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    ESC4000 G4 Series 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by 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 will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label slots 2-23 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card 2-23 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-26 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card 2-40 2.6 Cable
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    management arm 3-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-10 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility
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    5-24 5.6 Platform Configuration menu 5-24 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-25 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-27 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-28 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-28 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-29 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration
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    the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 I Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support
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    by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the
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    optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how
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    , and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    contents Check your system package for the following items. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x Front PIKE II cables
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    the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3
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    ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S
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    Intel® RSTe (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Intel® VROC (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
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    Graphic VGA Front I/O ports Rear I/O Switch/LED OS Support ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN Message LED 2 x LAN LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Solution W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7
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    button Power button USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED Steel handle 2 1 ESC4000 G4X Steel handle Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays Asset tag Power button Steel handle Location button ESC4000 G4S Steel handle 2 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front
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    panel of the server. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the 2 1 motherboard. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9
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    includes the basic components as shown. ESC4000 G4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FAN7 6. 7. 8. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) PCI-E x24 slot
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    . Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11
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    ESC4000 G4S FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card 7. Internal SAS/
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    LEDs ESC4000 G4 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage device Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4X 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    ESC4000 G4S 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED LED Icon Display status Description Power button
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    45) LEDs ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S DM_LAN1 ACT/ ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    1.7.3 Storage Device status LEDs ESC4000 G4 Red LED Green LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4S Red LED Green LED 2 1 SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and
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    that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. Q-Code table Action PHASE SEC Start up PSTATE transition CPU PM driver exit CPU PM On ready to boot event (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-17
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    AMI USB Driver Initialization Legacy Option ROM Initialization Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization Wait BMC ready BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove. The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the rear chassis cover: 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on
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    . 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3
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    three screws as shown below. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. 2 1 3. Lift the CPU air duct to remove it from the motherboard. 2 1 2 1 2 1 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    : 1. Align and replace the CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5
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    socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family Series. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket 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
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    correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to the illustration below for more information on the heatsink and the corresponding CPU socket
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    6. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A
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    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM the same vendor. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9
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    Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration A2 A1 B1 C1 D2 D1 E1 F1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration 2 CPU Configuration A2 A1 B1 C1 D2 D1
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    - MEMORY MODE AD+MM - MIXED MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DRAM2 - RDIMM only DRAM3 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-11
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    2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DRAM3
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    DIMM) Modes DIMM_M1 DIMM_L1 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 AD - APP DIRECT MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-13
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    2 CPU Configuration with 2 DCPMM DIMMs (asymmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 2 CPU
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    or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    ESC4000 G4 series supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS storage devices, or U.2 drives. For the ESC4000 G4 system, the storage device installed in the drive bay connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ESC4000 G4
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    ESC4000 G4X 1. Remove the four (4) screws from the storage device cage. 2. Lift to remove the storage device cage from the chassis. 3. Prepare 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Connect the SATA and power cable to your SATA/SAS storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17
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    7. Align and replace the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly into the chassis. 8. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly to the chassis using the four (4) screws removed earlier. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install the other SATA/SAS storage device.
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    then secure it with four screws (B). 4. Replace the drive tray. Refer to section ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on replacing the drive tray. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVME storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19
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    The NVME cable is optional, for more OR information about the optional NVME cable, please visit www.asus.com/ support. (optional) 5. Replace the storage device cage. Refer to section ESC4000 G4X under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on replacing the storage
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    tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Release the screws on each side of the storage device tray to release the metal beam. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21
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    5. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and
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    you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23
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    3. Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove the metal brackets from the riser card (B). 1 4. Prepare the expansion cards. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5.
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    into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1. PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25
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    additional Cache Vault Flash Module can also be installed in the ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S server systems. To install an ASUS PIKE II card to the front of the system: ESC4000 G4 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. Remove the screw from the bracket (A), then push
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    Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. Card bracket Metal cover 7. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-27
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    Vault Flash Module to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). 10. Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module on the ASUS PIKE II card. 11. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it with a screw. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. connector 1 connector 2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-29
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    clip holder (B). 2 1 2 1 15. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system. 2 1 2 1 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 18. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache 2 1 Vault Flash Module (B). 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-31
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    19. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module. 2 1 20. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 14. 2 1 2-32 Chapter 2:
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    ESC4000 G4S 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. Release the four (4) thumbscrews on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-33
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    3. Remove the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder from the server system. 4. Remove the two (2) screws from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. 5. Remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket from the server system. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. Card bracket Metal cover 10. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-35
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    Vault Flash Module to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). 13. Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module on the ASUS PIKE II card. 14. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it with a screw. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    15. Reinstall the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket into the server system, then secure the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket with the two screws removed earlier. 16. bundled nuts. 17. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-37
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    the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system with the thumbscrews that you removed earlier (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). 19. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the
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    to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 3. Install the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in place. Refer to section 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card for the steps on installing an expansion card to the riser card. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-39
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    settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System
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    System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN6, and FRNT_FAN7 to system fans) 5. Auxiliary Panel connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 7. ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-41
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    SATA/SAS backplane cabling ESC4000 G4 connects 8-pin plugs from power supply* connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors. With two miniSAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA storage devices can be supported BPSMB1 OCUPCIE7 PWR1 PWR2
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    to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA storage devices can be supported MB_RST1 ® MSAS_HD1 BP8LX4LE12G-25-R23A SMBUS1 BPSMB1 PWR1 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE7 MSAS_HD2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-43
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    2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. You may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant
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    chassis (B). PSU lever 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-45
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    (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. • For a steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    2.8.3 U.2 drives ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the U.2 drives may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 To install 2. Remove the OCuLink cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. OCuLink cable 2 OCuLink cable 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-47
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    3. Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector. Connect OCuLink cable 2 to OCUPCIE7 BPSMB1 OCUPCIE7 PWR1 PWR2 MSAS_HD2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 OCUPCIE8
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    ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME drives may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay bay. 2. Remove the OCuLink cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. OCuLink cable 2 OCuLink cable 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-49
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    3. Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector. MB_RST1 ® MSAS_HD1 BP8LX4LE12G-25-R23A SMBUS1 BPSMB1 PWR1 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE7 MSAS_HD2 Connect OCuLink
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    , attach a mylar to the GPU air duct first before installing the air duct to the GPU card. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it to the air duct (B) as shown. The mylar is bundled with the system and included in the accessory box. 2 1 mylar GPU air duct mylar ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-51
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    even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used. B. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector. The dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing. Nvidia CPU
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    Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation 4-pin connector For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation OR dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable When using the dongle, connect a GPU power cable to the connector on the dongle. Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card air duct ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series dongle GPU power cable
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    the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface. 9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). 10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure
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    into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 1 18. Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with two screws. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    2-56 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    content and specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets Refer to the guide below for more information on selecting a rack rail cabinet and rack rail for your server system. Rear of Enclosure 1200 mm rack rail with CMA A = 700.3 mm (27.6") ~ 965.5 mm
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    surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. The installation steps rack post. Front rack post Front end of rack rail ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 3-3
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    3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail Outer rail
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    on both sides of the server system, install the inner rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place. 2 1 8. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws. 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 3-5
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    ) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. Front rack post Front end of rack rail 11. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail. (optional) For 1200 mm rack rails, if the inner rail clicks to a stop while you
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    ESC4000 G4 Front View ESC4000 G4X Front View ESC4000 G4S Front View 2 1 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 3-7
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    an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA. Pivot receptor Hook and loop fasteners
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    the CMA with the connector on the inner rail. 5. Align and connect the outer receptor on the CMA with the connector on the intermediate rail. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 3-9
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    6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete. Hook and loop fasteners Cable fasteners 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4
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    4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Power LED (SBPWR1) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4. Message LED (MESLED1) 5. Location LED (LOCLED2) Page 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-21 4-22 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-3
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    cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position . After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    ) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN 1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-5
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    enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-7
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    setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 9. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    10. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-9
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 2. OCUPCIE connectors (OCUPCIE1-2) Connects the PCIE signal to the front
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    connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A - 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    (14-1 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 enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-13
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    and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2
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    boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-15
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    connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is power. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-17
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    13. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to support Intel VMD RAID function. 14. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-19
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    -off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate
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    LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-21
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    5. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-3
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    the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-5
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Event Logs For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Security For changing the security settings keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-7
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    the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the
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    5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-9
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    to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. 5-10 Chapter
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    [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-11
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    [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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    ; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-13
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    UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or ] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    ] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15
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    Services Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS
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    LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-17
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    event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-19
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    PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save
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    Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM
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    the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-23
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    5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-25
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    [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating ( BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter
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    [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM BIOS Write Protect. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-27
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    you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to
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    activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options to turn on/off L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-29
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    AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [56T] disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Low] [Medium] [High] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-31
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    options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    Average Power Budget (in mW) [18000] Allows you to set the power management policy for average power in 250 mW increments. Configuration options: [10000] - [18000] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-33
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    ) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Per-Port] [L1 Only] PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [C6(Retention state] [No Limit] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-35
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] The following item appears only when you set Power Performance Tuning to [OS Controls EPB]. PECI PCS EPB [OS Controls EPB
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    logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-37
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    Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-39
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    item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These items appear allow you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-41
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    the submenu. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 6
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    The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to
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    RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-3
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    are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the motherboard, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to the Installing
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-5
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    range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-7
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    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-9
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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    to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-11
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-13
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    6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
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    values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-15
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    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-17
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    6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 7
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    ® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive. You can create a USB flash drive with RAID driver in Windows by copying the files from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To copy the RAID driver to a USB flash drive in Windows environment: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD
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    disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-3
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    system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. Manual 4. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS). ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-5
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    The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver
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    You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-7
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled
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    5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-9
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to
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    . 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-11
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    9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-13
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    5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive, and navigate to the Utilities menu. 3. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise to begin installation. 4. The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise window appears. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-17
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series A-1
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    x8 Gen3 Oculink NvMe 1 Oculink NvMe 2 x4 Gen3 x4 Gen3 M.2 Up to 2280 8*SATA3 (2*mini SAS HD) x4 Gen3 sSATA x4 Gen3 CPU TDP: ESC4000 G4: 150W ESC4000 G4X/G4S: 165W 32Mb SPI Flash TPM Scalable Processor CPU1 DDR4 x16 Gen3 x16 Gen3 x16 Gen3 PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE5A DMI3 C621 x1 Gen2 x4 Gen3
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series A-3
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    to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION
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    , Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series A-5
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    +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort
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    ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/ Technical Support Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=ru-ru ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series A-7
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