Workstation User Guide

E900 G4
Workstation
User Guide
E16278
Revised Edition V7
February 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vii
Electrical Safety..............................................................................................vii
Operation Safety.............................................................................................vii
Restricted Access Location.............................................................................vii
About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 E900 G4 specifications summary.............................................................. 1-3
1.4 Front panel features.................................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Rear panel features..................................................................................... 1-7
1.6 Internal features.......................................................................................... 1-9
1.7 LED information........................................................................................ 1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs........................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side covers............................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Replacing the side covers............................................................ 2-3
2.2 CPU installation........................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 System memory.......................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-8
2.4 Air Duct........................................................................................................ 2-9
2.4.1 Removing the air duct.................................................................. 2-9
2.5 Storage devices........................................................................................ 2-11
2.6 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-15
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-16
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-20
2.6.3 (optional) Installing a passive graphics card.............................. 2-21
2.6.4 Installing a PIKE II card.............................................................. 2-24
2.6.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards....................................................... 2-31
2.7 Removable components........................................................................... 2-33
2.7.1 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-33
2.8 BIOS update utility.................................................................................... 2-34
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2.9 Motherboard rear and audio connection................................................ 2-35
2.9.1 Rear I/O connection................................................................... 2-35
2.9.2 Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-37
2.10 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-39
2.11 Turning off the computer......................................................................... 2-39
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches................................................................. 3-4
3.3 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-5
3.4 Onboard LEDs........................................................................................... 3-10
3.5 Internal connectors................................................................................... 3-13
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS........................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility........................................................................ 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar...................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Configuration fields...................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar...................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu................................................................................................... 4-9
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................... 4-9
4.5 Performance Tuning menu....................................................................... 4-10
4.6 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 4-12
4.6.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-12
4.6.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 4-12
4.6.3 SMART Self Test....................................................................... 4-12
4.6.4 Super IO Configuration.............................................................. 4-13
4.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................. 4-13
4.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration....................................................... 4-13
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4.6.7 Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................... 4-13
4.6.8 APM........................................................................................... 4-14
4.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................ 4-14
4.6.10 USB Configuration..................................................................... 4-15
4.6.11 CSM Configuration..................................................................... 4-15
4.6.12 NVMe Configuration................................................................... 4-15
4.6.13 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration.................................... 4-15
4.6.14 Audio Configuration................................................................... 4-16
4.6.15 ASMedia Storage Controller...................................................... 4-16
4.6.16 E900 Fan Mode Selection.......................................................... 4-16
4.6.17 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 4-16
4.6.18 iSCSI Configuration .................................................................. 4-16
4.7 Platform Configuration menu.................................................................. 4-16
4.7.1 PCH Configuration..................................................................... 4-16
4.7.2 Miscellaneous Configuration...................................................... 4-17
4.7.3 Server ME Configuration............................................................ 4-17
4.7.4 Runtime Error Logging............................................................... 4-17
4.8 Socket Configuration menu..................................................................... 4-17
4.8.1 Processor Configuration............................................................ 4-17
4.8.2 Common RefCode Configuration............................................... 4-17
4.8.3 UPI Configuration....................................................................... 4-18
4.8.4 Memory Configuration................................................................ 4-18
4.8.5 IIO Configuration........................................................................ 4-18
4.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration........................... 4-18
4.9 Event Logs menu...................................................................................... 4-19
4.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................... 4-19
4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log............................................................. 4-19
4.10 Server Mgmt menu.................................................................................... 4-19
4.10.1 System Event Log...................................................................... 4-19
4.10.2 BMC network configuration........................................................ 4-19
4.10.3 View System Event Log............................................................. 4-19
4.11 Monitor menu............................................................................................ 4-20
4.12 Security menu........................................................................................... 4-20
4.13 Boot menu................................................................................................. 4-20
4.14 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 4-21
4.15 Save & Exit menu...................................................................................... 4-21
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 RAID configurations................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities........................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility.............................................................. 5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set..................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID....................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility................................................. 5-8
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 5-9
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility......................... 5-11
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)....................... 5-12
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set................................................................... 5-13
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 5-15
5.3.3 Deleting a volume...................................................................... 5-16
5.3.4 Preferences................................................................................ 5-17
®
5.4 Intel Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS.......................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Creating a RAID set................................................................... 5-19
5.4.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 5-21
5.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver
during Windows® 10 OS installation........................................... 5-22
Appendix
WS C621E SAGE block diagram............................................................................. A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................. A-3
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-7
ASUS contact information..................................................................................... A-10
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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, contact a
qualified service technician or your dealer. 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 service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
• The product is suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surfaces only.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Restricted Access Location

The product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:
• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any
precautions that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by the
authority responsible for the location.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
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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. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
5. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
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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.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product Introduction 1
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 E900 G4

Accessories 2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x E900 G4 support DVD
2 x AC power cable
4 x GPU cables
Optional Items DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
Cooler kit for passive GPU
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. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
USB BIOS
Flashback
Smart Card SD/MMC/MS
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB
MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN
E900 G4
KY
xxS0xxxxxxxx
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1.3 E900 G4 specifications summary
The ASUS E900 G4 is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard.
2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647, Square)
1st Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor family (up to 205W)*
Processor / System Bus 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor family (up to 205W)*
2 UPI up to 10.4 GT/s
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Core Logic Intel® C621 Chipset
Total Slots 12 (6-channel per CPU, 6 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 1536GB
DDR4 2933 (1 DIMM per Channel)
Memory Type DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS
* 2933MHz will drop to 2666MHz when using 2DPC configurations.
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (RDIMM)
Memory
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
128GB, 64GB (LRDIMM 3DS)
Memory Size * Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information
** Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory
®
module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory
types supported by each CPU.
Total PCI/PCI-X 7
/PCI-E Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (Gen3 x16 link), FH, FL
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (single Gen3 x16 link, dual Gen3 x8/x8 link),
Expansion Slot Type FH, FL
Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (Gen3 x8 link), FH, FL
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (Gen3 x16 link), FH, FL
1*
Micro SD Card
Slot * This is only supported when the ASMB9 card is installed.
Intel® Lewisburg PCH
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (gray)
SATA Intel® RSTe (for Windows and Linux; Support software RAID 0, 1,
Controller 10 & 5)
Disk ASMedia® SATA RAID Controller*
Controller - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Optional kits:
SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support
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E900 G4 specifications summary
8 x 3.5”/2.5” Hot-swap Storage Bays
(4 x 3.5" SATA HDD + 4 x 2.5" SAS HDD with PIKE card)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, supporting type 22110/2280/2260/2242
(PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA mode)
Storage Bays 4 x U.2 connector (optional kit for NVMe support)*
* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on Chip (Intel® VROC).
* NVMe RAID type and function will depend on Intel® VROC HW key
installed. Intel® VROC HW key is purchased separately.
Networking LAN 2 x Intel® i210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB (optional)
Audio Realtek® ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay 2 x 5.25” media bays
(Floppy / Optical Drive) (Options: DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)
1 x Headphone jack
Front I/O 1 x Microphone jack
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C™)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x supports USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
Rear I/O
1 x PS/2 and keyboard mouse port
2 x RJ-45 LAN ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
5 x Audio Jacks
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch / LED
Switch/LED
1 x Reset switch
1 x HDD Access LED
Other Options Cooler kit for passive GPU support
Windows® 10
OS Support
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Software ASUS Control Center support
Management Out of Band
Solution Remote ASMB9 Card
Management

E900 G4 specifications summary
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 532 mm x 243 mm x 582 mm (21.0” x 9.5” x 22.9”)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
18.33kg
HDD not inclu ded)
Dual 2000W Titanium, CRPS (1+1 Redundant)
Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac, 9.5A (x2), 50-60Hz, Class 1
Power Supply and Rating or
2000W Platinum ATX Power Supply
Rating: 100-240Vac, 15-12A, 50-60Hz
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1.4 Front panel features
The E900 G4 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.
Headphone port
Microphone port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Power button
USB BIOS
Reset button
Flashback
Card reader USB3.1

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HDD access LED TYPE C
Optical Drive (Optional)

USB3.0
USB3.0
SPDIF OUT REAR
MIC IN LINE OUT
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.
Keyboard / Mouse port
USB 2.0 ports

BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS
Flashback
USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB3.1

10
Type-C™ port TYPE C
USB 3.1 Gen 2 120 mm x 120 mm

Type-A port USB3.0 system fan vents
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

USB3.0
Lan ports SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB
Audio ports MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN
KY
Expansion slots
COM port
Optional I/O port

Redundant power
supply*
* The power supply unit may vary between models
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USB BIOS
Flashback
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
KY
Power supply*
* The power supply unit may vary between models

1.6 Internal features
The ASUS E900 G4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:
1. Power supply unit

2. GPU fan
3. ASUS WS C621E SAGE motherboard
4. Expansion card locks (hidden)
5. Optical drive (Optional)
6. Front I/O board (hidden)
7. Storage device bay (Top)
8. Storage device bay (Bottom)
9. GPU bar
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. If you need to use a floppy disk,
connect the USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
USB BIOS
Flashback
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
TYPE C
KY
HDD Access LED
SPDIF O
LED Icon Display status Description

Display/Port HDMI SPDIF OUT
OFF No activity
HDD Access LED
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
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USB 3.1
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs DVI

VGA
OUT
USB 3.0 Smart Card SD/MMC/MS

USB BIOS
Flashback
10
ACT/LINK LED
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
SPEED LED
KY
USB 3.0
SIDE REAR C/SUB
KY
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup 2
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 covers
• 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 system shown in this section are for reference purposes only and
may not exactly match the model you purchase.
1. Remove the two (2) screws from the

rear of the side cover, then set them USB BIOS
aside.
Flashback
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT
MIC IN LINE OUT LINE
2. Lift the side cover to remove it.
Be careful not to apply pressure USB BIOS

Flashback
USB3.1
10
to the air vent on the side cover to

TYPE C
avoid damages to the system.

USB3.0
USB3.0
REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other side cover.
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2.1.2 Replacing the side covers
1. Align and insert the front of the side

cover to the front of the chassis (A),
then replace the side cover onto the USB BIOS
Flashback
USB3.1
10
chassis (B).
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT
2. Replace the two (2) removed

previously to secure the side cover to USB BIOS
Flashback
the chassis.
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to replace the other side cover.
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2.2 CPU installation
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel®
Xeon® Skylake-SP product family series processors.
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.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• 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. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA3647 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
The CPU is purchased separately.

Triangle mark
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to

the CPU heatsink and CPU before you
install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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.
The heatsink screws are T30 models.

A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is
recommended.
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2.3 System memory
The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install
a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Memory configurations
You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs; and 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• 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. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.
• The DIMMs are purchased separately.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

Single CPU configuration
You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1)

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1
1 DIMM P - - - - -
2 DIMMs P P - - - -
4 DIMMs P P - P P -
6 DIMMs P P P P P P
Dual CPU configuration

You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration.
Dual CPU configuration

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 J1 K1 L1 M1
2 DIMMs P - - - - - P - - - - -
4 DIMMs P P - - - - P P - - - -
6 DIMMs P P P - - - P P P - - -
8 DIMMs P P - P P - P P - P P -
12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P
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2.3.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the DIMM notch
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 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. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends

then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place and the
DIMM cannot be pushed in any further
to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.
Locked Retaining Clip
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard
package.
• Refer to the ASUS website for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket
1. Press the retaining clip outward to

unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2.4 Air Duct
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!
2.4.1 Removing the air duct

To remove the air duct:
1. Remove the two (2) screws from the fan.
2. Remove the fan connector from the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard.
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3. Remove the four (4) screws from the GPU bar then remove the GPU bar and place it
aside.
GPU bar
4. Remove the two (2) screws of the air duct then remove the air duct and place them
aside.

2.5 Storage devices
The server system supports eight (8) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives or eight (8) 2.5-inch
SSD drives via the storage device trays, or an optional four (4) NVME drives via the bottom
four storage device trays.
• Support for the optional four (4) NVME is optional and is purchased separately.
• The storage devices are purchased separately.
Installing 3.5-inch storage devices

To install 3.5-inch storage devices:
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 storage device and the bundled set of screws.
3. Press and hold the storage device tray latch from both sides, then pull the storage
device tray out from the bay.
4. Align and insert the 3.5-inch storage device into the storage device tray ensuring that
the screw holes on the storage device matches the HDD notches on the storage device
bay. Ensure the storage device is seated firmly in the storage device bay.
Screw holes (HDD)
HDD notches (Storage device tray)
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5. Align the storage device tray and storage device assembly with the storage device tray
railing in the bay.
6. Push the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of
the bay until the storage device tray is seated securely in the bay.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to install other 3.5” storage devices.

Installing 2.5-inch storage devices
To install 2.5-inch storage devices:
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 storage device and the bundled set of screws.
3. Press and hold the storage device tray latch from both sides, then pull the storage
device tray out from the bay.
4. Carefully push the storage device tray lock pin out of the tray using a suitable tool.
Please refer to the illustration below for the location of the storage device tray lock pin.
Storage device tray lock pin
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5. Align and insert the 2.5-inch storage device into the storage device tray ensuring that
the screw holes on the storage device matches the screw holes on the storage bay,
then secure the storage device to the storage device tray using the bundled screws.
6. Align the storage device tray and storage device assembly with the storage device tray
railing in the bay.
7. Push the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of
the bay until the storage device tray is seated securely in the bay.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to install other 2.5” storage devices.

2.6 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

1 PCIe x16_1 slot
2 PCIe x16_2 slot (max. at x8 mode)
3 PCIe x16_3 slot
5 PCIe x16_5 slot
7 PCIe x16_7 slot
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2.6.1 Installing an expansion card
The expansion cards, such as GPU cards are purchased separately
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the GPU bar. Please refer to the section Air Duct for more information on
removing the GPU bar.
3. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
4. Release the screw(s) on the metal

slot cover where you wish to install
the expansion card.
5. Remove the metal slot cover.

6. Align the card’s golden fingers with
the slot, and then press firmly until
the card is completely seated on the
slot.
7. Secure the expansion card with the

screw(s) that you removed earlier in
step 4.
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8. Remove the screws of the VGA supports on
the GPU bar so that you can adjust it to match
the position of the installed expansion card.
Ensure that there is a support on either side of
the expansion card, then replace the screws
removed previously.
9. Position the GPU bar in a diagonal position, then place it into the system chassis.
10. Rotate and adjust the GPU bar in an anti-clockwise direction until the supports adjusted
in step 8 fit in between the expansion card(s).

11. Secure the GPU bar using the four (4) screws removed previously.
12. Secure the fan to the GPU bar and chassis using the two (2) screws removed
previously.
13. Connect the fan connector to the FRNT_FAN3 connector on the motherboard.
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2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
2-way SLI® / 3-way SLI® / 4-way SLI® /
Slot No. Single VGA
CrossFireX™ CrossFireX™ CrossFireX™
1 - - x16 x16
2 - - - -
x16
3 (single VGA x16 x16 x16
recommended)
4 - - - -
5 - x16 x16 x16
6 - - - -
7 - - - x16
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI®
mode.

2.6.3 (optional) Installing a passive graphics card
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!
1. Remove the GPU bar and air duct from the chassis, please refer to section Air Duct for
more details.
2. Release the screws on the metal slot

cover for all the metal covers, then
remove all the metal slot covers.
3. Install the bundled closed metal slot

covers into the slots you do not wish to
install your passive graphics card in.
The closed metal slots are bundled

with the optional passive fan module.
4 Install your passive graphics card into

the reserved empty expansion slot(s),
then secure it using the screws removed
earlier.
The passive graphics card is

purchased separately.
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REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT
5. Remove the metal cover of the passive fan

module cable slot.
Take extra care when removing the

metal cover. Use tools such as a screw
driver to bend and remove the metal
cover to avoid physical injury.
6. Align the passive fan module to the screw holes around the expansion slots.
The passive fan module is optional.
7. Thread the passive fan module cables through the passive fan module cable slot.
8. Secure the passive fan module to the chassis using the bundled screws.
USB BIOS
Flashback
10
USB3.1
TYPE C
USB3.0
USB3.0
REAR C/SUB
SPDIF OUT

9. Connect the passive fan module cables to the cables located inside the chassis.
10. Connect the fan cables located near the bottom of the motherboard to the FRNT_FAN2
and FRNT_FAN3 connectors on the motherboard.
Ensure to remove all other cables on the FRNT_FAN2 and FRNT_FAN3 connectors before
conencting the fan cables.
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN3
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2.6.4 Installing a PIKE II card
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!
1. Remove the GPU bar and air duct from the chassis, please refer to section Air Duct for
more details.
2. Loosen the heatsink screws in the order shown, then lift and remove the CPU and
heatsink.
The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended.

3. Remove the DIMMs from the DIMM slots A1-F1.
DIMM_F1
DIMM_E1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_C1
4. Remove the two (2) bay screws securing the riser card tray from the right side of the
system.
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5. Remove the other two (2) bay screws securing the riser card tray from the left side of
the system.
6. Pull the 5.25-inch bay locks outwards.
7. Remove the riser card tray from the 5.25-inch bay.
8. Attach the riser card tray fan to the riser card tray and secure it with the bundled four (4)
screws, then connect the extension cable.

9. Align the riser card with the screw holes on the riser card tray, then secure the riser
card to the tray using the bundled two (2) screws.
Riser card tray screw holes
10. Connect the bundled power cable to the 4-pin power connector on the riser card.
11. Connect two (2) OCuLink cables to the riser card.
OCUPCIE2
OCUPCIE1
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12. Connect the OCuLink cables to the motherboard. Ensure to connect the cable
connected to OCUPCIE1 to the U.2_4 connector on your motherboard, and the cable
connected to OCUPCIE2 to the U.2_3 connector on your motherboard.
13. Connect the fan extension cable to the FRNT_FAN5 connector on your motherboard.
Connect to riser card fan

Connect to OCUPCIE2
Connect to OCUPCIE1
14. Connect the power cable to a 4-pin molex connector from the power supply unit.
15. Prepare your PIKE II card.
16. Connect a Mini SAS HD cable to the Mini SAS HD connector closest to the metal frame
on your PIKE II card for the four (4) top storage bays.
17. Connect a Mini SAS HD cable to the other Mini SAS HD connector for the four (4)
bottom storage bays.

18. Install the PIKE II card to the riser card, then secure it with a screw.
19. Install the riser card and tray into the 5.25-inch bay.
20. Ensure the screw holes on the riser card tray are aligned with the bay screw holes,
then replace the two (2) screws removed from before.
21. Push the bay lock inwards to secure the riser card tray.
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22. Connect the Mini SAS HD cable from step 16 to the MSAS_HD1 connector on the top
back plane. The top back plane is located on the reverse side of the illustration below.
23. Connect the Mini SAS HD cable from step 17 to the MSAS_HD1 connector on the
bottom back plane. The bottom back plane is located on the reverse side of the
illustration below.

2.6.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards
To install an M.2 card:
1. Remove the three (3) screws from the M.2 heatsink on your motherboard, then lift and
remove the M.2 heatsink.
2. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard.
3. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside.

4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot.
5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw that you removed earlier in step 2.
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6. Peel off the plastic film on the thermal pad located on the bottom side of the M.2
heatsink.
7. Replace the M.2 heatsink and secure it with the three (3) screws removed earlier.

2.7 Removable components
You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing
system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to
remove the Redundant power supply module.
2.7.1 Redundant power supply module

To install the redundant power supply module:
1. Locate the redundant power supply you want to remove on the rear panel of your
chassis. Move the handle on it upward.
2. Press the latch to the left and pull the power supply module out of the system chassis.
2
1
2
1
2
3. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis. You will hear a sound
when the power supply module is secured in place.
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2.8 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 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.
2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard.
3. Rename the file as WSC621ES.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device.
4. Shut down your computer.
5. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks
three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
USB BIOS USB BIOS

Flashback port Flashback button
6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 4.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS in Chapter 4.
• 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. This may be caused by improper
installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.

2.9 Motherboard rear and audio connection
2.9.1 Rear I/O connection
Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 and keyboard Mouse port
2. USB BIOS Flashback button
3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port EA2
LAN (RJ-45) ports 1, 2* (Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is
4.
installed)
5. USB 2.0 ports 9, 10. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1
7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4
8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1, 2
9. Optical S/PDIF OUT port
10. Audio I/O ports**
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 / Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data
transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and
your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance
for your devices.
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* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up
then steady) from S5 mode LAN port
** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Headset
Port 4.channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

2.9.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2-channel Speakers
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers
Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers

2.10 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:
a. Monitor
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected
short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure
short beeps
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.11 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief
3
descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
3.1 Motherboard layout
Refer to 3.5 Internal connectors and 2.10.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2-6
2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_ 3-20
FAN1-2)
3. LGA3647 CPU socket 2-4
4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 3-23
8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3)
5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) 3-24
6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-7
7. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 3-6
8. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) 3-6
9. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4) 3-16
10. Intel C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8)
®
3-13
11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2) 3-13
12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 3-22
13. Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 3-15
14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 3-21
15. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 3-26
16. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 3-15
17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-5
18. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 3-7
19. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 3-25
20. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) 3-17
21. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34) 3-19
22. PCH_MFG1 Setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 3-8
23. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) 3-17
24. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-9
25. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 3-18
26. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-8
27. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 3-25
28. Q-Code LED 3-12
29. Reset button 3-4
30. Power button 3-4
31. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 3-24
32. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 3-16
33. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 3-14
34. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 3-14
35. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) 3-26
36. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 3-27
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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. 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.

3.3 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the
CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins
2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
reenter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
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2. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.
3. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1)

This jumper allows SATA8 to support SATADOM which do not need external power
connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA8 support feature.

4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set
to pins 2–3 for others.
5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware
when it becomes corrupted.
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6. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)
This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
7. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)

This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.

8. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins
1–2 to activate the VGA feature.
Ensure the 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.
• If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will
still be enabled.
• BMC Remote Management Function will still be available when VGA controller
settings is set to disabled, but the display will be disabled on the client device.
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3.4 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of
the onboard LED.
2. Location LED (LOCLED1)

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when
triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate
and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.

3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)
This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS
add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA,
or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.
4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its
initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB
management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED
blinks after system initiation finishes.
This LED is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model.
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5. Q-Code LED
The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status.
• The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting
point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
• Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.

3.5 Internal connectors
1. Intel® C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8)
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 enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset.
These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID
set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID].
2. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s
signal cables.
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3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This 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.
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.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

5. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor
or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and
sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default
setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the
function.
6. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

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.
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7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
8. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4)

This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express
storage.

9. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1)
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
• This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices.
• This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes.
• The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.
10. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1)

This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions
with Intel® CPU RSTe. Intel® RSTe and the onboard VROC Key supports Intel® VROC
functions, please refer to the table below for more information on the different RAID
support of different KEY modules.
The KEY module is purchased separately.
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11. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)
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
480 Mbps connection speed.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34)
These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB
3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can
enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 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 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
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13. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2)
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. These are not jumpers!
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-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.
• Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message
LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event
occurrence.
This connector may be disabled depending on the model.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating
system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator
LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
• Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This connector connects the front panel SMBus cable.
• LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
• Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2)
These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the
Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator
button is pressed.
• Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
This connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state
of the system locator.

16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2;
6-pin EATX12V3)
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.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
• 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.
• DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2 power plugs. Otherwise,

the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability, and recommend connecting the
6-pin EATX12V3 power plug.
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17. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU
(power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus
host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB card.
Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be
needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support
18. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

19. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)
This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.
20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)

This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This
connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the
individual control lines.
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21. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and
general purpose data.
22. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9)

The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management
Board card.
• This connector is only enabled when ASMB9 Card is installed.
• The Baseboard Management Card is only available with the WS C621E SAGE (BMC)
model.

23. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)
Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) when an
ASMB9 Card is installed.
• Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you
use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or
memory card, or both.
• The SD memory card is purchased separately.
• The MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal
use under the OS.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup 4
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 Managing and updating your BIOS
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.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using
the BUPDATER utility.
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 update a corrupted BIOS
file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this
utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:
1. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the
system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS
recovery finished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.
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4.1.2 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. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press
<Enter> to enable it.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Current Platform New Platform

Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE
Version : 0201 Version : 0204
Build Date :05/05/2017 Build Date :05/24/2017
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>

WS-C621E-SAGE-ASUS-0204 <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS
then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press <Enter>.
7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• 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
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a
bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the
motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.
2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk
drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP

The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Current Platform New Platform

Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE
Version : 0201 Version : 0204
Build Date :05/05/2017 Build Date :05/24/2017
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
Write
75%
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility described in section 4.1 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. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the
available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
Navigation keys
4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system configuration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Platform Configuration For changing the platform settings
Socket Configuration For changing the socket settings
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Security For changing the security settings
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Tool For configuring options for special functions
Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.3 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.
4.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
4.2.5 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
4.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
4.2.7 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-
configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected.
To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
4.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
4.2.9 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.

4.3 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.
4.4 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. 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.
Ai Overclock Tuner
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune]
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
BCLK Frequency
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system
performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz
to 300.0 MHz.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [OC Tune].
OC Tune Level
Allows you to select the OC Tune Level.
Configuration options: [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3]
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4.5 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.
[By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads. Select this option, then select a
workload type from the >> list.
Configuration options:
[Peak Frequency Optimized] - Applies settings with performance and
power consumption balance. Recommended for users that need higher
performance.
[Latency Optimized] - Applies settings with low latency results.
Recommended for latency-sensitive users.
[Power Efficient Optimized] - Applies settings with power efficiency.
Recommended for general users.
[HPC] - Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Recommend
for traditional HPC applications.
Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized Performance
Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark].

Core Optimizer [Disabled]
Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Linux support may vary by version of the OS.
Engine Boost [Disabled]

Enable this item to boost the CPU’s frequency.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)]
Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance.
Power Balancer [Disabled]

Select [Enable Auto] to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on the
current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy
efficiency.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual]
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4.6 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.
[HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition
audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
4.6.1 Trusted Computing

The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for security device.
4.6.2 ACPI Settings

The items in this menu allow you to configure the system ACPI parameters.
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Enable Hibernation
Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
This option may be not be effective with some OS.
ACPI Sleep State

Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND
button is pressed.
Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
4.6.3 SMART Self Test

The items in this menu allow you to configure the SMART Self Test settings.

4.6.4 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.
The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled].
Change Settings
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11,
12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11,
12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]
4.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

The items in this menu allow you to configure the Serial Port Console Redirection settings.
4.6.6 CPU Storage Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations.
4.6.7 Onboard LAN Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure tne onboard LAN parameters.
Onboard I210 LAN Configuration

Intel LAN1 Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN1 Enable to [Enabled].
Intel LAN ROM Type

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
Intel LAN2 Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
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The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN2 Enable to [Enabled].
Intel LAN ROM Type

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
4.6.8 APM
Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
Restore AC Power Loss

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set
to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power
loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PCIE
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC
[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and
Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
4.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings

Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.
Load RT32 Image

Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.
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.
SR-IOV Support
This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has
SRIOV capable PCIe devices.
PCIE OPROM Slot Options

PCIE1-7 Slot OPROM
This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots.

4.6.10 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
4.6.11 CSM Configuration

This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully
support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
CSM Support
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled].
GateA20 Active
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
[Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
[Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT
code is executed above 1MB.
Option ROM Messages
This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
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.
Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy]
Other PCI devices
This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,
Storage, or Video.
Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy]
4.6.12 NVMe Configuration

You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.
4.6.13 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration

Allows you to configure the offboard SATA controller configuration.
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4.6.14 Audio Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the onboard audio.
Audio Configuration
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
4.6.15 ASMedia Storage Controller

The items in this menu allow you to configure ASMedia storage controller.
ASMedia Storage Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia storage controller.
4.6.16 E900 Fan Mode Selection

The items in this menu allow you to select the E900 Fan Mode.
E900 Fan Mode Selection
This item allows you to select the fan mode type.
Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Passive Mode]
4.6.17 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.
4.6.18 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.
4.7 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.
4.7.1 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.
PCH SATA Configuration

SATA Controller
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.

The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller to [Enabled].
Configure SATA as
Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID]
Support Aggressive Link Power Management
Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP)
Management.
SATA Port 0-7
Port 0-7
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
4.7.2 Miscellaneous Configuration

Active Video
Allows you to select the video type.
Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device]
4.7.3 Server ME Configuration

Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system.
4.7.4 Runtime Error Logging

Displays the system errors and also allows you to configure the WHEA settings on your
system.
4.8 Socket Configuration menu

The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
4.8.1 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.
4.8.2 Common RefCode Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Common RefCode Settings.
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4.8.3 UPI Configuration
This menu displays and provides options to change the UPI Settings.
4.8.4 Memory Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Memory Settings.
Memory Topology
Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.
4.8.5 IIO Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the IIO Settings.
4.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration

This menu displays and provides options to change the Power Management Settings.
CPU P State Control

Boot performance mode
Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode.
Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager]
Energy Efficient Turbo
Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo.
Turbo Mode
Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
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.
Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state)]
[C6(Retention state)] [No Limit] [Auto]
CPU Thermal Management
CPU T State Control
Software Controlled T-States
Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States.
CPU - Advanced PM Tuning
Energy Perf BIAS
Power Performance Tuning
Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB]
4.9 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu allows to veiw and configure Smbios Event log settings.
4.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.
4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.
4.10 Server Mgmt menu

The Server Mgmt menu items allow you to set BMC and SEL configurations.
The items in this menu is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model. WS C621E
SAGE does not support the items in this menu.
4.10.1 System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.
4.10.2 BMC network configuration

The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
4.10.3 View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.
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4.11 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
4.12 Security menu

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The
menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System
Mode state.
4.13 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.
Network Device BBS Priorities

This item allows you to set the booting from network.
Hard Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and
allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.

4.14 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Start EzFlash
Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the
ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.
4.15 Save & Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Discard Changes and Exit

Exit System setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset

Exit System setup after saving the changes.
Restore Defaults
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen
depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from
the selected device.
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
RAID Configuration 5
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 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 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set for details.
5.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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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.
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA
hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Platform Configuration menu > PCH Configuration menu > PCH SATA
Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set Configure SATA as to [RAID Mode].
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities

Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities
embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Intel® C621 chipset.
Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility.
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SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA 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. You can refer to the Installing hard
disk drives, and Setting the RAID mode sections in this manual for more information.
To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Disks:
ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
[ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Strips)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Syne: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.
[ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then
press <Enter>.
4. From the Disks item field, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to
include in the RAID set.
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.
[ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done
5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a
disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>
when you are done.
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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 <Enter>. 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. In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and
press <Enter>. The default value field indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.
9. From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return
to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

5.2.2 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 <Enter>.
2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set
you want to delete then press <Del>.

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
3. Press <Y> to confirm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main
menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):
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5.2.3 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 <Enter>.
2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want
to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the
selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.
[ RESET RAID DATA ]
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk
Select the disks that should be reset.
[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
3. Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the
utility main menu.
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

5.2.5 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 <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage
Technology option ROM utility.
2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild
the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then press
<Enter> to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit.
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign

a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):

Port Drive Model Serial # Size
X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB
[ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
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3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status
of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.

[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted
ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable
1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes
Physical Devices:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
[ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
4. Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.
5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or click
the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage Manager
utility.
6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid
Storage Console.
7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status. When
finished, the status is changed to “Normal”.
Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk

If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the
status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and
rebuild the RAID array.
To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:
1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same
specification into the same SATA Port.
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other
non-RAID disk.

5.2.6 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 multi-
RAID 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 <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot
menu section of Chapter 5 for more details.
4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.
5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.
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(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. Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and
optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize
your storage system.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.

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.
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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.
The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume
Properties.

5.3.2 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. 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.
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5.3.3 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:
1. 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. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.

5.3.4 Preferences
System Preferences
Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or
errors here.
E-Mail Preferences
Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:
• Storage system information
• Storage system warnings
• Storage system errors
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5.4 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.
• Due to chipset behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports
Intel® SSD modules.
• Refer to section 3.5 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_KEY1
connector.
• Due to hardware design, [U.2_1 to U.2_4], or [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or

[PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or [PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and
PCIEX16_6] can support CPU RAID configuration as OS drives, but OS RAID may not
be built across the different [items] mentioned above.
• [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3], or [PCIEX16_5], or [PCIEX16_6], or

[PCIEX16_7], or [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on Hyper M.2
cards installed on the [items] mentioned above.
• [PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_6] can support OS RAID on installed Intel® P3500 or

P3600 SSD.
To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD
Controllers then press <Enter> to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.

1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press
<Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to
create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press
<Enter> and select X to enable this function.
5. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the
RAID set.
6. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID
array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size
values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
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7. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you
want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume
and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.

5.4.2 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 <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID
volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
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5.4.3 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:
1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen
instructions to start installing Windows® 10.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only
(advanced).
3. Click Load Driver.

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. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support
DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and
click Next.
8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
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Appendix
Appendix A
WS C621E SAGE block diagram
A-2 Appendix
Q-Code table
Code Description
00 Not used
02 microcode
03 CACHE_ENABLED
04 PCH initialization
06 CPU_EARLY_INIT
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
4F DXE IPL is started
54 Unspecified memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery firmware image is found
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Code Description
F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A-4 Appendix
Code Description
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
ASUS E500 G5 A-5

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)
Code Description
03 System is entering S3 sleep state
30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
A-6 Appendix
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, and
• 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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
ASUS E500 G5 A-7

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. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.
asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support
A-8 Appendix
ENERGY STAR Qualified Product
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and
protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the
ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled
by default. The monitor is automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes of
user inactivity; the computer is automatically set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on the keyboard, or press the power
button.
Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power
management and its benefits to the environment. In addition, please visit http://www.
energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.
Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems.
EPEAT Registered Products

The public disclosure of key environmental information for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product
Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is available at https://csr.asus.com/
english/article.aspx?id=41. More information about EPEAT program and purchase guidance
can be found at www.epeat.net.
ASUS E500 G5 A-9

ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=en
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/
Technical Support
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)
questionform/?lang=zh-tw
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)

Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86-21-5442-1616
Fax +86-21-5442-0099
Web site https://www.asus.com.cn
Technical Support
Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)
questionform/?lang=zh-cn
A-10 Appendix
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
General support +1-812-282-2787
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=en-us
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site https://www.asus.com/de/
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=de-de
ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)

Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,
Czech Republic
Telephone +420-596766888
Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/
Technical Support
Telephone +420-596-766-891
Fax +420-596-766-329
E-mail [email protected]
questionform/?lang=cs-cz
ASUS E500 G5 A-11

ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)

Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands
Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/
Technical Support
Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292
Fax +31-(0)591-666853
E-mail [email protected]
Online Support h ttps://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=nl-nl
ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland
Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/
Technical Support
Telephone +48-225718033
Online Support h ttps://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=pl-pl
ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)

Address г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия
Telephone (495) 640-32-75
Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/
Technical Support
Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)
questionform/?lang=ru-ru
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Restricted Access Location

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Model Name E900 G4

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB

MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

(continued on the next page)

ASUS E900 G4 1-3

* Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on Chip (Intel® VROC).

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

ASUS E900 G4 1-5

USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Card reader USB3.1

HDD access LED TYPE C

Optical Drive (Optional)

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Keyboard / Mouse port

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB3.1

Type-C™ port TYPE C

USB 3.1 Gen 2 120 mm x 120 mm

USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Lan ports SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB

Audio ports MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

Optional I/O port

* The power supply unit may vary between models

ASUS E900 G4 1-7

SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB

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* The power supply unit may vary between models

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1. Power supply unit

ASUS E900 G4 1-9

Smart Card SD/MMC/MS

SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB

HDD Access LED

LED Icon Display status Description

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs DVI

USB 3.0 Smart Card SD/MMC/MS

MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

SIDE REAR C/SUB

MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED