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    Motherboard Pro WS 621-64L SAGE Series
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) problems
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    Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary x Package contents...xiii BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 3-2 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility 3-3 iii
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    Contents 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-5 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.2.3 Menu items 3-7 3.2.4 Submenu items 3-7 3.2.5 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.6 General help 3-7 3.2.7 Configuration fields 3-7 3.2.8 Pop-up window 3-7 3.2.9 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-8 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu
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    12 Security menu 3-18 3.13 Boot menu 3-18 3.14 Tool menu 3-19 3.15 Save & Exit menu 3-19 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities
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    Windows® 10 OS installation 4-21 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before 5-10 Appendix Pro WS C621 64L SAGE block diagram A-1 Pro WS C621 64L SAGE/10G block diagram A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 ASUS contact information
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii
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    guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task
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    slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x Socket-P (LGA-3647) Intel® Xeon W-3200 Processor Family (up to 205W) Intel® Xeon Processor Scalable Family (up to 205W) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® C621 PCH 12 x DIMM (6-channel
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    Series specifications summary Model Name LAN USB Audio Workstation Unique Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 2 x Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN Controllers 1 x Dual port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN Controllers ASMedia® ASM3142 - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (2 ports
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    Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name Internal I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Operating System Form Factor Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector support additional 1 external port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector support additional
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    /s cables 1 x COM port flat cable 1 x USB cable (2 ports) with bracket 1 x VGA port flat cable (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x CPU Carrier 1 X I/O Shield 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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    xiv
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    off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-1
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    more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. • The components on the motherboard may differ between models, some components may only be available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) 34. M.2 slot 35. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Page 1-5 1-27 1-4 1-30 1-12 1-22 1-12 1-11 1-26 1-32 1-31 1-25 1-20 1-21 1-24 1-25 1-11 1-28 1-29 1-26 1-13 1-10 1-22 1-24 1-31 1-19 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-13 1-21 1-14 1-15 1-23 1-32 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L
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    will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA3647 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-5
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    For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (12 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • correct memory modules. • The DIMMs are purchased separately. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Recommended memory configuration C1 C2 B1 B2 A1 A2 D2
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    injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 slot 3 PCIe x4_1 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x16_4 slot ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-7
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    Chapter 1 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description PCIE 3.0 x16_1 PCIE 3.0 x16_2 PCIE 3.0 x4_1 PCIE 3.0 x16_3 PCIE 3.0 x16_4 Single GPU x16 - 2-way GPU x16 x16 - 3-way GPU x16 x16 x16 - 4-way GPU 4-way GPU (Xeon W-3200) (Xeon Scalable) x16 x16 x16 x8 - - x16 x16 x16 x8 We
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    down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the Reset button to reboot the system. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-9
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    1.7 Onboard jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM jumper The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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    Chapter 1 2. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event. 3. SATADOM Power jumper Set to pins 2-3 to enable SATA8 port to support SATADOM devices. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-11
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    Chapter 1 4. PMBus 1.2 PSU Select jumper The PMBus 1.2 PSU Select jumper allows you to select the PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for others. 5. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper Set to pins 2-3 to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when the ME
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    Chapter 1 6. PCH_MFG1 jumper The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. IPMI SW jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The IPMI SW jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-13
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    Chapter 1 8. VGA Controller jumper (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VGA Controller jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to enable the onboard VGA. Ensure the
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    Baseboard Management Controller setting (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Baseboard Management Controller jumper allows you to enable or disable the on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to Enable to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-15
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    Chapter 1 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, in soft-off mode, or connected to a power source. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
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    Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 4. BMC LED (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-17
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    Chapter 1 5. Catastrophic Error LED The Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 6. Message LED The Message LED lights up when a BMC event log is generated. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-19
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    and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset. • The connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series
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    4. Storage Add-on Card LED connector The Storage Add-on Card LED connector allows you to connect the storage device activity LED cable from a storage add-on card. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device add-on card. Chapter 1
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    a VGA High Dynamic-Range interface module. Chapter 1 7. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 device is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-23
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    8. VROC Key connector The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. Chapter 1 The VROC hardware key is purchased separately. 9. Serial Port connector The Serial (COM) Port connector allows you to
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    10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-25
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    Chapter 1 12. USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The
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    . These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. The fan connectors support a maximum of 1A (12W) fan power. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-27
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    15. System Panel connector The System Panel connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 is only available for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only. Chapter 1 • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin connectors allow you to connect the System Power LED. The System
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    Chapter 1 16. Auxiliary Panel connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The Auxiliary Panel connector is for additional front or rear panel features. • Front connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up the Locator LED. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-29
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    17. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the
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    Chapter 1 18. VPP_I2C1 connector (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The VPP_I2C1 connector is used for the storage backplane with Intel VMD function and . This connector is generally used for communication with the system and power management-related tasks. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 1-31
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    information, and general purpose data. Chapter 1 21. MicroSD card slot (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal use under the OS. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product
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    is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • The product and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-1
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    1 34 2 The CPU and heatsink assembly fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inchlbf is recommended. Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic
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    2.1.2 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-3
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    3. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.3 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-5
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    2.1.4 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.5 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-7
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    Chapter 2 2.1.6 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 To
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    2.1.7 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-9
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    2.1.8 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-11 Chapter 2
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    better compatibility and stability. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as according to your motherboard model, • for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE: WSC64LS.CAP, • for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G: WSC64LG.CAP, then copy it to your
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    may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-13
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    audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. LAN (RJ-45) ports* 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback
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    Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 2. 10G LAN (RJ-45) ports* 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5, 6 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3, 4. Lower port supports . Chapter 2 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-15
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    up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Intel® X550 10GbE LAN port LED indications (for Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G) Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 100 Mbps connection GREEN
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-17
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    Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 2-19
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    Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-1
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    enable it. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0101 Build Date :04/14/2019 New Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0202 Build Date :05/24/2019 FS0 System Volume Information Pro-WS-C621-64L-SAGE-10G-ASUS-0202
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    bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-3
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    The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0101 Build Date :04/14/2019 New Platform Platform : Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G Version : 0202 Build Date :05/24/2019 Start Programming Flash.
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    3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-5
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    3.2.1 Menu items BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Chapter 3 Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
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    fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-7
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    select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] The following item appears only when Ai Overclocking Tuner is set to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the
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    ] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series
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    panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition [AC97] audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to
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    in this menu may vary according to your motherboard. Onboard I210 LAN Configuration (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE only) Intel LAN1 Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-11
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    LAN2 ROM Type Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Onboard X550 LAN Configuration (Pro WS C621-64L SAGE/10G only) Intel LAN1 & LAN2 Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following
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    only support 768G services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE
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    this menu allow you to configure ASMedia storage controller. 3.6.16 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.17 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: to configure the WHEA settings on your system. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-15
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    3.8 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 3.8.1 Processor Configuration The items in this menu show the processor-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Hyper-threading [ALL] This item allows a hyper-threading processor to
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    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control CPU C6 Report Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [ Log Press to view all smbios event logs. Chapter 3 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-17
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the
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    press to display the submenu. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 3.15 Save & Exit menu The Exit an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 3-19
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    Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-1
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    the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Platform Configuration menu > PCH Configuration menu > PCH SATA Configuration
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    ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have disk drives, and Setting the RAID mode sections in this manual for more information. To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-3
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    4.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All
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    back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-5
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    4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow
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    then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-7
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    4.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as "Degraded" during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with
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    same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-9
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    4.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-11
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    4.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. Chapter
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    Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-13 Chapter 4
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    4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks
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    screen appears. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-15
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    4.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors
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    be built across the different [items] mentioned above. • [PCIEX16_1], or [PCIEX16_2], or [PCIEX16_3] can support OS RAID on Hyper M.2 cards installed on the [items] mentioned above. To enter the Intel® Virtual SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-17
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    4.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press
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    capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-19
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    4.4.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2.
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    1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® 10. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. Chapter 4 ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 4-21
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to driver in the corresponding folder of the support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX™ to work properly, you card driver/s, then select Uninstall/Change. 6. Turn off your computer. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 5-1
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    slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the bridge is only required for selected graphics cards. 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    . If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 5-3
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    2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 5-5
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    CrossFireX™. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX™. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE
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    the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 5-8 Chapter
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    . If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-way SLI® bridge ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 5-9
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    the documentation that came with your graphics 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.com. 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology After
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    , Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI® rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series 5-11
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    Chapter 5 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Support
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    Appendix Appendix Pro WS C621 64L SAGE block diagram Appendix ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-1
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    Pro WS C621 64L SAGE/10G block diagram Appendix A-2 Appendix
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    firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-3
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    Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization
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    ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-5
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    Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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    subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendix ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-7
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    the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
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    bulunabilir: www.asus.com/support Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support ASUS Pro WS C621-64L SAGE Series A-9
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    Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone 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 Str
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