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  • Page 1 E500 G5 SFF Workstation User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this guide ....................... viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-2 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary ............. 1-3 Front panel features ................... 1-5 Rear panel features ..................1-6 Internal features ..................1-7 LED information ..................
  • Page 4 Onboard LEDs .................... 3-8 Internal connectors .................. 3-13 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility..............4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 4-4 BIOS setup program .................. 4-6 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........4-18 4.4.10 Intel TXT Information..............4-21 4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ............4-21 4.4.12 USB Configuration ..............4-22 4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration............. 4-23 4.4.14 CSM Configuration ..............4-24 4.4.15 NVMe Configuration ..............4-25 4.4.16 WHEA Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 Changing a Volume Type............5-12 5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..............5-13 5.3.4 Preferences ................5-14 Appendix WS C246M PRO block diagram ................A-2 Q-Code table ......................A-3 Notices ........................A-6 Federal Communications Commission Statement ........A-6 REACH ....................A-7 ASUS contact information ..................A-8...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below.
  • Page 13 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary The ASUS E500 G5 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation board. ® ® LGA1151 socket for Intel Xeon Processor E Family (Coffee Lake) ® Intel Pentium™ processors ® Intel Celeron™ processors* Processor / System Bus ®...

  • Page 14: E500 G5 Sff Specifications Summary

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Options ® Windows OS Support * Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support. Dimension 410 mm x 96 mm x 330 mm (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The E500 G5 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access. ODD and card reader cover Power button and...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Features

    USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports • Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the LED descriptions. • * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    Internal features The ASUS E500 G5 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: Power supply unit System fan ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation Board Expansion card locks Optical drive (Optional) Card reader (Optional) Front I/O board (hidden) 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden)

  • Page 18: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Color Display status Description Power LED Blue System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Orange Read/write data into the HDD Blinking BIOS 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Chassis Stand

    Chassis stand To install the chassis stand: Attach the two stand pieces to each other. A clicking sound can be heard when the stand pieces are securely attached to each other. Peel the rubber foot padding off (A), and push it firmly into the rubber foot padding slot (B) as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 21: Chassis Cover

    To remove the chassis cover: Remove the four (4) screws that secure the chassis cover. Slightly pull the chassis cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis, then lift to remove the chassis cover. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 22: Cpu Installation

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap 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.
  • Page 23 Load lever Retention tab CPU notches Gold triangle Alignment mark Alignment Load plate Load lever Load lever Retention tab Retention lock ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 24: Cooling System Installation

    Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS E500 G5 SFF...
  • Page 26 (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    2.5.1 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 28: Assembly Module

    Assembly module Before you can install a 5.25‑inch drive, card reader, and 3.5” HDD, you should first remove the front panel cover and assembly module. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.6.1 Removing the assembly module To remove the assembly module:...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Assembly Module And Front Cover

    Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover. Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-11...

  • Page 30: Inch Drive

    5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive to the assembly module: Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.6.1 Removing the assembly module for more information. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

  • Page 31: Card Reader

    Connect the connector to the bundled USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable, then connect the USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable to the USB3_12 connector on the motherboard. Refer to section 3.5 Internal connectors for the location of the USB3_12 connector. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-13...

  • Page 32: Storage Devices

    3.5” Storage devices The server system supports two (2) 3.5-inch storage devices via the assembly module. To install a 3.5-inch storage device to the right storage bay: Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.6.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.
  • Page 33 Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.6.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-15...

  • Page 34: Storage Device

    2.10 2.5” Storage device The server system supports a 2.5-inch storage device via the assembly module. To install a 2.5‑inch storage device to the right HDD bay: Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.6.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.
  • Page 35 Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.6.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-17...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    2.11 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16_1 slot PCIE x8_1 slot 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 37: Installing An Expansion Card

    Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI‑E slot, then secure it with a screw. Expansion card PCI-E slot Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-19...

  • Page 38: Installing M.2 (Ngff) Cards

    2.11.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard. Remove the screw on the stand screw. Prepare the M.2 card. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.

  • Page 39: Optional) Installing The Com Port

    Align the COM port to the screw holes on the rear I/O cover, then secure the COM port using two (2) screws. Connect the COM port to the COM1 connector. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-21...

  • Page 40: System Fan

    2.12 System fan This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective. To remove the system fan: Disconnect the system fan cable from the FRNT_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Bios Update Utility

    I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to as USB storage device. •...
  • Page 42 • Updating BIOS 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. 2-24...

  • Page 43: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connection

    Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-25...
  • Page 44 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Ready to wake up Orange (Blinking from S5 mode then steady) LAN port...

  • Page 45: Audio I/O Connection

    2.14.2 Audio I/O connection Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-27...
  • Page 46 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 47: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft‑off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft‑off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 2-29...
  • Page 48 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 50: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Refer to 3.5 Internal connectors and 2.14.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 51 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 3-14 24. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 25. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) 3-19 26. Power-on button 27. LGA1151 CPU socket 28. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2) ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 52: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    CLRTC1 jumper will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...
  • Page 54 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210-AT Gigabit (LAN_ ® SW2) controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery ®...
  • Page 55 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This 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 E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 56: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Diagnosis LEDs The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power- On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Diagnosis LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting.
  • Page 57 The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate that there is a temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...
  • Page 58 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ME LED (MELED1) The ME LED is an onboard LED that blinks when the ME is operating properly. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-10...
  • Page 59 The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-11...
  • Page 60 Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. •...

  • Page 61: Internal Connectors

    These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration]. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-13...
  • Page 62 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector 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 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.
  • Page 63 USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-15...
  • Page 64 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB78) The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
  • Page 65 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-17...
  • Page 66 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 67 This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to monitor. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-19...
  • Page 68 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
  • Page 69 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-21...
  • Page 70 Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to 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.
  • Page 71 When the NGFF1 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 8 (SATA 6 Gbps_8) will be disabled. • These sockets support IRSTe (Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise). ® The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 3-23...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-24...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 74: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 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 updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 75: Asus Ezflash Utility

    ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

  • Page 76: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 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. 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. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP...
  • Page 77 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : WS C246M PRO Platform : WS C246M PRO Version : 0204 Version : 0201 Build Date :04/20/2018 Build Date :05/24/2018 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write...

  • Page 78: Bios Setup Program

    Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not 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 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 79: Bios Menu Screen

    Tool For configuring options for special functions Event Logs For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings For selecting the save & exit options Save & Exit To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF...

  • Page 80: Menu Items

    4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Chipset, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.

  • Page 81: Main Menu

    Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF...

  • Page 82: Advanced Menu

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-10...

  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs] Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type. Configuration options: [No change in Owner EPOCHs] [Change to New Random EPOCHs] [Manual User Defined Owner EPOCHs] SGX Launch Control Policy [Unlocked] Allows you to select the behavior of SGX Launch Control Policy. Configuration options: [Intel Locked] [Unlocked] [Locked] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-11...
  • Page 84 The following items appear only when you set SGX Launch Control Policy to [Locked]. SGX LE Public Key Hash 0-3 [0] Allows you to set the Bytes of the Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Launch Enclave Public Key Hash. The following item appears only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to [Enabled].

  • Page 85: Power & Performance

    Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-States [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU power management, this allows the CPU to enter C-state when not it is not 100 % utilized. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-13...
  • Page 86 The following items appears only when you set C-States to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3] This item allows you to configure the C-state auto demotion.

  • Page 87: Server Me Configuration

    4.4.3 Server ME Configuration TPM Device Selection [PTT] Allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [PTT] [dTPM] 4.4.4 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-15...

  • Page 88: Acpi Settings

    4.4.5 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when you set Enable ACPI Auto Configuration to [Disabled]. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the system’s ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).

  • Page 89: Runtime Error Logging Settings

    Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set LAN Enable to [Enabled]. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-17...

  • Page 90: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Due to Intel limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] ® or [iSCSI] is selected. Intel I219 LAN Configuration LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable extended terminal resolution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-19...
  • Page 92 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST [Always Enable] Allows you to select the redirection after POST.

  • Page 93: Intel Txt Information

    This allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-21...

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    4.4.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OS(s) without XHCI hand-off support.

  • Page 95: Network Stack Configuration

    Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-23...

  • Page 96: Csm Configuration

    IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Enables or disables support for IPSEC Certificate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5. Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50. 4.4.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

  • Page 97: Nvme Configuration

    Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 4.4.15 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 4.4.16 WHEA Configuration Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Tls Auth. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-25...

  • Page 98: Iscsi Configuration

    4.4.18 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-26...

  • Page 99: Chipset Menu

    ECC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Fast Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-27...
  • Page 100 PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.

  • Page 101: Pch-Io Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment. This is enabled automatically if the aperture size is set to 2048MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is configurable only when you set VT-d to [Enabled]. X2APIC Opt Out [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-29...
  • Page 102 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express clock gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Port8xh Decode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Port8xh Decode to [Enabled]. Port8xh Decode Port# [0] Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port availability.
  • Page 103 SSP #0 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SSP #1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SSP #2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNDW #1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNDW #2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNDW #3 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNDW #4 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard] Allows you to select the HDA-Link Codec. Configuration options: [Platform Onboard] [External Kit] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-31...
  • Page 104 HD Audio Advanced Configuration iDisplay Audio Disconnect [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable iDisplay Audio Disconnect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Codec Sx Wake Capability [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Codec Sx Wake Capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PME Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PME wake of HD Audio controller during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is configurable only when you set Audio Link Mode to [Soundwire]. Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting [Non-ACT Topology] This item allows you to select the Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting.

  • Page 105: Security Menu

    1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-33...
  • Page 106 User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: 1.
  • Page 107 Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-35...

  • Page 108: Boot Menu

    Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append] Device Guard Ready Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures...
  • Page 109 If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Quiet Boot to [Disabled]. POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-37...

  • Page 110: Monitor Menu

    <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100. Tool menu ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 111: Event Logs Menu

    Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255. METW [60] This option allows you to set the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-39...

  • Page 112: View Smbios Event Log

    Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. Custom Options Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Log EFI Status Code to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated).
  • Page 113 The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] Serial Mux [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BMC Warm Reset This item allow you to perform a BMC warm reset. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-41...

  • Page 114: System Event Log

    4.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] • The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.

  • Page 115: Bmc Self Test Log

    Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more] 4.11.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-43...
  • Page 116 IPV4 DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] [DynamicBmcNonDhcp] IPV6 DM_LAN1 IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS...

  • Page 117: View System Event Log

    Exit System setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF 4-45...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-46...

  • Page 119: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 120: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel 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 a RAID ®...

  • Page 121: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C246 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 122: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ® utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to ® create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 123: Creating A Raid Set

    Serial # Size Status ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS E500 G5 SFF...
  • Page 124 Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Deleting A Raid Set

    (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 126: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option

    5.2.3 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ® ROM utility To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y>...

  • Page 127: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS E500 G5 SFF...

  • Page 128: Creating A Raid Set

    5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. Click Next. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next.
  • Page 129 Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using 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 E500 G5 SFF 5-11...

  • Page 130: Changing A Volume Type

    5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed.

  • Page 131: Deleting A Volume

    Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS E500 G5 SFF 5-13...

  • Page 132: Preferences

    5.3.4 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 •...

  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 134: Ws C246M Pro Block Diagram

    WS C246M PRO block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 135: Q-Code Table

    Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes F5 – F7 Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC500 G4...
  • Page 136 Code Description Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B –...
  • Page 137 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS ESC500 G4...

  • Page 138: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 139: Reach

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support...

  • Page 140: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 141 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 142 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.

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