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  • Page 1 ESC700 G4 Workstation User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this guide ....................... viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-2 ESC700 G4 specifications summary ............1-3 Front panel features ................... 1-5 Rear panel features ..................1-6 Internal features ..................1-7 LED information ..................1-8 1.7.1...
  • Page 4 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration ..........4-16 4.5.14 PCH-FW Configuration ............. 4-16 Boot menu ....................4-17 Tool menu ....................4-19 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............4-19 4.7.2 Secure Erase ................4-19 4.7.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile ............4-21 4.7.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 4-21 4.7.5...
  • Page 5 Server Mgmt menu ................... 4-22 4.10 Updating BIOS ..................4-23 4.10.1 EZ Update ................. 4-23 4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ..............4-24 4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............4-26 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID configurations .................. 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions ................5-2 5.1.2...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Optical Drive Safety Information

    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. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    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: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 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.
  • Page 13 ESC700 G4 specifications summary The ASUS ESC700 G4 is a workstation featuring the WS C422 PRO/SE workstation board. 1 X LGA2066 Socket Processor / System Bus ® Intel Xeon-W Series Processors Core Logic Intel C422 Chipset ® Total Slots 8 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)

  • Page 14: Esc700 G4 Specifications Summary

    ESC700 G4 specifications summary 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (Type C & Type A) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports Rear I/O Ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback)

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The ESC700 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. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Features

    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. Single power supply Power connector USB BIOS flashback button USB 2.0 ports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™...

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    Internal features The ASUS ESC700 G4 Pedestal workstation includes the basic components as shown: RESET Power supply unit 120 mm x 120 mm system fan WS C422 PRO/SE Workstation Motherboard Expansion card locks Optical drive (Optional) 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay Front I/O board (hidden) 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays...

  • Page 18: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Read/write data into the HDD Blinking 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the workstation shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To remove the side cover: Remove the two screws that secure the side cover.
  • Page 21 Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis. Remove the cover and set it aside. ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 22: Cpu Installation

    Xeon-W Series Processors. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA2066 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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 LGA2066 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.
  • Page 23 Triangle mark Triangle mark ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 24 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 25: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with eight (8) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Intel Xeon-W Series Processors ® Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    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. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 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. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. 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. 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.

  • Page 29: Front Panel Cover

    Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover: 1. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it outward to unlock the latches that secures the front panel cover to the chassis. RESET Assembly lock Remove the front panel assembly from the chassis and set it aside. Front panel assembly ASUS ESC700 G4 2-11...

  • Page 30: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the chassis. If your system came with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. RESET Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: Remove the front panel cover.
  • Page 31 Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. Reinstall the front panel cover. SATA power cable SATA cable ASUS ESC700 G4 2-13...

  • Page 32: Hard Disk Drives (Hdd)

    Hard disk drives (HDD) The workstation supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the hard disk drive bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of the HDD cage. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of screws. Locate the HDD cage lock, press the HDD cage lock up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B) until it clicks in place. HDD cage lock HDD cage Align and insert the 3.5-inch HDD into the drive bay ensuring that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the HDD cage.
  • Page 33 5. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. Connect the SATA cable and SATA power cable to the 3.5-inch HDD. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-15...
  • Page 34 Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD To install a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD: Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. Prepare the 2.5-inch HDD/SDD and the bundled set of screws. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B). Align and insert the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown. Push it all the way until its screw holes align with the holes on the drive bay. HDD cage lock 2.5-inch HDD/SSD HDD cage Matching screw holes...
  • Page 35 Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. Connect a SATA cable and a SATA power cable to the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-17...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    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 PCIE 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0 x4_1 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 37 Single VGA / Dual VGA / Triple VGA / configuration PCIe card PCIe cards PCIe cards x16 (single VGA PCIe 3.0 x16_1 recommended) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • The PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot is not recommended for VGA cards or PCIe cards running at x8 mode or above. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-19...

  • Page 38: Installing An Expansion Card

    2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Press the PCI-E latch (A), hold it by its edge then lift it towards the rear (B). Edge of the PCI-E latch PCI-E latch Remove the screw (A) that secures the metal bracket to the chassis then remove the metal bracket (B). Screw Metal bracket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 39 Align and insert the expansion card into Expansion card the PCI-E slot. PCI-E slot Lift the PCI-E latch inwards until it clicks into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. PCI-E latch (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-21...

  • Page 40: System Fan

    System fan This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective. To remove the system fan: Disconnect the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the...

  • Page 41: Bios Update Utility

    • 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. ASUS ESC700 G4 2-23...

  • Page 42: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connection

    2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 2. USB 2.0 ports 9-12 (bottom port 7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 34 4.
  • Page 43 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-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/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS ESC700 G4 2-25...

  • Page 44: Audio I/O Connection

    2.11.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 45 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers ASUS ESC700 G4 2-27...
  • Page 46 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 48: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 49: Layout Contents

    33. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 1-29 34. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 1-22 35. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 1-14 36. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 1-13 37. MicroSD card slot (Micro SD) 1-32 ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 50: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    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. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
  • Page 51 If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer.
  • Page 52 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 54 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. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 55 This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 56: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
  • Page 57 This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-11...
  • Page 58 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. •...

  • Page 59: Internal Connectors

    ® These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-13...
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 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. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-15...
  • Page 62 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed.
  • Page 63 This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_HW_KEY) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® The KEY module is purchased separately. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-17...
  • Page 64 CPU, AIO pump, front, rear, pump, and extension fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN) 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. •...
  • Page 65 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. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-19...
  • Page 66 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 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.
  • Page 67 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. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-21...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 (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 ASMB9. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed.
  • Page 70 VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 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.
  • Page 71 U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with the M.2_2 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to use U.2 devices. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-25...
  • Page 72 20. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3)) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices.
  • Page 73 Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. 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. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-27...
  • Page 74 Aura RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This connector is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
  • Page 75 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS ESC700 G4 3-29...
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-30...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 78: Knowing Bios

    Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 79: Bios Setup Program

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 80: Ez Mode

    4.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7>...

  • Page 81: Advanced Mode

    Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Go back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Menu items General help Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 82: Menu Bar

    Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. My Favorites For changing the basic system configuration Main Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions Tool...

  • Page 83: Hot Keys

    Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 84: Ez Tuning Wizard

    4.2.3 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: Press <F11>...
  • Page 85 Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU or SATA, then click Next. • CPU (VROC mode): Supports Intel Virtual Raid on CPU. This feature requires a KEY ® module (purchased separately) and Intel SSD modules. ® • SATA (SATA mode): Supports SATA RAID. ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 86 Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5).

  • Page 87: My Favorites

    My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ASUS ESC700 G4 4-11...
  • Page 88 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen.

  • Page 89: Main Menu

    Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS ESC700 G4 4-13...

  • Page 90: Platform Misc Configuration

    Autonomous Core C-State This item allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. 4.5.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.

  • Page 91: Serial Port Console Redirection

    When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS ESC700 G4 4-15...

  • Page 92: Apm Configuration

    Intel LAN1 / LAN2 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN / LAN2 controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.9 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.

  • Page 93: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS ESC700 G4 4-17...

  • Page 94: Boot Option Priorities

    ® ® supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of 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.

  • Page 95: Tool Menu

    To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
  • Page 96 Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete • or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 97: Asus Overclocking Profile

    This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.

  • Page 98: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 99: Updating Bios

    ® ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4.10.1...

  • Page 100: Asus Ez Flash 3

    4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
  • Page 101 To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 102: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 103: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 104: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations ® The motherboard supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID ®...

  • Page 105: Installing Storage Devices

    Rapid Storage Technology enterprise menu. ® Refer to Chapter 4 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. ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 106 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and ® press <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter>...
  • Page 107 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. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu. ® ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 108 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: From the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to ®...

  • Page 109: Intel ® Virtual Raid On Cpu In Uefi Bios

    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 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 110 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press ® <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter>...
  • Page 111 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. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu. ® ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 112: Deleting A Raid Set

    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: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete ®...
  • Page 113 Boot the computer using the Windows 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ® instructions to start installing Windows ® When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS ESC700 G4 5-11...
  • Page 114 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.

  • Page 115: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS ESC700 G4 5-13...
  • Page 116 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Name: Volume 0 RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Disks: dssdsdsds Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sync:aaaaaaaaaa Create volume [HELP] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 117 ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS ESC700 G4 5-15...
  • Page 118 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: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: [DELETE VOLUME MENU] Name...

  • Page 119: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI ® driver for your optical drive. ASUS ESC700 G4 5-17...
  • Page 120 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-18...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 122: Ws C422 Pro/Se Block Diagram (48-Lane

    WS C422 PRO/SE block diagram (48-Lane)

  • Page 123: Q-Code Table

    Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC700 G4...
  • Page 124 Code Description Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B –...
  • Page 125 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS ESC700 G4...

  • Page 126: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 127: Energy Star Complied Product

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

  • Page 128: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +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...
  • Page 129 +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 +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/...
  • Page 130 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://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 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.

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