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ESC1000 G2 Workstation User Guide - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS provides this manual "as is" without ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 3
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 4
2-15 2.7.2 Removing the HDD module cage 2-16 2.7.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive 2-16 2.7.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane 2- USB BIOS Flashback 3-20 3.5.4 Internal connectors 3-21 3.5.5 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 3-33 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Knowing BIOS 4-2 4.2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 5
Exit menu 4-54 4.10 Updating BIOS 4-55 4.10.1 ASUS Update utility 4-55 4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-58 4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-59 4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-60 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 RAID configurations 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing Serial - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 6
3.0 Boost 6-19 6.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching 6-20 6.3.10 ASUS Update 6-21 6.3.11 MyLogo2 6-22 6.3.12 Audio configurations 6-25 6.4 System Recovery 6-26 6.4.1 Using the Recovery Partition 6-26 6.4.2 Using the Recovery DVD 6-26 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.1 AMD® CrossFireX - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 7
Contents 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 7-4 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-4 7.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 7-5 7.2.1 Requirements 7-5 7.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 7-5 7.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 7-6 7.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 8
operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 9
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 to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 10
placed in municipal waste. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 7. Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 11
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 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 12
sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 13
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 14
Accessories Optional Items ESC1000 G2 ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P9X79 WS workstation motherboard 1 x 1350W 80+ Gold Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Front I/O Board 1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) 1 x ESC1000 G2 User's Guide 1 x P9X79 WS Support DVD 1 x Bag - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 15
Gigabit LAN controller HDD Bays 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD Front Panel I/O 3 x 5.25" media bays (Optional: DVD-RW)* *DVD-RW default for North America 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Line In 1 x Line Out (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC1000 G2 1-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 16
Kg 1350W (80+) Gold Single Power Supply Input: 115-240Vac, 14.5-6.5A, 50-60Hz, Class I Operating temperature: 10°C-35°C Non operating temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operating humidity: 20%-90% (Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 17
1.4 Front panel features HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays 4-bay HDD cage USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Security lock Power button Reset button Headphone output jack Microphone jack Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC1000 G2 1-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 18
lock 120mm x 38mm system fan Optical S/PDIF Out port LAN1 (RJ-45) port IEEE 1394a port LAN2 (RJ-45) port Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 19
Single Power supply unit 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive 6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 4-bay HDD module 8. SATA/SAS backplane board Turn off the system power MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC1000 G2 1-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 20
BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 21
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 22
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 purpose only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To chassis. Carefully lift the side cover and set it aside. 1 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 23
the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 1 3 4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS ESC1000 G2 4 2-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 24
The barebone server is installed with the Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard, which is secured to the chassis with ten (10) screws. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard Information for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Ensure to unplug the power cord before - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 25
comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E5-1600/Core™ i7-3900/3800 series processors. ® Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the /removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 26
2.3.1 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. 1A - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 27
5 6 7 8 B A 9B A ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 28
2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 B A A B 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 29
2 ® DO NOT forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 30
will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, C2 or D2. Follow the illustrations above for recommended memory configuration. Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 31
, 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. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-11 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 32
to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2-12 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 33
panel assembly: 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-13 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 34
three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays 1 (labeled 2 Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the 5.25- 2. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the right until it - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 35
cage you purchase before buying hard disks. 2.7.1 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. When the HDD module cage is completed inserted, the cage latch - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 36
HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. 2.7.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 37
the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has screws. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA connector on the - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 38
all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it up and remove it from the module. 5. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the backplane. 2-18 Chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 39
slot (x4 mode) 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 5 PCIe 3.0 x16_5 slot (x4 mode) 6 PCIe 3.0 x16_6 slot (x8 mode) ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-19 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 40
an expansion card. 5. Align the card golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 41
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the Steering 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-21 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 42
IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - shared HD Audio - - - - - - shared - 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 43
cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information on the connectors. Motherboard connections 1 3 2 3 3 3 I/O board) 7. Front panel audio connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-23 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 44
pre-installed in the ESC1000 G2. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 45
CON4 CON3 Connectors U1 CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Description Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-25 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 46
rear system fan: 1. Unplug the system fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 47
1 2. Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. 3. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the right figure. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. ASUS ESC1000 G2 1 a b a 2-27 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 48
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Motherboard Info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 50
3.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 3.5 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 51
19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 20. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 21. TPU switch 22. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 23. Digital audio 3-30 2-10 2-5 3-27 3-31 3-8 3-7 3-24 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-12 3-5 3-32 3-25 3-6 3-6 3-29 3-28 3-4 3-7 3-26 3-26 3-28 ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 52
is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 53
fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 54
of the onboard power-on button. ® P9X79 WS Power-on button 2. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. ® P9X79 WS Reset button 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 55
optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. For ensuring system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. ® ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 56
when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 57
card, and HDD indicate key component status during POST (Power-on Self Test), providing an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. The LED lights will problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 58
3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. ® 4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. ® 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 59
5. Instant O.C. status checking LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signifies Ai Tweaker settings. Instant O.C. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue saving mode P9X79 WS ® Lights up according to Ai Tweaker settings P9X79 WS Ai Tweaker LED ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-11 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 60
initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 61
error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 62
A9 AA AB Description NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 63
To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset APIC mode. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-15 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 64
7 and 8 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 3-16 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 65
- 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 3.5.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-17 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 66
Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 3-18 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 67
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-19 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 68
3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback 1. Download the BIOS Flashback program file from the ASUS service website (www.asus. com). Save the program file to a USB portable disk. Ensure that the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. 3-20 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 69
RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-21 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 70
5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 3-22 Chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 71
Gb/s signal cables. ® • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD data drivers. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 72
for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available 3.0 solution. ® You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 73
a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-25 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 74
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 3-26 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 75
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 76
(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio of the system chassis. ® The COM module is purchased separately. 3-28 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 77
11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps and pass control to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-29 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 78
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 79
13. EZ Plug HDD connector (4-pin EZ_PLUG) This 4-pin connector is for power supply plug. When using three or more graphic cards, more power is needed. Use this connector to enhance power by 12V. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-31 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 80
14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-32 Chapter 3: Motherboard information - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 81
front panel cables. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 82
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BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 84
ASUS " in this user manual refers to "UEFI the help of a trained service personnel. 4.2 BIOS setup program Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 85
switch to frequently used menus Selects the boot Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode device priority Selects the boot Displays the system properties of the device priority selected only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 86
configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Ove rclock Tuner EPU Power Saving Mode Auto > OC Tuner Manual > DRAM Timing Control > DIGI+ Power Control > CPU Performance 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 87
not user-configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 88
Version Build Date EC Version ME Version 0903 x64 02/22/2012 MBEC-X79-0403 7.1.21.1134 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.00GHz Speed 3200 MHz Memory Information Total default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 89
when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 90
Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 91
Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 92
optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Cannot Adjust in OS) Allows you to adjust the CPU's individual turbo ratio. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 93
Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-11 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 94
. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 95
Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-13 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 96
F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen MCH Recheck Auto Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 97
from 4 to 15 with 1 interval. DRAM Write Latency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 15 with 1 interval. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-15 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 98
] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 99
8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-17 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 100
] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 101
8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-19 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 102
] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 103
8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-21 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 104
. Receiver Slew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [More] Transmitter Slew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [More] MCH Recheck [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 105
Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-23 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 106
to manually set the CPU Fixed Frequency from 300k~500kHz with a 10k Hz interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto]. Enable the Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 107
: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM-AB Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-25 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 108
set ASUS optimized Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual ] DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning profile. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 109
Voltage CPU Core Current Limit Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Exit Boot Tool Allows users to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The value will be limited to CPU based or and decreased average heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-27 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 110
capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit core frequency overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode] - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 111
power supply for the processor's I/O, DMI, and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-29 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 112
The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005x interval. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 113
BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Setting to [Disabled] enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-31 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 114
CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-32 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 115
Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Monitor 206d2 8000020c 2000 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Supported Boot Tool Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-33 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 116
Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Disables this function (for Windows XP). Execute select the target link speed. Configuration options: [GEN1] [GEN2] [GEN3] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 117
C7 Report Auto Allows user to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU . CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. be adjusted. [Values 21~22] Disallows configuration for function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 118
Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 119
Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SATA3G_4 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode] and [RAID mode]. It allows users to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 120
and [RAID mode]. It allows users to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SATA3G_6 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appear only when you set the the Serial-ATA Controller 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 121
] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-39 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 122
Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP . 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 123
/disable Asmedia USB 3.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item allows user to enable/disable Marvell Storage OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-41 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 124
] [Disabled] Disables the keyboard device from generating a wake event. Configuration options to Enable keyboard to generate a wake event: [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 125
S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-43 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 126
312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1 F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 127
the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation [Turbo] Achieves maximum CPU fan speed [Manual] Users can assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan when CPU temperature is lower than the CPU Lower Temperature setting. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-45 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 128
fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation [Turbo] Achieves maximum chassis fan speed [Manual] Users can assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis 40°C, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 129
automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-47 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 130
Boot Option #2 P2: ASUS . . . Boot Option #3 IBA GE Slo . . . > CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Services > Network Device BBS Priorities > Hard Drive BBS Priorities Boot Override > P5: ASUS DRW-24B3ST > IBA GE Launch Legacy ROM [EFI Compatibe ROM] Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 131
[Disabled] to disable this function. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-49 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 132
to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility to update BIOS. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 4-50 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 133
DRAM error. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Tool\ ASUS Dram SPD Information > > DIMM_A1 N/A > DIMM_A2 N/A > DIMM_B1 N/A > DIMM_B2 Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-51 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 134
BIOS settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Profile Configuration Setup Profile1 Status : Setup Profile2 Status coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 4-52 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 135
RAID setup through SATA ports. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS Drive Xpert > Advanced Drive Xpert Setup Utility Drive Xpert Mode Drive Xpert Device(s) List : > connected to the SATA6G_E1 and SATA6G_E2 connectors on the motherboard. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-53 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 136
Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch UEFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This >, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 137
If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 138
Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 4-56 Chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 139
ASUS instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 140
or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 4-58 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 141
BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-59 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 142
the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 4-60 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 143
/oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename . When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2012/03/23] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 144
prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2012/03/23] Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS VER: 0903 DATE: 03/23/ updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4-62 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 145
RAID configuration Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 146
with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Marvell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 147
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 Refer to Chapter 4 for ASUS ESC1000 G2 5-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 148
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. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 149
to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS ESC1000 G2 5-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 150
following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 151
1 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : Serial : FW Version : 0 0 ASUS ESC1000 G2 5-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 152
No Press to create the RAID array, or press to cancel. The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks, as shown in the image below. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 153
Size BGA Status Number of PDs Members : 0 : New_VD : Functional : 64K : RAID0 : 304128MB : N/A : 2 : 0 8 ▶ ▶ Help Delete the selected virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return ASUS ESC1000 G2 5-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 154
: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 155
Driver installation Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 156
primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Save 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 157
corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 6.1.4 Using a USB floppy disk ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 158
.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use the Notepad to open the file. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 159
= "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-5 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 160
. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 161
support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click on the Manual tab. Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 162
CPUs installed. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 163
EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK bars Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 164
all the changes Applies all the changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. The first time you use CPU Ratio, go using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 165
CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. Click CPU Strap changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-11 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 166
the result, click Stop. 4. If you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click Stop if you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 6-12 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 167
the DRAM Controller is decided by the VCCSA Load-line. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-13 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 168
or to increase OC Range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 169
EPU. *• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-15 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 170
fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 171
display the history details. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the right panel. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-17 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 172
the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 173
ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in Windows XP operating system. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 174
Launching ASUS SSD Caching After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by clicking Tool > ASUS SSD Caching on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring ASUS SSD functions, go to Disk Management to reconfigure the SSD. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 175
BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS the BIOS, ensure that you back up the original BIOS file. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-21 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 176
on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo instructions below. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. From the Picture File field, click Browse to locate the image for your boot logo, then click Next. 6-22 Chapter - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 177
boot logo. 5. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-23 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 178
the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete the process Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 179
the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® Z77 platform does not support Windows® Vista™, Realtek HD Audio driver is only supported by Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-25 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 180
when the ASUS logo appears. 2. The system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. follow the onscreen instructions to complete the system press when the ASUS logo appears. 2. Insert the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 181
system reboots, Windows® begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This Recovery DVD is for ASUS Workstation only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-27 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 182
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Multiple GPU tech. support Chapter 7 This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA® CUDA technology. ASUS ESC1000 G2 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 184
supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal . For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. 7-2 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 185
the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS ESC1000 G2 Goldfingers 7-3 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 186
package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www 1 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 7-4 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 187
supports certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 7.2.2 Installing two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 188
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge 7-6 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 189
into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge ASUS ESC1000 G2 7-7 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 190
card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia. NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). 7-8 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 191
B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. ASUS ESC1000 G2 7-9 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 192
NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. 7-10 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 193
.com/object/cuda_home.html for the latest driver, list of CUDA-certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 7.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference x16_4 slot. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot. ASUS ESC1000 G2 7-11 - Asus ESC1000 | User Guide - Page 194
"+" sign before Display adapters, and the installed graphics card and computing processor card(s) should appear. The screen differs based on the components you installed. 7-12 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support
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Workstation
ESC1000 G2
User Guide