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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Command Example: + + Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following sources for additional information, 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 ASUS contact information. ix

Section	Page
Safety information	7
Electrical Safety	7
Operation Safety	7
About this guide	8
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	11
1.1 System package contents	12
1.2 Serial number label	12
1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary	13
1.4 Front panel features	15
1.5 Rear panel features	16
1.6 Internal features	17
1.7 LED information	18
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs	18
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup	19
2.1 Chassis stand	20
2.2 Chassis cover	21
2.2.1 Removing the chassis cover	21
2.3 CPU installation	22
2.4 Cooling system installation	24
2.5 System memory	25
2.5.1 DIMM installation	27
2.6 Assembly module	28
2.6.1 Removing the assembly module	28
2.6.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover	29
2.7 5.25-inch drive	30
2.8 Card reader	31
2.9 3.5” Storage devices	32
2.10 2.5” Storage device	34
2.11 Expansion slots	36
2.11.1 Installing an expansion card	37
2.11.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards	38
2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port	39
2.12 System fan	40
2.13 BIOS update utility	41
2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection	43
2.14.1 Rear I/O connection	43
2.14.2 Audio I/O connection	45
2.15 Starting up for the first time	47
2.16 Turning off the computer	47
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information	49
3.1 Motherboard layout	50
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches	52
3.3 Jumpers	53
3.4 Onboard LEDs	56
3.5 Internal connectors	60
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup	71
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	72
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	72
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility	73
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility	74
4.2 BIOS setup program	76
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	77
4.2.2 Menu bar	77
4.2.3 Menu items	78
4.2.4 Submenu items	78
4.2.5 Navigation keys	78
4.2.6 General help	78
4.2.7 Configuration fields	78
4.2.8 Pop-up window	78
4.2.9 Scroll bar	78
4.3 Main menu	79
4.4 Advanced menu	80
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	81
4.4.2 Power & Performance	83
4.4.3 Server ME Configuration	85
4.4.4 Trusted Computing	85
4.4.5 ACPI Settings	86
4.4.6 APM Configuration	86
4.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings	87
4.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration	87
4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection	88
4.4.10 Intel TXT Information	91
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings	91
4.4.12 USB Configuration	92
4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration	93
4.4.14 CSM Configuration	94
4.4.15 NVMe Configuration	95
4.4.16 WHEA Configuration	95
4.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration	95
4.4.18 iSCSI Configuration	96
4.5 Chipset menu	97
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration	97
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration	99
4.6 Security menu	103
4.7 Boot menu	106
4.8 Monitor menu	108
4.9 Tool menu	108
4.10 Event Logs menu	109
4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings	109
4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log	110
3.11 Server Mgmt menu	110
4.11.1 System Event Log	112
4.11.2 BMC self test log (for WS C246M PRO/SE only)	113
4.11.3 BMC network configuration (for WS C246M PRO/SE only)	113
4.11.4 View System Event Log	115
4.11.5 BMC User Settings (for WS C246M PRO/SE only)	115
4.12 Save & Exit menu	115
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration	117
5.1 RAID configurations	118
5.1.1 RAID definitions	118
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	119
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	119
5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities	119
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	120
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set	121
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set	123
5.2.3 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	124
5.3 Creating a RAID driver disk	124
5.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	124
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)	125
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set	126
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type	128
5.3.3 Deleting a volume	129
5.3.4 Preferences	130
Appendix	131
WS C246M PRO block diagram	132
Q-Code table	133
Notices	136
Federal Communications Commission Statement	136
REACH	137
ENERGY STAR Qualified Product	138
EPEAT Registered Products	138