices.
INT19 Trap Response This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Legacy only] Execute the trap during legacy boot. Boot Option filter This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Network / Storage / Video This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/ Video OpROM.
3.7 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.7.1 PCH 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.
3.8 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 3.8.1 Processor Configuration The items in this menu show the processor-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Hyper-threading [ALL] This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.8.
Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control CPU C6 Report Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS ACPI Cx Allows you to select OS ACPI Cx Report. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] Package C State Control Package C State Allows you to select Package C State.
3.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu items allow you to set BMC and SEL configurations. 3.10.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. 3.10.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. 3.10.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. 3.
3.14 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 3.15 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Chapter 3 Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
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Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4 The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. 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 4.2.1 Creating a RAID set for details. 4.1.
4.1.2 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. 4.1.
4.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup.
4.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys 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. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution 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 . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
4.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive.
4.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. During POST, press + at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ID Name 1 Volume0 [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
4.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3.
4.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1.
4.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: Chapter 4 4-12 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. Chapter 4 The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
4.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
4.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
4.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased separately. • Refer to section Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3] can support CPU RAID configuration as OS drives, but OS RAID may not be built across the different [items] mentioned above.
4.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5.
When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 7.
4.4.2 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 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
4.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® 10. 2.
4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7.
Multi GPU Support Multiple GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD certified.
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Chapter 5 To install two CrossFire™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.1.4 Chapter 5 5. Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install three CrossFireX™ graphics cards: 1. Prepare three CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
5.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install four CrossFireX™ graphics cards: Chapter 5 5-4 1. Prepare four CrossFireX™-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4.
5.1.6 Installing the device drivers Chapter 5 Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 5.1.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology To enable Dual CrossFire™ technology: Chapter 5 5-6 1. In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX™. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX™. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI® mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI® technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA® website at www.NVIDIA.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 5.2.
Chapter 5 4. Align and firmly insert the SLI® bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI® bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI® bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.4 3-way SLI® bridge Chapter 5 4. Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards To install four SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2.
5.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI® technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA® website at www.NVIDIA.com. 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI® feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system.
From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings. B3. The NVIDIA® Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B2. Enabling SLI® settings From the NVIDIA® Control Panel window, select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI® rendered content. When done, click Apply.
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Appendix Appendix Appendix Pro WS C621 64L SAGE block diagram ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-1
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Q-Code table 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 section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initializatio
Appendix 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 initial
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 initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available P
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