Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Users Manual English

Asus Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manual

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    Motherboard Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE
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    written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
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    Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary vii Connectors with up for the first time 2-29 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-29 Chapter 3: BIOS Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EzFlash Utility 3-3 3.4
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    Appendix Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-3400 CPU A-1 Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-2400 CPU A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-7 Warranty...A-12 ASUS contact information A-14 Service and Support A-14 iv
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard
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    you have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS and upgrade BIOS user guide. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that
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    W-2400 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Four at x16/x16/x16/x16)** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details. *** To ensure compatibility of the device
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    , Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Rear optical S/PDIF out
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    connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x VROC Key header USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x COM Port header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel
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    Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE specifications summary Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - Safeslot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O
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    Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 AI Suite 3 - TPU - DIGI+ VRM - Turbo app - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUSTeK
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    - x16 - x16 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. We recommend selecting a chassis case which supports 7 or more expansion slots. xii
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    Q-connector 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x M.2 backplate rubber package 1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E 1 x CPU carrier for LGA 4677 (E1A) 1 x CPU carrier for LGA 4677 (E1B) 1 x User guide 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before
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    1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 slot 7. Micro SD card socket 8. SATA 6GB/s port 9. SlimSAS port 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. USB 2.0 connector 13. BMC switch 14. BMC Thermal
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    Chapter 1 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a LGA4677 socket designed for Intel® Xeon® W-3400 and W-2400 Series Processors. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA4677 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA4677 socket. • The CPU fits in
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    , DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. • Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processors do not support DIMM_C1, DIMM_D1, DIMM_G1, and DIMM_H1 • The DIMM slots for this motherboard are one-DIMM per channel. You can install DIMMs to any of the DIMM
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    for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend
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    or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Intel® Xeon® W-2400 Series Processors do not support PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_4, PCIEX16(G5)_6, M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots. Chapter 1 Please refer to the following tables for the recommended
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    when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • RAID function is enabled through Intel® VROC. • The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation
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    4. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper
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    Chapter 1 5. 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. The recommended
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    Xeon® W-2400 Series Processor is installed. • Intel® W790 Chipset: - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC HW_Key is purchased separately. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE
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    you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. • The MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal use under the OS. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 9. SlimSAS port The SlimSAS port allows you to connect PCIe 4.0 x4 NVM Express storage. • Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel
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    10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. Chapter 1
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    Chapter 1 12. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header 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 USB 2.0
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    14. BMC Thermal Sensor header The BMC Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard through BMC. Connecting the T sensor cables and setting BMC_SW to enabled will allow you to view the sensor readings
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    16. Fixed Dedicated BMC LAN IP switch The Fixed Dedicated BMC LAN IP switch allows you to set a fixed IP (10.10.10.10) when set to enabled. Chapter 1 17. FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to reboot the system. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such
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    Chapter 1 18. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
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    Chapter 1 20. LED headers The LED headers allow you to connect external LEDs to the Message LED, LAN1 LED, LAN2 LED. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN_LED1, LAN_LED2) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. LEDs connected to these pins are synchronized with the
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    22. Location button and LED headers The Location button and LED headers allow you to connect a locator button and locator LED on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator, and the LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. • The location button can be
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    SMBus interface. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 25. ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is
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    Chapter 1 26. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to modify the settings causing a boot failure. Press this button at anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 27. SMART PSU
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    28. Start button Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on the operating system settings). Chapter 1 Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 1-23
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    29. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED
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    30. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. Chapter 1
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    Chapter 1 32. VGA switch The VGA switch allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this switch. • If a VGA Card is installed
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    Intel® VROC Intel® SSD only RAID type RAID 0 Intel® SSD support V RAID 0/1/10 V RAID 0/1/5/10 V RAID 0/1/5/10 V Other SSD brand support N/A V V N/A Self-encrypting drive key management N/A N/A V V * SATA RAID supports RAID 0/1/5/10 but cannot be used in a mixed RAID configuration with
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    with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • When the BMC switch (BMC_SW) is set to disabled, the Q-Code LED will display the CPU
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    motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q-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. 37. BMC LED The BMC LED works
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    38. Location LED The Loaction LED helps you locate the system in a server room. Chapter 1 39. Message LED The Message LED will light up when this client device reports an error to the host device. Once the error has been resolved, or when the BMC has been reset, the LED will turn off again. 1-30
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    Chapter 1 40. Processor Catastrophic Error LED The Processor Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 41. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not
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    42. 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED The 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED lights up to indicate if the 8-pin power plug PCIE_8PIN_PCIE is not connected. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2.1.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink • Ensure that you install
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    Be careful not to drop anything onto the socket after removing the PNP cap, as the pins on the socket may be damaged as a result. Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.2 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-3
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    Chapter 2 2.1.3 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • The
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    3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below: • To install an M.2 to M.2_1 and M.2_2 slot For 22110 length A. Remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 length
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    D. (optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate to the 2260 M.2 length screw hole if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. Thermal pad Bundled rubber for M.2 backplate
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    For 2280 length A. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 position so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. C. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2260 M.2 length screw hole and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate
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    For 2242 and 2260 length A. Remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 length screw hole by rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it towards the M.2 slot and removing it from the latch hole. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. C. Remove the thermal pad of the M.2
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    E. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2242 M.2 length screw hole and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. Follow this step
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    • To install an M.2 to M.2_3 slot For 2280, 22110 length A. (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Follow step A only when you wish to install an 22110 length M.2 to M.2_3. B. (optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.2 if you are
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    For 2242, 2260 length A. (optional) Remove the M.2 rubber. Follow this step only if you wish to install an M.2 to type 2242. B. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. C. Install the M.2 Q-Latch to the M.2 length screw hole
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    Chapter 2 4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsinks. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 5. Replace the heatsinks. 6. Secure the heatsinks using the screws on the
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    2.1.4 Additional cooling kit installation To install the VRM fan holder Chapter 2 • When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • Please check the compatibility of the additional cooling kit and your CPU cooling system before
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    2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws!
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    2.1.6 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-15
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    Chapter 2 The PCIE_6P_PWR connector provides additional power for your PCIe X16 slots. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To avoid damages, please refer to the following configurations when installing the PSU(s). Single PSU installation ATX_PWR(1) ATX_12V(1)_1 ATX_12V(2)_1 PCIE_8P(1)_PWR* PCIE_6P(1)_PWR* * Connecting this power connector is optional. You can connect this power connector if you need additional
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    Chapter 2 Dual PSU installation PSU 1 ATX_PWR(1) ATX_12V(1)_1 ATX_12V(1)_2 PSU 2 PCIE_8P(1)_PWR* PCIE_6P(1)_PWR* * Connecting this power connector is optional. You can connect this power connector if you need additional power for PCIe expansion cards. This power connector must ONLY be
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    2.1.7 SATA device connection OR 2.1.8 SlimSAS connection Chapter 2 Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-19
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    2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® 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 Chapter 2
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    2.1.10 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards Chapter 2 Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-21
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    2.1.11 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 3 Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. 5 • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. • The illustration to the left is for
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    the existing BIOS or operating system. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 2. Launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-23
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    For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 2. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3. Intel® 10Gb Ethernet
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    Chapter 2 * Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port * Intel®
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    Chapter 2 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 2-27
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    Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component 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 than four seconds to put the system on
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    Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please configurations, please refer to the BIOS manual at https://www.asus.com/support. Chapter 3 Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE 3-1
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    BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    hotkey . • Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating
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    be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Support
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    RAID configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write
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    Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Support
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    Appendix Appendix Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-3400 CPU) Appendix Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE A-1
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    Pro WS W790E-SAGE block diagram (for W-2400 CPU) Appendix A-2 Appendix
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    Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent
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    not found 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 is
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    section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for 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 Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page
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    Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
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    Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the
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    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to
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    the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support. Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes
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    jamstvu i ni na koji način ne ograničuje prava iz okvira zakonskog jamstva. Sve informacije o jamstvu potražite na https://www.asus.com/support. DU: ASUS-garantie-informatie • SUS biedt een vrijwillige commerciële garantie van de fabrikant. • ASUS behoudt zich het recht voor om de bepalingen van
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    jaminan garansi Produk ASUS. • Informasi Dukungan ASUS, silakan kunjungi https://www.asus.com/id/support. • Informasi Lokasi Layanan, silakan kunjungi https://www.asus.com/id/support/Service-Center/Indonesia. • Layanan Call Center: 1500128 VI: Thông tin đảm bảo của ASUS • ASUS cung cấp Bảo hành
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    ) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com
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